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2O1o–2o11 annual fundwilmuThank You MessageFrom Wilmington University PresidentDonor RecognitionDONorhonor Roll

t h e W i l m i n g t o n U n i v e r s i t yA n n U A l F U n dRubylauren Nevin (B.S. in Psychology ‘10)Wilmington University Scholarship Recipient“I am truly grateful for the support and financial assistanceI have received from Wilmington University.Thank you, Wilmington Universityfor supporting students’ academic achievements,and awarding those who work hard to achieve academic success.”— Rubylauren NevinTo donate online, visit wilmu.edu/alumni/funddriveYour contributions help keep the dream alive for students like Rubylauren.Please use the enclosed envelope to make your contribution today.

wUGreetings &GratitudeWILMINGTON UNIVERSTYPresident....................................... Dr. Jack P. VarsalonaAssistant Vice President......... Dr. Thomas B. CupplesEditor/Director of Annual Fund......... Gloria JohnsonSenior Director ofAlumni Services...................................Stefanie WhitbyDirector of Alumni Relations.................Alice CorningDirector of Alumni Relations............ Patricia JenningsData Management Coordinator............ Brandi PurcellUniversity Event Coordinator.......................Jane WestPhotographer................................................ Paul PattonTO BECOME ACTIVEIN THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONOR THE ANNUAL FUNDPLEASE CONTACT:Institutional AdvancementAlumni Relations DepartmentWilmington University31 Read’s WayNew Castle, DE 19720(302) 356-4636Email: alumni@wilmu.eduDear Friends, Alumni, and Supporters,Your donation to the Wilmington University AnnualFund has already made a difference in the lives of many ofour students. Thanks to donors like you, we were able topresent 81 new scholarships and awards to our studentsat a special ceremony in June. All of the funds that youhave donated were used directly for scholarships andother benefits for our students. For many, the dream of auniversity degree is now a reality. The students picturedin the pages of this report represent the many ways that you have helped them, andtheir comments to you are heartfelt.Many of you have chosen to make donations in memory of fellow students and staffat the University. Some of you contribute by honoring friends, while others patronizethe Green and White Scholarship Ball or the Scholarship Golf Classic. No matterhow you help us raise funds, we appreciate your support. When you contribute to thefuture of the students at Wilmington University, you are also investing in the futureof the region.Thank you for joining all of us at Wilmington University in our commitment to qualityeducation through excellence in teaching, relevancy of our curriculum, and individualattention to students as we continue to offer people of varying ages, interests, andaspirations the opportunity to pursue higher education.Donor Honor Roll Magazineis designed and published for the alumni, students,and associates of Wilmington University by:Media Two, the custom communicationsdivision of Today Media3301 Lancaster Pike, Ste. 5CWilmington, DE 198051-800-466-8721 | www.mediatwo.comPresident ............................................... Jonathan WittySincerely,Dr. Jack P. VarsalonaPresidentChairman ...................................... Robert F. MartinelliCreative Director .......................................Randy ClarkArt Director ...........................................Brian E. YoungSenior Editor ............................................ Blaise WilligProject Manager.............................................Julie Lang2 0 1 0 – 2 0 11 A n n u a l F u n d 1

to me,” he said. “In turn, this recognitionhas motivated me to work even harder toachieve my academic goals.”Today’s uncertain economy necessitatesthe need for more scholarships. Donorsafford us the privilege of assisting studentswho deserve quality education regardlessof their financial situations. Scholarshipsvalidate our students’ hard work, and serve asan investment in their futures as well as thefuture of our region.Wilmington University is braced forthat future. We have experienced tremendousgrowth to accommodate the growingneeds of local residents and businesses inDelaware and the surrounding areas. With13 locations in Delaware, New Jersey andMaryland, as well as a successful on-lineplatform, the University is serving morestudents than ever. And thanks to you, wewill be able to offer financial assistance tomany who need it.2 0 1 0 – 2 0 11 A n n u a l F u n d 3

Dr. Jim Wilson, Assistant Vice Presidentfor Academic Affairs, won a weekendtrip based upon the Super Ticket drawing.The group enjoyed a box lunch donated byPureBread Deli and then joined the “runningof the carts” as the golfers headed outon the course for the noon shotgun start.Members of the Recruiting Department,led by Rob Miller, staffed two beveragestations and drove a snack cart around thecourse. Larry Barth, local Culinart managerat the University, grilled hotdogs and kielbasaas the players passed the ninth hole. By 5:30p.m., the golfers were headed toward theclubhouse for the happy hour that precededthe awards banquet.The banquet was officially opened byDr. Jack Varsalona, University president,who welcomed the golfers saying,“Every penny that is raised today will goright back to our students in the form ofscholarships and other benefits.”Dr. Thomas Cupples, AssistantVice President for Institutional Advancement,introduced two student scholarshiprecipients who thanked the golfers forsupporting the event and added personalinsights about how the scholarships hadhelped them.Plenty of lighthearted golf banter washeard during the banquet, which was highlightedwith several door prizes presentedby Gloria Johnson, Director of theAnnual Fund.Although the mood of the day waslighthearted, the atmosphere became abit more serious when the winners of thegolf competition were announced. DinoNardo and Kari Jarmuz received a trophyfor the longest drive, while Jim Byrnereceived the closest to the pin award. Firstplace was decided by a tiebreaker, as twoteams finished with identical scores of 58.But it was the foursome of Chris Aiello,Anthony Burton, Shawn Mitchell,and Bill Riley who received the firstplacetrophies and bragging rights untilnext year’s outing.In addition to those mentionedabove, special recognition was given toDr. Michael Axe and Dr. Joseph Straight,Wilmington Trust, Scalessa Lawncare,Comcast Spotlight and Giordano CustomHomes as major sponsors. A complete listof all of the donors, hole sponsors, specialtysponsors, and major sponsors is listed onthe Alumni website at wilmu.edu/alumni.Below left: Major Sponsors IFS, Blue Cross& Blue Shield, Liberty Mutual, TGI, ComcastSpotlight, Scalessa Lawncare, Wilmington Trust,Giordano Custom Homes, and Dr. Michael Axe &Dr. Joseph StraghtBelow right: Dr. Varsalona at the awards banquet.2 0 1 0 – 2 0 11 A n n u a l F u n d 5

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w i l m i n g t o n u n i v e r s i t yT ha n K youto all of our generous sponsors and vendors for helping make the2010 Wilmington University Green and White Scholarship Ball a success.Thanks to your kind support, Wilmington University will be able to increase scholarshipofferings and help more students realize their dream of a university education.Green and White Ball Ro om Sp onsorPNC BankThemed Ro om Sp onsorsAtlantic MechanicalBellevue Realty CorporationBurlington County CollegeThe News JournalTD BankG old Sp onsorsCanon Business SolutionsCommunication Printing, Inc.Insurance and Financial Services, LTD(IFS)Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited (NEIL)Silver Sp onsorsDelaware School and Office, LLCEmory HillSaul Ewing, LLPShure-Line Electrical, Inc.Three Rivers SystemsToday’s Graphics, Inc.Bronze Sp onsorsABM Janitorial ServiceAllied Barton Security ServicesDr. Michael J. Axe andDr. Joseph StraightComcast SpotlightDr. and Mrs. Thomas B. CupplesDelaware Express Shuttle & ToursDelaware Technical and CommunityCollege(Stanton/Wilmington)Delaware Today/Media TwoDVL, Inc.Gunnip & Company LLPDr. Edward and Connie GuthrieIntegration Logistics, Inc.Liberty Mutual GroupNew Castle County Chamber of CommerceOfficeMaxRoberts Painting & WallpaperRomano Electronics, Inc.Salem Community CollegeSecurity InstrumentsLaird Stabler & Associates, LLCMr. and Mrs. Thomas Shaw, Jr.Joseph W. Small AssociatesVend orsAction Coffee CompanyAugusta GrilleBella VistaBings BakeryCafé ScalessaCapriotti’sColumbus InnCOSIDrexelbrook CateringEl Diablo BurritosFeby’s FisheryFood for Thought CateringHarry and DavidHarry’s Savoy GrillItalian KitchenOlé Tapas Lounge and RestaurantPapa’s Pastry ShopRocky Mountain Chocolate FactorySeasons PizzaSouthern Wine & Spirits of DelawareUnion City GrilleUnited Distributors of Delaware, LLCUniversity and Whist ClubWhere Pigs FlyWilliamson Hospitality and CateringGifts in KindDeer Park Spring WaterFormal AffairsPremier Wine and SpiritsPrestige PackagingStandard DistributorsThe Resale BoutiqueToday’s Graphics, Inc.Wawa Beverage Companyw i l m u . e d u / g r e e n a n d w h i t2 0 1 0e– 2 0 11 A n n u a l F u n d 7

donorhonor rollOn behalf of our students, faculty and staff,we thank all of our alumni, friends andcorporate supporters who contributed to theannual fund for the fiscal year of 2010/2011that provided scholarships and otherbenefits for our students.Dana L. Abbott‐Painter ’89Delmarva PowerBeth A. Holston ’10Brian Adair ’07Derek R. DelRossi ’99Dennis J. Huffman ’03ALCOA FoundationDavid E. Deputy ’09Sherman HuntMarc Andre Alphonse ’07Kara L. DiCecco ’05Frank and Johna‐LeeAl’s Sporting GoodsAlfred D. DiemedioIngraham ’96, ’95AnonymousBrandon and ReneeBaffone ’98,’98Dr. Anthony J.DiGiacomo ’96Daryl DraperJohna‐Lee D. Ingraham ’95Rev. Dr. Zenobia A. Jamesand Lemuel R. James ’91Dr. Peter and Lori BaileyBernard E. Erwin ’90Marguerite C. Jeffers, RNBank of AmericaCarole E. EvansPatricia L. JenningsDr. Jane S. BarfieldFairport Marketing, Inc.Edward Jerome Johnson ’09L a u r i e FitzgeraldB.S. in NursingMig Reardon Scholarship Recipient“As a single mother with a full time job, I havelimited time and resources to further my education.Wilmington University has allowed me to pursue mygoals and obtain my dream of getting my degreeand enabling me to better myself and the futureof my children. I encourage all working mothersand older women who have been consideringhigher education to go for it. There are people andinstitutions out there that will help you.”BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc.Nadeerah Bryant ’10Madelynn E. Burns ’09Thomas E. Burns ’08Mary H. Cella ’85Myeshia S. Christopher ’10Nathan Andrew Cloud ’09James CoakleyCommencementFlowers, Inc.Erica A. Conway ’05Kimberly N. Conwell ’08Alice E. Corning ’93Dr. and Mrs. ThomasB. CupplesJennifer M. Deavers ’10Patrick and ChristineFisher ’74Peter J. Foley ’81LaWann Anita Ford ’07Daniel FritzschePeggy Gatti ’99Dr. Richard GochnauerGRAD IMAGESDoris GroveDr. Edward and ConnieB. Guthrie ’00Othell L. Hamlett ’95Dr. LaVerne Harmon '92Marsha Wilson HarperCynthia D. Healey ’98Herff Jones, Inc.Gloria R. Johnson ’93Elizabeth A. Jordan ’05Pamelia H. KellyRoberta KleesJoseph Lester Lawton ’10Eunice D. Lee‐Houghton ’96Thomas J. Lemon ’89Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.Anthony LigattiRev. Fred G. Marvel ’85Vincent MassaroVirginia E. Masso ’00Margaret E.Maxwell‐Mood ’05James and Mary EllenMcFadden8 W i l m i n g to n U n i v e r s i t y

clubsHerff Jones, Inc.Dennis J. Huffman ’03Sherman HuntRev. Dr. Zenobia A. James andLemuel R. James ’91Patricia L. JenningsGloria R. Johnson ’93Elizabeth A. Jordan ’05Pamelia H. KellyAnthony LigattiVincent MassaroVirginia E. Masso ’00Margaret E. Maxwell-Mood ’05Rodney Olesh ’73Joseph M. Pro Jr. and Debbie Pro ’98PSEGBrandi D. Purcell ’11Carol D. Brubaker PurcellAnthony J. Quattro ’87Donna and William QuinnDr. Olivia C. Roane ’02Nicole L. Romano ’05Dr. Sheila M. Sharbaugh ’00Barbara A. Stapen ’93Alice W. Stark ’90Kristina R. Taylor ’03William TeatsChristian TrowbridgeDoreen and Mickey Turnbo ’02VerizonDr. Gregory A. Warren ’86Denise Z. WestbrookStefanie A. WhitbySuellen Wilkins, MSN RN ’01ALUMNI CLUBUP TO $99G e o r g e H. Corbin, Jr.B.S. in Elementary Education (Grades K-6), 2012Wilmington University Scholarship Recipient“Being a husband and a father, it is very importantfor me to finish my degree. The close familyatmosphere at Wilmington University has alwaysmade me feel comfortable about being a studenthere. The Scholarship that I was awarded allowedme to continue the pursuit of my degree withoutslowing down. I am a walking example that if youwant to succeed in education—regardless of yourage, work schedule, or anything else going on inyour life—you can do it at Wilmington University. ”Marc Andre Alphonse ’07Nadeerah Bryant ’10Madelynn E. Burns ’09Thomas E. Burns ’08Myeshia S. Christopher ’10Erica A. Conway ’05Kimberly N. Conwell ’08Jennifer M. Deavers ’10Derek R. DelRossi ’99Kara L. DiCecco ’05Bernard E. Erwin ’90Carole E. EvansPeter J. Foley ’81LaWann Anita Ford ’07Daniel FritzschePeggy Gatti ’99Doris GroveBeth A. Holston ’10Frank and Johna-Lee Ingraham ’96,’95Johna-Lee D. Ingraham ’95Edward Jerome Johnson ’09Roberta KleesJoseph Lester Lawton ’10Eunice D. Lee-Houghton ’96Thomas J. Lemon ’89Rev. Fred G. Marvel ’85James and Mary Ellen McFaddenMary Ellen McFaddenD. Paul McMahon Jr. ’72Michele E. Mensinger ’08Joan C. Moulsdale ’78Gregory J. Owens ’73Christine M. Price ’01Mark J. and Irene RecuberJoan Renner, RN MSN RWBL ’05Jean D. Runge ’00Barbara H. Sartell ’96Philip D. Saxon Jr. ’77Lydia SojaMargaret P. SumeDolores M. Szymanski, Ed.D ’07Virginia Thomas ’06Robert M. Truitt ’82DisclaimerThe 2010-2011 Donor Honor Roll reflects gifts made to Wilmington University during the 2009fiscal year, spanning July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. Careful attention was made in thepreparation of these lists. Our apologies for any errors or omissions that may have occurred. If yourname has been incorrectly listed, please contact the Alumni Relations Office at 302-295-1161.10 W i l m i n g to n U n i v e r s i t y

corporationsFRIENDS OFWILMINGTON UNIVERSITYAnonymousDaryl DraperMarguerite C. Jeffers, RNMary Ellen McFaddenChristian TrowbridgeDr. Peter and Lori BaileyCarole E. EvansPatricia L. JenningsCarol D. Brubaker PurcellDr. Jack P. VarsalonaDr. Jane S. BarfieldJames CoakleyDr. and Mrs. ThomasB. CupplesDaniel FritzscheDr. Richard GochnauerDoris GroveMarsha Wilson HarperPamelia H. KellyRoberta KleesAnthony LigattiVincent MassaroJames and Mary EllenDonna and William QuinnMark J. and Irene RecuberLydia SojaMargaret P. SumeJack and Iris VinokurDenise Z. WestbrookStefanie A. WhitbyWilmington Manor LionsClub ScholarshipAlfred D. DiemedioSherman HuntMcFaddenWilliam TeatsDr. Jim and Tina WilsonCOrporationsALCOA FoundationBJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc.Delmarva PowerHerff Jones, Inc.PSEGAl’s Sporting GoodsCommencementFairport Marketing, Inc.Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.VerizonBank of AmericaFlowers, Inc.GRAD IMAGESMilton and Hattie KutzFoundationMatching GiftCorporationsMany business offer matching gift programs to their employees. A matching gifts program will double or even triple thegift amount given.ALCOA Foundation PSEG VerizonHONOR & MEMORIAL GIFTSEach year, the Wilmington University Annual Fund receives a number of memorial gifts. It is a wonderful way to leavea lasting legacy to honor the loss of a loved one, friend or colleague. The Development office can acknowledge these giftsto the family of the deceased as well as to the donor.HONOREDMEMORIALSIn Honor ofMeghan Noel HanebuttIn Memory ofDr. H. Lee BrubakerIn Memory ofDr. Nicholas M. MazarellaIn Memory ofRalph A. WarrenRoberta KleesBrandi D. Purcell ’11Patricia L. JenningsDr. Gregory A. Warren ’86In Honor ofDr. Sheila M. SharbaughAnonymousCarol D. Brubaker PurcellIn Memory ofJennifer HearnCynthia D. Healey ’98In Memory of Paula SnowCynthia D. Healey ’98In Memory ofDr. Woodrow WilsonMarsha Wilson HarperCynthia D. Healey ’982 0 1 0 – 2 0 11 A n n u a l F u n d 11

!Alumni UpdateMail your alumni update form to:Wilmington University Alumni, 320 North Dupont Highway, New Castle, DE 19720STUDENT ID:_______________________________________ ALUMNI ID: ____________________________________________q Faculty/Adjunct Faculty/Staff (check if applicable)Last Name:____________________________________ First Name:___________________________ Middle I. ____________Maiden Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________Change of name requires appropriate documentation. Please attach copy of license, marriage or divorce certificate.Athletic History: Sports Played:______________________________________ Years Played: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Home Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________City:_ _________________________________________ State:_________________ Zip Code: ___________________________Home Number:________________________________ Mobile Number: ____________________________________________Personal E-mail: __________________________________________________________________________________________Employer:___________________________________________Job Title: ____________________________________________Business Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________Business Number:_ ___________________________________ Business E-mail: _______________________________________Mailing Preference: q Business q Personal E-Mail Preference: q Business q PersonalDegree:__________________________________ Major:_ ________________________________________ Year: ___________Degree:__________________________________ Major:_ ________________________________________ Year: ___________Degree:__________________________________ Major:_ ________________________________________ Year: ___________News and Notes: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________Spouse/Relative also an Alumni: Spouse Name: ______________________________ Met on campus: q Yes q NoRelative/Legend Name: (If applicable) _______________________________________________________________________Social Media:q Facebook ______________________ q LinkedIn ____________________ q Twitter _______________________________Thank you for updating your records. Please make sure we have your correct e-mail address,so we can keep you apprised of important information and events!If you were a scholarship recipient, can we contact you for your story?q Yes q No2 0 1 0 – 2 0 11 A n n u a l F u n d 13

Alumni Relations Department31 Read's WayNew Castle, DE 19720www.wilmu.edu/alumniGeorge H. Corbin, Jr.Wilmington University ScholarshipLaurie FitzgeraldMig Reardon ScholarshipFrederick SchmidtWilmington University ScholarshipBrandon WeedWilmington University ScholarshipThank Youfor your generous support