Oscar Ortiz and Ruth Ann McEwen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u201cIt\u2019s the right thing to do,\u201d Ortiz said. \u201cI worked my way through school but that\u2019s a lot tougher now. Crowe Horwath is pleased to be able to provide assistance to a high-achieving student and to help the school achieve its goals.\u201d<\/p>\n
The gift began when Ortiz talked to the folks in recruiting at Crowe Horwath about how the company, one of the 10 largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, could help support the education of future accountants at FIU.<\/p>\n
\u201cI received nothing but support, especially from partners David Ingley and Justin Stone, who made this idea a reality,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The Crowe Horwath LLP Outstanding Accounting Student scholarship will be awarded to a student in the School of Accounting beginning his or her senior year in the fall of 2012. The remainder of the donation will help with the school\u2019s general operating expenses.<\/p>\n
Check is presented to school\u2019s director. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\nOn February 24, 2012 Ortiz presented a check to Ruth Ann McEwen, director of the School of Accounting, part of the College of Business Administration.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe same leadership that this company shows in developing solutions to meet the needs of their clients is demonstrated by ensuring that educational opportunities exist for talented students,\u201d McEwen said. \u201cOn behalf of FIU\u2019s School of Accounting, I thank Crowe Horwath for their kind and generous donation. We are deeply appreciative.\u201d<\/p>\n
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