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The new Women’s Philanthropy Initiative connects generations of women who make a difference in the world by investing in people and projects of the University of Findlay. Initiative members join together to support University students, faculty, and staff by providing unique networking opportunities, career insight, and even scholarships. Not only does the Initiative provide support, […]
University of Findlay donors Joseph and Judith Conda accepted the Outstanding Philanthropist award at a virtual Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Northwest Ohio Chapter celebration. The event was held on Thursday, Nov. 12. AFP’s mission “is to foster the development and growth of fundraising professionals throughout northwest Ohio and promote high ethical standards in the […]
The University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum is hosting a special virtual Q&A series with award winning authors and illustrators every Monday beginning April 20. Viewers will have the opportunity to watch interviews with Mazza Museum Director, Ben Sapp, Mazza staff members, and a very special artist. After the interview, be sure to ask questions and […]
When Chuck Bills, president and CEO of Ohio Logistics, and his wife Dee Dee along with their family decided to make a gift to support the new Center for Student Life and College of Business, they wanted to make a commitment that would reflect their passion for creative thinking and giving back to the community. […]
Earl DeLong, a 1948 graduate of Findlay College, says that on his first date with his late wife Gladys, he took her dancing. “She liked to dance,” DeLong explained, “but she was used to leading.” Gladys DeLong found many ways to act as a leader in her life, from her career as nurse, to her […]
For Marge White, a retired faculty member of the University of Findlay, and her husband Gene, giving back is about supporting the need for higher education. “We want to see the University grow and prosper for the next generation,” said Marge. “Any gift made to education is an investment, enriching lives for the future,” she […]
“It’s important to know that pop-ups are part toy and part book,” says Ginny Laiho. When she went through training as a new docent 15 years ago, the late Dr. Jerry Mallett, then director of the Mazza Museum, opened a pop-up book to demonstrate the work of paper engineering. Her reaction was “Wow!” “When I […]
Kelly and Kirstie Ernst—who graduated from University of Findlay in 2003 and 2013 respectively—aren’t the only Oilers in the family. Kelly, who will took on the role of president of the Alumni Board of Governors in the fall of 2015, says she and her family are “true Oiler fans,” and they have a passion for […]
A.R. Charnes, Chair of The University of Findlay Board of Trustees and his wife Mary Ann recognize that students come to The University of Findlay not only to study their major but also to nurture other aspects of their personal development as they pursue their education. “When students live on campus they learn how to […]
“It doesn’t matter what they do next, but first they need to have the education,” said Cheryl Seibert, data information systems specialist in the Information and Technology Services Department at The University of Findlay and graduate of the Class of 2013. For her, creating a fund that will support students at the University for years […]
