Hamilton Hall Dedication ServiceASG staff and honored guests gathered in Struthers, Ohio for the official dedication ceremony of Douglas-Hamilton Hall on thursday, October 8. In attendance was the event’s guest of honor, Meg Douglas-Hamilton, whom the student dormitory is named after.

Meg Douglas-Hamilton is an innovator, successful businesswoman, philanthropist, horse rider, and intrepid explorer. Dean Robert Stanger shared her storied background with ceremony guests, recounting her courageous exploits journeying through Asia as a youth, and her achievements throughout her professional life. Members of ASG’s founding family also spoke about Meg’s spe-cial connection to the family. The event closed with the announcement of the Meg Doulas-Hamil-ton Scholarship, to be awarded to any individual who displays the same spirit as Meg in her youth, and the unveiling of the Meg Doulas-Hamilton Sign.

Ceremony Guests were treated to champagne, wine, hors d’oeuvres, and a range of soups, crois-sant sandwiches, and desserts for lunch.

Ceremony Begins 11 a.m.

Opening Remarks

Guest of Honor’s Profile

Guest of Honor’s Remarks

Family’s Remarks & Scholarship Presentation

Chaplain’s Blessing & Plaque Presentation

Building Tour 12 p.m.

Lunch 12:30 p.m.

Michaelene HarrisChief of Staff & Director of Corporate Affairs

Robert StangerDean of Admissions & Global Engagement

Meg Douglas Hamilton

Ben Ho, David Ho, Lisa Ng

Jim ChapinCorporate Chaplin

Meg Douglas Hamilton was born in New York but grew up in Ireland when her family moved to the Emerald Isle at an early age. She returned to the U.S as a young woman where she joined the American team taking part in international equestrian competitions. Meg was accepted into Harvard University, one of the top academic institutions in the United States. She spent two years there before getting married and taking a sabbatical in the Far East with her husband. During her stay, Meg got involved in a variety of activities. She spent time in Japan

teaching conversational English to businessmen seeking access to US markets. Eight months were devoted to archaeological study in India, and she even explored the wilds of Borneo while writing several articles about her experience for a few magazines. All this was accomplished before she had even graduated from the university.Meg and her husband returned to the States where she resumed her studies at Harvard. When professional considerations initiated a move to our nation’s capitol, she transferred to George Washington University where she graduated.Meg’s business career includes founding three different companies, all of which have been commercially successful. Hamilton Equine Systems was her first venture which she eventually sold, followed by Hamilton-Thorne which she established in 2001 and took public in 2009. After an annual stint that averaged 30% annual growth, she stepped down as CEO to form BIO-VET, her current venture. Among Meg’s many professional accomplishments are the licensing of key technologies, the acceleration of university product development programs, and the introduction of technologies that have revolutionized stem cell and transgenic research, just to name a few.While at Hamilton-Thorne, Meg took an interest in promising young Asian woman named Lisa Ng. Meg became not only Lisa’s boss, but her friend and mentor as well. When Lisa announced her desire to move with her husband, David Ho, and family to the United States, Meg offered help and support to make this transition possible. Her assistance was instrumental in the Ho’s family American immigration and integration. Meg’s compassion, initiative, and drive are an inspiration to Lisa and David and have help form our philosophy and objectives. As a consequence, Meg has becomes a role model for not only the Ho family, but also for American Scholar employees and students.

The American Scholar Group invites applications for the Meg Douglas-Hamilton Scholarship. Meg Douglas Hamilton’s life has been distinguished by personal achievements, a sense of adventure, and professional successes. She competed on the U.S. National Equestrian team, attended Harvard University, participated in archaeological research in India, explored the wilds of Borneo, and founded three highly successful technology companies on the cutting edge of modern science.

The Meg Douglas-Hamilton Scholarship will be awarded to an American student who exhibits the same personal drive, adventurous spirit, and entrepreneurial initiative as the scholarship’s namesake. The scholarship is $5,000 for one year. Graduate students in disciplines related to Business, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Medical Technology, or International Studies are encouraged to apply; however, qualified applicants from all areas of study would be given consideration.

The scholarship will be awarded based on three criteria: an exemplary GPA, participation and excellence in extra-curricular competition, and demonstration of a global perspective and international mindset. In addition to a comprehensive resume, the applicant should write a 1,000 word essay stating their qualifications for the award, outlining their plans for advancing their study, and explaining their professional objectives. The scholarship is open to any individual pursuing higher education, whether at the undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate level. Explorers, travelers, or professors on sabbatical can also apply.

Meg Hamilton is the epitome of the American entrepreneur and the spirit of personal initiative. The scholarship is designed to inspire students of similar talents.

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