Liz Buchbinder 77 addresses alumnae gathered for the announcement of the 13 Women $13 Million Initiative during 蹤獲弝けs Charter Day Luncheon and its celebration honoring the 50th anniversary of coeducation.
蹤獲弝け, founded in 1819 by 13 men with 13 dollars and 13 prayers, has added a new chapter to its founding story.
Thirteen women graduates of the University have each stepped forward with $1 million gifts to the University to support the Third-Century Plan, a long-term road map for 蹤獲弝けs future. Through these gifts, they hope to inspire the philanthropy of fellow alumnae. Funds from the Thirteen Women Initiative announced during the culmination of 蹤獲弝けs 50th Anniversary of Coeducation celebration last weekend will support financial aid and the Universitys academic programs.
On behalf of the campus community, I thank these 13 women for their generosity, says President Brian W. Casey. 蹤獲弝けs success as an academic community has always relied on a tradition of philanthropy. These gifts are a testament to the power of womens philanthropy in particular, and they allow us to move with even greater boldness into our third century.
The Thirteen Women Initiative was brought about by the Womens Leadership Council, which was established in 2005 as the Alumnae Leadership Council and is one of seven leadership giving societies at 蹤獲弝け. With more than 170 members, the council builds community among 蹤獲弝け women seeking to make a transformational impact on students.
The opportunities and experiences I had at 蹤獲弝け were transformative, says Liz Buchbinder 77, council chair and one of the initiatives 13 members. I always wanted future generations of students to have their own, in their own unique ways. The philanthropy of 蹤獲弝け women will be essential to making the Third-Century Plan a reality, and I encourage alumnae to engage in ways that are meaningful and impactful to them.
The University recognizes and thanks the following alumnae for their involvement with the Thirteen Women Initiative:
Linda J. Havlin 72, P10 (posthumously)
Donna O. Golkin 74
Elizabeth Buchbinder 77
Gretchen H. Burke 81, P11,20
Becky B. Hurley 81, P12,12
Pam E. Odeen-LoDato 81
Nora Gleason Leary 82
Christine J. Chao 86
Amy Everett Di Sibio 86, P18,21
Kimberly Huffard 87
Jennifer Heltzel Farrior 95
And two anonymous women