Nicholas "Nick" Lee '10 (1987 – 2019) was a true believer in the four cornerstones of Occidental’s mission – excellence, equity, community, and service. Nick’s personal maxim of "be the change" was developed during his formative years as a Tiger. At Oxy, Nick studied Economics and ran Project Play, connecting Oxy students with youth at a local group home, and providing friendship and mentorship. Nick had an uncanny talent for connecting with others and used this gift during his time with Telefund and in his successful career in the tech industry. After graduation, he continued to strengthen the Oxy community, leading alumni events in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Nick passed away in August 2019. The Lee Family, Class of 2010 and friends of Nick raised $100,000 to establish the Nick Lee '10 Endowed Financial Aid Fund at Occidental College, helping more students "be the change" and discover their passions at Oxy.
Proceeds from the Nick Lee '10 Endowed Financial Aid Fund will support critical scholarship assistance for Oxy students. As a permanent funding source, the endowment will generate $5,000 annually for years to come (based on a $100,000 corpus and 5% payout). Your gift to the Nick Lee '10 Endowed Financial Aid Fund:
- Honors Nick's memory by helping create a lasting legacy at his alma mater.
- Makes a vital difference to financial aid recipients and their families.
- Opens doors to a well-rounded, quality liberal arts education.
- Helps keep an Oxy education attainable for the best and brightest students – regardless of their ability to pay.
The Lee Family and friends of Nick are now seeking to raise an additional $10,000 to name a bench in Nick’s name and have a physical memorial for him on campus. Any funds raised beyond the $10,000 for the bench will go towards building the size of the financial aid endowment.
How to make your gift
- Make your gift online at oxy.edu/support. Enter Nick Lee in the "In honor/memory of" section of the giving form to ensure your gift is directed to this Fund.
- Make your check payable to Occidental College and mail it to 1600 Campus Rd, M-45, Los Angeles, CA 90041. Please include Nick Lee in the memo line.
- Call 323-341-4OXY (4699) to make your gift over the phone.
- Deepen your gift's impact by visiting matchinggifts.com/oxy to see if your employer offers a match.
Contact Us
Jennifer Conroy
Associate Director of the Oxy Fund, Class Giving
conroyj@oxy.edu
323-259-1349
Chris Lee
Leechristopherd@gmail.com
503-810-6923
Noah Goldsmith '10
noah.m.goldsmith@gmail.com
818-219-2020