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Contents University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Spring 1984 3 Cover Story: 'It was the best of times' 6 Magical Mr. Wizard makes a come-back 7 Post-season action highlights winter sports 8 Ruth Nixon retires after 38 years at UW-L 9 Alumni invited to return 'By Lanter,n's Light' 9 New Foundation funds established 10 Alumevents 11 Calendar 14 Newsmakers 19 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Foundation Report '83 20 Balance Sheet 21 Foundation Board Members 22 Chancellor's Associates 23 Lantern Society 23 University Club 25 Alumni Honor Roll 35 Matching Gifts 37 Special Projects 41 Designated Scholarships =., ·"., • ., .: ., .. ·r :' ., 0, o. o. o., o. 0' o. o o. 0, o., o.,
From the President: The past year has been an exceptionally good one for the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Foundation. All of us associated with UW-La Crosse can be proud of the achievements of the past year while we look toward the future. As you read the following pages of this report. you will certainly be impressed by the level of support the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse receives from thousands of private donors. This support exemplifies the generosity. interest and commitment that must be called '"outstanding'". Sparked by our alumni's commitment to excellence, the Foundation achieved a record net worth of over 2 million dollars. Increased gifts and pledges from alumni, friends and businesses totaled more than $500,000.00 Corporate matching gifts are up by 38.5%, Phonothon pledges went up 20% and restricted gifts are up by 41 %. This is a proud record of achievement for 1983. Many of those dramatic increases in giving in 1983 can be attributed to new fund-raising efforts or programs spearheaded, coordinated or assisted by Foundation staff. The Foundation's Board of Directors is especially appreciative that Mr. Pat' Stephens accepted the appointment as Acting Executive Director. His leadership and administrative skills can be seen in many of the accomplishments of this past year. Pat accepted the challenge of the Executive Director's duties after Larry Dittman, who served the Foundation exceptionally well for so many years, resigned to pursue private business interests. The Foundation's growth has benefited both students and faculty. Twenty-six new freshmen honor scholarships were awarded, and new programs were made available to our increasing minority student population. Many of the almost sixty existing Foundation scholarships had additional contributions made to them, and our investment performance exceeded our expectations. A variety of worthwhile faculty requests were funded to help with special projects, travel. research, and publications. My most personal thank you is extended to the 1983 members of our Foundation Board. These individuals have contributed their time, talent and treasures. Attendance and participation are at an all time high which reflects their dedication and commitment to the Foundation's goals. Perhaps our most rewarding new project for 1983 was the opening of the Thrune Nature Center at Norskedalen. The highlight of the dedication was the attendance of Mrs. Ethel A. Thrune. The Foundation and Norskedalen suffered a great loss in 1983 with the death of Mrs. Thrune. It was through her generosity that the Thrune Nature Center became a reality. My thanks to the many volunteers from all over the Coulee Region who have worked long hours for the building and benefit of Norskedalen. The future of Norskedalen depends on the strong commitment of volunteers. You and I. as volunteer and contributor, are essential to the continuing s.uc.ces.s .of this unique and beautiful project. Thank you for enriching the University's programs in 1983. This Annual Report has been prepared to show how you and other alumni and friends supported excellence on the beautiful campus of UW-La Crosse. Sincerely, Allen T. Trapp President -
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