| In memory of Eric Goshay, a California State University - Stanislaus student. Eric was actively involved at CSU-S in Associated Students government as a member of the Finance Commission. A week before his very untimely death in May of 1983, he was named the recipient of the Economics Department's scholarship for 1983-84. Eric will always be missed by his friends, family and loved ones, and in that memory, this scholarship was established.
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| "Eric was my brother (far left) and would have turned 44 today had he not dies so much before his time. On this day I often think of him.
I do remember his days at CSU as I visited him several times there. My older brother and I, just a few years older, were always pleased to see Eric's life out from under our shadow. He had an infectious way of sharing his gritty, usually cheerful moods with everyone around him. Eric was pretty smart, certainly no genius, but when Eric became a part of a group he was truly proud, and you felt flattered if you were part of it too. To this day, many of his old friends, as well as his family members, miss the way he could strengthen those around him in his unique, self deprecating style. Although his time was short at CSU, he had such an effect on many there, especially in the Econ Dept. His loss was painful for so many because with him went strength and a lot of humor.
In recognition of Eric's affection for the people in the Econ Dept at CSU, my dad set up this scholarship with the late Dr. Kottke. I'm sure you have a fine method for awarding the scholarship, but I was thinking it should be reflective of Eric.
Eric didn't have the highest grades, but when he became inspired he tried so very hard. His story often was that of a "most improved" person, and although he might not always be the leader, his character would galvanize the group, frequently through humor. I would think the award should be given to someone who has that kind of an effect in one of your groups in the Dept."
In loving memory - Jeff Goshay
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