Philanthropy
News
“
We choose to give to the WSU Foundation because we want to
help preserve and enhance the same high quality education
that has enriched the lives and careers of three generations
of our family.”
Lee Loerch ’63 & Ione Loerch ’78
“
HBC gives because the university is an important and
powerful economic engine. With state funding steadily
shrinking, private support is needed to preserve the vitality.”
Gary Evans
HBCI, Inc.
“
I give back because scholarships, years ago, helped me
attend college. Now I want to create an opportunity for
current students to attend an excellent university.”
Marilyn Schwab
“
I give back to WSU because my wife Donna, a former
elementary school teacher, believed that every child needs
a good education to meet the needs of our complex world
of the future.”
Eugene W. Lundberg ’60
“
We give back to Winona State because we strongly believe
that a good education is the most precious gift we can give
to children.”
Charles Mettille ’50 & Anita Mettille ’53
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WSU Currents
•
Winter 2012
WSU Foundation’s
Newest Honorees:
the Medallion Society
Benefactor Weekend also marked
the inaugural year of a new tribute
to our benefactors: the Medallion
Society. More than 150 individuals
and organizations were inducted
into the WSU Foundation’s
newest cumulative giving society
on September 14.
Inspired by the Presidential
Medallion, a gift from WSU
students in 1968, the Medallion
Society honors benefactors who
display the deepest commitment
to strengthening higher
education, furthering the
university mission, and inspiring
philanthropy in those they touch.
Read more about the
Medallion Society and its
inaugural members in the
Donor Honor Roll, included in
this issue of
Currents
.
The Benefactor Recognition Dinner and Scholarship Breakfast
on September 14 and 15 recognized those who generously
contribute to Winona State University through the WSU Foundation.
Following are just some of the reasons our benefactors support our
mission and find WSU worthy of their support.