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UAF Annual & Endowment Report 2018
Philanthropy at the University of Arizona 2018 GIFTS THAT CREATECRE CREATING IS It’s meaningful and inspiring. The UA is infused with acts of creation — students writing their first papers, donors endowing scholarships, researchers pursuing new ideas. This is a place where people come together to explore, learn, and work toward a better tomorrow. Your support makes this infectious spirit possible. We are lucky to have such a unique and generous community that continues to strengthen the UA. As we chart a course for the future, WHAT DO GIFTS our diversity and creativity will set us apart and generate even more revolutionary work. We’re excited for what’s next, and we’re excited that you’re a part of it. Thank you, and This year, the $50 million bequest of Agnese Nelms Haury was fully Bear Down! realized, creating an endowment that supports UA programs rooted in social and environmental justice. As CREATE? home base for UA’s environmental To us, they create many things. They create scholarships that help students succeed. They work, the ENR2 building elevates create the resources that empower discovery. They create art. They create community. They the impact of this transformative investment. Artwork by Troy Neiman, create mind-blowing science. They create traditions, legacies and tributes to those we love. Coalescence, was installed above the lecture hall that bears Haury’s name Above all, gifts create opportunity, and because of you, this was our most impactful to pay lasting tribute to her legacy. year yet. This was a landmark year for fundraising, with a record number of gifts supporting the endowment. -
Elite Athletes Elite Athlete Roster
Table of contents Elite athletes Elite athlete roster...................................................................................................................................................................................28 Male athlete profiles ..............................................................................................................................................................................31 Ayele Abshero .............................................................................................................................................................................................31 Merkebu Birke ............................................................................................................................................................................................32 Norihide Fujimori ......................................................................................................................................................................................32 Kenji Higashino ..........................................................................................................................................................................................34 Luke Humphrey .........................................................................................................................................................................................34 Tariku Jufar ...................................................................................................................................................................................................36 -
2 16 CM Elite Athletes.Indd
Elite athletes Elite athlete roster.................................................................................................................................................................................. 30 Men’s biographies ................................................................................................................................................................................... 32 Women’s biographies ............................................................................................................................................................................ 74 Men’s wheelchair biographies ......................................................................................................................................................... 105 Women’s wheelchair biographies .................................................................................................................................................. 123 Elite athletes Bank of America Chicago Marathon 29 Sunday, October 9, 2016 2016 Bank of America Chicago Marathon elite field First name Last name Country Marathon PR Men Julia .....................................Roman-Duval .................USA..................................... 2:40:55 First name Last name Country Marathon PR Rachel ................................Hyland ................................USA..................................... 2:41:26 Dennis ...............................Kimetto .............................KEN ..................................... 2:02:57 -
Shirley Reilly
A Paralympian’s Oral History SHIRLEY REILLY 2004 Paralympic Games – Athens 2008 Paralympic Games – Beijing 2012 Paralympic Games – London 2016 Paralympic Games – Rio – Track and Field – Interviewed by: Alan Abrahamson February 20, 2019 Los Angeles, California ©2019 LA84 Foundation All rights reserved This oral history may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or converted to any electronic or machine-readable form without prior written consent of the LA84 Foundation www.LA84.org LA84 Foundation 2141 W. Adams Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90018 SHIRLEY REILLY Alan Abrahamson Interviewer: Good morning. It is Wednesday, February 20, 8:25 a.m., I'm Alan Abrahamson, and we are here with Shirley Reilly. Good morning to you. Reilly: Good morning. Abrahamson: We are here in Los Angeles, California, for the next in our series with Paralympic champions, of which you are one. How does that feel to say Paralympic champion? Reilly: I am very honored and excited to say that. Abrahamson: We are delighted to have you here. Reilly: Thank you for having me. Abrahamson: Before we start, big, broad, open question – anything. If the answer is nothing, if the answer is something, feel free. Anything you want to say at the get-go about this idea, this project, the idea of the Paralympics in general, the idea of Paralympic athletes? Just anything, it can be nothing, it can be something. And if the answer comes to you over the next two hours, interject, just generally. Reilly: What does Paralympics mean to me? Abrahamson: Just generally, just an open-ended question. -
Elite Athletes
Elite athletes Elite athlete roster.................................................................................................................................................................................. 28 Men’s biographies ................................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Elite athletes Women’s biographies ............................................................................................................................................................................ 70 Men’s wheelchair biographies ......................................................................................................................................................... 94 Women’s wheelchair biographies .................................................................................................................................................. 103 Bank of America Chicago Marathon 27 Sunday, October 12, 2014 Elite athlete roster Women (as of September 12, 2014) Name Country Personal best Bib # Men Rita Jeptoo..............................................................KEN................................... 2:18:57 ........................................101 Name Country Personal best Bib # Florence Kiplagat................................................KEN................................... 2:19:44 ........................................102 Kenensia Bekele ..................................................ETH -
2015 Top 10 Marathon Performances 2015 Top 10 American Marathon Performances
The following updates reflect the results of the September 27, 2015 BMW-BERLIN MARATHON. 2015 Top 10 marathon performances (as of September 27, 2015) Men # Name Time Date Location 1 Eliud Kipchoge (KEN) 2:04:01 September 27 Berlin 2 Eliud Kipchoge (KEN) 2:04:42 April 26 London 3 Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich (KEN) 2:04:47 April 26 London 4 Eluid Kiptanui (KEN) 2:05:21 September 27 Berlin 5 Berhanu Lemi (ETH) 2:05:28 January 23 Dubai 6 Mark Korir (KEN) 2:05:49 April 12 Paris 7 Dennis Kipruto Kimetto (KEN) 2:05:50 April 26 London 8 Lelisa Desisa (ETH) 2:05:52 January 23 Dubai 9 Endeshaw Negesse (ETH) 2:06:00 February 22 Tokyo 10 Deribe Robi (ETH) 2:06:06 January 23 Dubai Women # Name Time Date Location 1 Gladys Cherono Kiprono (KEN) 2:19:25 September 27 Berlin 2 Mare Dibaba (ETH) 2:19:52 January 3 Xiamen 3 Aselefech Mergia (ETH) 2:20:02 January 23 Dubai 4 Gladys Cherono Kiprono (KEN) 2:20:03 January 23 Dubai 5 Lucy Wangui Kabuu (KEN) 2:20:21 January 23 Dubai 6 Aberu Kebede (ETH) 2:20:48 September 27 Berlin 7 Shure Demise (ETH) 2:20:59 January 23 Dubai 8 Aberu Kebede (ETH) 2:21:17 January 23 Dubai 9 Mulu Seboka (ETH) 2:21:56 January 23 Dubai 10 Eunice Jepkirui Kirwa (BRN) 2:22:08 March 8 Nagoya 2015 Top 10 American marathon performances (as of September 27, 2015) Men # Name Time Date Place 1 Dathan Ritzenhein (MI) 2:11:20 April 20 Boston 2 Matt Llano (AZ) 2:12:28 September 27 Berlin 3 Meb Kefiezighi (CA) 2:12:42 April 20 Boston 4 Aaron Braun (CO) 2:12:54 January 18 Houston 5 Jared Ward (UT) 2:12:56 March 15 Los Angeles 6 Matt Tegenkamp (OR) 2:13:52 -
Bank of America Chicago Marathon Race Week Media Information
October 7, 2014 Reporters May Contact: Cindy Hamilton Strategic Communications Consultant Bank of America Chicago Marathon 1.312.659.0554 [email protected] Lily Homstad PR Specialist TeamWorks Media 1.847.845.8992 [email protected] Bank of America Chicago Marathon Race Week Media Information Media Center Hilton Chicago Continental Ballroom B 720 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL Phone: 1.312.294.6708 Fax: 1.312.294.6706 Media Center Hours of Operation Thursday, Oct. 9 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. Media Credentials We are no longer accepting applications for media credentials. Credentials are available for pick-up Thursday through Sunday at the Media Center in the Chicago Hilton. Please bring a photo ID. Press Conferences and Media Availability *Unless noted, events will be located in the Media Center, Continental Ballroom B Tuesday, Oct. 7 until Saturday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. Filming or news live shot opportunities of the Grant Park marathon preparations Location: West of Columbus on Harrison foot path, near grey gear check tent Tuesday, Oct. 7 11 a.m. Pre-Race Press Conference Location: Office of Emergency Management Chicago Gary Schenkel, OEMC Carey Pinkowski, Bank of America Chicago Marathon David Kennedy, Cultural Affairs and Special Events, City of Chicago Steve Georgas, Acting Chief CPD Dr. George Chiampas, Race Medical Director Thursday, Oct. 9 11 a.m. Kick-Off Press Conference Carey Pinkowski, Executive Race Director Bank of America Chicago Marathon Tim Maloney, Bank of America Illinois President 3 p.m. -
Guide to Team USA's 2012 Paralympic Athletes
Guide to Team USA’s 2012 Paralympic Athletes TheMobilityProject.com | 1 Table of Contents Archery 3 Sailing 23 Athletics (Track & Field) 4 Shooting 24 Boccia 12 Sitting Volleyball 25 Cycling 13 Swimming 27 Equestrian 16 Table Tennis 32 Football (Soccer) 17 Wheelchair Basketball 33 Goalball 19 Wheelchair Fencing 37 Judo 20 Wheelchair Rugby 38 Powerlifting 21 Wheelchair Tennis 40 Rowing 22 TheMobilityProject.com | 2 Classification guide: ST=standing; W1=seated, impairment that affects arms, legs and trunk; W2=seated, impairment that affects legs and trunk Athlete Event/Category Hometown Facts Eric Bennett Standing Recurve Surprise, AZ Competed at 2008 Paralympics Compound Men Won bronze in men's individual compound open division at Dugie Denton Joliet, MT Open 2011 Parapan American Games No photo Five-time medalist at world championships; won bronze in Compound Men Jeff Fabry Tulare, CA compound (W1) at 2008 Paralympics; won bronze in recurve (W1) and Open team finals (W1) at 2004 Paralympics ARCHERY Lee Ford Standing Recurve Perry, GA Won gold at 2011 Parapan American Games No photo Compound Men – Jacksonville, Won five gold medals at 2008 National Wheelchair Games; won gold at Jerry Shields W1 FL 2009 National Veterans Wheelchair Games No photo Compound Men Broke world record for longest accurate archery shot at Matt Stutzman Kalona, IA Open 230 yards in 2011 Recurve Men – Williamsburg, Competed at 2008 Paralympics; won bronze at 2009 International Russell Wolfe W2 VA Paralympic Committee Archery World Championships At the start of the 2012 Paralympic Games, athletes will shoot 72 arrows in ??? 12 four-minute phases of six arrows.