Our Partnerships /California State University East Bay
California State University East Bay
Braddock Center for Science and Innovation
Situated adjacent to the existing science buildings, the 22,165-square-foot science center will house five instruction spaces, four fully operational laboratories, and a student support space. The Center's construction is being funded through significant donations from Braddock Philanthropies and East Bay natives Robert Braddock and Cherie Keemar.
Goal
Invest in the future of our community by empowering generations of students to explore, discover, and pioneer solutions that will shape tomorrow’s world.
By funding and constructing this center we’re created an intentionally crafted space, both inside and out, that will house facilities and programs that students can gain in-demand, hands-on STEM skills and knowledge. We want to affirm the mission of Cal State East Bay and provide focused support in the fulfillment of their charter.
Braddock Tutoring
The college’s tutoring program has grown exponentially and is now known at the University of Oregon simply as Braddock Tutoring
Peer Tutoring 5 Days a Week & Summer
The tutoring center is open to students 5 days a week at no cost to them. Funded entirely by the Braddock Foundation, it provides 1-on-1 tutoring on a drop-in basis. Recently, Braddock Tutoring also became available to students throughout the summer.
Summer Bridge Program
The transition to college can be jarring, especially for first-gen and underrepresented students. Summer Bridge is a 1-2 week orientation program that helps transition pre-business students from high school to college. It helps them catch up on basic math skills, get acquainted with all the resources on campus, and build community with others in their cohort.
Benefits for First-Generation Students
Braddock Tutoring looks to hire first-generation students as tutors. Through their work, they gain experience tutoring, solidify their business knowledge, and build communication skills to put on their resume. Many students who get tutored go on to become tutors themselves.
How it All Started
Giving back to an alma mater.
Bob Braddock was an accounting student at the University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business in the 30s when his interest in real estate began. After meeting his future wife there, they went on to build a successful career and wanted to give back to the place where it all started. With a focus on helping as many students as possible, Bob and his wife, Lois, funded Braddock Tutoring as well as numerous business major, athlete, and faculty scholarships.
Pictured Left: Bob and Lois Braddock
Pictured Right: Lois, Cherie Keemar and Robert Braddock