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Dorothy Lemelson Back Cover: Dorothy Lemelson is chair of the Carol Franc Buck Lemelson Foundation, which Carol Franc Buck is a she founded with her husband, philanthropist and avid Jerry, one of the world’s most supporter of opera and prolific inventors. Lemelson is the arts. In addition to fostering the couple’s dream of supporting the Mathewson- encouraging and supporting the next generation IGT Knowledge Center, she of inventors, innovators and entrepreneurs. In supports many of northern forming new avenues of opportunity for tomorrow’s Nevada’s major cultural creators, the Lemelson Foundation focuses on institutions, including the Reno Philharmonic, understanding, documenting, and promoting the Nevada Museum of Art, Nevada Opera, Sierra invention and innovation as significant contributors Nevada Chorale and the Nevada Ballet Theatre, to the strength and sustainability of social and among others. Buck serves as president of the economic life. In addition to her work with the Carol Franc Buck Foundation, is an original director Lemelson Foundation, she also leads and funds the of the Frank and Eva Buck Foundation, and has Lemelson Education and Assistance Program (LEAP), served as a director of the Buck Center on Aging which works to improve children’s lives primarily in Marin County, Calif. and as a board member of through the support of public education. She was the San Francisco Opera since 1981. In 2006, she awarded the University’s President’s Medal in 2001. received the Nevada Governor’s Art Award for “her outstanding and enduring contributions to Nevada W. M. Keck through artistic achievement, commitment, and The W. M. Keck Foundation service to the arts.” was established in 1954 in Los Angeles by William Myron Fritz B. Burns Keck, founder of the Superior Fritz B. Burns was a community Oil Company. The foundation developer and philanthropist is one of the nation’s largest in Los Angeles. He pioneered philanthropic organizations and provided funds in mass-produced private housing 1983 for the Keck Mine Ventilation Laboratory, and for defense workers in Southern additional equipment within the Paul Laxalt Mineral California in the late 1930s, and Engineering Building. In 1988, the foundation later created one of the nation’s provided funds for the renovation of the Mackay first shopping malls, some of Hawaii’s first tourist School of Mines Building. One grandson, Robert hotels, ground-breaking apartment complexes in Day, is chairman, president and CEO of the Keck Los Angeles, industrial parks and shopping centers Foundation, along with his brothers, Howard M. throughout Southern Calif. “Matt,” ’68 (agriculture), who is vice chairman, and T. J., who is a director. Conrad Hilton ranches throughout Nevada and California. Charles N. Mathewson Conrad Hilton founded Like so many early settlers of the Truckee Charles N. Mathewson is the international chain Meadows, their ranches were developed into an investor and chairman of business hotels that commercial properties. The old Matley home emeritus of International bear his name. He bought ranch is now part of Reno-Tahoe International Game Technology. his first hotel in 1919 and Airport. Despite his business skills, he was Mathewson received founded the first so- always most at home in the saddle, and would his bachelor of finance named Hilton Hotel in 1925 in Dallas, Texas. want to be remembered as a good cowboy. degree from the University of Southern Hilton Hotels grew into the first coast-to-coast Marshall was a generous man who gave to California in 1953 and graduated from the hotel chain, placing a special emphasis on many charities and helped many people University of California Management Program the business traveler. Hilton also purchased during his lifetime. in 1960. He is the director of the Charles N. other prestigious inns, including the Sir Francis Mathewson Foundation, which provided the Drake in San Francisco, New York’s Waldorf- lead gift for construction of the Mathewson- Astoria and the Palmer House in Chicago. Front Cover: IGT Knowledge Center. He was awarded the Hilton’s son Barron followed him as head of the Bob and Jan Davidson University’s President’s Medal in 2004. company, which by the year 2000 had nearly Bob and Jan Davidson are 500 hotels around the world. Conrad Hilton educational entrepreneurs E. L. Cord died in 1979, leaving the bulk of his estate to and philanthropists who Errett Lobban “E. L.” Cord his philanthropic organization, the Conrad N. developed the “Blaster was a builder, creator and Hilton Foundation. The foundation supports series” of educational innovator remembered programs for safe water, the blind and the software, including Math most often for his car- homeless as well as education initiatives. Blaster and Reading Blaster. building enterprises, which They sold their software company in the early include the Duesenberg, John Ben Snow 1990s and founded the Davidson Institute for the Auburn and the Cord automobiles. John Ben Snow amassed Talent Development—a national nonprofit Cord founded the Cord Corporation in 1929 fortunes on two organization dedicated to supporting as a holding company for more than 150 continents: in Europe, gifted young people. The Davidsons have companies he controlled, mostly in the field of as a competitive and contributed major gifts to establish the transportation. He also owned several of the innovative executive with Davidson Academy of Nevada, a free public first radio and television stations in California F. W. Woolworth, and in school for profoundly gifted middle and high and later Nevada, where he moved in the his native America as the dynamic publisher school students, on the University’s campus 1940s. During that decade, he filled in for a of the Speidel Newspapers. After retiring and the Davidson Mathematics and Science Nevada state legislator who had died in the from Woolworth’s in 1939, Snow devoted the Center, currently under construction on the middle of his term and again rose to fame as remainder of his life to building the Speidel southeast side of campus. a politician in his later life. Established in 1962, chain and publishing the Western Horseman. the E. L. Cord Foundation has distributed major Throughout his life, John Ben Snow shared William N. Pennington funding to virtually every area of campus. his wealth with relatives, friends and business William N. Pennington built associates. He gave generously and freely to four successful businesses Nell J. Redfield those persons and causes he cherished. He in Nevada. Immediately Nell Jones Redfield preferred to “invest” in people, especially the after serving as an Army was born and raised young, by making financial assistance available. pilot in World War II, he in Idaho. She worked became a prominent for and married LaVere Jean Mallory home-builder in the Reno Redfield, who was active Jean Mallory was the area. In the 1960s, he pioneered electronic in the stock market last surviving heir of gaming equipment. In 1974, he acquired Circus and became very Marion Mallory Sr., the Circus, and soon turned the business into successful. The Redfields moved to Reno founder of the Mallory Nevada’s leading employer and one of the most in the 1930s and started to buy land in Corporation and inventor successful gaming companies in the world. Washoe County. Redfield created the Nell J. of the “Mallory ignition.” He also engaged in wildcat oil exploration Redfield Foundation in 1974. She had many Marion Mallory held over simultaneously with his other business interests, connections with people on the University 200 automotive patents in the United States becoming Nevada’s largest oil producer for a campus, particularly the medical school. and Europe. Jean Mallory founded the Mallory number of years. He established the William The Nell J. Redfield Foundation has been a Foundation in Carson City in 1991. N. Pennington Foundation in 1989 to provide major benefactor to the University of Nevada, grants to Nevada-based organizations in Reno, community college education, primary Marshall R. Matley the areas of education, community services, and secondary education, as well as general Marshall Reno Matley was health care and medical research. He has given community projects in the Truckee Meadows. a rancher and prominent significanntly to the Nevada School of Medicine. The foundation is the primary backer of the businessman from a Pennington was bestowed the Distinguished Redfield Campus, a unique, ambitious plan pioneer Reno family. Nevadan award by the Nevada Board of Regents to provide higher education alternatives to Marshall and his brothers in 1997 and awarded the University’s President’s students throughout northern Nevada. owned and operated Medal in 2007. He received an honorary degree from the University in 2008. Donald W. Reynolds and was devoted to her family and her a skilled opera singer who carried on her Donald Worthington community. She was always volunteering, husband’s philanthropy after his passing in Reynolds was an and loved to help anyone, especially 1965. The Orvis’ generosity helped establish American businessman, children. The mission of the Marguerite the Orvis School of Nursing in 1957. media owner and Wattis Petersen Foundation is to “create philanthropist. He opportunities for a positive day, a promising Leon and was best known for tomorrow and a confident future for all.” Jacqueline his involvement in the Nightingale Donrey Media Group. During World War II, Hazel and Leon he was the officer in charge of the Pacific Herbert Bretzlaff Nightingale and London editions of the “soldiers” The Bretzlaff was president newspaper YANK. He attained the rank of Foundation was and principal major, received the Legion of Merit, Purple established by owner of Heart and Bronze Star during his military Hazel Bretzlaff the Club Cal Neva and co-owner of the service. The Reynolds School of Journalism Van Allen as a Comstock Hotel-Casino. They were awarded was named in his honor. The Reynolds memorial to her the University’s President’s Medal in 1985 Foundation has had a major impact on the husband, W. Herbert Bretzlaff, who left an and bestowed the Distinguished Nevadan development of the School of Journalism, estate built from his office furniture and award by the Nevada Board of Regents in by providing funds for the school’s building equipment business in Detroit. Numerous 1986. The Nightingale Family Foundation, and technological advancements, as northern Nevada educational, health, arts which provides scholarships for Nevada well as endowments for academic chairs. and youth organizations have benefitted students, and helped construct the The foundation continues his legacy of from the generous philanthropy of the Nightingale Concert Hall in the Church Fine charitable giving by funding programs Bretzlaff Foundation. Arts Building, was established in 1994. for capital grants, aging and quality of life, cardiovascular clinical research, and Edward W. Scripps II Robert Z. Hawkins journalism throughout the nation. Edward W. Scripps II Robert Z. Hawkins was ’52 (journalism) was a a lawyer and investor. Annette and Harvey journalist, teacher and the He attended Reno Whittemore son of newspaper pioneer High School, Stanford Annette ’74 (elementary E. W. Scripps. While University and Harvard education/special attending the University, Law School. At one time, education) and he was a member of he was the dominant Harvey Whittemore Coffin and Keys and Sigma Delta Chi. In shareholder of Security National Bank of ’74 (prelegal) are Reno 1982, the Nevada Board of Regents honored Nevada, where he served as a member of philanthropists who him with the award of Distinguished the board. He also became interested in head the Whittemore Family Foundation. Nevadan and in 1987, he received the and acquired, several large ranches in the Their foundation has provided major distinction of President’s Medalist. The Marysville, Cailf. area where he grew the gifts to the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Scripps Howard Foundation is a nonprofit first commercially successful wild rice grown Center, the Whittemore Peterson organization created by Scripps, his brother in California. Prior to his death in 1979, he Institute for Neuro-Immune Disease, the Charles and the Howard Family in 1962 to decided to leave the bulk of his estate in Robert and Leslie Whittemore Athletics promote excellence in journalism through trust for charitable purposes. Scholarship Endowment and many other endowments, scholarships and grants. The campus projects. Annette was awarded foundation strives to advance the cause of Jack R. Howard the University of Nevada, Reno Alumni a free press through support of excellence Jack Howard was the Association’s Alumna of the Year Award in in journalism, quality journalism education son of United Press 2008 and Harvey received the Alumnus of and professional development. founder, Roy Howard, the Year Award in 2001. Harvey is a trustee and served as president and past chair of the University of Nevada, Arthur and of the E. W. Scripps Reno Foundation. Mae Orvis Company from 1953 Reno to 1976. After his resident, fi- retirement, Howard helped found and Inside Cover: nancier and served as president of the Scripps Howard Marguerite Wattis philanthro- Foundation, which distributes journalism Petersen pist Arthur awards and scholarships. Marguerite Wattis Emerton Petersen was born in Orvis was a graduate of Cornell University Las Vegas in 1934. Her who served as a captain in the Army Air family’s company, Utah Corps during World War I and also as a Construction, part captain in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. He of Six Campanies, was involved in the was awarded an honorary degree by the construction of the Hoover Dam. Petersen University in 1955. Arthur’s wife, Mae, was was a homemaker, mother of three children, From the President Strong University = value added for state of Nevada “The presence of a major research university is a basic infrastructure component of (our modern economy)—more important than the canals, railroads and freeway systems of past epochs—and a huge potential source of competitive advantage” —Richard Florida, author of The Rise of the Creative Class.

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The center iscurrently under ter, as well as $5 million to renovate the Jot Davidson Mathematics and Science Cen projects: $11 million—the naming gift forthe a $16 million donation toward construction its founders, Bob and Jan Davidson, provided of Nevada building in BR the University in 2008 begins on page 20.) complete list of foundations that contributed to of these foundations are highlighted here. University campus. The good works of many thropic impact is found everywhere on the land grant universities,” Carothers says. fulfill its role as one ofthe nation’s premier that the University will remain all that it is and the financial cornerstone necessary to ensure Reno from private foundations help establish services and scholarships. chairs, academic programs, as well as student have supported building construction, faculty endeavors. Notable private foundation gifts innovation can flourish. ment in which the best research, teaching and experience. These facilities createan environ and vibrancy of a well-rounded educational continue to be integral to ensuring the health building in the state. State-of-the-art facilities to erect what was then the finest academic higher education and their sacrificesin order example for the rest of Nevada by their faith in of the times and of the people. and small community, but it was characteristic fund raising gesture for an exceedingly young University. This was a boldand aggressive succeeded in raising $20,000 for the fledgling order to raise funds. By 1875, private donors Nevada citizens, who held a grand ball in winter of 1873-1874, was assisted by ordinary The construction ofthe first University The tangible proof of foundations’ philan “Contributions to the University of Nevada, In 2008, the The good people of I CKS A Davidson Foundation N D M E E lko County set an lko, built during the O RTAR and - (A - - 6,000 students. But with the support of the on this campus since the 1970s, when we had “We hadn’t built a science teaching building classrooms and laboratories. faculty and students, who will soon occupy its skyline of the University, it has reinvigorated and Science Center has not only changed the cally to the northern Nevada community. duce students who will contribute economi in math and science expertise in the nation.” doing our share to reverse the decline of talent of our country. Jan and I are passionate about math and science education is key to the future and the nation,” says Bob Davidson. “A strong of the University, the community, the state Nevada, Reno as an investment in the future will be a hub for student learning. for the natural sciences in nearly 40 years, and represent the first new campus capital project Center, scheduled to open in August 2010, will visit: www.davidsonacademy.unr.edu machine.) Academy student Taylor Wilson’s cold fusion agreement. ( classes and professors under a dual enrollment Academy, students have access to University tion.” In addition to classes taking at the magazine as “a new model for gifted educa established in 2006, has been touted by high school students. The Davidson Academy, day school for profoundly giftedmiddle and Davidson Academy of Nevada, a free public University President Milton Glick says: Construction on the Davidson Mathematics The Davidsons believetheir gift will pro “We look at our gift tothe University of The Davidson Mathematicsand Science To learn more about the Academy, See page 96 for story on Davidson and grow, and eventually play a role in building a better world.” greater opportunities to learn others, so that they will have “Our greatest joy is to give to Bob and JanDavidson Time - - - opened its doors in fall 2008. A major gift the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, the results of our beneficence.” sity has made, the respect it has earned, and are very pleased with the progress the Univer the prominent institution that it is today. We have made available has made the University Foundation trustee, says, “Thefunding we president and University of Nevada, Reno Foundation and local businesses. Meadows Community College, the Redfield bines the resources of the University, Truckee energy resources. The RedfieldCampus com solutions for developing Nevada’s renewable als, and as an emerging leader in discovering ademic flexibility for studentsand profession as a center of community collaboration and ac Redfield Campusin south Reno. the School of Medicine, and, most notably, the Redfield Foundation the past several decades, including the Nell J. to support students and campus projects over tion has contributed more than $20 million high-tech auditorium. 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Charles helped fund construction of one of the the of one of construction fund helped Glick says, “If look you the at impact of to significantly contributed also have Donors tion in libraries advanced technologically most country. the commercial construction industry publication, publication, industry construction commercial of Best a with Center Knowledge the honored of quality excellence, design for Award 2008 innovation workmanship, and construction community. the to contribution and the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center on this campus, will you see that has it changed the entire culture the of campus. couldn’t It happenedhave without the private sector stepping up.” keeping campus, on spaces and venues creative students, to available and prominent arts the most the of One community. the and faculty sculpture the is campus to additions recent from the the from The Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center has been extremely popular with students, judging by the numbers of them filling the chairs, booths and booths chairs, the filling them of numbers the by judging students, along with and, popular campus, to extremely been gateway has new the Center at Knowledge stands Center Knowledge Mathewson-IGT The The floor. fifth the on areas quiet the to way the all and @One in stations computer activity. campus of hub a become has Union, Student Crowley Joe the with 6 Nevada Silver & Blue • Spring 2009 • Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 in March, Dailey and industry representatives participated in a ‘think tank’ to stimulate creativitydevelopment and ofinnovation J Week, in a journalism.series of instructional workshops and keynote presentations that examine helpsthe futurestudents ofunderstand journalism. how During they thecan annualuse random J Week chance in the development of journalistic games.Professor Dailey has Larry playedDailey, an theinstrumental Reynolds Chairrole ofin theMedia Technology, works with Jason Watson, senior in the advertising sequence, on an exercise that reading room is named in recognition of the building possible. The magnificent rotunda the private foundations that helped make the Knowledge Center are named in honor of are proud to honor his vision and his legacy.” recognized the importance of education and we himself did not have a college degree but he educational process at the University. Mr. Cord and continuing ascent of the quality of the proud to have played a role in the steady experience for students. so, because we see an improved educational footprint at the University, and very proudly those causes, as well. We have a very large will be a success and we find it easy to support ing to worthy causes, we have confidencethey the Davidsons involved in education and giv around the community and see people such as synergistic value to what we do. When we look the of Nevada, Reno Foundation, says, “All of us at Foundation trustee and chair of the University Joe Bradley ’78 (economics), an In addition, many other spaces in the “The E .L. Cord Foundation believe that there is E .L. Cord Foundation is extremely E . L. Cord - classrooms, the primary teaching facilities for ton Building offerstruly modern technical president of Health Sciences, “the Penning importantly,” says Dr. John McDonald, vice care professionals throughout Nevada. “Most medical library for physicians and other health students and faculty, but also as the regional school library, which serves not only Nevada 2001. This building now housesthe medical Medical provided the naming gift forthe Pennington ships, research and operations. The foundation a broad range of needs, including scholar providing millions of dollars in support across the University of Nevada School of Medicine, Foundation growth is due to investments in Nevada.” dation’s work even further and part of that “Conrad’s son, Barron, is growing the foun for grant programs for the Hilton Foundation. such a way,” says pleased to have the reading room designated in contribution. “The Hilton Foundation is very Conrad N. Hilton Foundation’s Since 1990, the E ducation Building, which opened in has had a profound impact on E William N. Pennington dmund Cain, vice president generous - - - medical school’s research and laboratory space. in the fall of 2010, the facility will double the and physiology departments. When completed portions of the microbiology, pharmacology north campus. The centerwill also house Medicine, now under construction on the Immune Disease in the Center for Molecular Whittemore Peterson Institute for Neuro- Family Foundation ment of $5 million from the been greatly amplified recently by a commit tions that make an impact and set an example.” and research. Our foundation looks for institu he was very interested in hospitals, medical care Rex Rawlinson, foundation vice president, “and “Mr. Burns was a man of great integrity,” says major gift fromthe care community.” services to our students, faculty, and the health not have been able to grow and improve its Without this facility, the medical school would our first-and second-year medical students. Annette Whittemore ’74 (elementary educa Thegrowth ofthe School of Medicine has The Pennington Buildingalso received a Fritz B. Burns Foundation. for the construction of the Whittemore - - - • • Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008

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CS I Foundation’s Reynolds W. Donald The quality of the University is directly directly is University the of quality The The “My grandfather, William Myron Keck, Keck, Myron William grandfather, “My entrepreneur his continues family Keck’s olds School of Journalism by not only provid only not by Journalism of School olds building, school’s the for gift naming the ing ongoing its for but 1993, in opened which the 2008, In academics. of especially support, million $2 a provided Foundation Reynolds Chair Reynolds W. Donald the create to grant Journalism. Business in 29.) page on chair new this the by universities three to awarded four of jour business in students train to foundation ACADEM only and faculty, its of quality the to linked provided support of measure added the with the is endowments funded privately through scholars retain and attract to able institution caliber. highest the of students and Reyn the affected profoundly has generosity president of the W. M. Keck Foundation. Foundation. Keck M. W. the of president (agri ’68 Day, “Matt” Howard sibling, Another Horseshoe family’s the managed who culture), years, for Nev. Beowawe, in operation Ranch chair. vice the as serves ial spirit via the exceptional works done by by done works exceptional the via spirit ial Day’s J. T. of One worldwide. foundation his C chair, the is Day, Robert brothers, vation of the building by the Keck Foundation. Foundation. Keck the by building the of vation director a Day, J. T. says man” self-made a was he “Although Foundation. Keck M W. the of understood he grade, sixth the completed only formal whether education, of importance the interests. own one’s following simply by or 1954 in Foundation Keck the established He who those to funds providing of goal the with humanity to benefits far-reaching for search technologies. new and discoveries scientific via Nevada supported proudly has foundation The has University the as years 30 than more for in advancements important in role a taken areas.” these The original museum opened in 1908 but was but 1908 in opened museum original The due 1988 in Museum Keck M. W. the renamed reno the towards contribution generous the to - n E . - - arth Sciences and and Sciences Earth W. M. Keck Foundation Keck M. W. entilation Lab and additional additional and Lab entilation V Bob Armstrong, a trustee of the Mar the of trustee a Armstrong, Bob Cary Groth, director of Athletics, says, “The “The says, Athletics, of director Groth, Cary of School Mackay The ngineering has been the recipient of generous generous of recipient the been has ngineering study center for Wolf Pack athletes. The center center The athletes. Pack Wolf for center study Nevada year’s last and 2008, spring in opened graduation highest the posted student-athletes history. school in rate success and Foundation Petersen Wattis guerite Nevada, of University the of trustee emeritus organiza the considers Foundation, Reno tion “venture philanthropists.” They search search They philanthropists.” “venture tion those in invest need, of areas overlooked for the that so support enough provide and areas, at look “We self-sustaining. become can entity feel We community. the in get we return the has Center Academic Athletic the to gift the students graduating of effect multiplier the their both in University the served have who gift of type This pursuits. athletic and scholarly is in put we dollar The dollar. for dollar not is community the by and others by multiplied benefits.” importance the emphasizes program athletics The degree. a earning student-athletes all of Foundation’s Petersen the impact positive the on had has facility this to commitment student- quality of retention and recruitment tremendous. They been has staff and athletes we generosity whose for family wonderful a are thankful.” forever be will for monies provided Foundation Keck The Mine Keck the Mineral Laxalt Paul the within equipment E the from support gineering building, which opened in 1983. The The 1983. in opened which building, gineering beneficiary. a been also has museum minerals - - - Larry Dailey, current holder of the of holder current Larry Dailey, Reynolds Chair of Media Technology Media of Chair Reynolds journalism through difficult times.” difficult through journalism Marguerite Wattis Petersen Petersen Wattis Marguerite has supported bricks and and bricks supported has pledged $2 million for the con the for million $2 pledged (Read more about the Whittemores’ Whittemores’ the about more (Read “The Reynolds Foundation’s support allows the the allows support Foundation’s Reynolds “The school to bring top journalists to campus, pioneer pioneer campus, to journalists top bring to school Thelma B. and Thomas P. Hart P. Thomas and B. Thelma new courses, and take a leadership role in guiding guiding in role leadership a take and courses, new The The Thelma embodies Foundation Hart “The the 2007, In mortar projects at the University including including University the at projects mortar of University the of Association Athletic the Davidson the and Center Academic Nevada’s School The Building. Science and Mathematics Foundation Hart a been also has Medicine of the in equipment medical for gifts of recipient enhance other and Center Medicine Family come world-renowned, and will not only help help only not will and world-renowned, come around millions but Nevadans, of thousands students provide will institute The world.” the practice, medical its in experience first-hand in experts with study to opportunity the and field. the 52.) page on philanthropy Foundation facilities. to ments to desire and compassion Hart’s Tommy and Mark says community,” the for better life make Hart a corrections), services (social ’77 Knobel Nevada, of University and trustee Foundation and well-rounded “A trustee. Foundation Reno the and society our to vital is education quality Nevada northern the to integral is University community.” tion/special education), founding director and and director founding education), tion/special “We says, institute, the of president current Whittemore the and University the believe the in expertise develop can Institute Peterson be will that diseases neuro-immune of field Foundation struction of the Marguerite Wattis Petersen Petersen Wattis Marguerite the of struction 8,000-square The Center. Academic Athletic athletics Nevada’s to home now is building foot student a is and department advising academic 8 Nevada Silver & Blue • Spring 2009 • Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 and Black Rock Press. Writer Program, the Oral History Program ism, such as the Robert Laxalt Distinguished including many programs related to journal trust supports numerous campus projects, newspaper readership in the West. Today, his Snow, devoted much of his life to expanding journalism through difficulttimes.” courses, and take a leadership role in guiding bring top journalists to campus, pioneer new ism school. The supportallows the school to sive range of opportunities to the journal W. Reynolds Foundation provides an impres Chair of Media Technology, says, “The Donald journalism schools can only dream about.” now, Reynolds gives us an advantage that most in the past or providing the endowed chairs helping with the construction of our building olds School of Journalism. Whether it was partnership has had on the Donald W. Reyn the positive impact the Reynolds-University of Journalism, notes, “You can’t overestimate industry.”changing school grow to meet the challenges of this interested in seeing CepposDean and the programs and see it progress. We’re very to dowe toall can promote the school’s schooljournalism in the state and we want olds Foundation, says: “Nevada is the premier the School of Journalism. and Media and technology improvements in for the Reynolds National Center for Courts olds Foundation has provided major funding and who also help liftthe peoplearound them.” people who do outstanding work themselves hire the superstars, the franchise players, the Journalism. Technology and the Fred W. Smith Chair in E the Reynolds Chair in Critical Thinkingand nalism. The Reynolds Foundationalso funded thical Practices, the Reynolds Chair of Media E Another leader in journalism, John Ben Larry Dailey, current holder of the Reynolds Jerry Ceppos, dean of the Reynolds School Steven Anderson, president of the Reyn In addition to these faculty chairs, the Reyn Glick notes: “ melie Melton Williams, trustee of the E ndowed chairs allow us to ------port from the been fortunate to receive long-standing sup positively influencelives for generations.” honor to support the University and thereby their education,” Williams adds. “It is an children to remain in northern Nevada for rooms and eventually to influencetheir own School of Journalism. area high school students to enter the Reynolds writers to the University and helps prepare author. The program brings notableAmerican ( Program, named in honor of Robert Laxalt ’47 trust supports the Laxalt Distinguished Writer Snow’s connection with the profession.” The support journalism endeavors because of Mr. John Ben Snow Memorial Trust of homecoming for the Nevada journalism dation, says, “Theannual dinner is a sort of programs for the Scripps Howard Foun campus each year. Sue Porter, vice president distinguished professionals in journalism to the Scripps Dinner and Lecture, which brings For 45 years, the foundation has sponsored E nglish), who was a journalist, professor and The Reynolds School of Journalism hasalso “We want to get students into the class community with many needs. It is incumbent small ways we hope to make a large impact match those things that are most important on individual lives. Our goal is to make lives in our lives to the needs and mission of the on all of us to discover ways where we can Scripps Howard Foundation University and move the ball forward. In “The University is a broad and diverse richer, more purposeful and happier.” Marshall R. MatleyMarshall R. Foundation Trustee , says, “We Dan KlaichDan ’72 (accounting), - - - . of Nursing Clinic, a community outreach pro Foundation [ department. What was really important to Ted public about aging issues.” seniors, and to educate our students and the provide valuable statewide services to Nevada’s port gives the center the flexibility it needs to Center. The ThompsonTrust’s generous sup ful for the long-time support to the Sanford Health Sciences, says: “We are extremely grate within the Division of Health Sciences. benefactor of the Sanford Center for Aging son Charitable Trust private foundations. The ming, research and outreach from several enjoyed consistent support for its program Dinner on page 49.) Scripps Howard Foundation and the Scripps large about journalism.” talk to students and faculty and the campus at to bring professionals to his alma mater to he founded the dinner was the opportunity E dward “Ted” Scripps ’52 (journalism)] when In addition, the Dr. John McDonald, vice president for The Division of Health Sciences hasalso has supported the Orvis School Robert Z. Hawkins has been a generous (Read more about the Marion G. Thomp - - - - - • • Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008

Nevada Silver & Blue Spring 2009 9 - - - - has has Bretzlaff Foundation Bretzlaff The Reno-based Reno-based The Mikael Krueger, a Bretzlaff scholarship scholarship Bretzlaff a Krueger, Mikael Bret science), (political ’72 Melarkey Mike also been instrumental in helping numerous numerous helping in instrumental been also The goals. educational their reach students endow scholarship established foundation sci in majoring students on focusing ments ence, engineering or business. The first educa first The business. or engineering ence, tion endowment from Bretzlaff was established established was Bretzlaff from endowment tion ago. years 20 than more says, math, in majoring junior a and recipient after school pharmacy into get to striving “I’m that know I While degree. bachelor’s my get I and competitive very are schools pharmacy the to thanks is it to, accepted be to difficult such foundations of generosity and kindness the me give that Foundation Bretzlaff the as in myself apply and persevere to opportunity to able be may I someday that so studies my pharmacist.” a becoming of goal my achieve of University a and president Foundation zlaff “Our says, trustee, Foundation Reno Nevada, of dream their achieve students help to is goal priority a education With education. college a Foundation, Bretzlaff the for funding of area logical— a is Reno Nevada, of University the - (Please see see (Please ducation Building, the the Building, ducation E Foundation Pennington N. William “Because of the Pennington Scholarship, I Scholarship, Pennington the of “Because The The important to promote education and to help help to and education promote to important Ted says degree,” college a obtain people young director. Foundation Orvis Nigro, providing been has Foundation Pennington 1995. since students Nevada to scholarships to available only not are scholarships These to available also are they students, medical engineering, business, in majoring students sciences. physical the or education I and finances my about worry to have don’t gradu and schoolwork my on more focus can feature about Ted Nigro on page 90.) page on Nigro Ted about feature of supporters staunchest the of one been has addition In University. the at success student the of construction the for gifts providing to Medical Pennington a Kohlruss, Brittany says years,” four in ating Another accounting. in majoring freshman Douglas recipient, Scholarship Pennington engineering, in majoring junior a Crossley, Scholarship, Pennington the to “Thanks notes: in myself immerse completely to able be will I running of worries any without schoolwork struggles.” financial into - - - ducation, ducation, E TS TS N ngineering, College of of College ngineering,

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College of Science, School of the Arts, as well well as Arts, the of School Science, of College Mathewson-IGT the and Campus Redfield as Center. Knowledge STUDE talents,interests, and aspirations, to combine learning a form community that encourages criticalthinking, interdisciplinary collabo School of Nursing on campus in 1956. 1956. in campus on Nursing of School cal research. The Hawkins Foundation has also has Foundation Hawkins The research. cal the for projects capital of number a supported of College many service.rationand public However, fully to able be studentsnot would partici in academia pate without scholarships and othersupport. scholarships student supported long have that the is gram of the division, which provides needed needed provides which division, the of gram and uninsured area’s the to services care health medi for as well as population, underinsured Mikael Krueger, a Bretzlaff scholarship recipient and a junior majoring in math, says, “While I know that pharmacy schools are very competitive and and competitive very are schools pharmacy that know I “While says, math, in majoring to junior a opportunity and the me recipient gives that scholarship Foundation Bretzlaff a Bretzlaff Krueger, the as Mikael such foundations of generosity and kindness the to thanks is it pharmacist.” to, a accepted becoming be to of goal my difficult achieve to able be may I someday that so studies my in myself apply and persevere 10 Nevada Silver & Blue • Spring 2009 • Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 and executive vice chancellor of the Nevada Klaich ’72 (accounting), a foundation trustee those duties to this special group,” says Dan tunities to assist the University in discharging all of our citizens, there are numerous oppor adults. “With the University’s mission to serve the interests of special needs children and Foundation form of scholarships. The ily, as well as attract the very best students.” that is based on the financial status ofthe fam state of the union. We have to break the barrier students in Nevada go to college than in any merit-based scholarships. “Fewer need-based University provide need-based as well as and worthy—fit.” Nightingale Concert Hall in the Church Fine Arts Building has showcased thousands of student advancedand professional building. productions Other sincegenerous 1987. donors, such as the Nightingale Family Foundation, haveThe Carolalso maintained Franc aBuck strong Sculpture arts presence Garden on at campus. the Thesouth entrance to the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center lends an artistic balance to the technologically Student support does not just come in the Glick notes that it is imperative that the was created primarily to advance Marshall R. Matley - - where we think we can be of help.” University, but throughout the community continues to look for projects not only at the University is all about. The Matley Foundation of the building—it really embodies what the us who walk into it feel the strength and power and is now a centerpiece of the campus. All of munity,” Klaich adds. “The facility is stunning of tools that would serve everyone in the com Center to help ensure the facility had the kind planning of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge and people with special needs. facilitate learning, all of which impact students specified software in the Knowledge Center to sity ranging from handicap-accessible vans to Foundation has found projects at the Univer System of Higher “The Matley Foundation participatedin the E ducation. “The Matley - - (prelegal) and Beckett ’68 (accounting), Tom Cook ’63 more competitive.” of the Mallory Foundation make our students in our classrooms with the generous support mation displays and the technology installed tury,” says business dean Greg Mosier. “Infor business information is vital in the 21st cen business schools. rooms now have technology toequal the best classrooms are now “smart.” These- class majorfromthe gift video and Internet totechnologies. a Thanks “smart classrooms”—those that have audio, an initiative to itstransform classrooms into The Mallory Foundation’s officers, Riley “Access to technology and current, relevant the InCollege 2008, of Business completed E llen Shock, recognize the Mallory FoundationMallory , 14 - - • • Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008

Nevada Silver & Blue Spring 2009 11 - N n —Ken Kempcke Kempcke —Ken Carol Franc Buck Franc Carol for the facility.” the for “Our trustees and I and trustees “Our were very impressed impressed very were by providing visual art art visual providing by Knowledge Center. It is is It Center. Knowledge with the concept of the the of concept the with an extraordinary space space extraordinary an and it was wonderful to to wonderful was it and be involved in the project project the in involved be “The impact that private foundations have have foundations private that impact “The ing bricks and mortar, academics and students, students, and academics mortar, and bricks ing facets all incorporate to University the allow for success orchestrate thus and academia, of community.” the and students faculty, visible is inception its since Nevada on made starting campus, the of end south the from to way the all Nursing of School Orvis the with Center the of construction the with north the isn’t “There notes. he Medicine,” Molecular for been hasn’t somehow that campus on area one of trustee a As philanthropy. their by touched every for speak I know I foundation, private a to proud are we say I when foundation private success.” University’s the of part a be can produce music on its own, but until you you until but own, its on music produce can create not do you together, sounds the all weave support by foundations, Private masterpiece. a - MPACT I ach instrument instrument ach E PY’S PY’S O AP grants for 175 Washoe Washoe 175 for grants AP E THR N AP program has really reinvigorated reinvigorated really has program AP E LA I Joe Bradley, chair of the University of of University the of chair Bradley, Joe “The L “The ducation and Assistance Program, which which Program, Assistance and ducation teachers and their desire to teach,” says Caryn says teach,” to desire their and teachers pro the and Lemelson to adviser an Swobe, gram. “By reaching 175 teachers, we’re actually actually we’re teachers, 175 reaching “By gram. students.” of thousands and thousands reaching PH university “A says, Foundation, Reno Nevada, music: of piece a like much is County elementary school teachers to earn to teachers school elementary County through education literacy in degrees master’s University. the foundation, also leads and funds the Lemelson Lemelson the funds and leads also foundation, E primarily lives children’s improve to works A education. public of support the through life-long positive, the that believer steadfast products the are need students today’s lessons Lemelson mentors, and teachers inspired of L awarded has - - - and other other and lectrical lectrical E ngineering Science Achieve Science ngineering Lemelson Foundation Foundation Lemelson E ntrepreneurship in the the in ntrepreneurship E In addition to her work with the Lemelson Lemelson the with work her to addition In The Lemelson Center for Invention, Innova Invention, for Center Lemelson The ngineering K-12 Outreach Program and the the and Program Outreach K-12 ngineering ngineering Department teaches the basic basic the teaches Department ngineering private and governmental sources. governmental and private the of chair Lemelson, Dorothy Foundation, skills required to successfully invent, design and and design invent, successfully to required skills brings program The products. commercialize in academia and industry government, together by established was center The format. unique a the from gift a E ment Program. ment and tion, importance of academic programs in business, business, in programs academic of importance technology. and engineering science, math, annually Foundation Mallory the addition, In which Scholarship, Mallory Jean the funds foundation The students. business benefits the to gifts substantial contributed also has Da the Center, Knowledge Mathewson-IGT the Center, Science and Mathematics vidson E Mathematics Foundation

Message from the Executive Director I am pleased to report that in 2008 your commitment and generosity helped us secure $31.7 million in new gifts and pledges, the most ever in a single year. This represents an increase of $1.1 million over last year’s record-breaking fund- raising total. You have my tremendous appreciation and gratitude for your dedication to this great university. In fiscal year 2008, the Foundation transferred $35.8 million to University programs, another record-breaking accomplishment. These funds come from gifts intended for immediate use and payouts from the Foundation’s endowment. The University of Nevada, Reno Foundation ensures that gifts to the University are used as intended by donors. The Foundation manages its investments and policies to protect the purchasing power of the endowment for the long term. Our commitment to effective stewardship of your gifts is resolute. Regrettably, the Foundation’s endowment has not been immune to volatile and declining markets during this economic downturn. To prudently respond to the market downturns, the Foundation adheres to sound investment policies and takes measures to maintain a highly diversified investment portfolio. We believe strongly in our stewardship duties and we continue to work closely with our endowed-fund donors. Your contribution makes possible the University’s greatest strengths today and our loftiest ambitions for tomorrow. Your friendship and partnership support continue to be critical to our success. Please accept my heartfelt thanks. Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec.

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This Honor Roll is intended to provide a portrait of giving to the University of Nevada, Reno Foundation. The Foundation strives to better enable the University to be among leading institutions by raising and managing gifts from generous alumni and friends. Designated as the University’s central fund-raising agency, the Foundation partners with and serves all programs at Nevada. PhotoJeffby Ross

Message from the Chair, 2008 Message from the Chair, 2009 My thanks to all who supported the Foundation Today’s uncertain financial environment in 2008. It is through your friendship, loyalty presents more than the usual number and belief in our mission that we will meet the of challenges. Certainly the University’s challenges ahead and continue to become a important mission of teaching, research greater University. and outreach has never been more critical. 2008 was a transformative year on the University Facing these difficult challenges requires of Nevada, Reno campus. The Marguerite Wattis the best from each of us. Nev Petersen Academic Center in the E.L. Cord Foundation Academic This special donor issue highlights just some of the gratifying S ada

and Athletic Performance Complex opened in the spring and the stories of the people who have helped shape this great il ve

Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center opened its doors in the fall. University and have contributed tremendously to the r & B Also during the fall, construction began on the Center for Molecular University’s success. With the generous support of many, we lu

Medicine and the Davidson Mathematics and Science Center. Two continue to provide faculty and students with the very best e • endowed faculty chairs were added during the year, one in minerals resources for pursuing knowledge and making discoveries that 2009 Spring engineering and one in journalism, and in 2008 the Foundation improve lives. distributed more than $2.5 million for student scholarships. •

On behalf of the University of Nevada, Reno Foundation – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008 The building activity on the campus is the result of many years of trustees, we thank you. As we celebrate our achievements and dedicated service from all of you. The continued growth will build upon roll up our sleeves to meet the challenges ahead, we welcome the foundation you have prepared. If our efforts in the future are as your continued support. vigorous as our efforts in the past, all future generations of students will Sincerely, be the beneficiaries. I applaud you all.

Joseph S. Bradley ‘78 Paul A. Bible ‘62 2009 Chairman, Foundation Board of Trustees 2008 Chairman, Foundation Board of Trustees 13 Foundation Leadership University of Nevada, Reno Foundation Board of Trustees

Although the University of Nevada, Reno is a state institution, it receives only part of its necessary funding from state appropriations. The University of Nevada, Reno Foundation was established in 1981 to help the University meet its needs beyond that base funding by generating private support. The Foundation is governed by a volunteer board of trustees who can serve three consecutive two-year terms. Trustees are made up of University alumni and friends who provide counsel in strategic planning, education, fund raising and other matters. The following members are serving for the 2009 calendar year:

2009 Executive Committee and Foundation Board of Trustees Joseph S. Bradley ‘78 Mary-Ellen McMullen ‘73 Ann Carlson ’59, ‘78 Chair Vice-Chair, Nominating Member-at-large Bradley, Drendel & Jeanney, Attys. McMullen Strategic Group Jay Kornmayer ‘74 Sara M. Lafrance ‘73 Gerald C. Smith Member-at-large Chair-Elect and Vice-Chair, Public Affairs Vice-Chair, Planning and Governance Wells Fargo Bank and Advocacy Nell J. Redfield Foundation Century Analysis Paul Bible ‘62 B. Thomas Willison Immediate Past Chair Kathy Garcia ‘76 Vice-Chair, Investment Bible Mousel PC Vice-Chair, Audit and Finance McKinley Capital Management, Inc. Kafoury, Armstrong & Co. Ron Zideck ‘59 Tom Hall ‘65 Vice-Chair, Development Vice-Chair, Programs and Special Events Whittier Trust Company of Nevada Law Offices of Thomas J. Hall

Board of Trustees Members Ed Allison ‘91 Scott D. Machabee ‘90 David J. Thompson ‘72 Ed Allison, Inc. Machabee Office Environments Patty Wade Perry Denise Cashman ‘83 Paul Mathews ‘87 Wade Development Company, Inc. Las Vegas Harley-Davidson International Game Technology Harvey Whittemore ‘74 John Echeverria Charles N. Mathewson Wingfield Nevada Group Echeverria Law Office International Game Technology Jane C. Witter ‘74 Frank S. Gallagher ‘77 Kevin McArthur ‘79 Commercial Partners of Nevada GoldCorp John R. Worthington Ty Gibson Michael J. Melarkey ‘72 Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Avansino, Melarkey, Knobel & Mulligan, Attys.

Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. Steven S. Johnson ‘77 Monte Miller ‘70 • Park Cattle Company KeyState Corporate Management Mike Klaich ‘82 Terry Oliver ‘71

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Board of Trustees—New Members PhotosbyTheresa Danna-Douglas The Foundation Board recently welcomed five new trustees whose terms began in 2009. Pictured from left to right: Ty Gibson, Mark Knobel ’77 (social services corrections), Paul Mathews ’87 (marketing), Kevin McArthur ’79 (mining engineering) and Monte Miller ’70 (business administration).

Emeriti Trustees

L.S. ‘Buz’ Allen Barbara S. Campbell ‘78 Georgia Fulstone ‘52 Kathryn List ‘80 Janice C. Pine ‘62 Mary B. Ansari Randall V. Capurro John S. Gaynor ’66, ‘74 Luther Mack Frank R. Randall ‘56 Robert E. Armstrong Rhonda B. Carano ‘76 Barbara C. Gianoli Michael F. Mackedon ‘63 John F. Rhodes ‘59 Michonne Ascuaga Robert A. Cashell ‘76 Valerie Glenn ‘76 Andrew MacKenzie ‘63 Leslie Righetti ‘76 Kristen A. Avansino William A. Chaffin ‘66 George Gund ‘81 John D. Mackey ‘53 James H. Roberts Richard P. Banis ‘67 E. P. ‘Chuck’ Charlton ‘50 Joanne G. Hall Bernice Martin-Mathews ‘70 Sigmund Rogich ‘67 J. Richard Barnard David W. Clark Arnold L. Hansmann ‘66 Dixie D. May Jeanne B. Russell ‘71 Riley M. Beckett ‘68 Kirk Clausen Richard W. Harris ’69, ‘95 Timothy G. McCarthy Jennifer A. Satre ‘80 Frank N. Bender William G. Cobb ‘71 William R. Hartman Robert ‘Lefty’ E. Frederick J. Schwab Bruno Benna ‘53 Thomas R. Conklin ‘66 Dyanne M. Hayes ‘61 McDonough ‘42 Joey E. Scolari Edna B. Benna Krestine Corbin John H. Heward ‘61 Richard A. McDougal Mike H. Sloan Paul Bible ‘62 Theodore J. Day Barbara E. Hug ‘54 Dale E. McKenzie ‘66 Austin Stedham Mitchell ‘Jim’ J. Bidart ‘68 Marsha F. Deming ‘64 Eppie G. Johnson ‘51 R. James Megquier ‘61 Richard M. Stout ‘66 Candice P. Bielser ‘68 Norman L. Dianda Ronald A. Johnson ‘62 Marilyn R. Melton ’55, ‘86 William R. Trimmer ’72, ‘74 Leslie S. Biller David L. Diedrichsen ‘97 Helen ‘Jeane’ Jones Charles J. Merdinger ‘94 Roger S. Trounday ’56, ‘67 Reed Bingham John M. Doyle ‘63 Thomas F. Kerestesi ‘72 Carol L. Mousel Larry Tuntland Julie Murray ‘79 Fred E. Black Joan L. Dyer Eleanor F. Killebrew Brown ‘51 Marjorie L. Uhalde ‘67 Nev James Murren William W. Bliss ‘93 Jo Ann Elston ‘56 MacLellan E. King Peter P. Vlautin ‘68 S ada Louis A. Bonaldi ’75, ‘77 Stuart R. Engs William B. Kottinger ‘54 Felicia O’Carroll ‘76 Ranson Webster il

Janice K. Brady ’63, ‘88 Frank J. Fahrenkopf ‘62 Keith L. Lee ‘65 Robert N. Ordonez Marvin L. Wholey ‘64 ve r & B John E. Brodeur ‘72 Barbara J. Feltner ‘82 Warren L. Lerude ‘61 Andrea Pelter ‘50 Gregg W. Zive ‘67 Philip E. Bryan ‘68 Gregory W. Ferraro ‘85 David F. Licko Raymond Pike Ronald M. Zurek lu e • Spring 2009 2009 Spring •

Ex-officio – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008

Milton D. Glick Butch Anderson ‘81 Brithany Thomson ‘07 University President AAUN President GSA President John K. Carothers Mike Dillon ‘94 William Follette Foundation Executive Director Nevada Alumni Association President Faculty Senate Chair Bruce Mack Eli Reilly Foundation Associate Director and Secretary ASUN President Laurie L. McLanahan ‘86 Kerri Garcia ‘92 Foundation Treasurer Pack Paws President

15 Foundation The University of Nevada, Reno Foundation is a separate nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization (TIN: 94-2781749). The Foundation was incorporated in 1981 to provide a mechanism for private individuals, corporations and foundations to make charitable gifts, bequests and other deferred giving arrangements to support the University of Nevada, Reno. The Foundation receives, invests and administers funds to benefit the University while honoring the philanthropic intent of its generous donors. Such funds are made available to the University for general or specific academic purposes.

University of Nevada, Reno Foundation Financial Statement June 30, 2008 Statement of support and revenue, expenses and changes in fund net assets

Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total

Operating support and revenue: Donor contributions $833,137 $31,132,797 - $31,965,934 University support $2,036,867 - - $2,036,867 Special events and other income $159,414 $898,492 $700 $1,058,606 Total operating support and revenue $3,029,418 $32,031,289 $700 $35,061,407

Operating expenses: Program expenses Alumni programs $374,464 - - $374,464 Capital projects $2,000,000 $20,035,410 - $22,035,410 University programs $33,302 $10,980,555 - $11,013,857 University scholarships - $2,414,086 - $2,414,086 Total Program expenses $2,407,766 $33,430,051 - $35,837,817 Administrative $1,512,895 - - $1,512,895 Fundraising $1,730,210 - - $1,730,210 Total administrative and fundraising expenses $3,243,105 - - $3,243,105 Total operating expenses $5,650,871 $33,430,051 - $39,080,922 Operating Income (Loss) ($2,621,453) ($1,398,762) $700 ($4,019,515)

Investment Income $1,355,895 ($479,931) ($517,526) $358,438

Additions to permenant and term endowments - - $2,083,011 $2,083,011 Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec.

• Transfers between funds $1,158,641 $3,398,368 ($4,557,009) -

NET CHANGE IN FUND NET ASSETS ($106,917) $1,519,675 ($2,990,824) ($1,578,066) Spring 2009 • e Fund net assets at beginning of year $7,726,224 $34,085,936 $102,613,557 $144,425,717 lu Fund Net assets at end of year $7,619,307 $35,605,611 $99,622,733 $142,847,651 r & B ve il

ada S The accounting firm of Grant Thornton LLP issued an unqualified opinion of the University

Nev of Nevada, Reno Foundation’s audited financial states for fiscal year 2008. 16 Foundation

The University of Nevada, Reno Foundation Endowment provides funding to the University for student scholarships, faculty 78.1 funding to promote research and professional development, and program enhancements across every discipline. The 80.7 endowment continues to make it possible for the102.6 University to respond to educational opportunities and to ensure the financial security and continued success of the University.99.6 84.3 73.7 2008 Foundation Endowment • June 30, 2008

$ 102.6M $ $ 99.6M 78.1M $80.7M $105M $ 84.3M $90M $ 73.7M $75M $60M $45M $30M June 2005 June $15M 2006 June 2007 June $0M 2008 September 2008 December 2008

University of Nevada, Reno Foundation Investment Performance Net of Fees

As of June 30, 2008 As of December 31, 2008 Foundation S&P Barclays Foundation S&P Barclays 1 year Return -1.35% -13.12% 7.12% -29.88% -37.00% 5.24%

3 year Average 8.61 4.41 4.09 -4.22 -8.36 5.51 Nev

5 Year Average 10.84 7.58 3.85 1.52 -2.19 4.65 S ada

10 Year Average 6.23 NA NA 2.85 -1.38 5.63 il ve r & B lu e • Spring 2009 2009 Spring Endowment Management • The University of Nevada, Reno Foundation Endowment is responsibly managed by the Commonfund, an independent non-profit investment firm – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008 specializing in college and university endowments. Additionally the endowment is overseen by the investment committee of the Foundation Board of Trustees, a volunteer committee with expertise in financial management. Though the Foundation Endowment reported negative returns, a strategic diversified portfolio mix has positively assisted during these turbulent financial times. As of December 31, 2008, the funds were invested at the ratio of 47.99% in equities, 23.63% in fixed income, and 28.38% in real estate and alternative investments. The goal of this allocation is to produce a return that meets spending obligations, maintains or increases the real value of the endowment, and protects against the effects of inflation. The Foundation Investment Policy is administered in accordance with the Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act and can be found at the University’s website at: http://giving.unr.edu/foundation.aspx.

17 University of Nevada, Reno Giving

2358632.92 Giving for Calendar Year 200811356790.06 5295986.77 11028076.54 16964224.25 January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008 • Includes6618498.72 gifts from all fundraising entities of the University of Nevada, Reno. 369130.32 2379346.51 3987404.57 322110.49 2531903.58 1% 197539.91 Faculty/Staff 21% 13% Programmatic Friends 35% Enhancements 53% Endowment Foundations 8% 7% Estates/Trusts Student Support

7% 36% Alumni 17% Buildings Corporations/ 1% Other Organizations

1% Centrally Administered

Source of Gifts Alumni $2,358,632.92 Designation of Gifts by Donor Corporations/Organizations $5,295,986.77 Buildings $11,356,790.06 Foundations $16,964,224.25 Endowment $11,028,076.54 Faculty/Staff $369,130.32 Programmatic Enhancements $6,618,498.72 Friends $3,987,404.5719.34 Student Support $2,379,346.51 Estates/Trusts $2,531,903.5823.23 Centrally Administered $322,110.49 Other $197,539.9125.48 Total $31,704,822.32 Total $31,704,822.3230 31.7 Cash Gifts Received for Calendar Year 2008 $30.6M $31.7M $ $ 25.4M $32M$31.70M $19.3M 23.2M Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. • $20M$21.13M Spring 2009 •

e $10M$10.57M

lu 2004 2005 r & B

ve 2006 il $0M$0M 2007 ada S 2008 Nev 18 Foundation Expenses and Investment in Endowment for Fiscal Year 2008

2348315.9 July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008 • The accounting firm of Grant Thornton LLP issued an unqualified opinion of the University of 1565580.8 Nevada, Reno Foundation’s audited financial statements for fiscal year 2008. 15655179 2244692.2 5.4% College of Liberal Arts 520649.76 1.3% College of Education 358419.1 0.9% Health Sciences Division 6966860.5 766751.75 652806.24 16.9% 130797.94 Library 1.9% College of Business 753464.53 38.0% 459406.27 College of Science 1.6% Reynolds School of Journalism 684977.39 0.3% Cooperative Extension 5973021.8 2083011 1.8% School of Medicine 41163934.21 14.5% 1.1% College of Agriculture, Centrally Administered Biotechnology and Natural Resources 1.7% General Scholarships

3.8% College of Engineering 5.1% Investment in Permanent Endowment during Fiscal Year 2008 5.7% Athletics

Athletics $2,348,315.87 5.7% College of Engineering $1,565,580.80 3.8%

College of Science $15,655,179.10 38.0% Nev

College of Liberal Arts $2,244,692.21 5.4% S ada

College of Education $520,649.76 1.3% il ve

Health Sciences Division $358,419.10 0.9% r & B

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College of Business $766,751.75 1.9% 2009 Spring Reynolds School of Journalism $652,806.24 1.6% Cooperative Extension $130,797.94 0.3% • School of Medicine $753,464.53 1.8% – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008 College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources $459,406.27 1.1% General Scholarships $684,977.39 1.7% Centrally Administered $5,973,021.79 14.5% Total Use By Area $39,080,923.21 Investment in Permanent Endowment during Fiscal Year 2008 $2,083,011.00 5.1% TOTAL $41,163,934.21 100%

19 Foundations & Organizations The following foundations and organizations provided generous financial support for the students, research and academic programs of the University of Nevada, Reno. Their support is very much appreciated. Foundations and organizations whose gifts were received between Jan. 1, 2008 and Dec. 31 2008 are listed in this report.

4Charity Foundation, Inc. Confidence Foundation Charles and Ruth Hopping Theta Educational Foundation A.A.U.W. Reno Branch E. L. Cord Foundation Charitable Foundation Nevada Cattle Women Inc. Advertising Association of Viola Vestal Coulter Foundation, Inc. Howdy Davis Memorial Tournament Nevada CFS Foundation, Inc. Northern Nevada, A2N2 CREW of Northern Nevada Institute for Women’s Policy Research Nevada Chapter Women in Mining H.W. Affleck FamilyT rust Marie Crowley Foundation Intel Foundation Nevada Community Foundation, Inc. Alliance with the Washoe Davidson Family Trust Intermountain Farmers Assoc. Nevada CPA Foundation for County Medical Society Davidson Foundation, Inc. Harold Jacobsen Family Trust Education & Research The Allstate Foundation Willameta K. Day Foundation The Jennie Louise Parker Trust Nevada Historical Society American Academy of Pediatrics Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity Jerry Wike Family Trust Nevada Judicial Historical Society American Advertising Federation Desert Research Institute Foundation Johnson Point Homeowners Association Nevada Mining Association, Inc. American Dietetic Association Foundation Anthony W. DeSio & Delores Roxie & Azad Joseph Foundation Nevada Museum of Art American Medical Association Foundation J. DeSio Foundation Kennametal Foundation Nevada Nurses Association The Nazir and Mary Ansari Foundation The Dixie May Foundation The Robert S. & Dorothy J. Nevada Opera Association APME Foundation John and Rosemarie Dooley Keyser Foundation Nevada Public Education Foundation The Aaron Arnoldsen Memorial Family Foundation, Inc. Kiley Community Property Trust Nevada Science Foundation Scholarship Fund Scott Douglass Memorial Scholarship Fund Kiwanis of Reno Community Foundation Nevada Scottish Rite Foundation AT&T Foundation DTHR Family Trust Knights Templar Educational Foundation Nevada Women’s Fund Atwood Foundation Ben A. Edwards Trust John E. and Elizabeth Kurtz Nevada Woolgrowers Association Auer Family Foundation Elko Convention & Visitors Authority Charitable Foundation NevadaWorks Autism Coalition of Nevada Elko Grammar School #2 Ladies Auxiliary V.F.W. New York Life Foundation Educational Backman Family Trust Employers Contract Administration Fund Ladies Encampmanet Auxiliary Matching Gift Program Brett or Deborah Barker Foundation Estate of Carolyn B. Webster Lafrance Family Foundation Lucy Simpson Nieder Trust Josephine Beam Educational Trust Excalibur Medical Foundation Marybeth M. Lamb Foundation, Inc. Nightingale Family Foundation Edna B. & Bruno Benna Foundation Exline Family Trust, DTD Las Vegas Pediatrics Society/ Northern Nevada Chapter - SCI Best Buy Children’s Foundation Exxon Mobil Foundation Pediatrics Emergency Northern Nevada Chapter of the Black Brant Group Financial Executives International Katherene Cladianos Latham Foundation American Marketing Assoc. Bretzlaff Foundation,I nc. Nevada Chapter Brad Lemons Foundation Northern Nevada Executive Carol Franc Buck Foundation Harmes C. Fishback Foundation Trust Minnie B. Leonette Family Foundation Women’s Golf Association Builders Association of Northern Nevada The Frank M. Doyle Foundation, Inc. Libke Family Trust Northern Nevada Italian Association, Inc. The Burke Family Trust Franktown Ranch Center For the Arts Lifestyle Homes Foundation Northern Nevada Women California Community Foundation Fraternal Order of Eagles Lockheed Martin Corporation Foundation Lawyers Association California Nevada Cement The Violette Fricke Trust Lurie Family Trust Oliver Family Trust Promotion Council Friends of Heidi Gansert for Mailorder Gardening Association On Eagle’s Wings Foundation Louis J. and Genevieve G. Assembly District 25 Mallory Foundation The Orchard House Foundation Capurro Foundation GE Foundation Charles N. Mathewson Foundation The Arthur & Mae Orvis Foundation, Inc. Carol Franc Buck Family Trust GenCorp Fnd. Matching Gift Program The Marshall R. Matley Foundation The Parasol Tahoe Community Carson City Sertoma Club Geological Society of Nevada Wilbur May Foundation Foundation, Inc. Joseph & Betty Carter Family Trust Grant Thornton Foundation Jessie Patricia McCarthy Trust The Marguerite Petersen Foundation Catholic Healthcare West Great Basin Youth Soccer League McPherson Family Trust Pharmacia Foundation, Inc. Charitable Gift Fund GSN Foundation MGM MIRAGE Voice Foundation Phelps Dodge Corporation/Foundation The Chartrand Foundation Clark J. Guild, Jr. Foundation Bertha Miranda Scholarship Pi Beta Phi Nevada Alpha Chapter Chefs for Kids Foundation HCCNN Community Foundation Missouri University of Science & Technology Portland Cement Association City of Reno Hach Scientific Foundation Estate of Ogden Monahan Wayne L. Prim Foundation Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. • Clark County Medical Society Tony L. Harrah Family Trust Monroe-Schuler Foundation Nell J. Redfield Foundation Charles H. Clipper Family Trust The Thomas P. and Thelma The Murren Family Foundation Edward C. Reed High School The Children of Light Foundation B. Hart Foundation Reno Advertising Club Foundation

Spring 2009 The Nall Family Trust • e Clorox Company Foundation Estate of Gerald B. Hartley, Jr. National Kitchen & Bath Professionals Reno Arch Lions Club lu Helen Close Charitable Foundation Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation Sierra Nevada Chapter Reno Area Triathletes Bull Moose Club

r & B Coaching Fore The Soul William Randolph Hearst Foundation NC State University Reno Bridge Club ve

il Cobb for Regent The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation NEP Supershooters L.P. Reno Chamber Orchestra, Inc. Colton Family Trust Hoefer Family Foundation Nevada Agricultural Foundation Reno Chapter Nevada Society of CPAs ada S Community Foundation of Western Nevada Ruth Hopping Cera Survivor’s Trust The Nevada Alpha of Phi Delta Reno Emblem Club 372, Inc. Nev 20 Foundations & Organizations

Reno National Championship Share Our Strength Stonewall Democrats of Northern Nevada United Way of Southern Nevada Air Races Foundation Estate of Eva Sheckler Charles H. Stout Foundation University of Arkansas Foundation, Inc. Reno Rodeo Foundation Shell Oil Co. Foundation Sun Microsystems Foundation University of West Florida Reno-Sparks Convention & The Sheppard Foundation Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation Jack Van Sickle Foundation Visitors Authority Sierra Graphics Network SWS Charitable Foundation, Inc. Vietnam Veterans of America Renown Health Sierra PacificR esources The Bank of America Charitable WAAIME Nevada-Reno Section The Research Foundation of State Charitable Foundation Foundation, Inc. Walid Shoebat Foundation University of New York Sigma Nu Scholarship Fund In The Egan Family Trust Wal-Mart Foundation Donald W. Reynolds Foundation Memory of David Tomac The Reid Family Trust The Walt Disney Company Foundation Richards Family Trust Significance Foundation The River Christian Church Washoe County Medical Society Rite of Passage Silver State Educational The Wilhelm Hoppe Family Trust Washoe Education Association River Walk Merchants Association Assessment and Consulting Marion G. Thompson Charitable Trust Wells Fargo Foundation Rotary Club of Sparks The Small Community Property Trust Touro University Terry Lee Wells Foundation Raymond C. Rude Foundation, Inc. Frances C. & William P. The Dorothy Towne Foundation, Inc. Whittemore Family Foundation The 1986 Rushing Living Trust Smallwood Foundation Truckee Meadows Community College Whittier Trust Company of Nevada Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center Dean and Gloria Smith Foundation, Inc. Truckee River Foundation E.L. Wiegand Foundation Sam’s Club Foundation John Ben Snow Memorial Trust U of N Friends of the University Library William N. Pennington Foundation San Francisco Basque Cultural Center Inc. Sparks Centennial Sunrise Rotary Club U of N Health Sciences Center Foundation Jerry & Betty Wilson Trust Sawyer Family Foundation Speedway Children’s Charities U of N Ski Team Boosters Robert A. Wise Trust The Schooley Family Trust Stanford University U of N University Club Alumni Association The Dorothye G. Woodard Trust Charles Schwab Corporation Foundation State Farm Companies Foundation UMassFive College Earl Wooster High School The Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving State of Nevada Office of theC ontroller United Way of Northern Nevada The Sam D. Young Jr. Family Foundation Scripps Howard Foundation Step 2

Gifts to Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center and Davidson Mathematics and Science Center honor Frances and William Smallwood

Frances and William Smallwood were “Regardless of one’s economic background “The University really needs a new building residents of Dallas, Texas where William or ability, public education on the post- devoted to these subjects and the nation was a co-founder of First Southwest secondary level provides wonderful needs students trained in these disciplines,” Company, a prominent regional investment opportunities for all to strive to achieve the says Stockdale. “The University is not only banking firm specializing in public finance, best in one’s life. The University of Nevada, a foundation for education in the state, bond underwriting and the raising of Reno provides affordable education and but also its economic growth. When the Nev capital for developing regional companies. unique opportunities for students to make University is strong and well respected, In 1968, they established the Frances C. an incredible impact on our nation, as well Nevada can produce and attract the type of S ada

& William P. Smallwood Foundation, as their own lives. diverse economic growth and brain power il ve

which represented the culmination of their “At the Smallwood Foundation we look that is so needed. We have to invest in the r & B lifetime support of a broad spectrum of at how many people will be impacted by institutions that will retain and attract lu

charitable organizations and endeavors. the investments we make. My aunt was talented people.” e • In 2004, the Smallwood Foundation a great user and fan of libraries, so it was Through the Smallwood Foundation, 2009 Spring provided a major gift to support natural for our foundation to support the Stockdale continues the good work begun construction of the Mathewson-IGT Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, not by her aunt and uncle, and she understands •

Knowledge Center. A technology classroom only because it serves students, but also the challenges facing higher education in – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008 located off the @One area of the Knowledge because it serves the wider community. Nevada. “Supporting public education is Center is named in honor of Frances and So many people at the University and in extremely important in today’s society,” William Smallwood. the community were passionate about the she says. “Our traditional ways of how we The Smallwoods were firm believers Knowledge Center and I am so proud to fund education have changed and private in the power of higher education. “My have played a small part in the effort that foundations and others who have been uncle, William, really believed that public made the building possible.” successful in life should look at supporting education was the great equalizer,” says Recently, the Smallwood Foundation education systems.” Suzanne Stockdale, foundation chairman provided another major gift to the —Ken Kempcke and the niece of Frances and William. Davidson Mathematics and Science Center.

21 All University of Nevada, Reno Endowments

Students enjoy the many study areas available in the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center, including the Popular Reading area on the main floor. PhotoJeanby Dixon The University of Nevada, Reno total endowment exceeded $237 million as of June 30, 2008. This endowment is comprised of the following three endowments: Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) endowment of $124.9 million (53%), University of Nevada, Reno Foundation endowment of $106.8 million (45%) and the Athletic Association of the University of Nevada (AAUN) endowment of $5.6 million (2%).

The University of Nevada has been fulfilling its promise 53.5to serve Nevada and the world as a land-grant institution since 1874. The 44 knowledge, discoveries and technologies that are nurtured2.5 and created at Nevada in labs, classrooms, and libraries improve the lives of people around the world. $106.8M University of Nevada, Reno Foundation Last fall, University enrollment was at an all-time high endowment and quasi- with a total of 16,867 enrollees. The average high endowment school grade-point average for new, full-time freshmen entering the University this fall is 3.36. $124.9M Nevada System of This year, the University attracted seven new National Higher Education Merit Scholars, bringing the total Merit Scholars to (NSHE) endowment 17. Additionally, the University attracted close to 100 Presidential Scholars. Presidential Scholars maintain a 3.5 $5.6M Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. • grade point average or better and have outstanding SAT and/ Athletic Association of the University of or ACT scores. The Honors Program boasts nearly 500 students Nevada (AAUN) Spring 2009 •

e working toward degrees in fields that will impact Nevada’s future as a competitive state. lu r & B ve il To see a listing of Board of Regents Endowment Funds that support the University of Nevada, Reno, please see page 34. To learn more about the AAUN ada S endowment, please turn to page 81. To learn more about the University of Nevada, Reno Endowments, please contact Bruce Mack, associate vice Nev president for Development and Alumni Relations at (775) 784-1352 or [email protected]. 22 Private Foundations The University of Nevada, Reno is fortunate to be associated with numerous private foundations. Many have had a presence at the University for decades while others have recently begun their support of specific projects and programs on campus. The size of their gifts is not the determining factor of our gratitude; their steadfast belief in Nevada is. A few of these foundations are listed below and elsewhere within the pages of our Honor Roll of Donors. To see a complete listing of all foundations and organizations that supported the University from Jan. 1, 2008 to Dec. 31, 2008, please see page 20.

Viola Vestal Coulter Foundation To read about this foundation see the story, Mackay School scholarships honor pioneering mining family, on page 42.

Marie Crowley Foundation “The Crowley Foundation thoroughly enjoys being a supporter of the University Foundation for several of the University Colleges, and their very important challenges and needs. As a recent graduate and donor, our Crowley Foundation believes that this University will continue to produce quality graduates that will proudly benefit all mankind.” —Mary Ann Arnold ’08 (geography) and Trustee.

Anthony W. DeSio & Delores J. DeSio Foundation To read about this foundation see the story, Reno couple salutes students through Foundation scholarship, on page 69.

Charles & Ruth Hopping Foundation “The Hopping Charitable Foundation exemplifies how every day people can create an entity that allows the good works they valued and supported during their lifetimes, such as higher education, to continue after they are gone.” —Steven S. Johnson ’77 (accounting), Trustee.

The Robert S. & Dorothy J. Keyser Foundation “The Keyser Foundation is pleased to be able to provide support to students in the College of Business through its scholarship program. The Keyser Foundation endeavors to perpetuate the entrepreneurial spirit of the Keysers displayed during their lifetimes.” —G. Blake Smith, Chairman and Trustee.

The Minnie B. Leonette Family Foundation “The Board of Directors of the Leonette Foundation are proud and privileged to support the University, just as the grantor of this foundation did during her lifetime. We believe that the University is of vital importance to our community.” Nev

—Richard O. Kwapil, Chairman and President. S ada il

Nevada Science Foundation ve To read about this foundation see the story, Nevada Science Foundation combats nursing shortage, on the inside back cover. r & B lu e • Frances C. & William P. Smallwood Foundation 2009 Spring To read about this foundation see the story, Gifts to Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center and Davidson Mathematics and Science Center honor Frances and William Smallwood, on page 21. • Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008

Charles H. Stout Foundation “The Charles H. Stout Foundation is proud to support the University of Nevada, Reno and encourages the University to be on the cutting edge of its mission which is education, research and outreach.” —Richard M. Stout ’66 (zoology), President and Trustee.

Jack Van Sickle Foundation To read about this foundation see the story, Jack Van Sickle Foundation supports astronomy laboratory, on page 74.

23 New Foundation Endowments New endowments: important, meaningful and forever Establishing an endowed fund at the University of Nevada, respective University accounts for the purpose of supporting Reno Foundation transforms lives—those of the students the donor’s passion, whether it be student scholarships, who will become the leaders of tomorrow, the faculty who faculty research or unrestricted funds to meet the University’s inspire them and the researchers who are finding solutions most pressing needs. Gifts can be focused or wide-ranging. to society’s problems. An endowed fund also enhances The process for establishing an endowment is simple and our community, which is continuously engaged by the requires only a completed agreement along with a gift or University’s many programs and activities. A gift today pledge of at least $10,000. If you are interested in supporting provides important and meaningful funds in perpetuity that any of these new endowments, or creating one in memory help make the University known for its teaching, research or honor of another, through outright gifts using almost any and service. type of asset—cash, securities, real estate or other property The University of Nevada, Reno Foundation manages the that can be liquidated—please contact Keiko Weil ’87, director endowment funds with available earnings transferred to the of donor relations, at (775) 784-1587 or [email protected].

Mabel McVicar Batjer Scholarship Endowment Mary Belle McVicar Batjer’s parents were pioneers from Canada who settled in the Smith Valley of northern Nevada. Their daughter, also known as Mabel, attended the University High School and graduated from the University of Nevada Normal School in 1908 with a degree in education. This endowed fund has been established in her memory by her son Cameron to benefit students in the College of Education. Jim Bernardi and Bob Dillard Theater Scholarship Endowment The Rev. Jackie L. Leonard is a 1971 graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno’s Department of Speech Communications and Theatre. She has established this fund to benefit exceptional theater students and to recognize two outstanding faculty members in theatre, Dr. James Bernardi and Dr. Robert Dillard, who have made tremendous contributions to the life of the university and the life of our community. Mildred Bertotti Scholarship Endowment in Medicine This scholarship in medicine is established by Stacie Rivers ’84 M.D for female students, in memory of her grandmother Mildred who lost her battle with cancer at the age of 62 but never lost faith in the physicians who cared for her. She was the guiding light of the family and an inspiration to all who were blessed to know her. Reed Bingham Scholarship Endowment in Public Health Reed Bingham has been a strong supporter of the Orvis Nursing Clinic and its work with under-insured and uninsured children and families in the Greater Reno area. This fund will allow an undergraduate student in the School of Public Health to pursue a career of service and/or research resulting in better access to health care and education for low-income children and families. BJG Graduate Scholarship in Structural Engineering Endowment BJG is a long-time partner with the College of Engineering and claims two of its four founders, Michael Blakely and George Ghusn, as alumni, and Cliff Johnson and Peter Blakely as friends of the college. BJG is committed to supporting graduate students in structural engineering through this endowed scholarship. Brussard Scholarship Endowment in Ecology, Evolution & Conservation Biology Friends and colleagues of Dr. Peter Brussard, on the occasion of his retirement as a long-time faculty member of the University of Nevada, Reno Biology Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec.

• Department, established this endowed scholarship fund. Professor Peter Brussard has made enormous contributions to the University and as a national leader in the field of conservation biology. This scholarship will be awarded to a graduate student studying ecology, evolution, or conservation biology.

Spring 2009 Carson Medical Group Medical Scholarship Endowment • e

lu Carson Medical Group has been providing primary care in Nevada for over 40 years and continues to encourage medical students to pursue a specialty in primary care. Recipients will be medical students pursuing a degree at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, with a preference given to students r & B

ve who have expressed an interest in pursuing primary care as a specialty. il ada S Nev 24 New Foundation Endowments

College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA) Quasi Endowment The University of Nevada, Reno Nevada College of Business Alumni Association (COBAA) was established more than 20 years ago to support the College of Business in its goal of achieving excellence in business education. Earnings from this fund will be used for program needs of the College of Business. Molly D. Close Scholarship Endowment for the College of Engineering An electrical engineering alumna from 2000, Molly appreciates the rising costs of education and remembers the gift of time given her through the scholarships she received as a student. This scholarship will support students pursuing a degree in the College of Engineering. Joan Metcalfe Cope Classified Employee Endowed Fund Joan Cope passed away in May of 2008 after a lengthy illness. She worked at the University from the 1970s until her retirement in the early 1990s. A scholarship has been established by friends and family in Joan’s name to make it possible for classified staff of the University to pursue their dreams of a higher education. Joe Crowley Endowed Political Science Fund This fund was established by friends of the Department of Political Science to honor University President Joe Crowley who retired in December of 2000 after a 22 year tenure. Dr. Crowley returned to serve as interim President in 2006 and has returned to the University as a teaching faculty member. This fund will be used by the Department of Political Science to enhance programming and curriculum. Karen Cutler Memorial Scholarship Endowment On August 22, 2005, Karen Cutler began her career with the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering as an administrative assistant. In 2006, Karen lost her life to breast cancer. Her memory at Mackay remains because of the sparkling personality and strong character that made her so valued as a co-worker and friend. The Karen Cutler Memorial Scholarship fund has been established to benefit a woman pursuing an undergraduate degree in the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering. Early Childhood Autism Program Scholarship Endowment The Early Childhood Autism Program was established in the Department of Psychology at the University in 1994. It is the goal of the department and the Behavior Analysis Program to provide permanent support for the Early Childhood Autism Program so that it may continue to deliver services for many years to come. To that end, the department has established this scholarship to benefit students pursuing a graduate degree in behavior analysis in the Department of Psychology. Endowment for the Division of Medical Nutrition Microlife USA, Inc. established this fund to provide support for the continuation of work in the areas of energy metabolism, medical education on nutritional assessment and other projects. Mike Evasovic Scholarship Endowment in Civil Engineering

Mike Evasovic graduated from Nevada in 1955 with a degree in mining engineering. Although he studied in the Mackay School of Mines, Mike has a Nev tremendous regard for faculty teaching in the area of civil engineering. Mike created this endowed scholarship to support civil engineering students as a S ada testament to the outstanding faculty that once helped and inspired him. il ve

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The faculty and staff of the department of Foreign Languages and Literatures have established this endowment through personal gifts to support lu e •

foreign language major and minor students who have demonstrated excellence in the program. 2009 Spring Goldcorp Endowed Chair in Minerals Engineering • The Goldcorp Endowed Chair in Minerals Engineering supports the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering in recognition of the importance of – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008 higher education in the academic areas critical to the minerals industry, principally the geological sciences, mining engineering and mineral processing, extractive metallurgy and geographic information systems. This fund will support the Endowed Chair in Minerals Engineering and associated expenses including travel, equipment, graduate students and post doctorate fellows related to the chair.

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Robert L. Helms Scholarship Endowment for Civil and Environmental Engineering & Robert L. Helms Scholarship Endowment for CABNR The successors of the late Robert L. Helms established these endowments at the University Foundation with funds from his trust, which was established in 1984. To keep the intent of the trust, they have established two separate scholarship endowments­—one for students in civil and environmental engineering and one for students in the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources. Fred Hertlein III Chemistry Endowment Fred Hertlein III received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1956. Hertlein was an industrial hygienist and former president of INALAB Environmental Engineers. He passed away in Hawaii in 2002, leaving a gift to the University’s chemistry department, which established this fund in his memory. Available earnings from the endowment will benefit the Department of Chemistry. Ralph E. Hoeper – Foresthill Telephone Company – Endowment for K-12 Outreach in the College of Engineering Ralph E. Hoeper studied electrical engineering at the University of Nevada, and was a member of the Class of 1951. Ralph was one of the pioneers in California independent telephony. His wife, Rose, established this fund in his memory to provide materials and operating funds to be used for the College of Engineering K-12 Outreach program. Procter R. Hug Jr. Scholarship Endowment Procter R. Hug Jr. received his undergraduate degree in business from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1953. He served as an ASUN senator and as the student body president. On Sept. 15, 1977, President Jimmy Carter appointed Hug to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He served as chief judge from 1996 to December 2000 and is currently senior circuit judge. This fund was established with residual funds from the law clerk reunion event held in 2008, and will benefit graduates from Nevada high schools. Bill Ireland Baseball Scholarship Endowment Bill “Coach I” Ireland, a native Nevadan and an influential force in the state’s collegiate athletic programs, was regarded as an exceptional coach, teacher and role model. Friends and family established this scholarship endowment to honor him and support members of the Wolf Pack baseball team. John W. James Scholarship Endowment John James worked at the University for 28 years as a geography and meteorology professor and served as Nevada’s first state climatologist for 23 of those years. Recipients of this scholarship will pursue a degree in atmospheric sciences or geography. Jenkins Graduate Fellowship in Ecology Endowment Stephen H. Jenkins is a professor in the Department of Biology and in the Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology Program. He and his wife, Katherine, established this endowment to fund a fellowship to support a graduate student at the master of science or doctoral level studying animal behavior, ecology, evolution or conservation biology. The L. David Kiley Scholarship Endowment for the College of Engineering The L. David Kiley Endowment for the Dean’s Discretionary Fund, College of Engineering After receiveing his degree in electrical engineering in 1950, Kiley went on to use his education in the areas of investment and real estate. David Kiley established these funds to support students in the College of Engineering, as well as the activities of the college. Leonard Family Music Scholarship Endowment The Reverend Jackie L. Leonard is a 1971 graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno Department of Speech Communications and Theatre. This scholarship has been created with grateful appreciation for the many years of musical pleasure provided by the University’s musicians. The scholarship will benefit students in the Department of Music and Dance. Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. • Steve Martarano Best Published Article Award Endowment Steve Martarano ’79 (journalism) has established this endowed award to encourage excellence in writing among students in the Reynolds School Spring 2009 •

e of Journalism. A committee comprised of three faculty members will set criteria, as well as judge and pick the best created news story recipient on

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Allan C. McGill Scholarship Endowment Allan McGill graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1941. His wife, whom he met while she was also attending Nevada, established this scholarship in his memory. Recipients will pursue a degree in journalism–with an emphasis in news. N. Edd Miller, Founder’s Endowed Fund for the School of Medicine N. Edd Miller served as president of the University of Nevada, Reno from 1965 - 1973. During his tenure, the University of Nevada School of Medicine was established. Mrs. Miller established this fund in her husband’s memory to support the School of Medicine’s mission of teaching, research and service. Bertha Miranda Scholarship Endowment Local businesswoman Bertha Miranda opened her restaurant, Bertha Miranda’s Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, in 1985. In 1995, Bertha created an annual scholarship, endowed in perpetuity for students in the College of Liberal Arts. John H. Nelson Graduate Student Scholarship Endowment John H. Nelson started his faculty career at Nevada in 1970, and was instrumental in transforming the chemistry department into a vibrant unit that valued research as well as teaching. During his career, John mentored more than 28 graduate students and more than 60 undergraduate researchers. This scholarship will provide funding for graduate students studying any area of chemistry. Ort Biology Scholarship Endowment As a longtime faculty member of the biology department, Dr. Carol Ort established this endowed scholarship fund upon her retirement to show her appreciation for the department and its students. Donald W. Reynolds Endowed Chair in Business Journalism The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation established this endowment to provide program and salary support for the business journalism program in the Reynolds School of Journalism. Chairholders are recruited from the ranks of distinguished scholars at the University and from other institutions to keep Nevada competitive in the field of journalism. Thomas J. Scully Medical Scholarship Endowment Thomas J. Scully, former dean and emeritus professor of pediatrics at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, died Sept.16, 2008, at his home in Reno. He will be remembered for his enthusiasm, attention to detail, strength of character and, above all, his love for his wife and family. This scholarship endowment established in his memory will benefit medical students. Paul Segal and Harold Freeman Memorial Scholarship Endowment Dr. Jed Freeman is a 1986 University of Nevada School of Medicine graduate. He and his wife, Laurie, established this endowed scholarship in honor of his father and uncle. This scholarship assists medical students with their costs by providing a yearly, renewable scholarship to a student with demonstrated financial need. Nev

Jack B. Selbig Memorial Scholarship Endowment S ada

In 1960, Jack earned his master’s degree in education from the University of Nevada, Reno. He joined the faculty in 1965 as a counselor and foreign il student adviser. This scholarship endowment established in Jack’s name honors his tremendous commitment to education. ve r & B

Beverly Hug Sharp Education Scholarship Endowment lu e • After graduating from the University in 1957, Beverly served the community for nearly 30 years. This scholarship is established in her honor to help female 2009 Spring students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in the College of Education. • J. Dietrich Stroeh Scholarship Endowment in Civil and Environmental Engineering – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008 After graduating with a degree in civil engineering in 1960, J. Dietrich Stroeh went on to become the youngest water district manager in the state of California and a principal of an engineering firm. He appreciated his education at Nevada and established this endowed fund to support juniors and seniors pursuing a degree in civil and environmental engineering.

27 New Foundation Endowments Adam Gregory Thomas Legislative Intern Scholarship Endowment Adam Gregory Thomas was a senior at the University and a Nevada state legislative intern when he passed away in 2007. To honor Adam’s life and passion, his friends and family have established this fund to support Nevada students who have successfully completed a Nevada state legislative internship. Kris Tower Memorial Scholarship Endowment The School of Social Work­—in cooperation with Renown Health Foundation and Renown Medical Center—hosted a tribute evening to raise funds for a memorial scholarship for Nevada alumna and faculty member, Kris Tower. This scholarship will be awarded to students in social work who share Kris’ passion for innovative teaching, technology and advocacy for people with disabilities. Visiting Scholars Seismology Endowment Yasuo Uchiyama was a visiting research scholar in the Nevada Seismological Laboratory during 2006, and was an employee of the Taisei General Construction Company, a national, full-service architect, engineer and builder based in Cypress, Calif. Yasuo generously provided the funding to support the efforts of the Nevada Seismological Laboratory in gratitude for the opportunities he was provided during his time as a visiting professor. This fund will support operational activities in the Seismological Laboratory including travel, equipment, graduate students and postdoctorate fellows. Carolyn B. Webster Memorial Scholarship Endowment In 1960 Carolyn B. Webster graduated from the University with a bachelor of arts degree in English. She later went on to teach for 27 years. This endowed scholarship will continue the impact that Carolyn had on so many students. Richard W. Wilcox Memorial Scholarship Endowment Richard Wilcox graduated from the University and taught chemistry at Wooster High School for 27 years. His enthusiastic demonstrations in the chemistry lab earned him the nickname “Mr. Wizard.” This scholarship has been established by his family to honor Wilcox’s dedication to science education and the profession of teaching. This scholarship will support a student pursuing a degree to teach secondary science.

How can I start an endowment fund? To create an endowment, all you need is a minimum gift of $10,000 and a signed agreement. An endowment is a permanent fund established for a specific purpose–for faculty, student or program support. The donor may name the endowment and specify use of its available income. Gifts to endowments, by cash, securities, real estate, or through a bequest, are invested to create a lasting resource that grows in perpetuity. Endowments generate a steady stream of income, while leaving the principal untouched. To Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. • discuss a named endowment as a lasting reflection of your belief in the University

Spring 2009 of Nevada, Reno, contact associate vice • e president for Development and Alumni lu Relations, Bruce Mack, at (775) 784-1352 r & B or [email protected]. PhotoTheresaby Danna-Douglas ve il ada S Nev 28 New Foundation Endowments Reynolds School receives funds to create chair in business journalism The Donald W. Reynolds School of Journal- ism has received a $2 million grant to endow a faculty chair, The Donald W. Reynolds Chair in Business Journalism. PhotobyTheresa Danna-Douglas The grant was one of four awarded to Reynolds School Dean Jerry Ceppos, left, anticipates that the Donald W. Reynolds Chair in Business three universities by the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism will stimulate multidisciplinary collaboration, including development of a course in Foundation to train students in business “economics for journalists” in the College of Business. Ceppos says that the importance of business journalism. The Reynolds School will focus on journalism is obvious because of the recent economic downturn. He anticipates that the business teaching students how to cover the emerg- journalism initiative will provide strong training for journalists faced with the need to better under- ing “green” economy, which will be built on stand financial and economic issues. Ceppos is pictured with Dean Greg Mosier, College of Business. alternative fuels. “Our trustees have funded a significant specialized training, which we now can offer zona State University. These chairs follow the initiative aimed at improving the quantity thanks to this gift. The focus on the environ- launch in 1999 of a Donald W. Reynolds Chair and quality of business journalism within ment will complement our graduate program in Business Journalism at Washington & Lee this country, and this new endowed chair in environmental journalism. We also plan to University in Virginia. at the Reynolds School of Journalism is an work with the 18 centers or departments at the Chairs at the four universities will cooperate important component of that initiative,” says University that deal with the environment.” on research about such business-journalism is- Fred W. Smith, chairman of the Donald W. As an example of cross-campus relationships, sues as midcareer training of media profession- Reynolds Foundation. Ceppos says that one of the most important als and development of new curricular concepts “The overall initiative provides for a network aspects of the gift is the development of a course to encourage broader business-journalism of Reynolds-funded institutions led by the in “economics for journalists” in the College of offerings on campuses across the country. The Reynolds National Center for Business Journal- Business. “We couldn’t possibly have offered chairs’ collaborative efforts will be overseen by ism at Arizona State University to collaborate such a targeted course without the active in- the Reynolds National Center for Business Jour- on increasing the presence of business journal- volvement of our business colleagues.” nalism at Arizona State University, which was ism curriculum on university campuses and In addition to the $2 million endowment, the created by the foundation in 2003 and charged also on providing strong training for midcareer foundation announced a grant of $211,117 to the with inspiring improvement in the quality of journalists faced with the need for better un- Reynolds School to provide support for the first business journalism nationwide. derstanding of financial and economic issues. year of the business-journalism program, before The foundation’s recent grants to improve Certainly, the historic marketplace events of the the endowment pays out income. business journalism totaled $9,753,977 and Nev past year have pointed clearly to the need for The business-journalism chair is one of five include a new round of operating support for S ada this heightened understanding by journalists of endowed chairs at the Reynolds School. Four the national center. The new grants bring to il these often-complicated issues.” have been funded by the Donald W. Reynolds $77 million the amount that the foundation ve “All great universities build on great faculty Foundation. In addition to the business chair, has given through its journalism initiative over r & B and students,” says Milton Glick, president of they are the Reynolds Chair in Critical Think- the past 10 years. Of that amount, almost $18 lu e

million has been targeted at the business-jour- • the University. “But the Reynolds School also is ing and Ethical Practices, the Reynolds Chair 2009 Spring built on the exceptional support of the Donald of Media Technology and the Fred W. Smith nalism initiative. W. Reynolds Foundation, alumni, families of Chair in Journalism. A new Paul A. Leonard The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation is a

alums and others. Their support in these tough Chair in Ethics and Writing in Journalism also national philanthropic organization founded • Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008 economic times ensures that quality journalism has been announced. in 1954 by the late media entrepreneur for will continue at the University—and out in the In addition to the chair at the University whom it is named. Headquartered in Las Ve- world, where citizens depend on it.” of Nevada, Reno, the Reynolds Foundation gas, it is one of the largest private foundations “The importance of business journalism is announced new chairs in business journalism in the United States. obvious when you look at the news of the last few at the School of Journalism at the University The Reynolds School of Journalism is months,” says Jerry Ceppos, dean of the Reyn- of Missouri and at the Cronkite School of Nevada’s only accredited journalism school. olds School. “It is a complex subject that requires Journalism and Mass Communication at Ari- —Zanny Marsh

For more information on supporting The Reynolds School of Journalism, please contact Kristin Burgarello, director of development for the Reynolds School of Journalism, at (775) 784-4471 or [email protected] 29 Established Foundation Endowments An endowment fund is a special way to create a lasting gift to the University of Nevada, Reno Foundation. Although the gift is made today, it continues to generate additional funds in perpetuity because the original gift is never spent. The gift is invested and only the earnings may be used for the donor’s designated wishes.

A Mildred Bertotti Scholarship Endowment in Medicine Charlton Family Fund for Excellence Endowment Accounting/IS Development and Research Endowment Douglas Bevans Scholarship Endowment Harry M. & Judy Nowland Chase, Jr. Scholarship Endowment AITP Scholarship Endowment Alan Bible Teaching Excellence Award Endowment Chico Group Medical Student Scholarship Endowment Alliance with the Washoe County Medical Society Harold G. Biegler MSESE Scholarship Endowment Charles Chun Scholarship Endowment Alumni Association Quasi Endowment Janet & Sidney Bijou Scholarship Endowment City of Sparks Scholarship Endowment Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment Reed Bingham Scholarship Endowment in Public Health Clark & Sullivan Constructors Endowment Fund Alumni College Endowed Scholarship - College of Education BJG Graduate Scholarship in Structural Engineering Edna M. Clarkson Memorial Music Scholarship Endowment Alumni Lifetime Membership Endowment Black Eagle Consulting CE Scholarship Endowment J.R. Clarkson Scholarship Endowment Donna Anderson Professorship in Grazing Barbara & Bill Bliss Scholarship Endowment in Journalism Jean Mary Clawson Scholarship Endowment & Rangelands Endowment The Professor Howard Blodgett Scholarship Class of 1938 Scholarship Endowment Anglim-Bateman Scholarship Endowment Endowment in Civil Engineering Class of 1939 Scholarship Endowment Florence Marie Amland Scholarship Endowment Bohach Police/Firefighter ScholarshipE ndowment Class of 1940 Scholarship Endowment Anne Luckenbill Anderson Scholarship Endowment John Bohach Memorial Scholarship Endowment Class of 1941 Scholarship Endowment Dr. James T. & M. Elizabeth Anderson Memorial Scholarship Dale Bohmont Leadership Award Endowment Class of 1942 Scholarship Endowment Derrill & Stella Angst Endowment Carlos Borland Scholarship Endowment Class of 1943 Scholarship Endowment Mary B. Ansari Map Library Endowment Frank W. Bowdish Chemical Engineering Scholarship Class of 1944 Scholarship Endowment Jerry Antkowiak Scholarship Endowment District Judge Grant L. Bowen Distinguished Library Class of 1945 & 1946 Scholarship Endowment Roxie Archie College of Business Administration Brady, Clift, Scott, Moss, Garey-Sage, Class of 1947 Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Endowment Hald, Gholdoian Endowment Class of 1948 Scholarship Endowment Roxie Archie Medicine Scholarship Endowment Arthur Brant Endowed Chair in Geophysics Class of 1949 Scholarship Endowment Arentz Student Center Endowment Lilli Brant Reading Room Endowment Class of 1950 Endowment Challenge Frank D. Arnold Endowment in Finance Bretzlaff Foundation ScholarshipE ndowment Class of 1951 Endowment Challenge Aaron E. Arnoldsen Memorial Scholarship Endowment Gloria Germain Brown Scholarship Endowment Class of 1951 Mackay School of Mines Scholarship Joseph F. & Dolores C. Arroyo Scholarship Endowment Bridge Paper Competition Endowment Class of 1952 Endowment Challenge ASUN Scholarship Endowment Dr. Art and Elaine Broten Endowed Scholarship Class of 1953 Endowment Challenge Arthur & Vlasta Atkins Scholarship Endowment Victor and Helen G. Brown Scholarship Class of 1954 Endowment Challenge Diane K. Bryan Scholarship Endowment Class of 1955 Endowment Challenge B Brussard Scholarship Endowment in Ecology, Evolution & Class of 1956 Endowment Challenge Charles & Doris Bailey Scholarship Endowment Conservation Biology Class of 1959 Endowment Challenge Arthur Baker III Memorial Scholarship Endowment Bullis Education Scholarship Endowment Class of 1971 Endowment Challenge Fund Joseph W. & Gale Baldecchi Scholarship Endowment Leslie Burns & Mary Gray Research Professorship Classic Residence Scholarship Endowment Dr. Ross & Dorothy Dodd Ballard Scholarship John Butler Professorship in Extractive Metallurgy Jean Mary Clawson Scholarship Endowment John Bancroft Business Community Support Endowment H.M. Byars Civil Engineering Scholarship Endowment John Robert (Bob) Clarkson Mineral Processing Scholarship John Bancroft Medical Scholarship Endowment Norma & Ellis Byer Internship Scholarship Endowment Clearstar Financial Credit Union Office of FieldE xperiences Bank of America Scholarship Endowment Margriet Clevenger Memorial Scholarship Endowment Baskerville Scholarship for Visually Impaired Students C Georgia E. Clinger Scholarship Endowment Basque Studies Program Quasi Endowment CABNR General Endowed Scholarship Endowment Molly D. Close Scholarship Endowment for the College of Dean Sam Basta Scholarship Endowment Edmund J. Cain Scholarship Endowment Engineering George Basta Business Scholarship Endowment Edward Callahan Scholarship Endowment Ty Cobb Scholarship Endowment George & Ronald M. Basta Scholarship Endowment Cole C. Campbell Dialogue on Democracy Endowment Charles Coe Family Scholarship Endowment Harriet & George Basta Medical Student Barbara Smith Campbell & Donald Cassidy College of Business Administration Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Endowment (COBAAA) Quasi Endowment Harriet Basta Education Scholarship Endowment Louis J. & Genevieve G. Capurro Family College of Business Administration Dr. Ted E. Batchman Endowed Scholarship Foundation Scholarship Career Services Endowment Lura G. Batjer Memorial Scholarship Endowment Ann M. Carlson Scholarship Endowment College of Business Administration Logistics Endowment Mabel McVicar Batjer Scholarship Endowment Jay A. Carpenter Endowment College of Business Administration Technology Endowment Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. • Louis S. Bava Scholarship Endowment Carson Medical Group Medical Scholarship Fund College of Liberal Arts Excellence Endowment Smiley Klaich Bayless Nursing Endowment William Cashill Scholarship Endowment College of Liberal Arts Howard Family Endowment Melvin & Mildred Beaver Endowed Scholarship James Cashman III Scholarship Endowment Joan M. Comanor Scholarship Endowment Spring 2009 • Loretta Beckman-Carr Scholarship Endowment Alayne Casteel Scholarship Endowment Contri Construction Scholarship Endowment e Zehra & Yunus Cengel Scholarship Endowment Michael Conway Scholarship Endowment lu Evelyn Beeson Scholarship Endowment Bruno & Edna Benna Excellence in the Fine Arts Endowment CERA Trust Endowment Joan Metcalfe Cope ClassifiedE mployee Endowed Fund r & B CERA Trust Endowment - College of Education Ennis Cosby Scholarship Endowment

ve Dr. & Mrs. Emanuel Berger Scholarship Endowment il Lowell C. & Frances W. Bernard Scholarship Endowment Art Cerfoglio Memorial Scholarship Loretta J. Cotner Scholarship Endowment Jim Bernardi and Bob Dillard Theater Scholarship CFA Scholarship Endowment Walter & Vivian Cox Scholarship Endowment ada S Endowment L.H & M.W. Chanslor Endowment - Unrestricted Fund Crawford Family Scholarship Endowment Nev 30 Established Foundation Endowments

Cronenberger Family Scholarship Endowment Forbes and Dunagan, Inc. Endowed Scholarship Herbert W. Hallman Scholarship Endowment Kathryn & Fredric Cronenberger Scholarship Fordham Family Civil Engineering Scholarship Endowment Toby Ann Handelman CABNR Pre-Vet Crouch-Wright Scholarship Endowment Foreign Languages and Literatures Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Endowment Betty Jean Crowley Memorial Endowment Susan Forrest Journalism Scholarship Endowment Toby Ann Handelman Scholarship Endowment in Medicine for Piano Students Foundation Board Endowment Dave Hansen Graduate Student Scholarship Endowment Joe Crowley Endowed Political Science Fund Foundation Endowment for Journalism Professor Mildred Harmon Nursing Scholarship Endowment John Joseph Crowley Scholarship Endowment in Geography Don Fowler Endowment for Great Basin Archaeology Dan Harper Memorial Scholarship Endowmen Marie Crowley Geography Scholarship Endowment Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Fox Scholarship Endowment Marjorie E. & Frank A. Harriman Endowment Mark Curtis Memorial Scholarship Endowment Dr. Frazier Scholarship Endowment Hartman Memorial Scholarship Endowment Ruth Curtis Scholarship Endowment in Visual Arts Kevin D. Freeman Memorial Scholarship Endowment Col. Daniel M. Harvey Memorial Endowment Karen Cutler Memorial Scholarship Endowment Friends & Alumni of CABNR Student Center Keith Hashimoto Scholarship Endowment Equipment & Maintenance Endowment Philip & Eleanore Haskett Scholarship Endowment D Friends & Alumni of CABNR Student Hatch Endowed Scholarship Dante Club Research Award Endowment Internship & Research Scholarship Ken Hawk Scholarship Endowment Sandra A. Daugherty, M.D., Ph.D. Medical Friends of the College of Education Clarence Heckethorn Scholarship Endowment Student Research Award Equipment Fund Endowment Albert George & Agnes Schmith Heidtman Endowment Robert C. Davey Scholarship Endowment Friends of the College of Education Quasi Endowment Allan W. & Barbara Louise Henderson Scholarship Sharon & Richard Davies Historical Research Friends of the College of Education Scholarship Endowment Robert L. Helms Scholarship Endowment for Civil and Sharon & Richard Davies History Undergraduate Endowment Friends of the Library Endowment Environmental Engineering Dana Davis Award Endowment Richard Frohnen Teaching Excellence Endowment Robert L. Helms Scholarship Endowment for CABNR Howdy Davis Memorial Scholarship Endowment Frost Family Scholarship Endowment Fred Hertlein III Chemistry Endowment Mae A. Denevi Scholarship Endowment Maurice C. & Joyce C. Fuerstenau Scholarship Endowment Professor Alfred Higginbotham Endowment John A. Dermody Scholarship Endowment B.J. Fuller Accounting Scholarship Endowment Lee D. Hirshland Scholarship Endowment Leonard & Sally Detrick Scholarship Endowment Dr. Mary Fulstone Endowment for Excellence Historic Reno Preservation Society Scholarship Endowment Delcey Ann Dickerson Memorial Trust Fund Endowment Fulstone Family Scholarship Endowment History Professor’s Endowed Scholarship Carl A. Digino Endowed Scholarship John A. & Robert B. Fulton Scholarship Endowment Betty J. Heath Hoe Scholarship Endowment Kenneth P. and Sandra E. Dillon Endowed Scholarship Ralph E. & Rose A. Hoeper Endowment Endowment for the Division of Medical Nutrition G Ralph E. Hoeper Professorship in the College of Engineering Edwin S. Dodson Endowment John & Lillian Gabrielli Scholarship Endowment Ralph E. Hoeper/Foresthill Telephone Company Endowment Betsy Caughlin Donnelly Scholarship Endowment Gardner Engineering Scholarship Endowment for K-12 Outreach in the College of Engineering Doubrava Family Medical Endowment Cecil Hardin Gay Scholarship Endowment James D. Hoff,P eace Officers ScholarshipE ndowment Jay S. Dow, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Endowment Blanche Grace Holcomb Gazin Scholarship Endowment Claudia W. Hoffer & Arthur H. Williams Cherie Lynn Duhart Scholarship Endowment Geography Lecture Series Endowment Scholarship Endowment Geography Scholarship Endowment M. Kay Holjes Health Ecology Scholarship Endowment E Geological Society of Nevada Endowed Scholarship Richard Holmes Family Scholarship Endowment Eagle-Picher Minerals, Inc. Scholarship Endowment Geography Student Research Endowment in Civil & Environmental Engineering Early Childhood Autism Program Scholarship Endowment Mike Gervasoni Memorial Scholarship Endowment Robert C. Hooper Scholarship Endowment Esther Early Scholarship Endowment Virgil Getto Endowed Scholarship Dennis S. Hoover Memorial Scholarship Frances A. Echeverria Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fred Gibson, Jr. School of Mines Faculty Endowment Hopping Quasi Endowment for Excellence Peter Echeverria Scholarship Endowment Dick & Hank Gilbert Memorial Scholarship Endowment Marilyn J. Horn Graduate Student Scholarship Endowment Elsie H. Edwards Memorial Fund Endowment Jim Gilbert Memorial Scholarship Endowment Anne Howard Scholarship in English Endowment

Amy E. Egami Memorial Scholarship Endowment Karen Gilbert Memorial Scholarship Endowment Durward A. Huckabay, M.D. Fellowship Endowment Nev USAF Ret. Col. John Michael Etchemendy Endowment Kathleen M. Gilbert Memorial Accounting Procter R. Hug, Jr. Scholarship Endowment S ada Ethics Seminar Series & Research Fellowship Scholarship Endowment Professor James Hulse Scholarship in History

Jan Evans Library Collection Endowment Vivian L. Gilbert Memorial Scholarship Endowment John & Frances Humphrey Scholarship Endowment il ve

Lillian Evansen Memorial Prize Endowment Goldcorp Endowed Chair in Minerals Engineering r & B Evasovic Family Geologic Field Camp Endowment Endowment Honoring Bert M. Goldwater Endowed I Mike Evasovic Scholarship Endowment in Memory of Wayne Albert Goldwater IGT Computer Engineering Laboratory Endowment lu e • Mike Evasovic Scholarship Endowment in Civil Engineering Helen Goodwin & Robert Snow MacCollister Curation IGT Distinguished Speaker Series 2009 Spring Christopher Exline Geography Scholarship Endowment John R. Gottardi Memorial Scholarship Endowment Independent Insurance Agents of Christopher Exline land Use Planning Granite Construction Scholarship Endowment Northern Nevada Scholarship

Scholarship Endowment Greater Reno-Sparks Chamber Past Presidents’ Scholarship Hugh Ingle Jr. Scholarship Endowment • Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008 Helaine Greenberg ElderCollege Endowment Interior Design Endowed Scholarship F Gloria Griffen MemorialL ibrary Endowment International Student Scholars Endowment Fund Faculty Salaries Endowment Grace A. GriffenE ndowed Chair in History Bill Ireland Baseball Scholarship Endowment Alex Fittinghoff ScholarshipE ndowment Robert Griffin/Clark Santini Memorial Endowment Lincoln & Meta Fitzgerald COBA Scholarship Endowment Carmelina B. Grundel Endowed Scholarship J Lincoln & Meta Fitzgerald Medical Scholarship Endowment Clark J. Guild Family Scholarship Endowment Dr. Marshall L. Jacks Scholarship Endowment Lincoln & Meta Fitzgerald Nursing Scholarship Endowment Edna K. Jackson Scholarship Endowment Jean Amland Fitzpatrick Scholarship Endowment H Thomas (Tom) A. Jackson Scholarship Endowment Carroll H. Flagg Scholarship Endowment Diana Hadley-Lynch Scholarship Endowment Jacobs Scholarship Endowment Marilyn P. & William G. Flangas Scholarship Endowment Dr. Stephen W. Hall Memorial Scholarship Endowment Wendy Jaksick Medical Student Endowment

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John W. James Scholarship Melissa Link Memorial Scholarship Endowment Heather Morsberger Memorial Scholarship Endowment Jenkins Graduate Fellowship in Ecology Endowment Beverly & Otto A. Linnecke Fund Mountain & Desert Research Endowment Joseph E. Joerger Memorial Scholarship Endowment Thomas Lugaski Endowment Award Mousel & Feltner Award for Excellence in Research Mabel C. Joerger Memorial Scholarship Endowment Lumos & Associates Scholarship Endowment Charles G. & Cornelia L. Murray Endowment Eppie G. Johnson Scholarship Endowment W.J. Lynch Scholarship Endowment Myles Family Scholarship Endowment in Nursing Marsh Johnson Endowed Scholarship William J. Lynch Wellness Endowment for Sanford Center Myles Family School of Public Health OfficerL arry Johnson Memorial Endowment Scholarship Endowment Martin B. Johnston Memorial Scholarship Endowment M Robert K. Myles Scholarship Endowment Clarence & Martha Jones Foundation Robert Snow MacCollister Scholarship for Printing Scholarship Endowment Ernest W. Mack Scholarship Endowment N Clarence & Martha Jones Technology Endowment Fund Mackay Endowed Chair in Economic Geology Nahas Scholarship Endowment Denny Jones Material Sciences Scholarship Endowment John W. Mackay III Scholarship Endowment National Society of Professional Engineers Max Jones Jr. Endowed Scholarship Mackay School Curator Endowment Nebe – Guisti Endowed Student Travel Award Mona Sanchez Joplin Memorial Scholarship Endowment Mackenzie Scholarship in Physics Endowment Sandra Neese Scholarship Endowment Jim Joyce Endowment in Political Communications William Edward Wilbur Madsen Scholarship Endowment John H. Nelson Graduate Student Scholarship Endowment Marilee Joyce Broadcast Scholarship Endowment Dr. and Mrs. John Marschall Scholarship Endowment Warren Nelson Medical Student Scholarship Endowment Avis Tillie Eby Marsh Scholarship Endowment Helmut Netuschil Applied Mineral Exploration Scholarship K Makabe/Shimotori Scholarship Endowment Nevada Boys State Endowment Board of Directors Fund Oliver Kahle Memorial Cancer Research Endowment Sgt. Travis Maki Scholarship Endowment Nevada Repertory Company Programmatic Endowment Georgianna Kane Memorial Scholarship Endowment Frank Margrave Scholarship Endowment Nevada State Fair Scholarship Endowment Judith Stammer Kearney Scholarship Endowment Steve Martarano Best Published Article Award Endowment Nevada Woolgrowers Association Graduate Fellowship Alice Kellames Memorial Scholarship Endowment Steve Martarano Sagebrush Editor Scholarship Endowment Ana Ciaburri Nickles Endowed Prize John C. Kelly Entrepreneur Award Endowment McCandless Endowment in Anthropology John & Marie Noble Endowment Historical Research Kenneth C. Kemp Chemistry Scholarship Endowment Jessie Patricia McCarthy Comstock Scholarship Endowment John & Marie Noble Scholarship Endowment Lorin W. & Isabelle Kemp Memorial Endowment Pauline & Jack McCloskey Medical Student Scholarship Northern Nevada Italian Association, Anne & Donald Kenny Scholarship Endowment McCrea Foundation Scholarship Endowment Inc. Scholarship Endowment Robert S. & Dorothy J. Keyser Scholarship Endowment Joseph & Leola McDonald Journalism Endowment William J. & Helen G. Norton Scholarship Endowment The L. David Kiley Scholarship Endowment for the College Allan C. McGill Scholarship Endowment of Engineering Moultrie H. McIntosh & Helen McIntosh O The L. David Kiley Endowment for the Dean’s Discretionary McClure Scholarship Endowment Wilter Ocampo Scholarship Endowment Fund, College of Engineering Victoria L. McIver Scholarship Endowment The Margarete V. Oesterle Memorial Endowment Ann Kirkwood Scholarship Endowment in Nursing Robert B. McKee, Jr. Mechanical Engineering Edith E. O’Keefe Internship/Scholarship Endowment Donald C. Kitselman Endowment for Anthropology Scholarship Endowment Kayoko Okumoto Memorial Scholarship Endowment Robert J. Klaich Memorial Scholarship Gene McKenna Memorial Scholarship Endowment Oral History Program Endowment Clark Knauss Scholarship Endowment Dr. Robert McQueen Scholarship Endowment Gilbert and Marie Ordoqui Scholarship Endowment Mildred Knezevich Scholarship Endowment Paul McReynolds Endowment in Clinical Psychology Ort Biology Scholarship Michael S. Koizumi Scholarship Endowment Rolan & Rachel Mead Scholarship Endowment Arthur Emerton Orvis Professorship Endowment Victor & Laverne Kral Scholarship Endowment Media Technology Instructional Support Marilyn L. Owen Memorial Scholarship Endowment Krump Construction Scholarship Endowment James E. Melarkey Memorial Endowed Scholarship Leslie J. Krysl Memorial Endowment Mary Lonon Mestmaker Memorial Endowment P Michelson Family Scholarship Endowment in Medicine Keith Papke Nevada Bureau of Mines & L Jim Mikawa Scholarship Endowment Geology Endowed Scholarship Rita Laden Endowed Scholarship N. Edd and Nena Miller ASUN Leadership Award Endowment Nick & Vaslie Pappas Nursing Scholarship Endowment Lambert Scholarship Endowment in Hydrologic Science N. Edd Miller, Founder’s Fund for the School of Medicine Nick & Vaslie Pappas Medical Scholarship Endowment Lambert Scholarship Endowment in Business Robert C. Miller Memorial Scholarship Endowment Stella Mason Parson Scholarship Endowment Myrick Land Scholarship Endowment Minerals Engineering Faculty Position Endowment PBS & J Civil Engineering Scholarship Endowment L.T. Larson Geology Endowment Chair in Mining Engineering Endowment Matthew Pearce Scholarship Endowment Theresa Lawson Scholarship Endowment Mining Endowment Evelyn M. Pedroli & Mike Conway Scholarship Robert Laxalt Distinguished Writer Program Endowment Deputy Franklin Minnie Scholarship Endowment Marjorie L. Peterson Memorial Scholarship Endowment Erin & Patrick Leahy Scholarship Endowment Bertha Miranda Scholarship Endowment Nancy Cord Phelps Scholarship Endowment Alfred F. Lee Engineering Scholarship Endowment Rebati Misra Endowed Scholarship in Material Science & Marshall & Chrissie Phillips Scholarship Endowment LeMay Award for Excellence in Teaching Engineering Lillian Piantanida & Thomas J. Walker

Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. The Paul A. Leonard Chair for Ethics Mike (Merwin) Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Endowment • and Writing in Journalism Mono County Resource Conservation District Carol E. Piekarz Memorial Scholarship Paul A. Leonard Memorial Scholarship Endowment Endowed CABNR Scholarship Beth & Jon Price ThinkQuest Fund Earth Science Leonard Family Music Scholarship Endowment John H.K. Montgomery Memorial Scholarship Endowment Psychology Operational Endowment Fund Spring 2009 • John Leonudakis Business Scholarship Endowment e Moran Family Trust Fund in Psychology

lu Lerude First Amendment Scholarship Endowment Moran Family Trust Fund in Special Collections R Sven & Astrid Liljeblad Endowment Dorothy Raggio Memorial Scholarship Endowment

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ve John M. & Geraldine M. Lilley Endowed Ned R. Morehouse Engineering Scholarship Endowment Mark William Raggio Business Scholarship Endowment il Presidential Scholarship Endowment Morrill Hall Endowment Nell J. Redfield FoundationE ngineering Travis B. Linn Memorial Scholarship ada S Morrissey Family Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Endowment Endowment in Journalism Nev 32 Established Foundation Endowments Flo Reed Memorial Scholarship Endowment Solso Award for Outstanding Scientific Achievement V Jonathan H. Reeder Memorial Endowment Fund Sparks/Reed High School Scholarship Endowment Van Allen Scholarship Endowment Robert Reeves Graduate Fellowship Adrienne “Binkie” Spina Memorial Endowment Ed Valterra Memorial Reno Kiwanis Club Scholarship Endowment Fund Margueritte Starr Endowed Scholarship Fund Peter Vardy Faculty Endowment for Engineering Geology Donald W. Reynolds Chair in Business Journalism Joe Stein Memorial 4-H Scholarship Endowment Louis G. & Anna York Vierra Scholarship Endowment Donald W. Reynolds Chair in New Media Technologies Alyce Steinheimer Scholarship Endowment Vintage Nevada/Southern Wine & Spirits Scholarship Reynolds Technology Endowment Milton Steinheimer Endowed Scholarship Visiting Scholars Seismology Endowment E.W. Richardson Endowed Excellence in Teaching Vonita & Larry Stephens Scholarship Endowment in Nursing Florence Rittenhouse & Edith R. Hedges Scholarship Vera Stern Internship & Research Scholarship Endowment W Rita Roberts Nursing Scholarship Endowment Stetson-Beemer Insurance Scholarship Endowment Richard L. Wagner Medical Student Scholarship Endowment Steven Arland Roberts Endowment for Research H. Stoneson Firehouse Scholarship Endowment William Walbridge Scholarship Endowment for Electrical Harry J. Robinson Memorial Lecture Endowment J. Dietrich Stroeh Scholarship Endowment in Civil and Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering Roesler Family Scholarship Endowment in Engineering Environmental Engineering Mary A. Wallace Memorial Scholarship Endowment James & Cleo Ronald Memorial Fellowship Endowment Joseph Stuntebeck Geography Scholarship Endowment Wilbur R. and Mary A. Wallace Class of 1950 Harvey N. Rose Ski Scholarship Endowment M. Bashir & Julie C. Sulahria Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Endowment Silas E. Ross Jr., M.D. Memorial Endowment Sgt. George Sullivan Memorial Scholarship Wilbur R. and Mary A. Wallace College of Engineering Dean’s Olena Rougeau Scholarship Endowment Sundance Archeological Research Fund Discretionary Endowment RSVP of Washoe County Amos Tinkey Endowment Frank M. Sweder/ Kiwanis Club Scholarship Endowment Wilbur R. and Mary A. Wallace Environmental Helen R. Rutherford Nursing Endowment Engineering Scholarship Endowment T Wilbur R. Wallace Electrical Engineering S Wallace E. Taber Endowment Scholarship Endowment Klaus & Mary Ann Saegebarth Scholarship Endowment Mary Elizabeth Talbot Memorial Scholarship Washoe County Medical Society John Stapleton Scholarship M. Saiid Saiidi Scholarship Endowment Michael Paul Taormina Memorial Scholarship Mildred Evasovic Ward Scholarship Endowment John Sala Memorial Scholarship Endowment Jo Anne Nelson Taylor Scholarship Endowment Laura Nelson Watkins Nursing Scholarship Endowment Margaret Ryan Sampson Scholarship Endowment Rich Taylor Scholarship Endowment Josef Waxler Memorial Endowed Scholarship Donald & Gay Sandberg Scholarship Endowment T. Lyle Taylor Scholarship Endowment Carolyn B. Webster Memorial Scholarship Endowment Irving Jesse Sandorf Electrical Engineering Scholarship Technology Endowment Fund for Journalism Wedco, Inc. Scholarship Endowment Sandorf Family Endowment for the Arts Geoffrey DavidT errile Scholarship Endowment in Electrical Engineering Graham & Jean Sanford Gerontology Endowment Fund The Meadows Scholarship Endowment Jeanne Elizabeth Weir Scholarship Endowment John Sanford Memorial Award Endowment Theatre Department Endowed Scholarship Jeffrey K. WesselE ndowed Scholarship Satre Endowment for Education Dean’s Future Scholars Barbara A. & Robert P. Thimot Scholarship Alma S. and George N. Westergard Scholarship Endowment Satre Family Education Scholarship Endowment Barbara A. & Robert P. Thimot Scholarship Western Nevada Supply Co. Scholarship Endowment Philip G. Satre Chair in Gaming Studies Education Endowment Dean David P. Westfall Award for Academic Ella Savitt Journalism Scholarship Endowment Robert P. and Barbara A. Thimot Endowed Excellence School of Medicine Alumni Class Endowment Fund Scholarship in Engineering Robert & Twyila Whear Internship/Research Endowment Dean Vernon & Martha Scheid Endowed Award Barbara A. & Robert P. Thimot Dean’s Robert G. & Leslie H. Whittemore Scholarship Endowment Schulich Endowment for Entrepreneurship Future Scholarship Endowment Louis Wiener, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund Ray F. Scoffield Memorial ScholarshipE ndowment Adam Gregory Thomas Legislative Intern Richard W. Wilcox Memorial Scholarship Hugh Scott Memorial Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Endowment Jim Wilson UNR Football Scholarship Endowment Scott Motor Company Scholarship Endowment Bruce R. Thompson Memorial Scholarship Endowment Mines Library Chrysie Winn Memorial Endowment Thomas J. Scully Medical Scholarship Marion G. Thompson Charitable Trust Endowment Winn Scholarship Endowment

Paul Segal and Harold Freeman Memorial Scholarship Evelyn B. Thurston Memorial Endowment Ruth M. Winter Memorial Scholarship Endowment Nev Endowment Herb & Jean Tobman Scholarship Endowment Elmer A. Winter Endowment in Economic Geology S ada Jack B. Selbig Memorial Scholarship Endowment David Tomac Scholarship Endowment JohnD Winters Family Scholarship Endowment Edwin & Mary Semenza Medical Student Kris Tower Memorial Scholarship Endowment il Eva N. Wire Scholarship Endowment ve

Scholarship Endowment Judy Taylor Trent College of Education Wishart Family Endowed Scholarship r & B John & Louise Semenza Scholarship Scholarship Endowment

Hans Wolfe Scholarship Endowment lu Endowment for Social Work Dolores Saval Trigero Memorial Endowment Women in Engineering Scholarship Endowment e • Beverly Hug Sharp Education Scholarship Endowment Graduate Assistantships Dorothye G. & Andrew J. Woodard Endowment 2009 Spring George Shaw Scholarship Endowment Joseph C. Trinastic Scholarship Edward & Hilda Wunner Endowment Shepperson Annual Humanities Book Award Endowment Paul D. & Ollie B. Turner Scholarship Endowment

Wilbur Shepperson Endowment for Scholarships George & Mary Tweedy Scholarship Endowment • Y – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008 Hyung K. Shin Award for Excellence in Research Don Yardley Endowment in Economic Geology Young-Ai & Hyung Shin Distinguished Visitor Program U Chuck Yeager Scholarship Endowment in Engineering Silver State Schools Credit Union Scholarship Endowment Undergraduate Research Endowment Ray Yori Memorial Scholarship Endowment R.J. Simcoe Memorial Scholarship Endowment University of Nevada Medical Student Young Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment Slemmons Lecture Series Endowment Scholarship Endowment Josephine E. Smernoff FacultyR esearch Fellowship University Club Scholarship Endowment Fred Smith Chair in Critical Thinking & Ethical Practices University of Nevada Cycling Team Endowment Ivan Sessions Smith Scholarship Endowment University of Nevada Ski Team Fund Alicia L. Smalley Scholarship Endowment for Social Justice University Women’s Club Scholarship SNI Professional Scholarship Endowment Catherine Urban Scholarship Endowment

33 Board of Regents Endowments A Frank O. Broili Scholarship Endowment Fleischmann-Ladino Dairy Endowment Saber Abdel-Ghafer Scholarship Endowment Howard E. Browne Scholarship Endowment Charles E. Fleming Range Management Thomas M. Abraham Library Endowment Richard P. Bryan and John R. Bryan Scholarship Scholarship Endowment Jewett W. Adams Scholarship Endowment Endowment in Engineering Joe Francis Memorial Scholarship Endowment Advertising Association of Northern Nevada (A2N2) Burnett Scholarship Endowment Katie Frazier /Native American Alumni Foundation Journalism Scholarship Endowment John N. Butler Memorial Scholarship Endowment Association Scholarship Endowment Agricultural Award Endowment Marye Williams Butler Scholarship Endowment Anna C. and Walter Frey Scholarship Endowment Agriculture Graduate Research Scholarship Endowment Robert Lardin Fulton Lecture Endowment C R.C. Fuson Lectureship Endowment in Chemistry Buck and Randy Aiazzi Scholarship Endowment Scott Campbell Memorial Scholarship Endowment Reynold Clayton Fuson Endowment Henry and Edith Albert Scholarship Endowment Helen Coe Carter Endowment for Medical Research Henry Albert Senior Public Service Prize Endowment Robert H. Case Memorial Scholarship Endowment G School of Medicine Alumni Association Scholarship Ronald J. Chadek Memorial Scholarship Endowment Louella Rhodes Garvey Endowment Endowment Azro Eugene Cheney Scholarship Endowment John Wayne Gattshall Memorial Scholarship Endowment Alumni Football Scholarship Endowment J.E. Church Endowment Noble H. Getchell Endowment Fred M. Anderson Jr., M.D. Memorial Endowment Peter Cladianos, Sr. and Antonia Cladianos Gignoux Family Memorial Scholarship Endowment in Mining Fred M. Anderson Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Endowment Frances S. Gignoux Memorial Scholarship Endowment Anonymous Endowment Clark County Medical Society Alliance Scholarship Endowment Joseph B. Ginocchio Nursing Scholarship Endowment Anthropology Research Museum Endowment Charles Elmer Clough Scholarship Endowment Russ Goebel Athletic Scholarship Endowment Armstead Scholarship Endowment Isabel M. Crain Biomedical Research Scholarship Endowment William E. Goodfellow Endowment ASUN Scholarship Endowment #1 Isabel M. Crain Medical Student Scholarship Endowment Samuel A. Goudsmit Memorial Lectureship Endowment ASUN Scholarship Endowment #2 Roy E. Crummer Foundation Scholarship Endowment Graduate Student Association Endowment Mary A. Atcheson Music Scholarship Endowment Laura M. Cummings Scholarship Endowment Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Scholarship Endowment Atmospherium Endowment Charles Francis Cutts Scholarship Endowment Daniel and Elizabeth M. Grant Memorial Endowment G.B. and Shirley Avansino Memorial Scholarship Endowment Alleta Gray Memorial Music Scholarship Endowment Dr. M. Ronald Avery Medical Student Scholarship Endowment D Dr. Gerald Dales Scholarship Endowment Greater Reno Italian Golf Association Scholarship Endowment B Mary Dalton Scholarship Endowment Mel Grevich Memorial Scholarship John Bagby Memorial Scholarship Endowment Dalzell and Frank Memorial Scholarship Endowment Endowment for 5th Year Athletes John A. Bailey Professional Expectancy Frances E. Dant Endowment Award Endowment in Counseling Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil H Camillo Barengo Memorial Scholarship Endowment War Scholarship Endowment Robert A. Hanson Memorial Scholarship Endowment Agnes Barringere Music Memorial Endowment Bob Davis Scholarship Endowment Gerald and Mabel Hartley/Mackay School George M. and Harriet M. Basta Men’s Intercollegiate Friends of Sammy Davis, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Endowment of Mines Library Endowment Athletic Scholarship Endowment Willametta K. Day Scholarship Endowment Hartman-Kanning Trust Scholarship Endowment George M. Basta Men’s Basketball Recruiting Endowment Dr. Francis R. Dean Memorial Scholarship Endowment Sara Louise Hartman Historic Preservation Endowment George and Harriet Basta Medical Science Equipment Lino and Estelle Del Grande Scholarship Endowment Sara Louise Hartman Memorial Endowment Endowment Jessie DeWar Scholarship Endowment Royal D. Hartung Industrial Education Scholarship Endowment George M. and Ronald M. Basta Scholarship Maude F. Dimmick Scholarship Endowment Charles Haseman Memorial Endowment Endowment in Engineering Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Dixon Memorial Scholarship Endowment Richard Hellmann Scholarship Endowment Mr. and Mrs. O.G. Bates Scholarship Endowment Dorothy Ellen Drew Medical School Endowment Raphael Herman and Norman B. Herman in Business Administration Dust Case Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Endowment Jimmie and Beany Beanblossom Levithan Lookout Memorial Mrs. Carl Otto Herz Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Endowment E Albert and Emily Hilliard Memorial Endowment Carolyn Beckwith Endowment Ted S. Ede and Ruth Holland Ede Endowment H. Hamer Holloway Memorial Scholarship Endowment Beckwith Memorial Endowment Patti Egger Endowment Emma Elizabeth Frisch Holmes Memorial Endowment Enfield B. Bell Memorial ScholarshipE ndowment Ronald H. Einstoss Memorial Endowment Harry F. Holmshaw Scholarship Endowment Florence E. Belz Memorial Nursing Scholarship Endowment Eldorado Hotel/Alumni Football Endowment George H. Hopkins Endowment Guy E. Benham Memorial Scholarship Sadie L. Elliott Scholarship Endowment Houghton Foundation Endowment #1 in Elementary Education Endowment in Mathematics Houghton Foundation Endowment #2 James B. Ellis Journalism Scholarship Endowment Guy E. Benham Memorial Scholarship Endowment in Music Beverly and Clint Howard Endowment William J. and EffieE . Engel COBA Endowment Barbara Bennett Scholarship Endowment S. Frank Hunt Endowment Carl and Eleonora Esping Scholarship Endowment Philo S. Bennett Scholarship Endowment Jim Hunter Memorial Endowment Robert P. Bick and Lucile M. Bick Endowment Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec.

• F George G. Bierkamper Graduate Student Helen Fallini Scholarship Endowment I Richard C. Inskip Family Practice Scholarship Endowment Research Fellowship Endowment James Fasules Endowment Thelma Ireland Scholarship Endowment Vivien K. Billick Scholarship Endowment Alseno and Louise Oppio Fenech Memorial Endowment Spring 2009

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lu Richard R. Blurton Award Endowment for Overall Excellence Lincoln and Meta Fitzgerald Endowment J in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Daniel Jackling Endowment #1

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ada S Max C. Fleischmann School of Home Charles S. Jensen Endowment Chester A. Brennen Memorial Scholarship Endowment Economics Scholarship Endowment Virginia M. Johnson Scholarship Endowment Nev William Brodhead Memorial Scholarship Endowment 34 Board of Regents Endowments Alan Ladd Johnston Scholarship Endowment O Frederick and Anna Stadtmuller Memorial Dick Joseph Memorial Scholarship Endowment The Honorable William O’Hara Martin and Louise Scholarship Endowment Stadtmuller Martin Scholarship Endowment Bertha Standfast Morrill Hall & Scholarship Endowment K George and Viola Stanek Medical Student George Marion Kaiser Memorial Scholarship Endowment Daniel A. and Edith E. O’Keefe Mackay Scholarship Endowment Mildred Kappler Scholarship Endowment School of Mines Endowment John Leland Starratt Scholarship Endowment Nora Kawamura Student Aid Scholarship Endowment Mark Oppio Memorial Scholarship Endowment Dr. George Steinmiller Memorial Scholarship Endowment Betty Klaich Memorial Scholarship Endowment Lillian Orchow Psychiatry Prize Endowment Lillie Stock Testimonial Endowment Mamie Kleberg Endowed Chair in Historic Preservation P Dr. Frank C. Stokes Scholarship Endowment Richard Kleberg Agricultural Scholarship Endowment Al Pecetti Memorial Endowed Art Scholarship Endowment Storrs Student Nurse Scholarship Endowment Kratter Chair in Geriatric Medicine Endowment Budd Pecetti Medical Student Scholarship Endowment Charles H. Stout Endowment The Kunce Family Scholarship Endowment Dr. Owen Peck Scholarship Endowment Charles H. Stout Journalism Scholarship Endowment L William D. Phillips Memorial Scholarship Endowment Streeter Science Writing Award Endowment Willard J. Larson Scholarship Endowment Paul R. Pinching Memorial Athletic Scholarship Endowment Bettie Stufflebeam Memorial ScholarshipE ndowment Jake Lawlor Memorial Scholarship Endowment Vail Pittman Memorial Endowment Richard G. Sugden, M.D. Scholarship Endowment Justin Lawrence Memorial Scholarship Endowment Theodore H. Post Memorial Scholarship Endowment Carrie Brooks Layman Scholarship Endowment Maida J. Pringle, R.N. Scholarship Endowment T Reuben C. Thompson Scholarship Endowment in Philosophy Hedvig and Sigmund W. Leifson Lawrence “Larry” E. Pyle Memorial Scholarship Endowment Jack T. Thurston Memorial Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Endowment in Physics Q for Academic Excellence in Chemistry Guy L. Leonard Memorial Endowment in English and Physics E.J. Questa Scholarship Endowment Dr. F. Donald Tibbitts Memorial Scholarship Endowment Guy L. Leonard Memorial Endowment in Philosophy Dorothy Quinn Scholarship Endowment Elizabeth Jerry Tyson Scholarship Endowment Adele Mayne Liddell Scholarship Endowment Parker Liddell Scholarship Endowment R U Jackelin Rea Memorial Scholarship Endowment Louis E. Lombardi, M.D. Endowed United Airlines/Wolf Club Scholarship Endowment Douglas Paul Rennie Memorial Scholarship Endowment professorship in Family Medicine U.S.S. Reno Memorial Scholarship Endowment Reno Newspapers, Inc. Scholarship Endowment M Harvey A. Reynolds and Thelma Threlkel V Finlay J. MacDonald Agriculture Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Endowment Ken Vaughan Memorial Scholarship Endowment Mackay Endowment James and Irene Rice Medical Student Scholarship Endowment Von Tobel Endowment Fred MacKenzie Memorial Scholarship Endowment Warren V. Richardson Memorial Scholarship Endowment W Gordon MacMillan School of Veterinary Medicine Endowment Katherine Riegelhuth Scholarship Endowment Wagner Family Scholarship Endowment James H. MacMillan Scholarship Endowment John-Douglas Robb Memorial Scholarship Endowment Phyllis J. Walsh Medical School Endowment Dr. George R. Magee Memorial Scholarship Endowment Rob R. Robertson Pre-Medical Scholarship Endowment Olin W. Ward Scholarship Endowment T. Douglass Magowan Ski Scholarship Endowment Sidney W. Robinson Memorial Award Endowment Donald R. Warren Endowment Marion Mallory, Jr. College of Business Administration Sig Rogich Scholarship Endowment Robert O. Weede Memorial Scholarship Endowment Scholarship Endowment Rosalie Rosenberg Memorial Scholarship Endowment Seneca C. and Mary B. Weeks Professorship Endowment H. Edward Manville, Jr. Endowed Chair for Internal Medicine Margaret Elizabeth Rousseau Endowment Joseph W. Weihe Memorial Scholarship Endowment Harold Marks Medical Student Scholarship Endowment for Historical Research Frederick and Beatrice Weisenburger Dr. Charles and Mary Marshall Student Endowment David Russell Endowment Medical Student Endowment George T. Marye and Marie D. Marye Endowment Robin Ryser Memorial Research Endowment in Psychology Frederick and Beatrice Weisenburger Rose Sigler Mathews Scholarship Endowment S Undergraduate Student Endowment George B. and Jane C. Maxey Scholarship Endowment George S. Weiss, M.D. Family Practice Endowment Dr. V.A. Salvadorini Endowment for Excellence in Pathology Nev Herbert E. McCoskey Endowment Charles I. West Medical Society Scholarship Endowment

Mary Lou Sartor Memorial Scholarship Endowment S ada Howard McKissick Jr. and Sr. Scholarship Endowment Ruth E. Saviers Scholarship Endowment Whalen-Hastings Memorial Scholarship Endowment Murdock and Kathryn McLeod Scholarship Endowment Savitt Medical School Library Endowment Glen E. Whiddett Memorial Scholarship Endowment il Melton-Gannett Endowment Glen E. Whiddett Biomedical Graduate Student ve Sol, Ella and Ronald Savitt Scholarship Endowment r & B Perle Mesta Scholarship Endowment Savitt Journalism Gift Endowment Scholarship Endowment Vaughn N. Minas Scholarship Endowment Glen E. Whiddett Medical Student Scholarship Endowment lu

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Michelle Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Endowment • Memorial Scholarship Endowment Juanita White Endowment for Enrichment Programs 2009 Spring Elaine Mobley Scholarship Endowment John and Louise Semenza Family Scholarship Endowment Dr. Thomas S. White Scholarship Endowment Joe E. Moose Research Award Endowment Craig and Yolande J. Sheppard Memorial Louis Wiener, Jr. Medical Scholarship Endowment Lloyd and Martha Mount Memorial Scholarship Endowment Louis Wiener, Jr. Biomedical Scholarship Endowment •

Scholarship Endowment – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008 Mountain and Desert Research Endowment Aileen Rothrock Shewalter Scholarship Endowment George M. Williams NSA Scholarship Endowment N William H. Shewan Civil Engineering Scholarship Endowment Rita Hope Winer Memorial Scholarship Endowment NEH Endowment for Western Traditions Sigma Nu Alumni Club Scholarship Endowment Harriet Barbara Wolf Scholarship Endowment Nelson/Watkins Memorial Scholarship Endowment Teresa Simmonds Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fuji Woon French Prize Scholarship Endowment Nevada AIME Endowment Lillian Snyder Scholarship Endowment Y Lucy Nieder Endowment #1 Southern Nevada Nutrition Scholarship Endowment Loni Dee Yopp Memorial Scholarship Endowment in Music Lucy Nieder Endowment #2 Herbert E. Splatt Scholarship Endowment Marion L.Young Scholarship Endowment Ninety Thousand Acre Grant Endowment Norma Janet Splatt Scholarship Endowment Larry Noble Memorial Scholarship Endowment Stadtmuller-Field Scholarship Endowment

35 Faculty & Staff Gifts Contributions from faculty and staff help build Nevada’s quality and prestige. More importantly, gifts from faculty and staff tell alumni and friends that those closest to the University—those who know it best, from the inside out—believe so strongly in the success of Nevada’s students that they are willing to support the institution through charitable gifts, as well as on the job. That’s a powerful endorsement for which the Foundation is truly grateful. Faculty and staff have seen, firsthand, what a difference private support can make in everything from student scholarships to ongoing support for research projects, curriculum enhancements and technology upgrades. The following is a list of current, emeritus and former faculty and staff, or their surviving spouses who made an investment in Nevada in 2008. Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. • Spring 2009 • e lu r & B ve il ada S Nev 36 Faculty & Staff Gifts PhotoTheresaby Danna-Douglas Foundation Professor Paul Starrs encourages graduate student Cassie Hansen. Nevada faculty and staff are committed to helping students succeed. Nev S ada il ve r & B lu e • Spring 2009 2009 Spring • Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008

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Matching Gifts Matching gift programs can dramatically increase the impact of your gift to the University of Nevada, Reno. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and may double or triple any charitable contributions made by their employees. Please call us at the number below or go to http://giving.unr.edu/ matchinggifts.aspx to see if your employer is a participating company. If your company is eligible, please request a matching gift form from your employer, and send it completed and signed to the address below. We’ll do the rest. Development and Alumni Relations Morrill Hall Alumni Center

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Bound by their shared commitment to programs, innovative learning opportunities, gifts beyond the government programs that the University of Nevada, Reno, members of faculty recruitment and development, and were meant to create a thriving economy for the Silver & Blue Society assist the institution enhancements to campus, among a host of a new western state. in addressing a broad range of needs— other areas. The generosity of individuals makes all the including future needs that often cannot be The Silver & Blue Society owes its name difference in the future of Nevada. Unrestricted anticipated at the time gifts are made. to a time when a circle of dedicated men funding is a critical resource that supports the To recognize these individuals, the Silver & and women helped create the University University’s most pressing needs. Blue Society was formed to honor those who of Nevada. Established as a land grant To learn more about the Silver & Blue Society give an annual unrestricted gift of $1,874 or institution in 1874, the school depended in contact Crystal Parrish at (775) 784-1352 or more. Members of the Silver & Blue Society part on the vision and support provided by [email protected]. provide for scholarships, new academic advocates. Many of them knew the value of 2008 Silver & Blue Society Membership

Edward E. Allison ’91 Steve ’77 and Camie ’83 Johnson Andrea G. Pelter ’50 Michonne R. Ascuaga and Kevin A. Linkus Eppie G. Johnson ’51 William ’50* and Nadine Pillsbury Paul A. ’62 and Judith L. Bible ’65 Jones Vargas R & R Partners Joseph S. ‘78 and Liza M. Bradley ’96 John C. ’83 and Kerri C. Klacking ’86 Frank R. ’56 and Joan Randall Thomas W. and Janice K. Brady ’63, ’88 Michael J. ’82 and Patrice I. ’85 Klaich Reno Gazette-Journal

Barbara Smith Campbell ’78 and Dr. Donald Cassidy Jay ’74 and Tamara Kornmayer Jack R. Rhoades ’41 Nev

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Denise ’83 and Timothy Cashman Hal Lenox G. Blake and Ruth F. Smith r & B John M. and Geraldine Lilley E.P. ‘Chuck’ Charlton ’50 Gerald and Sharon Smith lu e

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Kirk V. Clausen David J. Thompson ’72 2009 Spring Cecil J. Clipper Bruce A. Mack Patty Wade Perry E.L. Cord Foundation Charles N. Mathewson Jim and Karlene Webster Family Fund at the • E.L. Wiegand Foundation McDonald Carano Wilson LLP Community Foundation of Western Nevada – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008 Frank ’77 and Sally Gallagher Laurie L. McLanahan ’86 Ranson W. and Norma Webster Katherine Garcia ’76 Mary-Ellen ’73 and Sam McMullen ’73 Harvey ’74 and Annette F. Whittemore ’74 Milton and Peggy Glick Dr. Jim ’61 and Lynn Megquier ’61 Whittemore Family Foundation Thomas J. ’65 and Peggy Hall Mike ’72 and Karen Melarkey ’85 Thomas Willison Arnold L. Hansmann ’66 James J. and Heather H. Murren Calvin E. Willoughby Leroy W. and Patricia J. Hardy ’80 NV Energy Jane Witter ’74 and Fred Delanoy Steven D. Hill Felicia R. O’Carroll ’76 John R. and Christine H. Worthington John Ascuaga’s Nugget Terrance W. ’71 and Linda J. Oliver Ronald R. ’59 and Mary Liz Zideck Pappas Telecasting Companies *deceased. 39 Alumni Nevada alumni continue their generous and active support of their alma mater. While the vast majority of contributions are unrestricted so they can be used to meet the most urgent needs of the University, alumni do earmark contributions for specific purposes, including funds for particular academic departments, scholarships, class endowments and a wide variety of other programs and projects. Alumni donors whose gifts were received between Jan. 1, 2008, and Dec. 31, 2008, are listed in this report. Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. • Spring 2009 • e lu r & B ve il ada S Nev 40 Alumni

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Join the Nevada Alumni Association. Take advantage of special services, programs, benefits and more. • Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008 As a Nevada Alumni Association dues-paying member, you’ll receive discounts to more than 250,000 vendors around town and nationwide, including the ASUN Bookstore. Plus, you’ll love our reduced pregame party admission, invitations to members-only events and networking opportunities. But perhaps the most important reason to join the Nevada Alumni Association is to stay connected to your past, while making a difference in Nevada’s future. To join, just call 775.784.6620, 888.NV ALUMS or visit www.unr.edu/alumni

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Mackay School scholarships honor pioneering mining family

Nevada students enrolled in the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering have long benefited from the legacy left by a pioneer in western mining, who was also an outstanding philanthropist. Founded by William J. Coulter, the Viola Vestal Coulter Foundation provides four annual scholarships to students enrolled in Mackay. The story of theV iola Vestal Coulter Foundation began in Murray, Idaho, where William Jesse Coulter was born in 1887. That year, the town was a booming mining camp complete with saloons, brothels and hundreds of miners seeking their fortunes in gold and silver. The son of an Irish immigrant and a shipbuilder’s daughter from Maine, Coulter aspired to make his riches from the mountains as well. Coulter worked his way though Washington State College, gaining William J. Coulter Viola Vestal Coulter valuable experience as a mucker and jackhammer man in mining camps in Montana, Nevada and British Columbia. ter established a foundation to fund scholarships in her honor. Coulter On his graduation day in 1914, he received a bachelor’s of science wrote, “Money so invested in the native intelligence of our youth and degree in mining and a telegram offering him employment as an provision for its full development would bring high returns in human engineer with Grandby Consolidated Mining, Smelting and Power happiness and welfare… It is my hope that talents will develop with Company of Anyox, British Columbia. education, subsequently solving the troublesome questions facing The following year, Coulter marriedV iola Vestal. The couple trav- society.” eled throughout the country, from Alaska to New Mexico, as Coulter For nearly half a century, the Coulter Foundation has provided moved up through the ranks of the mining industry. financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in the When he was asked to join the Climax Molybdenum Company Mackay School. The foundation’s generous and steadfast support allows the school to build its reputation for excellence by providing

Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. as general superintendent in Climax, Colo., in 1927, Coulter found • himself in the right place at the right time. Because “moly” was used the mining, engineering and minerals industries with highly trained in making radio tubes, auto and plane parts, as well as in chemical graduates, and by its continuous offering of public service to Nevada

Spring 2009 compounds and dyes, the mine would become vital to the war effort. and the nation. • e Viola Vestal Coulter died unexpectedly in 1935, and in 1938 Coul- lu —Ken Kempcke r & B ve

il For more information on supporting students in the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, please contact Char Hagemann,

ada S development director for the College of Science, at (775) 682-8791 or [email protected]. Nev 42 Alumni Nev S ada il ve r & B lu e • Spring 2009 2009 Spring • Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008

43 Alumni Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. • Spring 2009 • e lu r & B ve il ada S Nev 44 Class of Total Gifts Since Inception

Class of 1938 Scholarship Endowment $51,955 Class of 1939 Scholarship Endowment $15,525 Class of 1940 Scholarship Endowment $27,536 Class of 1941 Scholarship Endowment $24,221 Class of 1942 Scholarship Endowment $14,811 Class of 1943 Scholarship Endowment $19,854 Class of 1944 Scholarship Endowment $20,954 Class of 1945 & 1946 Scholarship Endowment $11,993 Class of 1947 Scholarship Endowment $10,790 Class of 1948 Scholarship Endowment $15,968 Class of 1949 Scholarship Endowment $20,961 Class of 1950 Endowment Challenge $33,025 Class of 1951 Endowment Challenge $37,205 Class of 1951 Mackay School Scholarship Endowment $40,307 Class of 1952 Endowment Challenge $25,124 Class of 1953 Endowment Challenge $14,249 Class of 1954 Endowment Challenge $15,078 Class Endowment Class of 1955 Endowment Challenge $19,957 Class of 1956 Endowment Challenge $14,459 Class of 1957 Endowment Challenge $9,671 Class of 1958 Endowment Challenge $9,312 Class of 1959 Endowment Challenge $23,363 Challenge Class of 1960 Endowment Challenge $6,901 Class of 1961 Endowment Challenge $9,405 What is the Class Endowment Challenge? Class of 1962 Endowment Challenge $5,647 The Class Endowment Challenge recognizes outstanding participation of graduating classes. Each Class of 1963 Endowment Challenge $6,290 class whose total giving reaches the minimum $10,000 endowment level is a proud contributor Class of 1964 Endowment Challenge $4,870 Class of 1965 Endowment Challenge $5,135 to a Nevada tradition of providing for future generations. Class of 1966 Endowment Challenge $7,784 Class of 1967 Endowment Challenge $4,967 Why should I give to the Class Endowment Challenge? Class of 1968 Endowment Challenge $6,373 Class of 1969 Endowment Challenge $8,221 Giving to those who will follow is an important founding principle of land-grant institutions. Class of 1970 Endowment Challenge $5,047 Students who benefit from scholarships and other programs created by Class Endowment Class of 1971 Endowment Challenge $11,398 Challenges may otherwise be unable to attend college. These students exemplify scholarship Class of 1972 Endowment Challenge $6,965 Class of 1973 Endowment Challenge $8,277 by maintaining a high grade point average and, through the assistance that class endowments Class of 1974 Endowment Challenge $6,906 provide, being active members of campus life. Each contribution to the Class Endowment Class of 1975 Endowment Challenge $5,088 Class of 1976 Endowment Challenge $6,050 Challenge makes an impact. Class of 1977 Endowment Challenge $3,836 Class of 1978 Endowment Challenge $4,880 How do I give to the Class Endowment Challenge? Class of 1979 Endowment Challenge $4,258 In Person: Giving to the Class Endowment Challenge is easy. If you’d like to make a gift in Class of 1980 Endowment Challenge $3,860 Class of 1981 Endowment Challenge $8,188 person, visit the offices of Development and Alumni Relations, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to Class of 1982 Endowment Challenge $9,134 Class of 1983 Endowment Challenge $4,890

5 p.m. in the Morrill Hall Alumni Center or room 127 of the Mackay Science Building. To answer Nev Class of 1984 Endowment Challenge $7,148 your questions, contact Colin Beck ’01 (journalism) at (775) 682-6000 or at [email protected]. Class of 1985 Endowment Challenge $8,156 S ada Class of 1986 Endowment Challenge $5,792 il

Via Mail: Make your check payable to University of Nevada, Reno Foundation. Be sure to note Class of 1987 Endowment Challenge $6,650 ve on the memo part of your check the class year to which you would like to designate your gift, Class of 1988 Endowment Challenge $7,350 r & B

Class of 1989 Endowment Challenge $5,110 lu or attach a note to that effect. If you do not include a designation, your gift will be used for the Class of 1990 Endowment Challenge $3,713 e • general teaching, research, and public service initiatives of the University of Nevada, Reno. Class of 1991 Endowment Challenge $4,249 2009 Spring Mail your gift to: Class of 1992 Endowment Challenge $4,572 Class of 1993 Endowment Challenge $4,335 •

University of Nevada, Reno Foundation/0162 Class of 1994 Endowment Challenge $6,290 – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008 Reno , NV 89557-0162 Class of 1995 Endowment Challenge $3,845 Class of 1996 Endowment Challenge $4,995 Class of 1997 Endowment Challenge $4,736 Online: Visit our online site www.giving.unr.edu to make a gift via credit card. Make sure to Class of 1998 Endowment Challenge $3,875 designate your gift “In honor of” your class year. We use a secure server with the latest SSL Class of 1999 Endowment Challenge $1,979 encryption technology for transmitting personal information to ensure maximum safety of your Class of 2000 Endowment Challenge $2,415 Class of 2001 Endowment Challenge $1,815 online gift. Class of 2002 Endowment Challenge $335 Class of 2003 Endowment Challenge $100 Double your gift: Does your employer or your spouse’s employer have a matching gift Class of 2004 Endowment Challenge $- program? If so, your donation may be doubled or even tripled. To find matching gift companies, Class of 2005 Endowment Challenge $19 Class of 2006 Endowment Challenge $319 visit giving.unr.edu/ for a searchable list. Class of 2007 Endowment Challenge $- 45 Class of 2008 Endowment Challenge $- Alumni Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. • Spring 2009 • e lu r & B ve il ada S Nev 46 Alumni

Alumni Council The Alumni Council advises on the development and management of a broad range of programs, events and services that are provided for constituents of the Nevada Alumni Association. By focusing on the Organization’s top four priorities: Alumni Outreach, Student Outreach, Chapter Development and Membership and Marketing; Council members create many opportunities for alumni to stay connected to the University of Nevada. Alumni Council members are encouraged to actively participate in alumni and university activities as well as be dues-paying members of the Association. If you are interested in serving on the Council, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 888.NV ALUMS or email nvalumni@unr. edu. Nominations are open through Aug. 1 of each year. To see a complete list of current Council members, please turn to page 104. Nev S ada il ve r & B lu e • Spring 2009 2009 Spring • Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008

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carry on the Scripps dinner and lecture. Mike Philipps, president and CEO for Scripps Scripps Howard In addition to the annual dinner and Howard Foundation, Emily Stott, Linda Deutch, lecture, the Scripps Howard Foundation Dean Jerry Ceppos, Adam Varahachaikol, carries on legacy funds four scholarships to Nevada journal- Michele Hoover, William Scripps, Kayla ism students each year, and has just started an Dubchansky, Johanna Huybers, Peggy Glick, internship program with the school. Cynthia Scripps. Deutch, legal affairs reporter of distinguished “The annual Scripps dinner is a sort of for the Associated Press, was the 44th Annual homecoming for the journalism department Scripps dinner and lecture speaker. journalism each year,” says Sue Porter, vice president of programs for the Scripps Howard Founda- alumnus tion. “What was really important to Ted when the education that students receive at the Uni- he founded the dinner was the opportunity versity of Nevada, Reno. We like what Dean to bring professionals to campus to talk to Jerry Ceppos and journalism faculty like Larry Edward W. (Ted) Scripps II ’52 (journalism) students, faculty and the campus at large about Dailey are doing and we feel like it is worth was passionate about wanting Americans to journalism.” investing in an internship program.” understand what journalism is all about and Mike Philipps, president and CEO of The Scripps lecture, dinner and scholarship Nev how important it is. In 1964, he established an the foundation, notes, “In its 45 years, the program have a huge impact on students. Mi- S ada annual dinner and lecture series at the Univer- Scripps dinner has featured speakers who are chelle Hoover, a 2008 recipient of the Edward il sity of Nevada, Reno, which brings nationally journalism industry leaders and innovators. Scripps Scholarship, says, “Over the past three ve prominent journalists and media leaders to People such as Charles Kuralt, Helen Thomas, years, I’ve had the privilege and opportunity r & B campus to speak and teach at the Reynolds Richard Reeves, Frank Deford, and David to be a part of the Reynolds School. It truly has lu e

School of Journalism. • Broder. These are the kind of pathfinders that been a wonderful experience working with pro- 2009 Spring The Scripps Howard Foundation was incor- the dinner has attracted and those are the folks fessors whom I admire and peers who inspire porated in 1962 as the philanthropic arm of the Ted wanted to bring back to his alma mater. me. It was here at the school that I realized

E.W. Scripps Company, a media company that The dinner is always well attended and some- the power and importance of news and those • Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008 operates daily newspapers and network-affili- thing people look forward to, not just faculty, stories that affect and change our lives. The ated television stations throughout the United alumni and students, but a lot of people from professors here have shaped me into a better States. The founding trustees were CharlesE . the journalism community.” journalist and the doors that have been opened Scripps (Ted’s brother) and Jack Howard, presi- Porter adds, “We’re also starting a new to me while an undergraduate are endless. The dent and general manager of the company. The internship program with the Reynolds School Scripps Scholarship has helped me achieve my foundation, with support from Ted Scripps’ in conjunction with our scholarship program goals and truly makes a difference.” children, continues to provide gifts each year to because we are impressed with the quality of —Ken Kempcke

For more information on the supporting the Reynolds School of Journalism, please contact Kristin Burgarello, director of development, at (775) 784-4471 or [email protected] 49 Alumni Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. • Spring 2009 • e lu r & B ve il ada S Nev 50 Alumni

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The Center for Molecular Medicine/Whittemore Peterson Institute is expected to be ready for Whittemore occupancy in Fall 2010.

family supports University’s research capabilities in cancer of research “bench-to-bedside.” The basic and other diseases, as well as house the research done in a laboratory, i.e., “at the excellence in Whittemore Peterson Institute headquarters. bench” at the cellular or molecular level, “The institute will have a significant impact is then taken to the patient in a clinical medical research on students and faculty at Nevada,” explains setting, i.e., “bedside.” NIH has placed a Annette, who is currently the institute’s high priority on translational research, Founded by Annette ’74 (elementary president and director. “We have already and funding opportunities will be tied to education/special education) and Harvey brought a group of researchers together to projects that have translational research Whittemore ’74 (prelegal), the Whittemore begin to develop an increased expertise in components, she adds. Family Foundation has been a long-time this field of medicine. The institute also plans “We believe the University and the friend of the University of Nevada, Reno, to help medical students enrolled in our Whittemore Peterson Institute can develop providing major gifts to the Mathewson-IGT state’s medical school system by giving them expertise in the field of neuro-immune dis- Knowledge Center, the Whittemore Peterson first-hand experience in the institute’s medi- eases that will become world-renowned, and Institute for Neuro-Immune Disease, the cal practice, which will be led by experts will not only help thousands of Nevadans, Robert and Leslie Whittemore Athletics in this field, such as Dr. Daniel Peterson. but millions around the world,” she says. “As Scholarship Endowment and many other Students will learn how to evaluate and treat pioneers in a collaborative effort, this project campus projects. patients, while gaining a better understand- brings a great opportunity to the University.” The Whittemores firmly believe that a ing of these complex diseases.” Both Annette and Harvey were raised strong university creates a strong commu- The Whittemores are excited about bring- to believe that philanthropy is important. nity. “We are privileged to live in Nevada ing campus medical researchers together in Harvey says, “As parents, we know that set- and it’s our goal to work for and support our one central facility. “We haven’t had a new ting good examples is an important part of University, which does so much for so many research building on campus in more than parenting. Students at the University need people in northern Nevada,” Annette says. 20 years,” Annette notes. “University scien- good examples of people giving back of their “Both Harvey and I were awarded scholar- tists are currently scattered all across cam- time and talents.” ships to the University of Nevada, Reno and pus, and that often makes it very difficult for Nevada alumni are giving back in large

Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. they really helped us get through our college effective communication to occur.” numbers, demonstrating both the affection • years. We feel blessed to be in a position to Effective communication, especially they hold for the University and their stellar provide scholarships and help build facilities between scientist and clinician, is the leadership in ensuring that it will continue that will assist the next generation.” cornerstone of translational research—the providing a world-class education far into Spring 2009 •

e The new Center for Molecular Medi- translation of scientific discovery into the future. lu cine—currently under construction on improvements in human health. The —Ken Kempcke

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ada S For more information, please contact Bruce Mack, associate vice president for Development and Alumni Relations, at (775) 784-1352 or [email protected]. Nev 52 Alumni Nev S ada il ve r & B lu e • Spring 2009 2009 Spring • Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008

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April 1-2 Managing Project Quality 2-3 Conducting an Effective Workplace Investigation 7 The Power of Coaching: Tapping Human Potential 20-24 Excellence In Nonprofit Management Institute 23-24 Leadership Challenge Workshop 29 Working with the Problem Employee

May 6 Emergenetics 7-8 Managing and Supervising People 12 Facilitation Skills 14 Effective Discipline and Documentation 27 Employee Retention Tactics that Work Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. • Spring 2009 • e lu r & B ve il

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research and living expenses, Endowing the future helping the University to Establishing an endowment at the Univer- attract outstanding students sity of Nevada, Reno creates a legacy with the from across the United States power to change lives. When you create an and beyond. Fellowship sup- endowment, you build a permanent resource port is often a deciding fac- that makes a difference now and for genera- tor for students in determin- tions to come. ing where they will pursue An endowment is a permanent fund their graduate studies. established for a specific purpose, whether Dean’s Chair: A dean’s chair for faculty, student, or program support. You will provide a holder of the may designate the fund in your own name, as deanship with the resources a tribute to a friend or loved one, or to honor necessary to continue a professor or mentor. You can establish an and further the college’s endowment with cash, securities, real estate, contributions to teaching, or through a bequest. Here is a list of avail- research, and public service. Funds will be Professorship: A professorship recognizes able endowments: used for such purposes as salary supple- and supports the teaching, research and General: Earnings from the general endow- ments, graduate assistant stipends, adminis- service activities of distinguished teaching ment of the University provide a solid trative assistance, travel expenses and other scholars whose research is emerging. foundation and assure an annual income that college requirements. Distinguished Visiting Scholar: The distin- benefits scholarships, professorships, research Chair: A chair will provide a distinguished guished scholar endowment is intended to funds, book funds and other designations. scholar the opportunity to advance his/her fund a visiting eminent scholar. Student Scholarships: Endowed scholar- research, teaching and public service through We hope you will consider a named en- ships make a difference in the University’s salary supplement and program support. dowment as a lasting reflection of your belief ability to attract and retain the best and Distinguished Professorship: This profes- in the University. It will perpetuate the values brightest students, many of whom would sorship is intended to supplement salary and you hold dear and will help the University be unable to pursue their educational goals research expenses for distinguished scholars change the world—one promising student at without financial aid. with significant research qualifications and a time. Graduate Fellowships: Endowed graduate research projects. —Elizabeth Welsh ’99 fellowships can provide tuition, books, and For more information, please contact Bruce Mack, associate vice president for Development and Alumni Relations, at (775) 784-1352 or [email protected]. Nev S ada il ve r & B lu e • Spring 2009 2009 Spring • Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008

55 Parent Donors The Parents Fund is a special part of the Annual Giving Campaign and receives support from parents of both alumni and current students. Gifts from parents lend support to faculty and students working toward the mutually benefitting goals of education, research and public service while providing important resources for the implementation of new and innovative programs. The Parents Fund generates money that is designated for use in improving the general educational experience and the quality of life for the student body as a whole. Parents whose gifts were received between Jan. 1, 2008 and Dec. 31, 2008 are listed in this report. Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. • Spring 2009 • e lu r & B ve il ada S Nev 56 Parent Donors

Parents Fund buys van for Campus Escort Service The University’s Parents Fund recently helped in purchasing a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan for the Associated Students of the University of Nevada Campus Escort Service. Established by the University of Nevada, Reno Foundation in 2004, the Parents Fund can support a wide range of out-of-classroom resources and services possible for students. PhotoTheresaby Danna-Douglas Campus Escort Service strives to make Campus Escort student employees Brittany Calloway, Joey Tirabassi, Alex Maragakis, Sterling campus a safe place and to enable the Univer- Tom, Reef Wossen and Roshaun Dauphine test out the new van. sity community to move freely about campus after the sun goes down. It provides free, safe workload on some nights. They’ve done such Cord Foundation have provided funding for rides for students, faculty, staff and guests to a great job they were awarded the Thornton the Escort Service to purchase another new and from their academic endeavors within a Peace Prize at the University’s Honor the Best van and convert it to accommodate wheel Nev two-mile radius of campus. Ceremony last year—a very proud honor for chair bound patrons. S ada The service employs only current students each and every one of them.” The program’s current fleet also includes enrolled in a minimum of six credits, who “This donation of funds to purchase the four that have each logged 80,000 – 100,000 il ve

hold at least a 2.0 grade-point average and new van shows this team of 35 students and miles. These vehicles must be replaced within r & B who pass a state and federal fingerprint back- the thousands of people who ride with this the next two years. lu

ground check. These students work late into service annually that the Parents Fund knows e

—Ken Kempcke • the night seven days a week to provide a safe the importance of safety on campus and the 2009 Spring way to travel to the library, home from a study programs needed to keep our campus a safe Parents of Nevada students, past and session or to a campus activity. place to learn and grow,” Thompson contin- present, realize the exceptional educational • “Mere words cannot describe the thanks ues. “A few of our older vans are in need of environment that the University provides their – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008 this team of hard working student escorts repair far beyond their worth and patching children and show their appreciation by sup- feels about this support,” says Monica them together was financially swamping the porting the Parents Fund. The Parents Fund Thompson, coordinator of the Campus program. Now we have been able to retire one allows Nevada to broaden the opportunities Escort Service. “The past year has been of our older vans and replace it with a van available to current students—supporting all especially hard on this team because of an that is reliable and under warranty!” aspects of their undergraduate experience. By increased safety awareness on and around In addition to the Parents Fund, gifts from donating to the fund, parents directly support campus. This awareness almost doubled our the Marshall R. Matley Foundation and E.L. initiatives and services important to students. For more information, please contact Bruce Mack, associate vice president for Development and Alumni Relations, at (775) 784-1352 or [email protected].

57 Parent Donors Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. • Spring 2009 • e lu r & B ve il ada S Nev 58 your WelcomeWelcome to new

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Planned giving provides you with options and opportunities to include Nevada in your overall financial and estate plans. Generally these are gifts or commitments made in the present with the benefit to Nevada deferred until a future date. However, planned gifts may include outright gifts of appreciated property, including securities, real estate and gifts of tangible personal property. Some planned gifts can provide lifetime income for you or a loved one. The University’s Office of Planned Giving encourages and assists the tradition of partnership between the University and its alumni, friends and parents. For more information on planned giving opportunities, please contact the Planned Giving Team:

PhotoTheresaby Danna-Douglas Lisa M. Riley, Esq. or Robert M. Eggleston Directors of Planned Giving As you consider a gift to Nevada, you need to balance the University of Nevada, Reno Foundation/0007 wishes of your family with your personal lifestyle and your Reno, Nevada 89557-0007 financial resources with your love for the University of Nevada, Tel: (775) 784-1352 Reno and your desire to contribute to its success. Fax: (775) 784-1394 Keeping this balance requires careful planning, and the email: [email protected] Planned Giving Office can help you make the most informed email: [email protected] decision possible.

Planned Giving Advisory Council David Bianchi ‘68 Mark Knobel ‘77 Vicki Schultz Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Avansino, Melarkey, Knobel & Mulligan, Attys. Schultz Financial Group Steven Brown ‘66 Ken Lynn R. Bryan Sedway UBS RBC Dain Rauscher Sedway Financial Kimberly Cooney Ernest Maupin ‘68 Thomas E. Seeliger Grant Thornton, CPAs Maupin, Cox & LeGoy, Attys. Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Company Richard Cunningham Michael Melarkey ‘72 Jacqueline Surratt Lionel, Sawyer & Collins, Attys. Avansino, Melarkey, Knobel & Mulligan, Attys. Summit Financial Brokerage Harold Depoali ‘69 George ‘Bart’ Mowry ‘74 Soraya Tabibi Aguirre Whittier Trust Company Maupin, Cox & LeGoy, Attys. Holland & Hart, Attys. Heidi Foster ’98, ‘01 Mark Quinlan ‘78 Richard Wait Wells Fargo Bank Executive Insurance Consultants RS Wait, Chtd., CPAs Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. • Julia Gold Richard Reynolds ‘80 Michael Wallace ‘82 Law Offices of Julia S. Gold Wachovia Securities New York Life Insurance Spring 2009

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ve Wells Fargo Bank Guild, Russell, Gallagher & Fuller, Attys. Whittier Trust Company il ada S Nev 60 Nevada Legacy Society

Your legacy ensures Nevada’s future The Nevada Legacy Society honors a special group of individuals who are partners in planning for the future. By designating “Nevada” as a recipient of deferred gifts through their financial and estate plans, these thoughtful alumni and friends are helping to build our endowment, which provides a never-ending source of support to help increase student success. We invite you to become a member of the Nevada Legacy Society by making a future gift to Nevada. We are grateful for gifts of any size. If you have PhotoTheresaby Danna-Douglas already planned such a gift, please let us know. This allows us to plan for the future and thank you today Nevada Legacy Planner newsletter and are listed by including you in this special circle of friends. in our annual Honor Roll of Donors publication In recognition of their vision and generosity, (unless anonymity is requested). members are guests of honor at an annual Nevada Special thanks to the following members who Legacy Society event, receive invitations to other have included the University of Nevada, Reno key University activities, receive a copy of our Foundation in their financial plans.

Anonymous Member Claudia W. Hoffer ’61, ’63 Genevieve ’48 & Walter Paroni Judith L. ’65 & Paul A. Bible ’62 Willem Houwink Cecelia Parr Norton ’67 Gail A. Bradley ’97 Betty & James W. Hulse ’52, ’58 Karen Harvey Petroni ‘59 Jean Guisti Carbon ‘68 Mardra M. & Christopher E. Jay ’75 Nadine M. Pillsbury Charles H.* & Cecil J. Clipper Linda M. & Paul E. Jorgensen ’93, ’95 Lala D. & Dale J. Placey ‘67 Mike Conway ’69, ’76 Patricia & John W. King Robyn L. Powers ’70

Edward C. Coppin ’62 Peter A.* & Jessica Krenkel ’05 Glenda M. Price ’59 Nev

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Sally H. & D. Leonard Detrick Lucille N. ’56 & William R. Lindsay Wilbur R. Wallace ’50 r & B

Evelyn Semenza English ’36 Bonita E. ’67 & John G. Madden ’67 Arthur H. Williams lu e

David H. Fenimore ’88 William Flagg Magee ’67 Karen L. ’70 & Steven E. Williams • Spring 2009 2009 Spring Robert G. Fregoso ’72, ’77, ‘84 Mary M. & Charles J. Merdinger ’94 Hilda B. Wunner Dorothy & George W. Gillemot ’00 Lois Merritt Mikawa ’80, ’87 Mary Liz & Ronald R. Zideck ’59 • Barbara ’73 & John G. Gonzales ‘71 Mrs. N. Edd Miller, ’69 – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008 Edward L. Grundel, Jr. ’43 William H.* & Marian A. Mogel Bold denotes Nevada Legacy William A. Harrigan ’48 Anne O. & Robert G. Nelson ’81, ‘85 Society Charter Member Dr. Ginny A. Knowles ’92 & Dr. George C. Hill Linda J. & Terrance W. Oliver ’71 * deceased

To learn more about options for planned giving and how you might become a member of the Nevada Legacy Society, contact Lisa Riley or Bob Eggleston at (775) 784-1352 or [email protected]. All inquiries are strictly confidential.

61 Bequests Received

Through trusts, wills, retirement plans and other planned commitments, Nevada’s alumni, friends and faculty support a wide range of programs. We express our thanks for the following bequests recieved from deceased donors during Jan. 1, 2008 through Dec. 31, 2008:

The Violette Fricke Trust Violette Fricke thoughtfully remembered the University in her trust and directed a gift to benefit the University of Nevada School of Medicine. Lucy Simpson Nieder Trust Lucille Simpson Nieder enrolled as an older art student at the Nevada campus. By the early 1960s, she was entering major art shows around the country. Upon her passing in 2007, Lucy bestowed a gift of $1.3 million upon the Department of Art to ensure opportunities for future art students. This endowed gift will be used to support the operations of the entire department, master of fine arts-level scholarships and innovative proposals for student learning. The William E. Richards Trust Before his passing in 2008, William E. Richards ’56 (mining engineering) had been treated by and then befriended Dr. Watterson in the speech pathology and audiology department at the University of Nevada School of Medicine. As a token of gratitude, William left a generous gift to the department. Estate of Eva Sheckler Eva Sheckler was an employee at the University who retired in June of 1974 after 22 years of service. Eva named the University of Nevada, Reno Foundation as the beneficiary of her life insurance policy. Eva’s gift will benefit the Unrestricted Excellence Fund to help leadership take advantage of opportunities as they are presented at the University. The Dorothye G. Woodard Trust Dorothye and her late husband, Andrew Jack ’71 (prelegal), first established a general scholarship endowment in their names at the University in 1989. On Dorothye’s passing during 2007, a major gift from their trust was added to that endowment. In establishing this endowment, the Woodards wished to enrich scholarship opportunities and to illustrate the importance that they placed on education by providing financial aid to those worthy of assistance in the pursuit of education.

Alumna cherishes lifelong learning Lynn Mahanna ’68M.S. (home econom- ics), ’81M.A. (counseling and educational psychology) received degrees from the University of Nevada, Reno while she and her late husband, Clare, were raising their son. Lynn recently became involved with the Lifescapes Program, which is part of the University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Sponsored by Extended Studies, OLLI is a member-directed organization Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. • that brings diverse educational and social opportunities to active older adult learners. (See page 102 for more on OLLI.) PhotoTheresaby Danna-Douglas Spring 2009

• The Lifescapes Program assists partici- add so much to the program,” says Lynn. To learn more about planned giving and e pants in writing their memoirs, reflections “That’s when I learned about the needs of supporting a program you are passionate lu and collected life wisdom, so that they may the program and realized I could make a about, contact Lisa Riley, Esq. or Bob Egg- r & B publish their own book. “The instructor, difference through a contribution.” In 2008, leston at (775) 784-1352 or [email protected] or ve

il Margo Daniels, was wonderful! I thought Lynn established a planned gift to benefit the beggleston@ unr.edu. that publishing the books in color would Lifescapes Program. ada S — Elizabeth Welsh ’99 Nev 62 Future Planned Gifts Established by Living Donors We express our deepest thanks to those living donors for the establishment of the deferred gifts below from Jan. 1, 2008 through Dec. 31, 2008:

Judith S. Bible Teaching Excellence in Education Award Fund Paul and Judy Bible University Teaching Excellence Award Fund Paul ’62 (economics) and Judy Bible ’65 (education) have a long-time affiliation with the University. Both are alumni of the University, and Paul recently completed his second term as chairman of the Foundation Board of Trustees. Paul and Judy value the education they received while at the University and the efforts of their teachers and wish to support the University in a meaningful and innovative way by recognizing and rewarding outstanding faculty members. The endowments established by Paul and Judy will provide faculty awards that are designed to build morale and enthusiasm, with a specific award for the College of Education, as well as an award for the general University faculty. Cavenaugh-Bradley Family Endowment for Jazz Studies Gail Bradley ’97 (nutrition) is able to honor both her parents and her love of jazz music by providing financial support to Nevada’s Program in Jazz and Improvisational Music. Earnings from this endowment will be used to help send selected jazz students to workshops at the School for Improvisational Music in New York City. David and Penny Haas Charitable Gift Annuity David and Penny Haas established a gift annuity that will benefit the University of Nevada, Reno College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources Greenhouses Complex. The Haas’ feel that by encouraging the research and learning happening in the greenhouses at Nevada, they are helping to create a more stable world for tomorrow’s citizens. Dr. George Hill and Dr. Ginny Knowles Scholarship Endowment for Teachers Dr. George Hill and Dr. Ginny Knowles Leadership Award Endowment Dr. George Hill and Dr. Ginny Knowles Scholarship Endowment for Agriculture Dr. George Hill and Dr. Ginny Knowles Student Intern Support Fund Both George Hill and Ginny Knowles, Ed.D. ‘92 came from impoverished, rural Oregon communities. They view education as a way of improving the lives of those who come from lesser means. To encourage individuals from similar backgrounds, George and Ginny have established several funds: one to provide Hispanic teachers with the means to pursue higher education to become administrators, another to support first generation students pursuing a degree to become a teacher, another to provide scholarships to students in the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources and one to students during their internship in their pursuits to become an educator. Lynn Mahannah Lynn Mahannah ’68M.S. (home economics) and ’81M.A. (counseling and educational psychology) has established a planned gift that will benefit OLLI’s Lifescapes Program. Read more about Lynn’s gift on page 62.

Sandorf Family Endowment for the Arts Nev S ada John ’52 (business administration) and Mona Sandorf ’52 (elementary education) are extremely proud of their many grandchildren. In appreciation il

of the creative endeavors of these grandchildren and the support of their parents, Joel and Angela Sandorf, John and Mona have established this ve

endowment in the Sandorf family name to provide a source of ongoing funding for future programmatic support for departments and programs in r & B

the School of the Arts. lu e • The Dr. Robert E. Stewart Family Endowment 2009 Spring Dr. Robert E. Stewart was appointed dean of agriculture at the University of Nevada in 1920. The Dr. Robert E. Stewart Family Endowment was

established to honor Dean Stewart and the donor’s love of agriculture, plants and gardening. Thirty percent of this fund will establish an endowment • Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008 for the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension to support the Master Gardener Program, and 70 percent will establish an endowment for the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources Greenhouses Complex. Helen Stecker Scholarship Endowment for Nursing Helen Stecker and her family moved to Nevada in 1953. She graduated from high school in Boulder City, Colo. and went on to take business courses at the University of Nevada, Reno. Helen married Larry Stecker, in1964 and they settled in Washoe Valley where they were able to focus on their passion—raising cutting horses. Helen’s experiences in caring for both her husband and her mother prior to their deaths are what led her to establish this scholarship. She worked closely with hospice nurses during those times and developed a great respect for all those performing nursing services. This endowment will support graduate students pursuing a master of science degree in nursing.

63 Friends Friends of the University of Nevada, Reno demonstrate their appreciation with financial support to a variety of academic programs. We are tremendously grateful to these individual friend donors whose gifts were received between Jan. 1, 2008 and Dec. 31, 2008. Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. • Spring 2009 • e lu r & B ve il ada S Nev 64 Friends Nev S ada il ve r & B lu e • Spring 2009 2009 Spring • Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008

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Reno couple salutes students through scholarship

Reno residents Anthony and Delores DeSio have established a scholarship at the University of Nevada, Reno to assist students pursuing degrees in business, engineering or science, with preference given to students who have United States PhotoDavidby Calvert military service. The DeSios have a deep Anthony W. DeSio and Delores J. DeSio Foundation recipient Stuart Greenfield, a Marine commitment to those who have served this Corps veteran, leads a Wolf Pack Veterans group in the Joe Crowley Student Union. country in the armed forces, and believe that students involved in science or business will be able to achieve their goals. One of the DeSio scholarships was have great potential to contribute to the na- “Nevada has a diverse student population, awarded to Stuart Greenfield, a Marine tion they served. just the type of stu- Corps veteran who has served in Iraq. “We were both dents we would like to Greenfield, a business management major children of the Great “We like to focus on the segment help. We would like to with a minor in economics, is the president Depression,” says of the population that may not be a source of support of Wolf Pack Veterans, a student organiza- Delores. “We believe to those worthy young tion that provides a supportive environment Nev

typically have access to scholarship S ada that the road to self funds, to assist them in attaining people who have am- for returning veterans and raises scholar- improvement and bition and work ethics, ship funds for them. il ve

financial well being the American dream. If each of but limited funds. Greenfield articulated his appreciation for r & B the scholarship in a thank you letter to the lies in higher educa- us who has achieved will help “We have been lu tion. Anthony spent helped along the way DeSios: “It takes a community to welcome e • Spring 2009 2009 Spring four years in the someone else, we will all benefit, by those who saw back a veteran properly and I wanted to Navy and was able to and our society will benefit.” something in our personally thank you for going above and

attend the Univer- future, at a time when beyond. Your continued support for our vet- • Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008 sity of Connecticut Delores DeSio funds were very lim- eran community here at the University will on the G.I. Bill. We ited,” Delores contin- allow us to prosper in our future endeavors.” believe there are many young people who, ues. “It is the desire of the DeSio Foundation with hard work and a little financial help, to do the same for those who follow us.” —Ken Kempcke

To learn more about supporting students through scholarships, please contact Bruce Mack, associate vice president for Development and Alumni Relations, at (775) 784-1352 or [email protected]. To donate to the Wolf Pack Veterans scholarship fund, contact Stuart Greenfield at (775) 240-0599 or [email protected].

69 Friends Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. • Spring 2009 • e lu r & B ve il ada S Nev 70 Friends Nev S ada il ve r & B lu e • Spring 2009 2009 Spring • Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008

71 Friends Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. • Spring 2009 • e lu r & B ve il ada S Nev 72 The 28th Annual University of Nevada, Reno Foundation Banquet — PROUDLY SPONSORED BY THE WHITTEMORE FAMILY FOUNDATION —

Why Attending the 28th Annual University of Nevada, Reno Foundation Banquet is Good for your Health:

This year’s speaker is renowned general surgeon Atul Gawande, who served as the senior health policy advisor to President Clinton and is the director of Thursday 5 the World Health Organization’s Global Challenge for Safer Surgical Care. Sept. 24, 2009 Dr. Gawande is not only a talented speaker, but a New York Times best- selling author who makes frequent contributions to the New Yorker. John Ascuaga’s Nugget 4 6 p.m. – Reception 7 p.m. – Dinner Dr. Gawande is one of the most influential voices on healthcare reform in America today. He received the MacArthur Fellowship, known as the “genius prize” for the fresh and unique perspective of his written work and 3 his imaginative approach to finding ways to improve surgical practice.

The University’s focus on healthcare is aligned with the nation’s need to address a shortage in medical workers. The Center for Molecular 2 Medicine, currently under construction, will provide research facilities and house the Whittemore Peterson Institute for Neuro-Immune Disease. The proposed Health Sciences Education Building will expand nursing and medical school enrollment.

The Foundation Banquet is the University’s largest fund-raiser, supporting the needs of our 1 students and their future.

Come help celebrate the University of Nevada School of Medicine’s 40th Anniversary! Dr. Gawande’s insights from his book Better: A Surgeon’s Notes on Performance are sure to captivate an audience as he talks about the high stakes challenges he faces as a surgeon and explores the universal struggle to perform well—what it takes to excel in any area of human endeavor. Tickets are $200 each or $2,000 for a table. Event sponsorships are also available. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Jeanne Corbit at (775) 784- 4831 or [email protected]. Friends PhotoJohnby Byrne

PhotoTheresaby Danna-Douglas Update on the Pride of the Sierra Jack Van Sickle Foundation After word that the University’s march- ing band did not have enough funding to supports astronomy laboratory continue in the 2009-2010 school year, the community rallied to support the 110 mem- Jack Van Sickle was a Carson Valley rancher known as a generous man who cared about ber marching band. leaving a legacy for the people of Nevada. The JackV an Sickle Foundation recently provided a “I’m just tickled to death,” said Alan $100,000 grant to the University of Nevada, Reno Foundation to name the astronomy labora- Sullivan, associate band director. “We’re tory in the new Davidson Mathematics and Science Center. The Foundation also supports the incredibly thankful to our community and Pride of the Sierra Marching Band and the Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center. to a lot of special people, including friends, “Private support of College of Science programs and projects gives students opportunities alumni and foundations like the Jack Van and resources that enhance their education beyond what is made available through state fund- Sickle Foundation and the Carol Franc Buck Foundation.” ing,” says David Bennum, lecturer and vice chair of the physics department. “Especially in this Support from private foundations and time of restrictive budget concerns, this kind of generosity can make a huge difference in the community members has helped preserve a

Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. quality of the experience students have while at the University.” • valuable University asset. Their generosity Physics Lecturer Melodi Rodrigue adds: “A donation of this size from the Van Sickle Foun- helps to ensure that the Pride of the Sierra dation has helped to make possible the completion of the Davidson Math and Science Center, remains a part of the University of Nevada,

Spring 2009 arguably the most important addition to science education at Nevada in decades.” • Reno experience. e —Ken Kempcke —Ken Kempcke lu r & B ve

il To learn more about the activities of the College of Science, contact Char Hagemann, director of development for the College of Science at (775) 784-4592 or [email protected]. ada S Nev 74 Friends Nev S ada il ve r & B lu e • Spring 2009 2009 Spring • Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008

75 Corporations The following corporations provided generous financial support for the students, research and academic programs of the University of Nevada, Reno. Their support is very much appreciated. Corporations whose gifts were received between Jan. 1, 2008 and Dec. 31, 2008 are listed in this report. Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. • Spring 2009 • e lu r & B ve il ada S Nev 76 Corporations Nev S ada il ve r & B lu e • Spring 2009 2009 Spring • Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008

77 Corporations Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. • Spring 2009 • e lu r & B ve il ada S Nev 78 Corporations PhotoJeanby Dixon Nightingale family supports

Nevada scholarships and the arts Steven Nightingale

Leon and Jacqueline Nightingale came to Reno culture are celebrated, it made sense to us to support in 1947 and soon became prominent leaders in the the construction of a concert hall, where the people community. Their family provided the University of of our region could gather and taste what is best Nevada, Reno with the premiere and most beautiful among human musical performing space in north- creations. ern Nevada when they helped create “Beauty is central “In addition, by giving scholarships the Nightingale Concert Hall. The to high school students in Nevada, 600-plus seat auditorium was one of to life. Nothing and by insisting that a portion of the major additions to the Church is as precious as those scholarships be awarded to rural Fine Arts expansion project in the students, we hope to have brought Nev mid-1980s. In 1983, the Nightingales opportunity. As we just such opportunities to students also established an ongoing scholar- learn and thrive, we with a broad range of experience and S ada ship that provides four-year scholar- backgrounds.” il ve

ships for students from high schools must share what The Nightingale Scholarship has r & B in Reno/Sparks and rural Nevada. made a Nevada education a reality we know and what for scores of students. Kyle Krogness, lu

Leon and Jacqueline were very e • active in numerous civic organiza- we have.” a graduate of Galena High School in 2009 Spring tions, and today their son Steven Reno and a senior majoring in political carries on the family tradition Steven Nightingale science, says, “The Nightingale Family • of philanthropy and community Scholarship has challenged me to take – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008 service. “The Nightingale Family 30 credits each year. It inspires me to do Foundation seeks to bring the joys of art and culture my best. It is nice to know that there are those within to the most diverse audience possible,” says Steven, our community who are helping others to achieve a co-trustee of the Nightingale Family Foundation. their goals.” “Since the University should be a place where art and —Ken Kempcke

To learn more about supporting students through scholarships, please contact Keiko Weil, director of donor relations, at (775) 784-1587 or [email protected].

79 Athletics

Philanthropy, community service define Link Piazzo’s life

The Wolf Pack will forever be indebted to Link Piazzo, a long-time supporter who has committed more than $1 million to help the University of Nevada Athletics Department in a number of its much-needed capital projects. Piazzo’s involvement with the Wolf Pack goes back more than 60 years to the late 1940s and early 1950s when he served as the first radio voice of Nevada’s games. His numerous gifts have led to naming rights for the Legacy Hall Ticket Office and Hall of Fame Room as well as the Peccole Park

baseball press box. The gifts were facilitated courtesyPhoto Nevada Athletics through Steve Ricker, assistant to Piazzo. President Milton Glick and Athletics Director Cary Groth honor Link Piazzo who has donated over “I am very honored to be a part of Wolf Pack $1 million to the University. Athletics and to assist in the mission of the University and athletics department to put the student-athlete first,” Piazzo says. “My life has life in America and passed this motivation tournaments for 33 years. He was the voice of been blessed, and it gives me great enjoyment on to his children. Link inherited his father’s Wolf Pack sports for the University of Nevada, and pleasure to share my resources with the great commitment to honesty, vision, helping Reno games in the later 1940s and early 1950s northern Nevada community.” friends and the belief that there is no country and was coorganizer of the first Reno Little Through his generosity over the years, like the United States of America. League. He is cofounder of the Reno Junior Ski Piazzo has supported hundreds of nonprofit Link attended Mary S. Dotten Elementary program that still continues to benefit local organizations throughout the world, most School , Northside Junior High School and junior skiers. notably the University of Nevada, Reno, the Reno High School. During World War II, he Piazzo has played a significant role in Nevada Humane Society and the Reno High served as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corp his community’s development. In 1938, he School Alumni Center. He also recently built and flew B-25 bombers on 67 missions. He cofounded the Sportsman Sporting Goods a dog park in Hidden Valley which opened in is an honored war veteran and recipient Store with his brother, Chet. He was also October. of 17 medals, including the Distinguished codeveloper of the Hidden Valley Properties “We are very excited to reconnect with a Flying Cross for significant war efforts and and Golf Course and three shopping centers. person like Mr. Piazzo who was integral in achievements. He and his brother produced and hosted the history of Nevada Athletics as the first In 1944, he married Helen and they had a TV show called Sportsman Trails for 28 ‘Voice of the Wolf Pack,’” Nevada Director three children: Lynn (deceased), Suzanne years. He has supported the Reno Rotary Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. • of Athletics Cary Groth says. “He has been (deceased) and Craig, a successful Reno Club and construction projects for the Reno amazingly generous to organizations in businessman. High School Alumni Center and the Nevada northern Nevada. We want to thank Mr. Community involvement has also been Humane Society’s Regional Animal Center. Spring 2009

• Piazzo for his generous support of Wolf Pack a major part of Piazzo’s life. He has spent a e Athletics and look forward to continuing to significant amount of time giving to others —Rhonda Lundin, lu develop this partnership.” and contributing to his community. He has director of Media Services, Athletics r & B Piazzo is the son of proud Italian donated his energy and resources to a number ve

il immigrants who came to Reno in the early of civic and fraternal organizations. Piazzo 1900s. Link was born in Reno on Dec. 11, 1918. volunteered his services as official scorer and ada S His father was committed to realizing the good timer for high school zone and state basketball Nev 80 Athletic Association University of Nevada (AAUN) Message from the 2009 AAUN President What a year it has been! Our student-athletes continue to excel on and off the field, as evidenced through all 18 sports competing in post-season play, as well as the student-athlete graduation success rate climbing to an all-time high at the University of Nevada. In May, we were able to dedicate the E.L. Cord Academic and Athletic Performance Complex and the Marguerite Wattis Petersen Academic Center; funded through private donations and a tremendous tool for our student-athletes. On behalf of the AAUN, my sincerest thanks to those who support the over 400 deserving student-athletes who wear the Silver and Blue. We know that it is extremely tough economic times for all, and we thank you for your support to provide a world-class academic, social and athletic experience for each of these young men and women. Sincerely,

Butch Anderson ‘81

1347022 3997878 3792860 Nevada Athletics Financial Information for Fiscal Year 2008 1240936 1136880 Revenues $1,347,022 (7%) Other 2140750 $370,615 1235840 (2%) Institutional 4979933 $3,997,878 370615 (20%) Ticket7674588 Sales 2309218 $4,979,933 1929533 (25%) State $3,792,8601430212 1485108 (18%) Development Expenditures 5414055

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$7,674,588 S ada (38%) Salaries il ve

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(6%) Marketing lu e • $2,140,750 $1,136,880 2009 Spring (11%) WAC/NCAA (5%) Student Fees $1,485,108

$2,309,218 • (7%) Tuition/ – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008 $1,240,936 (11%) Team Travel (6%) Operations & Fee Waver Maintenance $1,430,212 (7%) Other Student Related $1,929,533 (10%) Financial Aid

81 Honor Court

The University of Nevada, Reno Honor Court was dedicated Range, features the names of major donors, award-winning in 1997 and celebrates the contributions of campus and faculty, students, employees and community members who community leaders. The Honor Court, with its tranquil and have contributed to the University’s history and success. beautiful park-like setting, is situated at the south end of The centerpiece of the Honor Court is a gazebo with campus and is adjacent to the University’s historic Quadrangle.

Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. trellises of blue and white flowering wisteria. The vines and • Towering elm trees nearby were planted in 1908 and the the adjacent rose garden, resplendent with a dizzying and Quadrangle, modeled after Thomas Jefferson’s design for fragrant variety, are among the plants selected for the Honor

Spring 2009 the University of Virginia, is listed on the National Register of • Court by the University Arboretum. A peaceful and natural e Historic Places. lu boulder fountain flanks the Patron area of the Honor Court,

r & B The dramatic 45,000-pound, 20-foot granite obelisk, listing which traces in granite the silhouette of the mountains ve

il the University’s philanthropists, anchors the Honor Court to beyond. The engraved pillars, ranging from 10 to 14 feet the south. A series of impressive pillars, carved from 200,000 tall and from rough cut to polished granite, were situated ada S pounds of white granite mined from the nearby Sierra Nevada naturally into the garden by the Honor Court designer and Nev 82 Honor Court Nev S ada il ArtworkbyPatrick McFarland ve r & B

sculptor, Johannes Schwartlander. Struck by the beauty of contribute to excellence at the University of Nevada. lu e • the campus, his design incorporated historical elements and Individuals and organizations receiving the University’s 2009 Spring the natural grandeur of the area. most prestigious awards or contributing major donations The Honor Court was constructed solely through private to the institution are recognized in displays carved of Sierra • gifts, and the philanthropy of local contractors who provided, white granite throughout the Honor Court. – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008 at no cost, much of the labor and materials. Expertise in Categories include the Board of Regents’ statewide award, splitting boulders was provided by faculty in the University’s Distinguished Nevadan, as well as University awards: Honorary Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering and the Degree, President’s Medal, F. Donald Tibbitts Distinguished design for the Honor Court was the work of the renowned Teacher, Distinguished Faculty, Distinguished Service, architectural firm Backen, Arrigoni and Ross. Foundation Professor, Outstanding Researcher, Classified Each year, names are engraved into the Honor Court in proud Employee of the Year, and the top student award, the Herz recognition of the accomplishments and support of those who Gold Medal.

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Names in the Honor Court listing are as they Nightingale Family Foundation Eugene W. Kanning Chefs For Kids Foundation appear engraved in the granite pillars of Honor Daniel A. & Edith E. O’Keefe Frank R. & Mildred Kappler James L. Christensen Court. Deceased are not denoted in this section. Arthur E. & Mae Z. Orvis Lorin W. & Isabelle Kemp William Andrews Clark, Jr. William & Wanda Peccole Dorothy Lemelson Clark & Sullivan Constructors Budd Pecetti Lemelson Medical, Educational Helen Close Foundation PHILANTHROPIST William N. & Myriam Pennington & Research Foundation Loretta J. Cotner E.L. Cord Foundation Lincoln Piazzo Paul A. & Gwen Leonard Viola Vestal Coulter Foundation Robert & Janice Davidson Vail & Ida Pittman William J. Lynch Leon P. Crawford DuPont Frank R. & Joan Randall Gordon & Dorothe Macmillan Theodore J. Day Max C. Fleischmann Foundation Donald W. Reynolds Foundation Marion Mallory, Jr. Willametta K. Day Foundation Claude I. Howard Sol & Ella M. Savitt Marshall R. Matley Foundation Dorothy Ellen Drew International Game Technology Sierra PacificR esources Foundation Jessie P. McCarthy Julie & William A. Douglass W.M. Keck Foundation Budd O. Stevenson Hubert E. & Genevieve McCoskey Peter Echeverria Family Gwen F. & Paul A. Leonard Sunbelt Broadcasting Co. Victoria McIver Echo Bay Management Corp. Lied Foundation Trust Helen M. Thomas Azad McIver William & EffieE ngel Charles N. & Ann Mathewson Marion G. Thompson Nevada Bell Carl & Eleonora Esping Old College, Inc. Warren Nelson, Chairman Richard L. Wagner Newmont Mining Corp. Fairweather Foundation Nell J. Redfield Foundation Washoe Medical Center, Inc. John & Marie Noble Ford Motor Co. Donald W. Reynolds Foundation Norwest Bank Daniel A. & Edith E. O’Keefe Don Frazier Graham & Jean Sanford Whittemore Family Foundation Porsche Cars North America, Inc. R.C. Fuson Del E. Webb Foundation E.L. Wiegand Foundation Frank R. & Joan Randall Albert & Jean Garbian Edwin L. Wiegand Trust William S. ‘Si’ & Marilyn Redd Barbara C. Gianoli FOUNDER W. Howard Winn Reno Cancer Center, Inc. Glamis Gold Ltd. Donna Anderson Reno-Sparks Convention & E. James Greenwald Barrick Goldstrike Mines, Inc. Visitors Authority George Gund, III Daniel J. & Althea M. Brimm PATRON Edith Albert Reviglio Family Allan W. & Barbara L. Henderson Carol Franc Buck Foundation Nazir A. & Mary B. Ansari Ralph J. Roberts Patrick S. Herz Robert A. & Nancy Cashell Roxie Archie Helen Rutherford The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation E.L. Cord Foundation Barrick Goldstrike Mines, Inc. Phil & Jennifer Satre Willem Houwink Joseph L. & Maude R. Cramer George Basta Seymour Schulich Foundation Durward “Huck” & Susan Huckabay Francis E. Dant Edna “Peter” Bateman Clarence & Edna Schutte Harry C. Huneycutt Robert H. & Madge Lee Davis Bruno & Edna B. Benna Scripps Howard Foundation IAMS Co. D. Leonard & Sally Detrick Bretzlaff Foundation,I nc. Doris H. Shupe Mildred K. Jackson First Interstate Bank of Nevada Foundation ACSPECT and Nevada Business John Ben Snow Trust Thomas B. Johnson Foundation for Research & Science Foundation Hazel E. Stone Kennecott Corp. John A. Harrah Reinhard Bruch Wesley Elgin Travis Mildred Knezevich Harrah’s Fritz B. Burns Laura Nelson Watkins Kresge Foundation Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation Emily S. Carricaburu Beatrice & Fred Weisenburger Ronald M. & Susan J. Krump The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation E.P. ‘Chuck’ Charlton George Whittell Dorothy Ginsberg Lemelson Hewlett-Packard Co. Judy Nowland Chase & Harry M. Chase Jr. Jerry & Betty Wilson Lemelson Foundation Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Chefs for Kids Foundation Gwen F. & Paul A. Leonard Ralph E. & Rose A. Hoeper Robert & Janice Davidson Leonette Foundation Charles & Ruth Hopping GOLD BENEFACTORS Debbie & T.J. Day American Medical Association Sven & Astrid Liljeblad Durward “Huck” & Susan Huckabay Maud F. Dimmick Education & Research William J. Lynch Howard R. Hughes Peter Echeverria Family Derrill & Stella Angst Dixie D. May International Game Technology Elko County Board of Commissioners Aristocrat, Inc. Victoria McIver Community Foundation John Shaw Field Foundation Bank of America Azad McIver Herbert N. & Maree W. Jacobs Don Frazier BankAmerica Foundation Rollan D. & Marilyn R. Melton Clarence & Martha Jones Reynold Fuson Josephine Beam Robert K. & D. Jean Myles John & Kathleen Kelley Gannett Foundation Bruno & Edna Benna National Geographic Society Ann Kirkwood Bently Nevada Corp. Peter S. Bing Education Foundation City of Las Vegas Joseph B. Ginocchio Richard W. Blakey Nevada Mining Assoc., Inc. Richard & Ruth Lavery William E. Goodfellow Russ & Peggy Boynton Nevada Scottish Rite Foundation Lemelson Foundation Leslie B. & Mary Gray Timothy J. Bray Northern Nevada Italian Association, Inc. Lied Foundation Trust Robert A. & Grace A. Griffen Lynn Bremer Moya Olsen Lear Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec.

• John S. Livermore Robert J. Hartman Bretzlaff Foundation,I nc. Robert J. Parlasca William J. Lynch James R. Herz John & Deborah Brodeur Marcella N. Phillips Finlay J. MacDonald The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation ACSPECT and Nevada Business Pierce Manufacturing Mackay Family

Spring 2009 Malcolm K. Poon

• Christina M. Hixson & Science Foundation

e Mallory Foundation Glad Burgeni Holmes Reinhard Bruch Porsche Cars North America, Inc. lu H. Edward, Jr. & Doris Manville IAMS Co. Ann Jones Carlson Roger B. Primm Wilbur May Foundation r & B Francis W. ImMasche Helen Coe Carter Reviglio Family

ve Jessie P. McCarthy Reynolds Electrical & Engineering

il Daniel C. Jackling Cashman Equipment Co. Agnes B. Momand Joseph R. & Sadie E. Jackson Lon & Joyce Chaney Edgel Richardson Nevada Science Foundation ada S Alan Ladd Johnson E.P. ‘Chuck’ Charlton Helen Rutherford Newmont Mining Corp. Saint Mary’s Health Network Nev 84 Honor Court

Phil & Jennifer Satre Bruno & Edna Benna Ruth M. Curtis Genentech, Inc. Charlotte M. Scarlett Virginia S. Bennett Charles Cutts Geological Society of Nevada Scripps Howard Foundation Dorothy Benson Gerald & Virginia Dales Noble Getchell Lex A. Simpson Gilbert E. Bento Louise Davies Elias F. & Jody Ghanem John Ben Snow Trust Roger A. Bergmann Robert M. Daugherty Barbara C. Gianoli Charles H. Stout Foundation Berry-Hinkley Industries Robert C. Davey Fred D. Gibson Wallace E. Taber Paul A. & Judith L. Bible Dana J. Davis John Gignoux Barbara A. & Robert P. Thimot Jeanette M. & Michael J. Bidart Willametta K. Day Foundation Kathleen & Dick Gilbert Dorothy Towne Foundation Sidney & Janet Bijou Donald J. & Suzanne R. Decker Russell Goebel Family Mary & George Tweedy Vivian Billick Joanne De Longchamps Grand Chapter of Nevada Order Catherine Urban Reed & Eiko Bingham David & Marsha Deming of the Eastern Star USA Funds Roger Bissett William Denevi Granite Construction Co. Evelyn Walker William W. Bliss John & Sue Dermody Leslie B. & Mary Gray Laura Nelson Watkins Ira Blundell Hazel DeSimone Carmelina B. & Edward L. Grundel Irma Weede Boomtown Hotel & Casino Delores J. & Anthony W. DeSio Clark J. Guild, Jr. Western States Petroleum Assoc. Grant L. & True G. Bowen D. Leonard & Sally Detrick Arlene Hall Thomas & Juanita Greer White John L. & Derwent C. Bowen Di Loreto Contruction & Development, Inc. Arthur & Joanne Hall Harvey & Annette Whittemore Russ & Peggy Boynton Norman L. & Laura Dianda Thomas Hall Shelby Wilbourn Arthur & Lilli Brant Carl A. Digino Herbert Hallman Claudine B. Williams Lynn Bremer Digital Equipment Corp. Luke Hancock Foundation Jerry & Betty Wilson Mabel Stanaway Briggs James K. & Jean S. Dobey Dent N. Hand W. Howard Winn John & Deborah Brodeur Doctors’ Management Co. Harold & Hazel Handelman Harriet B. Wolf Frances Cafferata &C . Donald Brown Elizabeth C. Donnelly Barbara A. & Arnold L. Hansmann Bertha M. Woolverton Gloria Germain Brown Byron A. Donzis James W. & Sandra P. Hardesty Stanley B. Wright ACSPECT and Nevada Business Sterling M. & Joan M. Doubrava Tony Harrah Marion L. Young & Science Foundation Sterling M. & Kathryn L. Doubrava John T. & Pauline Harris Reinhard Bruch Jack R. Douglass Richard W. & Ann Marie Harris SILVER BENEFACTORS Leonard & Helen Buck Joseph E. Duhart Thelma B. & Thomas P. Hart A. Carlisle & Company of Nevada Frank H. & Eva B. Buck Foundation Ruth Ede Mabel L. & Gerald B. Hartley Emma Lee Adams Carol Franc Buck Foundation Walter & Randy Edwards Paul Hartman Advertising Association of Rose M. Bullis Sandra A. Eisinger Daniel & Marguerite Harvey Northern Nevada A2N2 Florence Ann Burgess Eldorado Hotel Casino Philip & Eleanore Haskett Ahmanson Foundation Letha Burnett Clara Hanson Elia Eric M. & Suzanne Hatzenbiler Syed N. and Fara Ahmed Lucy Grimes Burton Elkhart Brass Manufacturing Co., Inc. Richard Hawkins Fred & Jean Allegretti John Butler Dick & Win Elmore Health Management Solutions Alliance with the Washoe Tosca L. Byars Jo Ann & James F. Elston Betty J. Heath Hoe County Medical Society Cheri & Jack L. Byrom Larry S. & Evelyn S. English Edith Rittenhouse Hedges AMAX Foundation Edwin L. & Kathryn L. Cantlon Kerry & Scott Esslin Robert L. & Pauline F. Helms American Culinary Federation Louis J. Capurro Family Helen Essroger Christine L. & Holmes G. Hendricksen American Honda Foundation Ann Jones Carlson Frank B. Evans Harold & Irene Herz American Society of Newspaper Loretta B. Carr Mike Evasovic & Sons William & Mary Hill Editors Foundation Denise & Timothy Cashman Fairweather Foundation Wynne Hill-Smith Arthur G. & Eliza Anderson Virginia Casson John Farahi Emily Hilliard

Fred M. & Anne Anderson E.P. ‘Chuck’ Charlton John ‘Jack’ F. Fegely Leo Hoefer & Elly Werner Nev Clinton I. Chase Stuart Feigin Eleanor Holloway

Janet Andrews S ada AngloGold North America, Inc. Chefs For Kids Foundation William R. & Barbara J. Feltner Alma Holmshaw

Derrill & Stella Angst Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Jo Allan & Gary A. Ferris Homestake Mining Co. il Anine Christenson First Western Savings Assoc. George Hopkins ve

Annenberg Foundation r & B Samuel, Jr. & Mary Arentz Clara Chun Harold & Sue Fitz Charles & Ruth Hopping Samuel, III & Trudie Arentz Circus Circus Hotel Casino Mike & Marisa Fitzgerald Houghton Foundation lu e

Citi Douglas Houston Ford Geoffrey Stoneson House • Mildred Arnold 2009 Spring Friends & Family of Aaron E. Arnoldsen Jean Mary Clawson Ford Motor Co. F. Clinton & Beverly Howard Dolores C. Arroyo Linda S. & Robert C. Clift Donald D. & Catherine S. Fowler Chitha & Roshan Hulugalle A T & T Helen Close Foundation Sidney & Elvira Fox John E. & Frances W. Humphrey • Skip & Kristen Avansino Thomas R. & Mary L. Conklin Don Frazier Harry Huneycutt – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008 Thomas Bahan Ted E. Contri Freedom Forum S. Frank Hunt Dorothy Dodd Ballard Edward C. Coppin Larry & Barbara N. Friedlander Independence Mining Co., Inc. John M. & Marie M. Bancroft Cordex Exploration Company Frehner Construction Co. Mario & Yvonne Isola Richard P. & Carolyn J. Banis William & Camille Cosby, Jr. Walter & Anna Frey Joseph R. & Sadie Jackson Bank of America Loretta J. Cotner Richard N. & Georgia A. Fulstone Jaksick Family Living Trust Barker Viola Vestal Coulter Foundation John A. & Claudia L. Fulton Marsh & Dorothy Johnson Malcolm & Audrey Barr Walter & Vivian Cox Dan & Heather Gaddis Martin B. & Betty V. Johnston Earl Beanblossom Isabel M. Crain Juanita Garat Robin Joyce Carolyn Beckwith Joe & Joy Crowley Louella Garvey William & Bridget Kahl Florence Belz Marie Crowley Foundation Jose & Gloria Gastanaga Frank R. & Mildred Kappler L/F Technologies Eleanore Gaylord Richard & Mary Karlson 85 Honor Court

Nora Kawamura Vaughn Minas Joseph H. & Yerda M. Robertson USA Funds William M. & Judith S. Kearney Model Dairy Henry L. Rolling Hazel Van Allen Donald & Lorraine Kelley Ogden F. Monahan Ross Products Division - Abbott Laboratories Robert A. Wagner Fred & Sophia Kelley Ned R. Morehouse Henry H. Rushing Wal-Mart Foundation Kennecott Corp. Patricia T. & Michael W. Morrissey Helen Rutherford Evelyn Walker Robert S. & Dorothy J. Keyser Foundation John & Edda Morrison Klaus & Mary Saegebarth Robert C. Wallace Eleanor Killebrew-Brown Carol L. Mousel Rena Safford Wilbur R. & Mary A. Wallace Claudia L. & Omer L. King Charles & Cornelia Murray Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center Phyllis Walsh Richard Kirman Luella Murray John L. & Mona L. Sandorf Laura Nelson Watkins Marjorie Kitselman Robert & Eva Nahas Sands Regency Hotel Casino Ranson W. & Norma Webster Leslie Kitselman National Geographic Society Santa Fe Pacific GoldC orp. Mary Weeks Lawton Kline Education Foundation Phil & Jennifer Satre Sonie Weiss John S. & James L. Knight Foundation Martin & Paula Naughton Ruth Saviers Westinghouse Electric Corp. Knights Templar Educational Foundation Warren Nelson Grant & Bette Sawyer Weyher Brothers Co. Molly Flagg Knudtsen Associated General Contractors of Richard & Rae Ann Schuster Glenn & Christine Whiddett William Kottinger America, Nevada Chapter Arthur Scott Thomas & Juanita Greer White Marvin Kratter Nevada CPA Foundation for Scott Aviation Jesse Whited Jim & Linda Kuraisa Education & Research Blanche Scranton Louis Wiener, Jr. Sara M. & Leonard Lafrance Nevada Gaming Foundation Edward ‘Ted’ Scripps, II Family Hazel Mae Wilson Domenico Lambertucci Nevada Insurance Education Foundation Leo V. & Diane E. Seevers James Wilson Ledbetter Family Nevada Mining Assoc., Inc. Grace Semenza JohnD & Kathleen Winters Marc & Alice LeDuc Nevada Scottish Rite Foundation Shell Oil Co. Foundation Robert A. Wise Robert & Joy Leland Charitable Trust Nevada State Medical Assoc. Sim & Kate Sheppard Jane Witter Lemelson Medical, Educational New West Distributing Lewis Shuman Andrew J. & Dorothye Woodard & Research Foundation John & Marie Noble Silicon Graphics Ethel C. Wright Modesto L. & Lois K. Leonardi Marjorie North Silver Legacy Hilda B. Wunner Leonette Foundation Northern Nevada Foundation, Inc. James Skinner Thomas Wyatt Warren & Janet Lerude National Italian American Frances C. & William P. Wyman-Gordon Joseph B. & Norma A. Libke Sports Hall of Fame Smallwood Foundation Stephen A. & Elaine Wynn Sven & Astrid Liljeblad Dorothy J. Nyswander Noah Smernoff Mary Liz & Ronald R. Zideck Lincy Foundation Margarete Oesterle John Ben Snow Trust Sheila D. & Travis B. Linn Moya Olsen Lear Anton & Arlene Sohn Otto & Beverly Linnecke Ormat Technologies, Inc. Diana M. Solter AWARDEES James H. & Eugenia L. Lloyd Joanne G. & Gary N. Owen Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada Rober L. J. Long Angelo Pardini Spectra-Physics CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES Shiela Lonie Carl Parise Herbert & Norma Splatt OF THE YEAR Edith Lovelock William D. & Janet L. Parish Bertha Standfast Dawn E. Arnold Kathleen & Dr. Gary W. Loveman Brooks Park Family Margueritte Starr Donna F. Brown Juanita Ludwigs William & Andrea G. Pelter Alyce & Milton Steinheimer Robert F. Butler William J. Lynch Lorraine Dickinson Sidney & Vera Stern Patricia A. Chambers Robert & Helen G. MacCollister Peppermill Resort Casino Lillie Stock Susan A. Chern Genie & Luther Mack Marquerite Wattis Petersen Foundation Inc. Frank Stokes Dagmar M. Copenhaver Micol Mackenzie Gregor & Dion Peterson Stonefield,I nc. Debi A. Dearman John D. Mackey Robert & Nancy Phelps Charles H. & Elizabeth W. Stout Linda L. Gorelangton Louise Mallory Phelps Dodge Corporation/Foundation Charles H. Stout Foundation Cheryl Hinman Charles & Mary Marshall William F. & Nadine Pillsbury Taiwanese-American Michelle L. Hoyt Edgar Marston Russell Pinching Foundation of San Diego Alice H. Kellames Wilbur May Pinson Mining Co. Judy Trent Arlene Kramer Agnes & Ed McCaffrey Placer Dome, Inc. Tektronix Inc. Mena Porta Jack & Pauline McCloskey Roger B. Primm Texaco Foundation Jewell T. Radcliffe Charlotte J. & Richard W. McConnell Public Resource Associates Barbara A. & Robert P. Thimot Jimmie W. Ralls Joseph McDermott Lawrence E. Pyle Patricia H. & Douglas A. Thomas Frederick W. Reid Lynn D. & R. James Megquier E.J. Questa Bill & Linda Thomason Ellen N. Santina McDonald Carano Wilson LLP Dorothy Quinn William C. & Barbara C. Thornton Denise L. Schaar-Buis Anna McDonnell William J. Raggio Charles C. Thorp Charles Schulz Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. • Genevieve & E. W. McKenzie Ray Heating Products, Inc. Timken-Sturgis Foundation Elaine B. Steiner McKenzie Properties Rayrock Mines, Inc. Amos Tinkey George D. Sullivan Mary-Ellen & Samuel P. McMullen Reno Advertising Club Foundation Tim & Pam Tolan Clint R. Ulrich Dorothy Towne Foundation Spring 2009 Nancy K. & Robert W. Mead Reno Hilton Linda A. Vogedes •

e Rachel K. Mead Reno Orthopaedic Clinic Enid & Joseph Trinastic lu Alan Means Reno Rodeo Foundation Patricia A. Tripple DISTINGUISHED FACULTY

r & B Michael J. Melarkey Reviglio Family Thomas & Ann Trudell Philip L. Altick ve John Midby & Associates Justin & Alyce Reyneri Erol Turer

il Eleanore Bushnell Lois Merritt & James K. Mikawa Edgel Richardson George Dee Turner Family John N. Chappel

ada S Robert C. & Michi Haga-Miller Bradley H. & Vivian Roberts Howard W. & Rose M. Turner William A. Douglass Maya Miller Rita W. Roberts The Clarkson Co. Nev 86 Honor Court Jerome E. Edwards Jean E. Ford William H. Moffat DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Donald D. Fowler Peter P. Frandsen Warren L. Monroe Jack F. Clarke Robert M. Gorrell Charles W. Fulkerson Edda H. Morrison Neal A. Ferguson Anne B. Howard Mary Fulstone Marvin L. Moss David A. Hansen James W. Hulse Charles D. Gallagher Evelyn Mount James R. Kidder James C. McCormick Dorothy S. Gallagher John V. Mueller Rita M. Laden Paul W. McReynolds Morris F. Gallagher Myrtle Tate Myles John P. Marschall Robert W. Merrill Thomas H. Gallagher Warren L. Nelson Patricia K. Miltenberger Ann Ronald Frank F. Garside Jacqueline Nightingale Berger B. Nelson Wilbur S. Shepperson Paul S. Garwood Leon Nightingale Walter F. Nicks Hyung K. Shin Vincent P. Gianella William A. O’Brien Carol Ort Ross W. Smith Norman D. Glaser Stanley M. Pargellis Daniel L. Pease Barbara K. Thornton Mary L. Gojack Edna B. Patterson Arthur C. Roberto David P. Westfall Nancy A. Gomes Dorothy Patterson Elton Brian J. Whalen Archie C. Grant Andrea Pelter Leslie B. Gray Myriam R. Pennington DISTINGUISHED NEVADANS Robert B. Griffith William N. Pennington FOUNDATION PROFESSORS Bert Acree Philip L. Altick Eva B. Adams Clark J. Guild Marvin Picollo Marshall A. Guisti Edward L. Pine Glendel W. Atkinson Mary B. Ansari Diane Barone Nazir A. Ansari Preston Q. Hale Vail Pittman Jesse J. Hall Marilyn Redd Berch Berberoglu John J. Ascuaga Joel Berger Raymond C. Avansino Wesley W. Hall Si Redd William Harrah Donald W. Reynolds Bruce E. Blackadar Walter S. Baring Gary Blomquist Richard T. Barrington Katherine Mackay Hawkins Sigmund Rogich Robert L. Helms Phillip G. Rose Morris R. Brownell George M. Basta James N. Brune Clara I. Beatty Lynn C. Hettrick Charles H. Russell Howard Hickson Helen R. Rutherford Richard D. Burkhart Bruno Benna Thomas F. Cargill Edna B. Benna Joyce A. Hollister Robert H. Sanford Thomas K. Hood Ella M. Savitt Richard O. Davies Dorothy E. Benson Stephen C. Destjeor Donald E. Bently Claude I. Howard Sol Savitt Albert H. Huber Byrd Sawyer Bruce M. Douglas Lowell C. Bernard William R. Eadington Norman Biltz Barbara E. Hug A.L. Scott Eva L. Essa Minnie P. Blair Procter R. Hug, Jr. Edward W. Scripps Victoria M. Follette Kittie Bonner Fritzi N. Huntington Albert G. Seeliger Catherine S. Fowler Mildred N. Bray Harold J. Jacobsen Charles E. Seitz Donald D. Fowler Newell E. Broadbent Clarence K. Jones Sister M. Seraphine Maurice C. Fuerstenau Merwyn H. Brown James A. Joyce Fred Settelmeyer Beatrix T. Gardner Norman D. Brown Phyllis B. Kaiser J. Harvey Sewell Robert A. Gardner Albert E. Cahlan Gilbert H. Kneiss Hugh A. Shamberger William T. Gerthoffer James W. Calhoun Ray Knisley Chris H. Sheerin Peter J. Goin Thelma Calhoun K. O. Knudson Noah Smernoff Louis S. Cannon Molly Flagg Knudtsen Alfred M. Smith Faramarz Gordaninejad Louis J. Capurro Ralph W. Lattin Arthur M. Smith Chaitan P. Gupta Glenn J. Lawlor Louis P. Spitz Donald L. Hardesty

Robert A. Cashell Nev John E. Cavanaugh Paul D. Laxalt Sallie Springmeyer Rodney E. Harrington Margery E. Cavanaugh Robert P. Laxalt Frank Curry Stokes Thomas R. Harris S ada Paul A. Leonard Charles H. Stout Steven C. Hayes

Donald Cavin il Henry H. Cazier John S. Livermore Elizabeth W. Stout Joseph R. Hume ve James E. Church Ioannis A. Lougaris Jack B. Streeter Thomas R. Kozel r & B Forest B. Lovelock William D. Swackhamer John G. Lenz David W. Clark lu

Melvin E. Lundberg Vincent L. Thompson David A. Lightner e

Tyrus R. Cobb • Walter J. Cox William Macdonald Barbara C. Thornton Cleborne D. Maddux 2009 Spring Thomas O. Craven Luther Mack Clarence J. Thornton Emmanuel A. Maragakis Joseph N. Crowley Edgar J. Marston William C. Thornton Ardythe A. McCracken

John E. Martie C. Harold Van Zee Stephen McFarlane • Frances E. Crumley – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008 Walter Cuchine Ernest Martinelli Sue E. Wagner Robert W. Merrill Angela D. Dandini Louise J. Marvel Thomas P. Walker Glenn C. Miller Fred J. de Longchamps John R. McCloskey Wallie Warren Manoranjan Misra Norman L. Dianda Jean McElrath Robert C. Weems Bruce T. Moran Louis M. Dixon Leo E. McFadden Roland D. Westergard John H. Nelson Carl F. Dodge Harvey F. McPhail Harold F. Whalman Thomas J. Nickles Fred H. Dressler Rollan D. Melton Sessions S. Wheeler John H. Peacock Vernon ‘James’ Eardley Peter Merialdo Thomas C. Wilson Ronald A. Phaneuf Joseph H. Ely Albert A. Michelson Kathleen ‘Kay’ Winters Kambiz Raffiee Frank J. Fahrenkopf Maya P. Miller Bertha S. Woodard James T. Richardson Barbara J. Feltner Laura E. Mills William K. Woodburn Dale S. Rogers 87 Honor Court Ann Ronald HONORARY DEGREE Fred D. Gibson Jesse Owens Mehdi Saiidi George W. Gillemot Stanley G. Palmer Kenton M. Sanders RECIPIENTS Louis D. Gordon Andrea Pelter David A. Schooley Brewster Adams Charles H. Gorman William N. Pennington Richard A. Schweickert Eva B. Adams Robert M. Gorrell John R. Pierce Lawrence T. Scott Charles F. Aked Oscar W. Griswold Edward L. Pine Emma Sepulveda Pulvirenti Robert A. Allen Clark J. Guild Key Pittman Robert S. Sheridan Arthur G. Anderson George Gund Neil W. Plath Hyung K. Shin Frederick M. Anderson Morris Hadley E. J. Questa Marilyn G. Smith Mary B. Ansari Royce A. Hardy Charles A. Ramm Ross W. Smith Milton B. Badt George Brinton M. Harvey Jose Ramos-Horta Paul F. Starrs John M. Bancroft Robert Heizer John R. Redman Stephen N. Tchudi Bud L. Beasley Charles B. Henderson Joseph R. Redman William S. Templeton Donald E. Bently Roger W. Heyns Debbie Reynolds Baldev K. Vig William J. Berg Robert C. Horton Donald W. Reynolds Sean M. Ward Julius Bergen Claude I. Howard Katherine Riegelhuth Michael A. Webster Lloyd V. Berkner Dolores C. Huerta Silas E. Ross Leonard B. Weinberg Anne G. Berlin Procter R. Hug, Sr. Eugene A. Salet Steven G. Wesnousky Ellin M. Berlin John Hume Irving J. Sandorf David P. Westfall Rose V. Berry Neil D. Humphrey Tommy Sands Richard A. Wirtz Alan A. Bible C. V. Isbell William C. Sanford William A. Zamboni Benson D. Billinghurst Helen ‘Jeane’ Jones Grant Sawyer Esmail D. Zanjani William W. Bliss Helena E. Joy J. Craig Sheppard Horace P. Boardman Henry J. Kaiser Gerald C. Smith Jeanne L. Botts John C. Kinnear Lloyd P. Smith TIBBITTS DISTINGUISHED Emmet D. Boyle Molly Flagg Knudtsen Bonnie M. Smotony TEACHERS William ‘Bud’ O. Bradley Walter Kohn Kenneth C. Spengler Phillip C. Boardman Robert M. Brambila Charlton G. Laird Lester D. Summerfield Michael P. Branch Daniel J. Brimm Richard E. Lapchick Banzo Tezuka Richard D. Burkhart Richard H. Bryan Paul D. Laxalt Bruce R. Thompson James R. Carr Daniel F. Byron William P. Lear James S. Toreson Indira Chatterjee James D. Cameron John T. Ledger Wesley E. Travis Christine O. Cheney Cole C. Campbell Jerome H. Lemelson Desmond Tutu Richard A. Curry Jay A. Carpenter Sven S. Liljeblad Barbara F. Vucanovich Dana J. Davis Nancy Cashell Louis E. Lombardi Donald R. Warren David E. Ehrke Edward I. Cassidy Malcolm Love Franklin C. Wartman Christopher H. Exline Azro E. Cheney Effie M. Mack Ernst J. Watts John H. Frederick James E. Church Luther Mack Margaret M. Wheat Billy ‘B.J.’ Fuller Hannah K. Clapp Katherine A. Mackay George Whittell Cheryll A. Glotfelty Walter V. Clark H. Edward Manville Edwin L. Wiegand Alan A. Gubanich William E. Clawson Anne H. Martin Jeanne E. Wier Frederick C. Harris Roswell K. Colcord Gary J. Hausladen Robert C. Maxson Nathaniel E. Wilson Joseph N. Crowley Dixie D. May George Wingfield David W. Hettich Alessandro Dandini Jennifer M. Hill Charles E. McAllister Earl Wooster Grace M. Dangberg Patrick A. McCarran Kenneth E. Young Dale W. Holcombe Mark H. Dawson Anne B. Howard Frank W. McCulloch J. Edward Day Joseph F. McDonald Kenneth C. Kemp Evelyn J. de la Rosa OUTSTANDING Larry J. Larsen Russell W. McDonald Joanne De Longchamps Louis W. McHardy RESEARCHERS Harold E. Lemay Susan D. Desmond-Hellmann Bruce E. Blackadar Rosella Linskie Marilyn R. Melton Carl F. Dodge Rollan D. Melton Gary Blomquist James C. McCormick Samuel B. Doten Morris R. Brownell Margaret E. McIntosh Charles J. Merdinger Vernon ‘James’ Eardley Iain Buxton Scott A. Mensing John H. Midby Edgar Eather Thomas F. Cargill Elwood L. Miller N. Edd Miller Howard P. Eells Bruce M. Douglas Gary M. Norris Sandra A. Miller

Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. 31, 2008 31, Honor Roll of Donors – Jan.1-Dec. Russell R. Elliott William A. Douglass • Carol B. Olmstead Allen H. Neuharth Gailmarie Pahmeier-Henry Mary W. Emery John D. Noble Catherine S. Fowler Donald C. Pfaff Edward S. Farrington Charles A. Norcross Donald D. Fowler Fred ‘Fritz’ A. Ryser James Fife Beatrix T. Gardner

Spring 2009 Frank H. Norcross • Max C. Fleischmann Robert A. Gardner e Hugh L. Shapiro Mike O’Callaghan lu Paul F. Starrs Sarah H. Fleischmann Tasker L. Oddie Peter J. Goin F. Donald Tibbitts Charles E. Fleming Faramarz Gordaninejad r & B George F. Ogilvie Peter P. Frandsen Donald L. Hardesty ve Eric L. Wang William E. Ogle il Steven G. Wesnousky Donald Frazier Moya Olsen Lear Steven C. Hayes Donald W. Winne Maude Frazier Dorothy Hudig

ada S William E. Orr Edward A. Zane Noble H. Getchell Arthur E. Orvis Joseph R. Hume Nev 88 Honor Court

William H. Jacobsen Travis B. Linn Eunice A. Cagwin Adele M. Murdough Kathleen D. Keef J. Kay Loudon George A. Cann Margaret Muth David A. Lightner William R. Lummis Charles M. Chatfield Judith A. Nash Paul W. McReynolds Bernice Martin-Mathews Nevada B. Christian Lucinda L. Newell Robert W. Merrill Stella Mason Parson Antoinette A. Cortese William A. O’Brien Manoranjan Misra Ann Mathewson Ina G. Crowell Audrey W. Ohmert Thomas J. Nickles Charles Mathewson Patricia A. Del Tufo Alice L. Organ Ann Ronald Myrna M. Matranga Peggy C. Doyle Walter S. Palmer Alan S. Ryall Mary-Ellen McMullen Mark W. Dunagan Kristin Papez Mehdi Saiidi Dan Miles Sarah Dyche Matthew Papez Kenton M. Sanders Patricia K. Miltenberger Deborah J. Earl Michael J. Papez David A. Schooley Bertha Miranda Frances Echeverria Jodie N. Parker Lawrence T. Scott Mary Lou Moser Tracy D. Echeverria Steven C. Peterson Hyung K. Shin Marvin L. Moss Ada M. Elliot Robert S. Pretto John L. Sutko D. Jean Myles Elizabeth Ellis Charles E. Randall Baldev K. Vig Jacqueline Nightingale Harold M. Engle Margaret F. Rawson David P. Westfall Leon Nightingale Spencer L. Ericksen Kim A. Rich Robert M. Nitsche Jessica S. Escobar Clarence R. Richardson PRESIDENT’S MEDALISTS Sandra D. O’Connor Maryam Etezadi-Amoli Dorothy F. Riechers Jose A. Ardanza Margaret E. O’Donnell Matthew C. Exline George E. Riehm Richard W. Arden Mae Z. Orvis Lori L. Farias Rosalind M. Rios Oscar Arias William D. Parish Ruth Ferris Mark G. Roelofs Lynn J. Atcheson Robert I. Pearce Florence H. Flagg Shawna M. Ross John M. Bancroft Owen C. Peck Patricia L. Gehr Leanne M. Saarem Richard P. Banis Andrea V. Pelter Paul Gomez Alyson W. Savant Frank N. Bender William N. Pennington Virginia C. Grafton Patrick J. Saxton Ondra L. Berry David L. Phillips Brad T. Graves Robert T. Schumacher Margaret J. Boynton Jack T. Reviglio Carmelina B. Grundel George W. Sears Russell F. Boynton Thomas R. Reviglio Jeanne M. Hall Elizabeth A. Seites Joan S. Bradley John F. Rhodes Edith C. Harris Hyong W. Shim David L. Buckman Bradley H. Roberts Walter C. Harris Dimitri Y. Shlyakhtenko Rose M. Bullis James H. Roberts Paul L. Hartman Lily H. Shu Robert E. Buss Ralph J. Roberts Tanja Hayes Karen A. Smith Dudley G. Cate Frederick J. Schwab Patricia I. Helmick William I. Smyth Robert C. Clift Edward W. Scripps Donna M. Hester Jennifer L. Stafford Thomas R. Conklin Patty Sheehan Lynne M. Hoffman Matthew A. Stein Mark Curtis Ada F. Taylor August Holmes Mark L. Stovak Theodore J. Day William C. Webb Norma L. Horner Stacie E. Suchsland Ralph Denton June F. Whitley Alvin H. Jacobs Blaine H. Sullivan Rose Norman L. Dianda W. Howard Winn Layne Jarrett MacLin B. Summers Joan L. Dyer Kathleen ‘Kay’ K. Winters Joelle K. Jay Charles M. Taylor Jo Ann Elston Hans R. Wolfe Carol C. Johnson Irwin P. Ting Fritsi J. Ericson Ronald R. Zideck Helen M. Jones Jared P. Wagner

Christopher H. Exline Gregg W. Zive Virginia D. Kellermeyer Thomas P. Walker Nev Kenneth C. Kent Mark D. Wallace

Dolores M. Feemster S ada Rosemary Flores HERZ GOLD MEDALISTS James ‘Ryner’ R. Kjeldsen Lori L. Williams

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Elaine D. Frankovich Adam E. Altman r & B Georgia Fulstone Sarah G. Anderson Jerrod L. Laputz Nancy Wong Jerry L. Hall Kim E. Aramini Olaf S. Leifson Irena Yamboliev lu e

Brian S. Lent Clarence ‘Cliff’C . Young • Thomas J. Hall Altha P. Babcock 2009 Spring William C. Helming Kristy M. Baker Deanne Leonard Florence R. Young Holmes G. Hendricksen Eillen K. Baldwin Liana S. Lianov Bonifacio Yturbide Jerry Holloway Mary E. Ballinger Aaron C. Logan Nicholas P. Zappas • Dorothy H. Huffey Edwina J. Banigan Alice L. Lohse Andrew N. Zeiser – Jan.1-Dec. Roll of Donors Honor 31, 2008 International Game Technology Carolyn L. Basta Verdie L. Lohse Ethel R. Zimmer Joseph R. Jackson Georgia Beloso Nancy L. Long James W. Johnson Adam M. Blitstein Tasha E. Lopez Names in the Honor Court listing are as they Alyce Jones Ugalde L. Bolanos Michon M. Mackedon appear engraved in the granite pillars of Honor Helen ‘Jeane’ Jones Patricia M. Boyes John A. Mallery Court. Deceased are not denoted in this section. Martha H. Jones Herbert D. Bruce Eric A. Marchand James A. Joyce Leslie M. Bruce Gene W. McDaniel Daniel J. Klaich Linda L. Bufton Paul S. McFarlane Dorothy Lemelson Boyce W. Burge Jennifer L. Miceli Gwenevere F. Leonard Stanley E. Bush Norma L. Miller Deborah L. Morgenthaler 89 90

Nevada Silver & Blue • Spring 2009 community. The nursing school had just been and individuals who wanted to invest in the nent local businessmen, University officials since the early 1960s, Nigro knew promi ment needs.” was interested in working with their invest I discovered I liked working with people and of Medicine. Nevada School University of Communications, Health Science APR, Anne McMillin, for the ultimate benefit ofthe School of Medi with the needs of clients to invest their assets who matched his fondness for the medical field trust officer with SecurityBank of Nevada, Nursing? School of Medicine and the Orvis School of ficer forthe benefit of theUniversity of Nevada sion combine with a career as a bank trust of health sciences philanthropy Trust officer guides clients to G Working in the banking business in Reno Theanswer is foundin Ted Nigro, retired How does an affinity for the medical profes

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banking afterthe war, says. “Once I got into and France,” Nigro supply corps in served in the medical the Army in 1942 and Berkeley before joining of Nursing. cine and Orvis School “I was pre-med at Cal By Anne McMillin E ngland - - - - - through essential private gifts.” lished, not only through state funding, but financial support for our school was estab Anderson, Mr. Nigro ensured that the initial of Health Sciences. “Working with Dr. Fred Dr. John McDonald, vice president, Division endowment, one of our largest funds,” says the School of Medicine, including the Dant ing the majority of the early endowments for that Mr. Nigro was instrumental in establish erford, a major donor to the nursing school. seniors in northern Nevada, and Helen Ruth profit organizationsthat assist childrenand B. Leonette, whose foundation supports non- named the Orvis School of Nursing; Minnie Medicine;” Arthur and Mae Orvis, whose gifts known as the “father of the Nevada School of in the Reno area including Dr. Fred Anderson, befriended many significant philanthropists funding sources. was in a position to match those needs with funding from the state legislature and Nigro pus. Both endeavors required support beyond considering starting a medical school on cam established in 1956 and the University was Nigro says Frances Dant was familiar with “What may not be widely understood is Throughthe bank, Nigro workedwith and - - - -

Photo by Theresa Danna-Douglas last fall. Nigro received the University Service Award Medicine and the Orvis School of Nursing, would support that idea.” of those schools,establishing clients thinking E along other with charitable organizations. I would and list the nursingmedical schools did,” Nigro says. “If they asked for resources, school the medical clients,discuss with I career. banking well-beingtheinfinancial later years of his develop and refinehisinterest thein school’s board in advisory the 1980s, which served to appointedhim to the School of Medicine’s their philanthropic needs. to the medical or nursing schools would meet would gently suggest that perhaps donating tate or where in the community to give, Nigro for their investments, how to handle their es over the years with questions regarding advice her manage her financialaffairs tothis day. colleagues in the banking industry and helps with Rutherford from their years working as tion to her foundation. Nigro had a friendship provisions for a visiting professorship in addi later assisted Mae in continuing her trust with voted to a nursing school at the University and He helped the Orvises provide for money de of her money aside for the new medical school. fore receptive to his suggestion of putting some the medical profession herself and was there and the Orvis School of Nursing. donations to support the School of Medicine Nevada, Ted Nigro helped bring in monetary A longtime support of health care in northern veryone has a doctor or nurse, so when For his long-time devotion to the School of “Anytime thereto was an opportunity Nigro credits Anderson getting with When bank clients would approach him - - - -

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Never a dull moment with University-led summertime camps and family activities After the festivities and celebration of untenanted classrooms. But not for long! The coordinates many other Commencement, the University campus draws hustle and bustle soon returns not only with summer camps and Look Online For more info., visit a breath before Summer Session begins. Minus summer students, but with more than a dozen activities across the state. www.unr.edu/ the academic-term student population of summer camps, and a slate of family-centered silverandblue 16,000-plus, remaining faculty and staff view and educational activities that are open to an empty Quad, a lonely Manzanita Bowl and the community. In addition, the University 2009 Summer Camps Engineering Exploration Child and Family Research Center Summer Camps Summer Day Camp Girls Math and Technology Camp

These camps allow students age 12-17 to explore The summer day camp program is a full-day, full-week This program, directed by Professor Lynda Wiest, is engineering majors and careers in engineering with the program for children ages 5 though 10. (5-year-olds must intended to improve Northern Nevada middle school help of University instructors and guest speakers. Subject have competed kindergarten.) Activities include swim- girls’ proficiency in and attitude toward mathematics and camps include environmental engineering, electrical ming, movies, crafts and field trips. T he program begins technology. It is conducted one week (overnight) each July. engineering, earthquake engineering and geotechnical June 8 and ends Aug. 28, and is held at the University of A forthcoming website will be available soon for year-round engineering. Camp fee scholarships are available for Nevada, Reno’s 11th Street site. Space is limited. Hours of help. Scholarships are available to girls with demonstrated students needing financial assistance.C ontact: Debbie operation are 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For information, call financial need.C ontact: Heather Crawford at (775) 682-7849 Delauer, (775) 327-2256 or [email protected]. (775) 784-4533 or visit www.unr.edu/educ/cfrc. or [email protected].

Football Camps KIDS U Lake Tahoe Music Camp

The Nevada football program has dedicated its coaching Extended Studies helps the University play host to The Nevada 4-H camp on the shores of Lake Tahoe is the staff to two one-week sessions of football camp every thousands of youth in grades 3-12. KIDS University holds site of Lake Tahoe Music Camp, directed by the University’s June. It is a residential camp held the second and third seven themed weeks during June and July, including director of bands and some of the finest music educators in weeks in June. Teams are both local and regional. Students sessions in music, language, the arts, math, science, their fields.T he camp hosts nearly 200 young musicians for who do not come with a high school team are pooled. humanities, sports and games. Contact: Extended a week of clinics, concerts and fun. Contact: CJ Walters, (775) Contact: Extended Studies, (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233- Studies, (775) 784-4062 or 1-800-233-8928, or visit 784-4046 or [email protected], or visit www.extendedstudies. 8928, or visit www.extendedstudies.unr.edu www.extendedstudies.unr.edu. unr.edu/ltmc.

Nevada Boys’ State THINK Summer Institute Wolf Pack Sports Camps

American Legion Nevada Boys’ State provides training Gifted students interested in a challenging academic As administrative partner with Nevada Wolf Pack athletics, in leadership and citizenship for America’s most summer program should attend the THINK Summer Extended Studies offers day and overnight sports camps for promising youth. The one-week program provides a Institute on campus. This intense three-week residential elementary school students, middle and high school teams, unique summertime educational experience focusing on summer program offers 60 exceptionally gifted 13 and budding young athletes in such sports as basketball, participation and personal experience in a model state, to 16-year-old students the opportunity to earn up to baseball, golf, softball, soccer, cross-country track and complete with governing bodies and elected public seven transferable college credits. To learn more, please volleyball. Call (775) 784-4046, or visit the Athletics officials.C ontact: [email protected]. email [email protected] or call (775) 852-3483 ext. 6. Department web page at www.nevadawolfpack.com.

Great Basin Naturalists Youth Programs Reading and Writing Tutoring Spring 2009 • e

lu Environmental Field Studies: Study watershed ecology while participating in Located in the William J. Raggio Building on campus, the E.L. Cord Foundation Center for restoration and forestry science projects in Galena Forest and the Truckee River. This Learning and Literacy provides literacy tutoring and enrichment for children in the summer r & B residential, three-week program is for students ages 13-16, who can earn high school months. The center tutors children in grades 1-6 who have difficulties learning to read, ve il credit while exploring our regional ecosystem. Youth Conservation Corps: Work, write and spell. Children are tutored in small groups with an emphasis on developmental camp and learn throughout the Truckee Meadows and Tahoe Basin. Summer jobs for instruction and providing positive learning experiences. Contact: Judy Otteson, (775) 784- ada S 17-18-year-olds. Earn an education award for college and stipend. For more information 1161 or (775) 682-5522. For more information contact Extended Studies at (775) 784-4062, Nev on Great Basin Institute summer programs, call (775) 784-1192. 1-800-233-8928 or visit www.extendedstudies.unr.edu. 92 Young people enjoyed a variety of fun, learning experiences at University-led camps last summer. TOP: Think Summer Institute; SECOND ROW: Girls Math and Technology Camp, Engineering Exploration; THIRD ROW: Nevada Boys’ State; BOTTOM: Lake Tahoe Music Camp. Nev S ada il ve r & B lu e • Spring 2009 Spring

93 94 Nevada Silver & Blue • Spring 2009 Youth have fun playing volleyball and canoeing at 4-H summer camps. elementary school youth. school elementary for education environmental T - (Youth with disabilities): disabilities): with - (Youth Camp MDA - (Youth with disabilities): disabilities): with -(Youth MDA Camp www.unce.unr.edu. at website 4-H Extension Cooperative tothe go information more For April. and March in begins registration and spring the in set are dates camp Summer counties. Nye and Pine White Elko, including locations rural several Lake at and at state Tahoe the over all from youth for opportunities camping 4-H summer offers Extension Cooperative Nevada of University swimming in L in swimming contests, eating races, chair wheel experiences: fantastic T dystrophy. muscular with N the at spend to a week R from firefighters wonderful friendships at exciting dances at the dining hall. dining the at dances exciting at friendships new making and crafts new learning time spending and campfire the at songs singing amphitheater, new our at songs and skits outdoor like activities fun with time spend C challenged. mentally are who youth for experience Great Basin Outdoor Outdoor Basin Great his school focuses on on focuses school his Leadership School School Leadership Campers with Disabilities with Campers ake T ake ahoe and kayaking. kayaking. and ahoe evada State 4-H C 4-H State evada hey provide campers with with campers provide hey eno and L and eno P

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Nevada Silver & Blue Spring 2009 95 nion. ake nion’s nion’s hursday nights ity and L rowley Student U eno, Boulder C Free Movies at the Movies Joe at Free Free movies are shown on T throughout the year in the movie theater in the new Joe C informationdesk 784-6505 at (775) or visit www.unr.edu/studentunion. For more information, call the U hautauquas in R evadans celebrate our living history in an ever- eno campus lanetarium evada that broaden perspectives and encourage intellectual evada, R hristina or [email protected], 784-6587, Barr, (775) or Stephen Davis, uby, [email protected],uby, or Nevada Humanities—Summer Chautauqua evada Humanities helps N t also offers weekly morning niversity of N enter is open days 362 a year, evada Humanities is a nonprofit organization that creates and supports projects and Science Center ahoe. Contact: C T [email protected]. N throughout the state of N curiosity. N changing world by presenting summer C Fleischmann PlanetariumFleischmann A fixture on the U for more than 40 years, Fleischmann P and Science C welcoming community members of all ages with its spectacular star shows and feature films in the SkyDome theatre. I preschool activities, sky talks, free interactive museum exhibits and an outdoor observatory. Contact: Dee Henderson, 784-4046 (775) or [email protected], Dan R Johanna Bell, 784-4812 (775) or [email protected]. MS for LU V A N ity all (888) resented by Summer C P Summer Campus Activities Campus Summer utings”—free Watermelon O vent Grant from the C ightingale Concert Hall. ultural E “Best Family evada Alumni Association. N ’histoire de Babar, le petit elephant Watermelon on the QuadWatermelon Free Summer ConcertsFree and oulenc’s L Summer Chamber Music Series Reno Gazette-Journal’s eno Department of Music and Dance faculty . RT eno. For more information about summer arts on campus, visit the evada, R eno to perform Bach-Busoni and Moussorgsky in recital. musicians perform works by Brahms, Grieg and Beethoven. N R performance of P niversity’s arts365 calendar online at www.unr.edu/arts or call (775) elebration and partially funded by a C hese free concerts are presented as part of the annual 14th Artown more information. Session in partnership with the Wednesday concerts on the Quad are fun for all ages. Bring a blanket and join the fun from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on July 8,1, 22,15, 29 and Aug.5. C • July 31 at 7:30 p.m.: Nationally at• July 7:30 31 acclaimed Telluride Chamber Music Festival T of R U 784-4A Voted one of • July p.m.: Mixed at 7:30 27 instrumentation and voice with University of Join critically acclaimed faculty chamber musicians and friends from the national music community performing in N • July p.m.: Award-winning 28 at 7:30 pianist JiyangChen returns home to • July p.m.: A children’s 29 at 1:30 matinee featuring arts activities and a Familes came out in droves to have fun at the free Summer Concerts and Watermelon on the Quad on Wednesday evenings last summer. last evenings Wednesday on Quad the on Watermelon and Concerts Summer free the at fun have to droves in out came Familes University News

96 Nevada Silver & Blue • Spring 2009 college science competition, is coming to the and science fair journey. Intel International Science will soon experience the culmination of the local science fair competitors over the years and staff mentoring Wilson. and part of a small team of University faculty garage,” said Ron Phaneuf, professor of physics preparing for science fairs and competitions.student exploring the realm of science whilesearch scientists, but Wilson, 14, is a high-school in the world to have built one. search, Wilson would be one of only 30 people low rate. If successful, according to his own re demonstrate nuclear fusion reactions at a very Fusor: a machine to generate neutrons and lab, Taylor Wilson is building a Farnsworth role for everyone brightest scientists: a N Phaneuf and others who have supported “It’s best to have this project in a lab, not in a It is work that replicates that of university re In a University of Nevada, Reno physics urturing tomorrow’s E ngineering Fair, the world’s largest pre- - - schools for profoundly gifted students inthe emy—one of the first, college-based, public and professionally very exciting.” and women, it was intellectually stimulating mittee. “With the quality of these young men Davidson Academy student. Davidson Academy student; Ron Phaneuf, University professor of physicsWilliam and Brinsmead,Taylor University Wilson, principal research and design technician; Tristan Rasmussen, faculty and co-chair of the IS said Dick Simmonds, emeritus physiology international competition, I was truly awed,” engineering will be needed. 1,000 judges from all fields of scienceand 500 volunteers, 150 language interpreters and pending on their work. finalistswill already have patents or patents past events, it is estimated 20 percent of the fairs in will be winners of Nevada’s affiliated science lion in scholarships and prizes. Among them countries who will compete for nearly $4 mil winners of science fairs from more than 50 Reno-Sparks Convention Center May 10-16. Wilson is a student at the Davidson Acad “Thefirst time Iattended and judged the Community support will be critical. About It will feature more than 1,600 finalists, E lko, Las V egas and Reno. Based on E F Judging Com - - - www.isefnevada.com. national Science and this, it’s worth it,” said Brinsmead. that goes into this, if we get one “We need to nurture these students.” department and another of Wilson’s mentors. design technician for the University’s physics William Brinsmead, a principal research and to deal with you. This is changing today,” said up, and the system didn’t always know how so enthused.” always inspiring to see young people who get ing students get excited,” said Phaneuf. “It is from area schools over the years. faculty and staff have helped many students limited to gifted students,and physics lab world of science competitions is by no means nation—located at the University. Yet the For more information about Intel Inter “ “I was in the science-kid category growing “The satisfaction of being a teacher is see E ven with the amount of time and trouble E ngineering Fair, visit E —Jane Tors ’82 instein out of - -

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98 Nevada Silver & Blue • Spring 2009 “I knew that I wanted to dedicate a good display case at the sports store’s main entrance. N.D., to design the 24-foot long, four-foot deep temporarily left Scheels headquarters in Fargo, said Justin Nelson, a marketing officer who Interstate 80 in Sparks. attracting attention at the Scheels store just off century-deep stock of Wolf Pack lore, and it is is a new place to experience the more-than-a- campus’ Legacy Hall since 1999. Now there championship teams and top players at the the many exhibits and displays of Nevada athletics history look at Wolf Scheels offers a “We refer to it as a Wolf Pack museum,” Fans of Wolf Pack athletics have enjoyed E chairperson of the Department of Civil and and had previously served for 14 years as named dean of the college. versity of Nevada, Reno since July, has been for the College of engineering who has served as interim dean respected professor and researcher in civil C Maragakis named dean of nvironmental ollege of Maragakis joined the University in 1984 Manos Maragakis, an internationally E E ngineering ngineering. E ngineering at the Uni P ack - varsity victories—a triumph over Stanford. gained one of the athletic program’s first 1899 Nevada women’s basketball team, which that one image includes a photograph of the from the 1920s and ’30s,” Lundin said, noting Nevada women’s basketball coach. and white plaid jacket worn by an unidentified game-worn leather football helmet and a blue out of sight for decades, a Wolf Pack cow bell, a Services director Rhonda Lundin believed were photographs, including images Athletic Media the permanent exhibit includes about 50 football’s racial barrier in 1946. American players to permanently break pro from 1940-42, was one of four African- track and football player for Nevada teams is Nevada’s all-time greatest athlete.” portion of the museum to Marion Motley. He down following 13 years as dean. announced in fall 2007 he was stepping growth in the near future.” difficult budgetary time and position it for and passion to lead the college through this dean has convinced me that he has the ability said. “His leadership performance as interim research and service,” Provost Marc Johnson “We put in pictures from women’s athletics In addition to the tribute to Motley, Motley, a pro football Hall of Famer and Maragakis succeeds Ted Batchman, who “Manos has a strong record of teaching, —John Trent ’85/’87, ’00M.A. Scheels store at the Legends at Sparks Marina. Nevada Athletics Director Cary Groth visits the but it was fun,” she said. Hall of Fame since 1973. individuals inducted into the Nevada Athletic located and identified pictures of 140 ofthe 142 it off,” hesaid. the first month, we wouldbe happy to show wanted to display the trophy in the forcase Pack won a WAC championship and they at the University of Nevada, say if the Wolf Sept. 27. continues to grow at Scheels, which opened “It was a process to go through everything, While working on the project, Lundin “We hope that when milestones are hit Nelson said his hope is that the display —Pat McDonnell

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Nevada Silver & Blue • Spring 2009 E such support among our community seniors. the OLLI board. “It’s been really exciting to see two years,” says Pat Zimmerman, president of campus at the University’s Warren Nelson by guided by a volunteer board and administered University’s institute for older adult learners is called OLLI by its now-600+ members, the in grant funds in 2009. Affectionately of Nevada, Reno, with an additional $100,000 Lifelong Learning Institute at the University continued its commitment to the Osher lifelong learning Osher Foundation supports University. Studies at the Extended specialist for is a marketing Andrea Turman The Bernard Osher Foundation has E xtended Studies xtended Studies. OLLI is based off- to more than 600 in just fewer than 300 members adults age 50 and over. educational programs to $45, offersfree noncredit annual membership fee of Reno and, as part of an Building in downtown “We’ve gone from By Andrea Turman foundation considers an eventual endowment Once a lifelong institute is launched, the university and college campuses in 49 states. 123 Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes on provided annual grants of $100,000 to institute would not be as successful as it is.” but without the dedicated volunteers the Studies is proud to provide support to OLLI, allows it to sustain itself successfully. and the structure of the board and committees set up to be a member-driven organization and OLLI’s University liaison, says, “OLLI is development programs in Annunzio, assistant director of professional administrative support. Shera Alberti- organization, while in daily planning and running of the increasing the number of active volunteers.” that meet the needs of our members, and We’re looking forward to increasing classes The Bernard Osher Foundation has OLLI members take an active role E xtended Studies provides E xtended Studies, E xtended 700 by 2010. It’s an exciting time at OLLI.” year we hope will increase our membership to whole. We’re planning a recruitment drive this by impressed with the level of support provided University of Nevada, Reno. And they’re very is pleased with our OLLI program at the resulted in very quick growth for us here.” seen in exposure throughout the region, has OLLI programs, as well as the increase we’ve growth—but the increase and quality of the membership—and we even anticipated slow haven’t gone about aggressively increasing our offerings,”Alberti-Annunzio says. “We had really been stepping up their course E funding us in 2007 in our previous program, and sustainability. demonstrate potential for long-term success gift of $1million, shouldan institute the sciences and more. dozens of courses a year in the arts, humanities, OLLI members and invited guests take part in lderCollege, the organization’s members Zimmerman adds, “The Osher Foundation “When the Osher Foundation began E xtended Studies and the University as a

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think should win? on July 29, 2008. twins: son, Jack, and daughter, Maebyn, would like to announce the ofbirth their David ’95 Hartshorn (health science) Sarah (Leca) ’98 Hartshorn (English) and brother, Connor Michael (3). on Sept. 19, 2008. The jointwins big sons Andrew Joseph and Matthew Scott are proud to announce the ofbirth their (municipal recreation) and Jeremy Budge Jennifer (Burkhamer) Budge ’98 on July 12, 2008. the ofbirth their child,first Olivia Rose, his wife, Andrea, are proud to announce Brian Feleciano ’97 (political science) and molecular biology). ’06M.D. (medicine),’06Ph.D. (cellular and and son-in-law David Berner ’93 (biology), ’05Ph.D (cellular and molecular biology) Vanessa (Flannigan) Berner ’00 (biology), Molly, Aug. 9, 2007 to their daughter birth of twin granddaughters, Alice and ’89 (accounting), ’01MBA announce the Union and wife, Mary (Brown) Flannigan president/CEO of Great Basin Federal Credit Dennis Flannigan ’76 (accounting), Reno, NV 89557-0164 University of Nevada, Reno/0164 Morrill Hall Alumni Center Nevada Alumni Association of supporting material, by May 15, 2009. Please mail to: Please ll out the nomination form, along with 1-4 pages Outstanding Chapter of the Year Award outstanding record of career accomplishments, and/or whose dedication, contributions to alumni, students and friends of the University of Nevada

A graduate who is not more than 15 years past graduation and has an Outstanding Young Alumnus Award The award recognizes a speci c chapter that has made signi cant commitment and service to the Nevada Alumni Association has Alumni Association Service Award A graduate who has rendered special and outstanding service Professional Achievement Award An alumnus/alumna of the University with an outstanding and the Nevada Alumni Association during the past year. A friend or graduate who has demonstrated dedication, outstanding service to the Nevada Alumni Association. to the University and by personal achievement has A friend or graduate who has rendered special and University Service Award signi cantly enhanced alumni programming. commitment and service to the University. 11, 2008. daughter, Hannah Lee, on April announce the ofbirth their and Michael Epsteyn happily (elementary/special education) Jessie (Rabenstine) Epsteyn ’03 water tunnel in San Diego County. as engineer project on an 11-mile the LA Metro and is now working completed a subway tunnel for on Aug. 26, 2008. Brett recently ofbirth their daughter, Hazel Pilar, are very pleased to announce the engineering) and his wife, Lisa, Brett Zernich ’01 (mining 28, 2008. daughter, Tayla Eleanor, on July announce the ofbirth their and Paul Holland proudly (accounting), ’02MACC (accounting) Alana (Golden) Holland ’01 child Tori Ann on August 11, 2008. announce the ofbirth their first and Carrie Taylor are pleased to David Taylor ’99 (journalism) Alumnus of the Year brought distinction to the University. record of career accomplishments. W olf cubs

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The Nevada Alumni Association is launching a new mentoring program. It’s a great way professional for world, while students allowing alumni to the make opportunity contacts to give in back the to ThroughNevada. our mentor program, we will partner students with You’lloutstanding tellalumni us(like youryou!) elds. areain ofa expertisevariety of andfi we’ll match you with a student pursuing a similar course of study. visit www.unr.edu/alumni. le, create a mentor profi To Please consider mentoring a University of Nevada student! Become a Mentor. Make a Difference. a Make Mentor. a Become Photo by Theresa Danna-Douglas Theresa by Photo Alumni 110 Nevada Silver & Blue • Spring 2009 newsletter, please contact Kiara Wolf. Scholarship, supporting the college band, or to receive our monthly Memorial Scholarship. Shelffo and Lana Tyson, this year’s recipients of the John Montgomery continue to give as you are able. group going. As the band will continue to relythe keeptoon fundsawareness andraisedonor ralliedto whomembers, funds, please out to those current and past band members, as well as community underthe continued direction of Alan Sullivan. A huge thanks goes Pride of the Sierra Wolf Pack Marching Band will be back in the fall, Kiara Wolf ’92, ’97, [email protected] Alumni Band upcoming activities. pay $15 annual dues for membership. the Reynolds School of Journalism. Group members will be asked to and portfolio preparation and interview skills. professionalscommunitythefrom assisted students resumewith bolster professional development. For the group’s first official event, alumni connected to the school, encouragekeep activities, burgeoningalumni support careersand and direct help will group This AlumniChapter.SchoolReynolds the ofFriends Alumniand the Kristin Burgarello ’97, [email protected] Reynolds School Alumni & Friends of the event in January. ’07, Dan Flowers ’97 and Jimmy Blamire ’06 attend the COBAA Rink on the River ice skating Rick Angold ’07, Megan Brant ’06, Shawn Smith ’98, ’03, Melissa Molyneaux ’06, Rosalia Nunez C For more information on the Alumni Band, the Montgomery Montgomery the Band, Alumni the on information more For The Alumni Band would also like to belatedly congratulate Jeffrey AlumniThethrilledisBand (and relieved) announceto thatthe Please contact Kristin Burgarello for more information and a list of This will also become a way for alumni to network, while supporting The Reynolds School of Journalism’s Dean’s Council has resurrected hapter Updates at 4 pm. Please plan to attend this social event. beautiful Norm Frey Ranch on the Carson River in Fallon on August 9 early summer. Reno’s new minor league baseball team, the Reno Aces. spring:WolfPackasoftball rooterexcursion anand buswatch to team played Fresno State. 17, which ended with an exciting Nevada win as the men’s basketball T Fallon Alumni Chapter connect for information on upcoming events and membership. contact Melissa Molyneaux ’06 at [email protected]. and the College of Business. To sign up or for moreonthe green informationas a player and/or please sponsor and support the University Business scholarships and student organizations. Show off your skillsGolfCourse onMay 14. Proceeds support much needed College of throughout the years. theCollege of Business Alumni to say “thank you” for their support skating. The event, held in late January, joined family and friends of icenightof adowntown RiverinforRenothe entireon Rink the Dan Flowers ’97, [email protected] Alumni Association College of Business ina Dakin ’71, ’84, [email protected] Our major scholarship fundraiser for the year is a Western BBQ at the Organizersarealso planning mysterya bus tripfor late spring or Twoadditional trips toReno areplanned forsporting events this A group of alumni and friends enjoyed a rooter bus trip on January www.unr.edu/alumni/at visit toremember pleasealways, As The 18th Annual COBAA Golf Tournament will be held at Lakeridge rented (COBAA) Association Alumni Business of College The University Spring Powwow, May 2-3. as head woman dancer at the 2009 man pre-business major, will serve Justina Benner (Schurz, Nev.), a fresh - Powwow, May 2-3. been named head man dancer for the 2009 University Spring Joey Thomas (Owyhee, Nev.), a junior majoring in English, has in joining, please contact Sherry Rupert. Native American Studies minor at the University by next year. Kemppainenand Kari Emm ’01. The Chapter’s goal is to establish a summer. Two Chapter members are teaching the course—Dr. Dave (ETS) 280 Native American Culture and Identity course approved this Alumni Chapter and Native American Student Organization. includeCentertheStudentfor Cultural Diversity, NativeAmerican Reno Spring Powwow, May 2-3 at the Manzanita Bowl. Co-sponsors socializing and friendship. Bagna Cauda at Coney Island Bar. The event was full of delicious food, the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” which several theatre alumni “JosephmusicalandWeber LloydAndrew the with anniversary 35th our celebrated we 2008, In Association. Alumni Nevada Sarah N details, visit www.nevadawolfpackfootballalumni.com. reunion.Alumni Football’s annual golftournament Mayis29. For ([email protected])additional’70informationconcerning for this Please([email protected])contactMike’73Reid or Reed Tom game day recognition during the 2009 Nevada-UNLV football game.3-4.Players andspouseswill enjoy reuniona dinner, tailgate and gamebetweenNevada andUNLV (30-28), isplanned forOctober Jim Farley ’99, [email protected] N Sherry Alumni Chapter N visit www.unr.edu/alumni/connect. scholarships For additional information regarding upcoming events, The Chapter meets monthly at various locations. If you are interested The Chapter and Nevada faculty assisted in getting the Ethnic Studies TheChapter ispreparing fortheupcoming University ofNevada, On February 21, the Native American Alumni Chapter hosted its first The Nevada Repertory Company Alumni Chapter is new to the CompanytoRepertoryAlumniNevada newChapterThe is A reunion of the 1969 Pack Football team, which won the very first All Fallon Alumni Chapter activities help raise funds for for funds raise help activities Chapter Alumni Fallon All evada Football Alumni Chapter evada Rep Alumni Chapter ative American P R otts ’08, [email protected] upert ’05, [email protected] Alumni Nevada Silver & Blue • Spring 2009 111 - The Chapter is now on Facebook! We hope the page will become become will page the hope We Facebook! on now is Chapter The YAC kicked off 2009 with one of our favorite traditions, Bagna Calda, Calda, Bagna traditions, favorite our of one with 2009 off kicked YAC At the close of 2008, we elected new Melissa Board Members: Visit to www.NevadaYAC.com, learn about upcoming events game on February 7. Event attendees from Maryland, Virginia and and Virginia Maryland, from attendees Event 7. February on game of and wings fellow the company beer, enjoyed D.C. Washington Pack! Wolf the watching while alumni Nevada with touch in get stories, share can ages all of alumni where place a Please ideas. reunion or meeting submit and alumni area D.C. fellow in Washington Alumni “UNR and search www.facebook.com visit to join! D.C.” Please contact Elisabeth if Williams you would like information. additional Young Alumni Chapter Alumni Young [email protected] ’06, Molyneaux Melissa Guests Italy. from dish wonderful a is Calda Bagna Island. Coney at a in cheeses and meats vegetables, of variety a warm to skewers use anchovies. and garlic oil, olive butter, of combination Secretary; ’05, Molyneaux Jensen ’06, Lea President; LauraTreasurer; Stone ’06, ’06, Childs Vice PresidentNeetra of Programming; Vice of President Erin Maria Marketing; Perez ’07, Elliot ’06, Vice of President Julie ’03, Kealy ’00, Chair; and Membership; Scholarship Klein Paul Members: Board General Historian. ’07, Nunez Rosalia David ’01, Aldecoaotalora Arkaitz Moore, Jason ’02, Towne Brandon celebrated We ’06. Lowey James and ’00 Goodnight Joe ’99, O’Mara Vecchia. La at Dinner Holiday the involved. get to how and ’09) BeerFest (including The Young Alumni Chapter bonds over Bagna Calda 2009 at Co at 2009 Calda Bagna over bonds Chapter Alumni Young The Miller-O’Mara, Courtney ’99, O’Mara Dave Sparks. in Island ney Sam Cunningham, Brent ’05, Zielinski Derek ’07, Nunez Rosalia ’06, Childs Neetra ’07, McElroy Kiley ’05, Jensen Lea ’05, Donahoe ’07. Elliott Erin and ’06 Molyneaux Melissa JaVale McGee meets with Sacramento Alumni Chapter members and fans before the start of the Kings Kings the of start the before fans and members Chapter Alumni Sacramento with meets McGee JaVale Arena. Arco at game basketball Wizards vs. M Alumni Chapter Update Chapter Alumni M O S eter Verhey, ‘97, ‘02, [email protected] ‘02, ‘97, Verhey, eter P N The Washington D.C. Alumni Chapter met at the Crystal City Sports Sports City Crystal the at met Chapter Alumni D.C. 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Edwin C. Streng, O.D. MS Chemistry 1929

Dorothy (Streng) George Streng Priscilla (Merrill) Monsanto Edwin M. Monsanto BA Sociology 1953 Streng BS Zoology 1947 BS Electrical Engineering 1943 BA Psychology 1953 Attended 1951-1952

Carolyn, Margaret, Dorothy, Ed and Dan Streng Martin Streng Michelle (Ryssman) Laura (Streng) Cox Patricia Monsanto, circa 1971. BS Agricultural Economics BS Mechanical Engineering Streng BS Computer Information 1983 1983 Attended 1978-1979 Systems 1998

Patricia (Monsanto) Margaret Dan Papez, J.D. Applegate, M.D. (Monsanto) Papez BS Renewable Natural Brian Streng BA Premedical 1975 BS Mathematics 1972 Resources 1972 Current Student Edwin and Agnes Streng, circa 1945.

Andrew Papez, M.D. Karen (Eldridge) Matthew Michael Kristin (Hicks) Rebecca (Rippee) BS Chemical Engineering 1995 Papez, M.D. Papez, J.D. Papez, M.D. Papez, D.V.M. Luke Papez Papez , M.D. MD Medicine 1999 BS Biochemistry 1996 BS Civil Engineering 1996 BS Biochemistry 2000 BS Biochemistry 2001 BS Biochemistry 2003 BS Biochemistry 2003 MD Medicine 2000 MD Medicine 2007

Part of the University’s neighborhood. Part of the University’s heritage.

Edwin Streng was the first in the family to attend Nevada, earning his master’s in chemistry in 1927. From there, he began teaching science and math at Reno High School, at which point he had the Reno High shop class build his house on West Street behind the Tri Delta House, where he and wife Agnes raised Dorothy and George and lived the rest of their lives until passing away George Streng circa 1932 in their 90s. Edwin and Agnes may be gone, but their memory lives on through family—many of whom have also attended the University—and a lasting place in Nevada’s history. Mike, Dan, Margaret, Andrew, Luke and Matt Papez, circa 1996.

How many University of Nevada, Reno alumni make up your family tree? Let us know, and you could all be featured in the next issue of Nevada Silver & Blue. For details, visit www.unr.edu/alumni or call 888.NV ALUMS. Nevada Alumni Association Streng Family Tree

Edwin C. Streng, O.D. MS Chemistry 1929

Dorothy (Streng) George Streng Priscilla (Merrill) Monsanto Edwin M. Monsanto BA Sociology 1953 Streng BS Zoology 1947 BS Electrical Engineering 1943 BA Psychology 1953 Attended 1951-1952

Carolyn, Margaret, Dorothy, Ed and Dan Streng Martin Streng Michelle (Ryssman) Laura (Streng) Cox Patricia Monsanto, circa 1971. BS Agricultural Economics BS Mechanical Engineering Streng BS Computer Information 1983 1983 Attended 1978-1979 Systems 1998

Patricia (Monsanto) Margaret Dan Papez, J.D. Applegate, M.D. (Monsanto) Papez BS Renewable Natural Brian Streng BA Premedical 1975 BS Mathematics 1972 Resources 1972 Current Student Edwin and Agnes Streng, circa 1945.

Andrew Papez, M.D. Karen (Eldridge) Matthew Michael Kristin (Hicks) Rebecca (Rippee) BS Chemical Engineering 1995 Papez, M.D. Papez, J.D. Papez, M.D. Papez, D.V.M. Luke Papez Papez , M.D. MD Medicine 1999 BS Biochemistry 1996 BS Civil Engineering 1996 BS Biochemistry 2000 BS Biochemistry 2001 BS Biochemistry 2003 BS Biochemistry 2003 MD Medicine 2000 MD Medicine 2007

Part of the University’s neighborhood. Part of the University’s heritage.

Edwin Streng was the first in the family to attend Nevada, earning his master’s in chemistry in 1927. From there, he began teaching science and math at Reno High School, at which point he had the Reno High shop class build his house on West Street behind the Tri Delta House, where he and wife Agnes raised Dorothy and George and lived the rest of their lives until passing away George Streng circa 1932 in their 90s. Edwin and Agnes may be gone, but their memory lives on through family—many of whom have also attended the University—and a lasting place in Nevada’s history. Mike, Dan, Margaret, Andrew, Luke and Matt Papez, circa 1996.

How many University of Nevada, Reno alumni make up your family tree? Let us know, and you could all be featured in the next issue of Nevada Silver & Blue. For details, visit www.unr.edu/alumni or call 888.NV ALUMS. Alumni 114 Nevada Silver & Blue • Spring 2009 R respected and loved. and love of God, family and friends, Dick was deeply outreachsports camps. Because of his great faith would also go on to develop YWAM’s first ever youth organization and increased funding for growth. He achieve what it needed most, administrative In working with YWAM, Dick helped the institution with a Mission’s (YWAM) University of the Nations. “retirement,” Dick also became involved with Youth busiest “retirees” in Reno. While continuing his the college. During those years, he was one of the retirement, Dick was persuaded to raise funds for College located on Nevada’s campus. Upon attracted the attention of the National Judicial chief fundraiser. challenges, leading the University foundation as its to take on one of his most important and toughest four University presidents. Dick was then tapped at the University and served as a top executive to a variety of important administrative assignments his doctorate in education. Subsequently, he handled work at Stanford University and Utah State, acquiring opportunities in higher education. Dick did graduate into the Hall of Fame in 1986. and six internationally ranked stars. He was inducted individual champions, 18 small college All-Americans Far Western Conference Championships, coached 71 recruited world-class athletes, won eight consecutive In 11 years as the University’s track coach, Dick head track and field coach at the University of Nevada. later recruited to become assistant football coach and Angeles, while earning his master’s degree. Dick was Hamilton and Hawthorne High Schools in Los college, he coached football and taught at Gardena, All-American” football player. After graduating from Pepperdine University, where he was also a “Little two sons, Gary and Jeff. to Reno in the summer of 1956 with his wife and their sweetheart, Carla Snoddy, on May 1, 1949. He moved 1946 to 1948 after which he married his high school Angeles, Calif. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp. from 24, 2008. Dick was born on Nov. 29, 1928 in Los Dankworth His success raising funds for the University Dick loved athletics, but pursued broader Dick earned his bachelor’s in education from Richard “Dick” Theodore emembering Friends , former athletics coach, died Dec. Assistance League of Reno. She was also a founding Kappa, Soroptimist International of Reno and the Curriculum Development, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Delta Administrators, Association for Supervision and Relations Association, American Association of School from 1964 until 2003. television show, Lifelong Learning, aired on Channel 4 directed the first local Headstart program. Her weekly directed the district’s summer school program and teaching patriotism and the history, developed and numerous. She wrote graduate students. 22 years, teaching graduate level classes and advising volunteered at the University’s College of Education for she held until her retirement in 1979. She then director of school/community relations, a position the district. In the mid-1960s, Rose was appointed pioneering administrative positions for women in administrator in Nevada. She is credited with Elementary School and Northside Middle School. taught at Billinghurst Junior High, Veterans Memorial University in administration and supervision. Rose 1934. She later received a master’s degree from the a bachelor’s degree and teaching credentials in and the University of Nevada, where she received Elementary, Northside Junior High, Reno High School moved the family to Reno. Rose attended Southside this ranch, built by her father. early education was in a one-room schoolhouse on Lightning W and Thunder Canyon Golf Course. Her Washoe Valley which later became known as the parents, Savina and Antonio Sala, owned a ranch in Rose was born in Franktown, Nev. in 1912. Her female school administrator, died on Jan.19, 2009. (administration and supervision), Nevada’s first Carson, Bryan and Coral. and Annelise, and five great-grandchildren, Kendra, Rachel, Jason, Brittany, Graham, Piper, Jon, Quentin He and Carla have 10 grandchildren, Devon, Bria, Carla, and his three sons, Gary, Jeffrey and Stephen. Rose was a member of the National School Public Rose’s accomplishments as an educator are In the 1950s, Rose became the first female In the 1920s, her parents sold the ranch and Rose M. Bullis ’33 Dick is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Let Freedom Ring (education), ’55M.A. , a textbook for Journalism. In 1985, he took a two-year assignment as at the University of Nevada, Reno’s Reynolds School of of Needham West. as vice chairman of the parent company and president office of Needham.He retired from Needham in 1981 In 1965 Brad was named to head the Los Angeles Needham, Louis and Brorby as an account executive. his college sweetheart. In 1957, he went to work for manager. That year he also married Jean (Hypes) to Chicago to join Swift and Company as a brand remarkable 35 years in advertising. In 1950, he moved increased his sales. This was the beginning of his idea to send direct mailings to prospective customers men’s shoes door-to-door and was convinced that his in economics. To support his college education he sold Clinton, N.Y. where he graduated in 1950 with an AB military service, Brad attended Hamilton College in Byfield, Mass. and entered the U.S. Navy in 1945. After graduated from The Governor’s Academy in South in New Rochelle, N.Y. to Bob and Grace Roberts. Brad died on Feb.13, 2008. Brad was born on Jan. 23, 1927 89557-0162. #175001. UNR Foundation, Mail Stop/0162, Reno, NV Bullis Education Scholarship Endowment, account John; and nephew, Frank, Jr. Eric; granddaughter, Jennifer (Mark) and their son, She is survived by her son, Gary (Louise); grandson, Teaching and Learning is named in her honor. Education Hall of Fame. The Rose Bullis Center for in Education News Reporting Award and the Nevada Soroptimist Woman of Achievement, PTA Excellence Education, President’s Medal from the University, a Distinguished Service Award from the College of member of Reno Little Theatre. Her awards include Moving to Nevada in 1983, Brad taught advertising Brad Roberts In lieu of flowers, donations cane be made to the Rose was preceded in death by her brother, Frank. Rose M. Bullis ’33 , Presidential Medal winner, Brad Roberts Alumni Nevada Silver & Blue • Spring 2009 115 e in l n O

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Nevada, at economics in degree master’s a earned and 1947, later He 1949. in Berkeley California, of University the and psychology educational in doctorate a earned University. State Arizona from counseling English. taught he where Hawthorne, in School High taught he Berkeley, at Master’s his on working While then and California, in School High Union Visalia at the became he 31, At School. High Reno at taught School. High Yerington at principal secondary in lecturer a was he where Nevada of State Arizona at doctorate his earning After education. District School County Clark the for worked he 1963, in at years 10 spent he where Reno to returning before testing and counseling of director as university the division. extension university’s the of dean as and in elected first Trustees, of Board District’s School vocational for advocate strong a was and 1982, counseled he life, Robert’s Throughout education. adults and youth troubled both fisherman, avid an and athletics Nevada of his with time spend to opportunity the him affording returning after 70, age At grandchildren. and children his of one called he that trip fishing Alaskan an from Harley-Davidson a on ride a took he goals, lifelong another. fulfill to motorcycle 2008. 25, Dec. died ’86HDG administration), (school Vernon to 1927 20, June on Nev. Ruth, in born was Jim six of youngest the was He Eardley. Gardner Ruth and son. only the and children World during teenager a only was He Ely. in schools he where Navy U.S. the in enlisted he but II, War (economics), (economics), V. James “Jim” Eardley “Jim” James V. ’63M.Ed Robert Whittemore ’47 Whittemore Robert Brad served on the University’s Foundation board board Foundation University’s the on served Brad Bob parents, his by death in preceded was Brad raising by him honor you that asks family His The son of a teacher, Robert was a lifelong lifelong a was Robert teacher, a of son The Junction, Grand in 1925, 24, July born was Robert for two terms. He also served as chairman of the the of chairman as served also He terms. two for chairman and Committee Advisory Business of College In Center. 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Nevada Silver & Blue • Spring 2009 cases of meningitis and encephalitis. over so completely that it had led to secondary leans for five days a month earlier—had taken len and his wife, Donna, had visited New Or life should’ve been over. case of West Nile Renown South Meadows Hospital as a severe year-old Allen lapsed into a 10-day coma at January afternoonin Reno. Sonny Allen shouldn’t be alive on this rainy remarkable recovery leads to ‘My winningFormer season’ Wolf Pack basketball coach Sonny Allen’s The West Nile Sometime in August 2006, the then-70- Former Wolf Pack men’s basketball coach T T ell Me How Nevada Was for it. here is really no earthly explanation V V irus—contracted when Al irus gripped his body. His - - By John Trent ’85/’87, ’00M.A. Photos by Jean Dixon ’08M.A. we can do.’” we can for you that nothing is there ‘Really, told us, they because of adifference great that all West V had Nile Sonny that determined doctors the Once astating. with you, I wasn’t sure he would survive.” can do. When Sonny first got sick, to be honest Allen’s treatment. “There just isn’t a lot you Allen family friend whose brother, Gary, led ’86M.D., a Reno emergency physician and not make it,” said Guy Gansert ’80 (zoology), and encephalitis, most of the time they may Nile Added Donna Allen: “It was just so dev so just “It was Allen: Donna Added “With an elderly patient who has West V irus and secondary cases of meningitis irus, it didn’t make make it didn’t irus, - Dallas. of Fame guard from 1982-83 now living in ’83 (physical education) the Wolf Pack Hall has been remarkable. of his sight and his hearing, Allen’s recovery after losing—andthen re-gaining—20 percent left side, which was temporarily paralyzed,and months of hard work to regain the use of his he finally pulled out ofhis coma,and after remaining in the hospital for a month after rain falls in Reno, Allen is alive. In fact, after And maybe something more. A miracle, yes. “It really is a miracle,” says Allen’s son, Billy And yet, more than two years later, as a soft •

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Nevada Silver & Blue • Spring 2009 he ever seemed, or did he ever feel sorry for said he was amazed at Allen’s resiliency. graduate and medical degrees from Nevada, mitment to it.” decision, he knows really how to amake com he’s a great decision-maker. Once he a makes coach. He doesn’t beat around the bush, and see can why he was such a great basketball ed. He’s one of the most receptive Youguys. “Hesaid. Gansert was always Gary motivat from his walker, then from his cane. together, as Allen gradually weaned himself but soon the two were walking a few miles Reno High School. It took several months, ated to a lap or two around the track at nearby neighborhood in west Reno. Soon they gradu with a walker, around the block of Allen’s lost from his 175-pound frame. and protein needed to regain the 20 pounds cians encouraged Allen to push the calories began visiting Allen regularly. Thetwo physi Gary Gansert, along with his brother Guy, eral weeks. It didn’t seem like it was enough. month, and attended physical therapy for sev his support system would be. Sonny Allen and wife Donna enjoy the view from the back yard of their home in west Reno. “Not once, during this whole time, has Guy Gansert, who received both his under “Sonny never whined or complained,” Gary Gansert began taking Allen for walks, He was released from Renown after a Allen had no idea, though, how far-reaching ------jumped out of the pool and started clapping. wheelchair.’ So I walked in, and those ladies all “One day I told Donna, ‘Let’s go in without the eyes seeming to shimmer from the memory. get in the water,” Allen recalled, his brown out at the other end of the pool. group of a half-dozen elderly ladies working re-awaken his left legfrom its paralysis. Allen thrashed forward in the water, trying to chair. Jim would have to hold Sonny upright as have to take Sonny to the sessions in a wheel eridge Athletic Club. meet Allen at the Olympic-sized pool at Lak places. His step-son, Jim Warner, often would defeat him.” get better. He was not going to let this thing himself,” he said. “He was just always going to thoughts, prayers, words and actions of many. even the slightest bit of a limp because of the strength and learned to walk again without awakes for a new day. He has regained his on Allen’s shoulders each morning when he of confetti shower that seems to happily fall Allen’s recovery have been many—a kind ‘Lots of Love’ “It just made their day. It made mine, too.” “They would start cheering when I would The hard work helped; italso impressed a Allen said he found support from surprising The blessings ofthe great mystery behind Early on, Donna would - - Bob Pritchett and Arthur Speakes. admiration for his team all these years... and very concerned about him, but I maintain my serious. Please tell Coach Allen that I was great.” raining. None of us got rained on at all. It was help out at Barbara Bennett Park, it stopped Allen said. “Once Donna and I got there to couldn’t believe his good fortune. black... and he had a large part to play in that. most of the Citadel basketball team today is at the Citadel. And tell Coach Allen also that roy and now he is the head basketball coach West Nile about what had happened to Sonny Allen. said the following: novel in January to leave Allen a message. a moment in the flurry offinishing his latest of Discipline novels such as in the coming months and years. floodgates ofintegration throughout the south a small moment that would help open the beautiful hardwood of the Citadel’s Armory, time black players had ever competed on the a small ingym Charleston, S.C. It was the first manned players of the Citadel offtheir courtin Speakes and Bob Pritchett chased the out the 1966-67 season, when Allen and “Buttons” for Allen. plunged into the 30s, a phone message was left the light of day vanished and the temperature Barbara Bennett Park in downtown Reno, as sleeping bags for 90 homeless citizens in to help feed and hand out jackets, gloves and to join members of their church, TheRiver, “And tell him my cousin is named Lots of love, indeed. A miracle? “And you know what the best part was?” Allen, clearly touched by Conroy’s message, “Lots of love, Pat.” “This is PatConroy... I was horrified to hear Conroy, his voice slender, patient and kind, Pat Conroy, the author of best-selling It was a voice from the past; a ghost from Recently, as Donna and Sonny prepared V irus? I had no idea it was that and The Prince of Tides, The Lords The Great Santini, n N had taken E d Con - - FOSTERING NEVADA’S FUTURE

Nevada Science Foundation combats nursing shortage The projected shortage of qualified nurses something you can always take with you—it in the United States could reach a half million can’t be taken away.” by 2025, according to the American Association Waxler was an explorer from his youth, serving of Colleges of Nursing. The Nevada Science in the merchant marines so that he could see Foundation is battling the nursing shortage the world. Over an eight-year period later in in Nevada through a substantial scholarship life he visited Easter Island annually, promoting Josef Waxler endowment to support students in the Orvis and providing opportunities for education to School of Nursing. island children who might otherwise not have Through the endowment, both graduate progressed beyond grade school. “Getting the Waxler and undergraduate nursing students receive Lavina Atkinson worked as a nurse for scholarships that continue through four terms more than 40 years and has served as the Scholarship this year and completion of their degrees. To be eligible, president of the Nevada Science Foundation students must have a minimum grade-point since its inception. “It was Mr. Waxler’s desire meant being able to afford average of 3.0, with preference given to Nevada to help with the nursing shortage through additional credits for my residents from Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and scholarships,” says Atkinson. “The Nevada Science Storey counties. The scholarship is named in Foundation’s purpose in supporting scholarships master’s degree. I had never memory of the National Science Foundation’s is to acknowledge the life of Josef Waxler and founder, Josef Waxler. illustrate the importance he placed on education experienced receiving a Waxler was an electrical contractor with a life- by providing financial aid to those worthy of scholarship. I will always long interest in education and in helping others. assistance in the pursuit of studies in nursing.” In 1990, Waxler established the Nevada Science Mary Powers, a graduate student in nursing, remember how wonderful a Foundation to carry out his charitable giving, with says, “Getting the Waxler Scholarship this year an emphasis in providing scholarships. meant being able to afford additional credits for surprise that was and hope to Waxler served as executive director of the my master’s degree. I had never experienced be in a position to do that for Nevada Science Foundation until he passed receiving a scholarship. I will always remember away in 2006. Waxler’s philanthropy was how wonderful a surprise that was and hope to another student some day.” directed toward education throughout his be in a position to do that for another student ­—Mary Powers, nursing graduate student lifetime because he believed that “education is some day.”

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