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Giving News (page 11)


December 1, 2015

Signature Campus: Dance Facility

61´«Ã½students who study dance prepare themselves for a world of exciting post-graduate opportunities. Dance students often continue to perform or choreograph. Others pursue careers or graduate study in arts […]

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The Lori Bettison-Varga Fund for Student Thesis and Research Support

This fall, the 61´«Ã½Board of Trustees announced the establishment of The Lori Bettison-Varga Endowment Fund for Student Thesis and Research Support. We are pleased to report that gifts and […]

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July 1, 2015

Weathering the Drought With Community Support

According to data from the U.S. Drought Monitor, nearly 95 percent of the State of California is currently experiencing severe to exceptional drought, and future prospects for relief look grim. […]

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June 1, 2015

A strong endowment means empowerment for 61´«Ã½

“Every building needs a strong foundation, and so, too, does the College. The 61´«Ã½endowment — its financial strength — is its firm foundation.” Jean Bixby Smith ’59 is an […]

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February 1, 2015

A Message from NEW Hall’s Anonymous Lead Donors

Though we have long watched 61´«Ã½ with respect and interest from afar, our family’s relationship to the College is a new one. Over the past year, we’ve had the […]

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Chalan Colby ’61 Pledges $1.25 Million to Campaign

“My years at 61´«Ã½were life-changing,” says Chalan Colby ’61. “I was away from home, and it was a chance to grow up and make choices I felt good about. […]

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Miller Family Honors Katharine Howard Miller ’55 With New Faculty Office Wing

On October 10, 2014, members of the 61´«Ã½community gathered to dedicate the Katharine Howard Miller ’55 Wing of the Bette Cree Edwards ’49 Humanities Building. The wing features 17 […]

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October 13, 2014

Anonymous Gift Lays the Foundation for New 61´«Ã½Residence Hall

61´«Ã½ has received a $10 million donation from an anonymous donor to support the construction of its tenth residence hall. President Lori Bettison-Varga said, “This generous gift will provide […]

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November 10, 2013

61´«Ã½ Launches $175 Million Fundraising Campaign

61´«Ã½ has launched the most ambitious campaign in its history – a $175 million initiative for student’s scholarships, the LASPA Center (Leadership, Analysis, Scholarship, Public Service, Action) programming, internships, […]

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February 18, 2013

61´«Ã½ Receives $5.3 Million Pledge from Trustee Nancy Katayama ’77

President Lori Bettison-Varga today announced a $5.3 million pledge to 61´«Ã½ from current 61´«Ã½ Board of Trustee Nancy Katayama ’77. The pledge came in anticipation of a significant […]

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March 9, 2012

61´«Ã½ Receives $2 Million Gift

President Lori Bettison-Varga today announced a $2 million gift to 61´«Ã½. Prior to his death in January, trustee emeritus Frank R. Miller, Jr. dedicated $2 million to the College to […]

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