Take it to the Banks Formed in 1911 when the Orr irrigation ditch (south of the lake) was dammed, Manzanita Lake is still a center of tranquility for a rapidly growing university. While the north end of campus is buzzing with the construction of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center and the Joe Crowley Student Union, Manzanita Lake remains a perfect place to relax and enjoy nature. Photo by Theresa Danna-Douglas 2 Honor Roll of Donors • A Special Edition of Nevada Silver & Blue • Summer 2006 INSIDESUMMER 2006 Departments From the President, 2 Alumni News, 69 4 Honor Roll of Donors Our annual list of the University’s benefactors. 14 Faculty & Staff 17 Alumni 29 Parent Donors 31 Planned Giving 34 Friends 44 Corporations 49 Foundations/Organizations 51 New Endowments 54 Foundation Endowments 58 Board of Regents Endowments 60 Honor Court 12 Helping Improve Nevada’s Health The Myles Scholarship in public health studies aims to cure one of Nevada’s most pressing medical problems. 32 Medical School Students Get Help In Memory of One of Their Own The Huckabay Fellowship will help produce debt-free doctors. 66 Knowledge Center Update Have a look at the most ambitious building project in the University’s history. 80 The New Science and Math Education Center Private support of $18 million is needed to make the University’s first new science building since 1972 a reality. On the Cover: Jean and Dr. Bob Myles stand at the radiology desk at Washoe Medical Center South Meadows Campus. Behind them stand their daughter by marriage, Meg Myles, M.S.N., R.N., and Ron Laxton, M.S.N., R.N. Meg is interim supervisor for Washoe Medical Center General Surgical Unit. Ron is an administrator of Washoe Medical Center’s Mill Street hospital. Photo by Theresa Danna-Douglas. A Special Edition of Nevada Silver & Blue • Summer 2006 1 From the President Thank you o be back on campus and temporarily in my Told job affords me many wonderful opportuni- ties. One of the most gratifying of my duties is to acknowledge and offer my sincere appreciation to the legions of faculty, staff, students, alumni, parents, University of Nevada, Reno benefactors, friends and community partners who Photo by TheresaPhotoby Danna-Douglas Statewide • Wo r l d w i d e play the title role in our success. This publication is our annual opportunity to do just that. I sincerely Special Edition appreciate your personal commitment and your confidence in our future. NEVADA Private support is important and we take very seriously your investment in our work. Your generos- Silver & Blue ity helps us to address the tremendous demands Serving the households of 50,000 University of Nevada, Reno alumni and friends. of a growing student body, including scholarships, program and research support, and technology and Vol. XVII, No. 5 © Copyright 2006 facility needs. From our earliest days as a university, the generosity of our donors www.unr.edu/alumni has been critical in our ability to accomplish our land-grant mission and further our NEVADA Silver & Blue is published quarterly by educational progress. the Office of Marketing and Communications, In this issue we pay tribute to each and every one of you who has made a gift to the University of Nevada, Reno. University in 2005. Your name in this publication, indeed each name here, represents Jones Center/108 a vote of confidence in the University. The length of our list of donors is significant, University of Nevada, Reno and as heartening, as the number of dollars. It is quite a large job to say thanks to so Reno, NV 89557-0129 many, and it is by necessity and not preference that we profile just a few individuals as (775) 784-4941 FAX: (775) 784-1422 a small example of our many wonderful supporters. We hope you enjoy the inspiring e-mail: [email protected] stories and highlights inside. We have just completed the spring semester on campus and the season of celebra- ADDRESS CHANGES University of Nevada, Reno Foundation tion when we honor achievement and culminate with the spring Commencement MS162, Reno, NV 89557 ceremony. It is this grand ceremony, in the best season of the academic year, which (775) 784-1587; [email protected] reminds us why we’re here. Your support makes possible each educational dream. Again, on behalf of the students and faculty at the university, sincere and profound BOARD OF REGENTS thanks. Mark Alden Stavros S. Anthony Jill T. Derby Thalia M. Dondero Dorothy S. Gallagher, Vice Chair Douglas R. Hill Joseph N. Crowley Photo by Jean Dixon Linda C. Howard Interim President James D. Leavitt Howard Rosenberg Jack L. Schofield Steve Sisolak On May 5, I had the pleasure of Bret Whipple, Chair introducing Milton Glick as the Michael Wixom next president of the University. James E. Rogers, Chancellor He is expected to take office This Special Donor Issue of Nevada Silver & Blue magazine August 1. Dr. Glick has been was written and produced by the staff of the University of executive vice president and Nevada Reno Development & Alumni Relations division. The provost of Arizona State University since 2002 and was senior vice president and recognition given to those listed in this honor roll is one small provost for 11 years prior to that. way to thank our generous contributors. Every effort has been made to make this report accurate. If your name has been omitted, misspelled, or misplaced, we apologize. Please contact the Office of Donor Relations at (775) 784-1587 or [email protected] with questions or corrections. Note: The academic degrees shown following an individual’s name are only those degrees received from the University of Nevada, Reno. Visit the University of Nevada, Reno’s website at www.unr.edu 2 Honor Roll of Donors • A Special Edition of Nevada Silver & Blue • Summer 2006 Great art connects us all. So can a great University. Pack Picnic on the Quad We’re proud to support Artown, as well as many other local events both on and off campus. It’s just one more way the University of Nevada, Reno and Nevada Alumni Association are connecting with our community. Once Nevada. Always Nevada. Morrill Hall Alumni Center-164 • University of Nevada, Reno • Reno, NV 89557-0005 P: 775.784.6620 • 888.NVALUMS • F: 775.784.4527 • www.unr.edu/alumni • E: [email protected] Honor Roll of Donors 2005It takes a tremendous amount of support for a university to move forward. The names on the following pages are our inspiring supporters. Their investment in the future of the University of Nevada, Reno sets a strong platform from which we thrive. We thank them for their continuous guidance and dedication. 4 Honor Roll of Donors • A Special Edition of Nevada Silver & Blue • Summer 2006 Honor Roll of Donors Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 2005 • A Special Edition of Nevada Silver & Blue • Summer 2006 5 Leading Nevada FoUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES MESSAGE FRom THE CHAIR, 2005 Executive Committee Michael J. Melarkey ‘72 Members James J. Murren What a pleasure and privilege it was to serve as the chair of the Michonne R. Ascuaga Steven Nightingale Paul A. Bible ‘62 Harry Pappas University of Nevada, Reno Foundation for the year Janice K. Brady ‘63, ‘88 Frank R. Randall ‘56 Ann M. Carlson ‘59, ‘78 Sylvia I. Samano 2005. Stuart R. Engs G. Blake Smith The reports, stories and acknowledgements you’re John C. Klacking ‘83 Barbara Smith Campbell ‘78 Sara M. Lafrance ‘73 Turkey Stremmel ‘72 holding are a snapshot of the work and efforts of Mary-Ellen McMullen ’75 David J. Thompson ‘72 Felicia R. O’Carroll ‘76 David W. Turner tens of thousands of people: students, professors, Jennifer A. Satre ‘80 Patty Wade-Snyder instructors, administrators and supporters of this Harvey Whittemore ‘74 Ranson W. Webster Ralph V. Whitworth ‘82 great University. They have united for a common Members Thomas B. Willison Joseph S. Bradley ‘78 Calvin E. Willoughby purpose: the discovery and transmittal of knowledge Denise Cashman ‘83 Jane C. Witter ‘74 and the wisdom to use it for the common good. Kirk V. Clausen John R. Worthington Anthony DeSio It is inspiring to see the accomplishments of this community. John M. Doyle ‘63 *Ex-Officio Members John Farahi Julie Ardito ‘89 I am proud to be a part of it. Gregory W. Ferraro ‘85 John K. Carothers Frank S. Gallagher ‘77 Jeff Champagne Leroy W. Hardy Joseph N. Crowley Steven D. Hill Deborah J. Fuetsch ‘84 Jay J. Kornmayer ‘74 Ed Johnson Dorothy Lemelson Bruce Mack Mary-Ellen McMullen ’73 Scott D. Machabee ‘90 Laurie L. McLanahan ‘86 John E. Marvel ‘73 Richard D. Reynolds ‘80 2005 Chair, University of Nevada, Reno Foundation Charles N. Mathewson Leah Wilds Mary-Ellen McMullen ‘73 MESSAGE FRom THE CHAIR, 2006 2005 HONOR RoLL This special publication of the University of Nevada, Reno OF DoNORS Foundation has two purposes. First, we want to thank all of the wonderful University of Nevada, Reno friends, supporters and contributors who have given so much to the University. All are recognized by name on the Honor Roll of Donors. Without you, the University could not continue its quest to fulfill the vision of a great institution of learning, a leader in research and a vital element of the community. We also want to give alumni, donors and the world a sample of the distinguished past and the compelling future of this campus. It is a UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO FOUNDATION University being remade, with a growing student population of more …to support teaching, research and outreach than 16,000, groundbreaking and innovative research and teaching, activities of the University of Nevada, Reno and the creation of new facilities and tools that will assist all parts of the The University of Nevada, Reno Foundation is a nonprofit IRS Sec.