UE DONATES TO LEARNING CENTER

FLAT RIVER -- The C.H. Cozean Learning Resources Center at Mineral Area College will receive a $25,000 gift from the Union Electric Charitable Trust.

The center has been targeted as a priority area for development at Mineral Area College, said Peggy Ropelle of the college's foundation.

Dr. Charles H. Cozean of Cape Girardeau and his brothers and sisters initiated the Learning Resources Center with a $100,000 contribution in memory of their parents, C.H. "Hugo" and Zelda Martin Cozean, who lived in Farmington.

Mineral Area College is seeking money for purchase of a computer to link the school's library with the Missouri Statewide Database. The database provides access to resource materials to be used by students, area professionals and community members.

The $25,000 donation by Union Electric will go toward purchase of the computerized system, which will cost approximately $70,000.