Anand Julka - The Mech71 Million Dollar Hero
Extracts from: Metro - cleveland.com By Karen Farkas, The Plain Dealer May 2010, CLEVELAND, Ohio – “ An area businessman, who enrolled at Cleveland State University decades ago because the price was right and he could take classes at night, has donated $6 million to provide scholarships – and opportunities -- to graduates of Cleveland's high schools. Anand "Bill" Julka's gift, the largest in CSU history dedicated to scholarships, is for students who pursue degrees in teaching, nursing, engineering and computer science. “ “Anand "Bill" Julka says he donated $6 million to Cleveland State University so that Cleveland's public high school graduates will have opportunities for success. In recognition of Julka's donation, CSU will name its new Education and Human Services building Julka Hall.” Anand Julka graduated in 1971 from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. He continues to maintain close and active contact with his mech71 cl