Community Chronicle
Ukrainian Technological Society presents its 2016 scholarship awards
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PITTSBURGH – The Ukrainian Technological Society (UTS) of Pittsburgh presented its 2016 Scholarship Awards to 15 undergraduate and graduate students from Western Pennsylvania and Ohio in ceremonies at Posvar Hall on the University of Pittsburgh campus on Sunday, August 7. Students, family members, UTS members and guests were welcomed by UTS Executive Board Secretary, Motria Hodowanec, who provided an overview of the UTS – now in its 47th year – and its activities. In her opening remarks, she thanked the many donors who have generously offered their financial support to the scholarship program, which has helped students pursue higher education in a variety of fields. Ms. Hodowanec noted that the society is an organization of Ukrainian professionals and businesspersons interested in cultivating Ukrainian culture and social awareness, and strengthening the Ukrainian community through active participation and leadership. In addition to the scholarship program, Ms. Hodowanec spoke of the society’s annual tradition of selecting and recognizing a Ukrainian of the Year.