Backpacks for Brilliance seeks school supplies Backpacks for Brilliance is a local non-profit founded and run by Pam Burkes, staff member at the College of Business and Public Administration. Donations of new backpacks and school supplies are now being collected. Backpacks for Brilliance serves children with special needs. Recipients of the backpacks must be in special education to be eligible. This project is in its fourth year and has made great progress through the help of ISBE 320 students. There are two drop off locations for supplies, 135 Starcher Hall and 110 Gamble Hall. Monetary donations may be sent to Pam Burkes at Stop 8098. A full supply list is available; please call Pam at 777-0879 or e-mail pam.burkes@mail.business.und.edu. Thank you for your support.