RISE Newsletter, Winter 2013

Campaign for the University of Portland · Winter 2013 · Issue Two

The STaTe of The Campaign WinTer 2013

Magic happens on The Bluff. Often it’s quiet, noticeable only to those it strikes like a lightning bolt. Professors opening new worlds to students. Busi-ness ideas flashing in the mind of a young entrepreneur. Future spouses hold-ing hands for the first time. Grace entering a heart during silent prayer.

Sometimes it’s loud, noticeable to all like a thunderclap. Leading the nation in Fulbright scholars. Winning national championships. Being named the top school in the country for community service. Enrolling more than twice as many local valedictorians as all other private colleges in Portland combined.

It was this brand of loud magic that took place on May 10 at the RISE for Scholarships Gala.

Nearly 800 people joined in support of the University and to celebrate some remarkable career milestones for president Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C. (35th anniversary of his ordination as a Holy Cross priest, 10th anniver-sary of his arrival on The Bluff). An astounding $1.3 million was raised that night to provide new scholarship funds for students with financial need.

But the magic that happened at the RISE for Scholarships gala is not told in the amount of money raised. It is told through the incredible stories of the University community—students, alumni, parents, friends—and how UP is creating educational opportunities for deserving young people.

Like Isaac Chol Achuil. A refugee from war-torn Sudan, Isaac made his way to Portland and got a job working for UP’s maintenance department. He began taking classes —with a full scholarship —after a chance encounter with Fr. Beauchamp. He graduated in 2006, and now works at the U.S. Embassy for the new country of South Sudan, trying to bring peace and healing to his homeland.

Like Molly Hightower, Rachel Prusynski, and Jean-Francois Seide. In 2010, Rachel was visiting her best friend Molly, who was volunteering with special needs orphans in Haiti. When the earthquake struck, Rachel miraculously survived. Molly did not. Inspired by Molly’s memory, Rachel went back to Haiti as a volunteer, nurturing a dream that somehow a student from that ravaged

country could get a scholarship to UP. That dream became reality in Fall 2012 when Jean-Francois Seide—who once lived in the very orphanage where Molly volunteered—began studying on The Bluff, thanks to the incredible gift of a full scholarship from University regent Joe Allegretti and his wife Helen.

Like the students present that night. Nearly 200 young men and women entered the room holding candles as Julianne Johnson ’83 sang “You Raise Me Up” and gathered on stage to surround RISE Campaign co-chair Nancy Bryant as she asked guests to answer the call to help create scholarships for future generations of Pilots. And answer the call they did.

The evening inspired Joe Allegretti and Helen, as well as University regent Ralph Miller ’73 MBA and his wife Sandi, to each donate $250,000. Uni-versity regent Mary Boyle and her husband Tim provided a $100,000 match-ing opportunity. Generous presenting sponsors who brought the evening to fruition through their early support were Allen and Kathy Lund, Donna and Steve ’58 Shepard, Darlene Marcos Shiley, Bill Tagmyer, and Lucy Martin Tagmyer (in honor of Sue and Fred Fields), as well as Bon Appétit Manage-ment Company and its CEO Fedele Bauccio ’64, ’66 MBA, who provided the evening’s food and service. The event’s committee chairs Nancy Bryant and Pat Becker, Jr. ’88 led an inspirational group of volunteers. This evening was magical because of the generosity, support, and time that were given by many. Thank you.

$1.3 MILLION RAISED AT RECORD-SETTING NIGHT

“The RISE for Scholarships gala was the University of Portland community at its very best. Hundreds gathered to give so generously to the most basic—and vital—of causes: scholarships for students.” REV. E. WILLIAM BEAUCHAMP, C.S.C., PRESIDENT

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Pat: Seeing all the individuals that came from near and far to honor Fr. Bill Beauchamp. He has made such a large impact on everything the University has done the past ten years and we are lucky to have him at the helm.

What has been the most surprising thing you’ve encountered throughout the campaign?Nancy: It always comes back to the students. I guess it’s not surprising but everything we’re doing in the campaign is to benefit these wonderful students. You hear their stories as they share their struggles, hopes, and dreams. The closer you get to them, the more you want to help. Pat: It would be my daughter, who is a freshman on The Bluff, pulling me aside to let me know that Howard Hall is an unacceptable facility for students to congregate, work out, and stay fit. She’s asked more than once when we are going to build the new recreation center.

What challenges concern you?Nancy: I do worry about securing the rest of the $175 million goal and of course, the recreation center is now a top priority. Additionally I worry a lot about student debt, not only at UP but for young people throughout the nation.Pat: For me, it is the recreation center—it’s a game changer for our campus.

What would you like to say to people who might be thinking about making a gift to UP?Nancy: With a gift to this campaign, it’s more than a gift to UP. This is an investment in our com-munity, our future, for a better society. There are a lot of good educational institutions; however, the University of Portland focuses on educating the whole person—heart, hands, and mind. UP shapes leaders who will have a positive impact on the world in many ways. Pat: We need your gift, we need your involvement. When we meet with foundations one of the first questions they ask us is “what percentage of your alumni, staff, and parents give to the campaign?” Every gift matters.

Q&A wITH NANCy K. BRyANT AND PAT BECKER, JR.

The Campaign is at the three-quarter mark. What is most satisfying to you, to date?Nancy: For me, some of it has been personal through the fellowships Andy and I have been able to provide for the Executive MBA in Nonprofit Management program. I’ve been so touched by these students as I’ve gotten to know them. Most are working full-time in nonprofits, going to school, and often caring for families too. We feel blessed to be able to play a small part in helping these worthy individuals get closer to their goals. Once you get in-volved like this, it hooks you in. On a totally different track, I’ve enjoyed watching how Brian Doyle, editor of Portland magazine, deftly weaves campaign mes-sages throughout each magazine issue with finesse, grace, humor, and subtlety. It’s genius! Pat: Witnessing the active involvement in this campaign from my co-chair Nancy Bryant, the staff, the Board of Regents, alumni, and students. Every-one has taken ownership of our goal and is working diligently toward achieving it.

You played a major role in UP’s first-ever fundraising event, RISE for Scholarships. What is your favorite memory of that evening?Nancy: One image that will stay with me occurred near the end of the evening when hundreds of students started streaming into the Chiles Center towards the stage as Julianne Johnson performed. It just seemed endless, all these fresh young faces, the future—it was so moving. That will stick with me for a long time.

CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIR NANCy K. BRyANTA community volunteer and leader in the Portland area, Nancy Bryant’s (pictured, left) areas of interest include education, mental health, and women’s and children’s issues. In Portland, she has served on the boards of LifeWorks NW, Jesuit High School, the Portland Women’s Foundation, and the Oregon State Advisory Board for Stand for Children. She also has served in many volunteer leadership roles in the Beaverton School District.

At the University of Portland, Nancy serves on the Board of Regents and is co-chair of the RISE Campaign. Together with her husband Andy (right), she recently helped create the Andy and Nancy Bryant Fellowships for selected students accepted into the Pamplin School of Business Executive MBA in Nonprofit Management program.

Through the Bryants’ generosity, the Pamplin School has the ability to help a number of EMBA students meet part of their financial obligations.

CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIR PAT BECKER, JR.Pat Becker, Jr. (pictured, middle) and his wife Tabitha (left) have four children and pour much of their energy into education and children’s charities, including University of Portland, Boys and Girls Aid, Jesuit High School, American Heart Association, and Special Olympics.

A Principal at Becker Capital Management, he helps manage more than $2.3 billion for individuals and institu-tions worldwide. In recognition of his family’s dedication to giving back, Becker Capital was named a top corporate philanthropist in the Portland Business Journal’s 2012 Corporate Philanthropy Awards.

His parents Patrick (right) and Jo Becker are graduates from the class of 1963 and were co-chairs of the University’s “Defining Moment” campaign from 1998-2002. His father also served on the University’s Board of Regents, as has his brother John ’90.

A SPECIAL THANK yOU TO RISE fOR SCHOLARSHIPS

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Honorary Chairs Tabitha and Pat ’88 Becker, Jr.

Nancy and Andy Bryant

Committee Tom Arndorfer

Mary and Tim Boyle Earle M. Chiles Brian Doherty

Katherine Phillips Durham ’88 Jim Etzel ’85

Mark and Leslie Ganz Carol Herman ’64 Pat Johnson ’86

Laurie Kelley Pat ’99 and Mary Kessi

Jim Lyons Tim Morgan ’86

Jim Murphy ’91 MBA Steve Shepard ’58

Darlene Shiley Karl and Peggy Smith

Bryce Strang Kay Toran ’64

Summer ’01 and DJ ’02 Widmer

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RECREATION AND wELLNESS CENTER

A Recreation and Wellness Center on a college campus is about so much more than a place to work out. It is about health and well-being in both body and mind. It is about developing lifelong habits for physical fitness. It is about building community and meeting new friends. It is about teamwork and fun through intramural sports, access to nature through outdoor pursuits programs, and finding ways to cope with the stress of college so as to live a bal-anced life.

Today, collegiate recreation centers are a central part of the university experience at campuses across the nation, and they can play a vital role in an applicant’s interest in a university. This is why the University of Portland considers a new Recreation and Wellness Center to be a critical element for our future success.

We also believe this Center is vital to our mission. Ensuring the physical and mental health of our students is essential to the University’s commitment to engaging the hands, heart, and mind of its community.

Growing rates of inactivity, increasing obesity levels, and unhealthy dietary choices have caused the physical health of Americans to steadily decline over the past thirty years. At the same time, rising academic standards, high expectations from parents and peers, and increased costs in a struggling econ-omy have caused the emotional health of college students nationwide to be at an all-time low.

To combat these trends, this community is in need of a new, modern facility to replace the aging and cramped Howard Hall, which was built in 1927 for a much smaller campus. For many years now,

Howard Hall has been unable to accommodate the ever-growing campus population—so many students opt out.

This new facility can accommodate the Uni-versity’s community of 5,000 students, faculty, and staff. It would also be accessible to alumni.

A new Recreation and Wellness Center will be-come a dynamic focal point on campus and a place where the Congregation of Holy Cross’s mission of education both inside and outside the classroom will flourish.

To become one of the finest Catholic colleges in the country, we must provide the necessary spaces where both the mind and body can thrive. And it is only with your support and creativity that we can build a new, comprehensive Recreation and Wellness facility for the campus community.

JENNIfER RILLAMAS ’15When Jennifer Rillamas was a freshman in 2011, she marched into creaky old Howard Hall the very first week of school and said she wanted to teach a Zumba class. Zumba is a form of dance aerobics that burns hundreds of calories per hour-long session.

Jennifer’s first class had 30 students. The workout became so popular she was forced to turn students away for lack of space. The aerobics room in Howard Hall is so cramped she once tripped over a step and fell into a rack of weights. Another time, two students took bicycle handlebars to the stomach.

Now she teaches her classes on the basketball court in Howard Hall. It’s far from an ideal space for dance aerobics with its hard floor and loud echoes, but it does allow hundreds of students to take part in six weekly Zumba classes.

Some students are so turned off by Howard Hall they won’t work out there. But Jennifer is determined to spread her passion for fun and fitness—she also teaches a weekly class in the lobby of Shipstad Hall, one of UP’s residence halls.

Why does UP need a new center? Because our students deserve better facilities than Howard Hall. They are worthy of a Recreation and Wellness Center designed for the 21st century—one that will build community, improve overall health, and help start a lifelong habit of caring for mind, body, and spirit.

BEHIND THE TIMES when it was built in 1927, Howard Hall (pictured,

right) was a gleaming state-of-the-art recreational center. Now 86 years

later, it is no longer gleaming or state-of-the-art. This aging building,

in which a U.S. flag with 48 stars still hangs, cannot adequately serve a

student population that is ten times bigger than what it was designed

to serve.

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Ben has made the most of his experience at UP. He organized a service learning trip for the Moreau Center, has regularly played piano for the chapel choir, and has gained valuable work experience. Through a summer internship at CNET, an internet software company, he helped develop code for its website that was later incorporated by the company.

“My project was a large one. It broke down into a bunch of smaller tasks, each of which was almost like a little digital puzzle. This was definitely valu-able experience that I’ll appreciate for the rest of my career.”

“Despite engineering and software being a technical field, I find it’s an open-ended, flexible world, with multiple solutions to everything, encour-aging creativity and ingenuity. It’s challenging, but that’s what makes the solving of each problem more rewarding.”

Ben’s father, whose career included work for the EPA, encouraged his son to pursue a career as an engineer. His mother, a volunteer orchestra teacher, inspired his musical interests. Ben has a brother, Matthew, who is a sophomore at UP and majoring in nursing.

The scholarship support allowed Ben to pursue his passion for music. “As a performing pianist, songwriter, and DJ, I’ve found a supportive home at University of Portland.”

He says the value of his education became clear as he applied for work after he graduates. This fall, Ben was offered a position at SoundHound, a software company based in Santa Clara, California. He starts in June 2013.

Bianca Singh Class of 2013Bianca Singh, a senior majoring in communication, political science, and Spanish, was thrilled to partici-pate in the November general election. A resident of the Pacific Northwest since she was 12 years old, Singh has only been a U.S. citizen since March.

Bianca is one of 11 UP students receiving schol-arships from Ralph and Sandra Miller. The Miller’s scholarship benefits first-generation immigrants who have become naturalized U.S. citizens and are in need of financial aid. “I really wanted to vote in this election. A lot of people take for granted how much their vote actually counts. It’s still important to stand up for something and be politically active.”

Bianca was born in Canada. Her parents are from Fiji and her family has ancestry from India. For years, her father would commute from Vancouver, British Columbia into Bellingham, Washington, to work as a mechanic for an engine company. Eventu-ally, the family moved to Washington after receiving green cards.

yOUR SUPPORT CHANGES LIvES

Last year, nearly 96 percent of our full-time under-graduate students received some form of financial aid to help pay for their education. Altogether the University awarded more than $85 million in financial assistance. These students hail from states around the nation and dozens of countries around the globe. They are motivated and caring young men and women who will bring their laughter and creativity to communities far and near that are des-perately searching for exactly these energies.

Benjamin Gadbois Class of 2013Ben Gadbois, a senior majoring in computer science and math from Richland, Washington, considered several top west coast universities. But when he visited campus for Weekend on The Bluff, he knew he was at the right school. His decision was confirmed when he was offered a Presidential Scholarship and selected to join the Honors Program. And for the last two years, Ben has received financial support from the Norman and Louella Webb Endowed Scholarship.

“To be able to stay at the University and continue developing skills and knowledge has been para-mount. Every summer since high school started, I had been working towards saving for these four years. I knew they were going to be life-changing and a large part of determining my future.”

Norman and Louella, of Vancouver, Washington, established this scholarship in 2006 to benefit undergraduate students majoring in engineering. Norman Webb graduated from the University with an MBA in 1975. “The generosity of Norman and Louella Webb allows our students to flourish at whatever their passion is as they prepare to become our society’s technological leaders,” says Sharon Jones, dean of the Shiley School of Engineering.

Since arriving on The Bluff four years ago, Bianca has been active in both politics and as a student. She has interned for the Democratic National Com-mittee in Washington D.C., the Democratic Party of Oregon, and for Oregon Congressman Earl Blume-nauer. In summer 2011, she traveled to Segovia, Spain as part of the UP study abroad program. She has also taken 13 years of ballet.

Her current goals include attending graduate school and working in public policy with issues that include health care, immigration, and social service.

Receiving the Miller Scholarship was “a big deal” for her family, she says, because she has three siblings. She also appreciates the education she received on The Bluff. “I’ve liked how personal it is. I’ve had more opportunities here. I’ve made close friends and gotten to know my professors.”

Ryan Gillespie Class of 2014Over the years, 53 donors have elected to have their gifts go toward the Rev. Chester Prusynski, C.S.C., Endowed Business Scholarship, which was estab-lished in 1983 to recognize Fr. Pru, who tirelessly supported this University and its students for 46 years until his death in April 2012. Today, these gifts total nearly $250,000. From the income generated from the endowment, annual awards are given to accounting majors. Ryan Gillespie, who is majoring in finance, is one of the eight students who bene-fited from the scholarship this year.

“Receiving this scholarship in my junior year has meant a lot to me. I still work two jobs at the University, which are also valuable learning experi-ences in and of themselves, but the scholarship aid helps lift some of the financial burden of pursu-ing higher education. This support and also all the financial aid that UP has been generous enough to award me has allowed me to place a greater focus on my studies than I otherwise would have been able to,” said Ryan, a graduate of Eastside Catholic High School in Seattle, Washington.

“UP has been a place where I can pursue courses, subjects, and disciplines in which I am interested. I have made countless memories here, which range from studying abroad for an academic year in Salzburg, Austria to having discussions with professors about their fields and about life in general. To me, UP is more than an institution that awards degrees. It is a place where exceptional learn-ing experiences are fostered, where the formation of the students is emphasized, and where leadership is cultivated. For all of this and more, I am grateful to be a Pilot.”

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A DyNAMIC SPACE fOR LEARNING

Construction officially started on the Clark Library in May 2012 and the newly renovated facility is scheduled to reopen in August 2013. This new space, which was made possible by generous donors, will give students access to study spaces, private study rooms, integrated computer stations, a production and sound room, digital resources, 250,000 books, and much, much more. But your help is still needed with this $12 million project. If you want to support the library renovation, go to rise.up.edu.

NEw ATHLETIC SPACES

Student-athletes, coaches, athletic staff, academic leaders, and friends gathered together November 2 to celebrate the dedication of the Chiles Center’s newest renovations, which added more than 10,000 square feet, and to recognize Earle M. Chiles, Joe Hollman ’64, and Travis Hollman ’92, whose gener-osity made these changes possible.

Included in this remodel were state-of-the-art lockers, which were funded by Joe Hollman ’64 and Travis Hollman ’92—who own and operate Hollman, Inc., a Dallas-based company that designs and cre-ates prestigious locker facilities worldwide. Their $500,000 gift allowed for the much needed mod-ernization and expansion of all men’s locker rooms, coaches locker rooms, a visiting locker room, and a new women’s rowing locker room. The Hollmans also upgraded the primary women’s locker rooms in the Chiles Center in 2006.

Earle M. Chiles’ generous gift of $2 million helps ensure the iconic Chiles Center—named in honor of his parents Earle A. and Virginia H. Chiles—remains one of the premier athletic and convocation facilities

on the West Coast. The training and sports medicine facilities are now among the most modern avail-able to student-athletes anywhere. The expanded strength and conditioning facilities now ensure our student-athletes can safely prepare for com-petition. The new student-athlete resource center provides space for academic advising, quiet study, assistance with NCAA compliance, and life-skills

Major Contributors to the Library Renovation M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust $ 858,000 E. L. Wiegand Foundation $ 230,000 Brad Parberry ’80 $ 1,000,000 Mary Clark $ 1,000,000 Elizabeth James ’77, ’86 MBA $ 984,723 The Clark Foundation $ 250,000 Meyer Memorial Trust $ 250,000 The Collins Foundation $ 300,000 The Snyder Fund $ 205,443 Maybelle Clark Memorial Fund $ $150,000

Additional Gifts Rich Baek ’93 MSEE, ’02 MBA, Becker Capital Management, Lee Brenneisen, Summer Chien, Ann Scheuring, and Jim Serres ’53

SUPPORTING yOUR CLASS Reunion weekend is a great time to

remember your experiences on The Bluff and to celebrate the education

you received by making a gift. The Class of 1963 has a goal of raising

$25,000 by Reunion, with $12,000 raised so far. To show your support

contact Kirsten Heikkala at 503.943.7460 or [email protected] and give

today. Pictured, from left to right, is the class of 1963 Planning Commit-

tee: Jim Berchtold ’63, Amy Dundon Berchtold, Gerald ’63 and Martha

Abts, Janet Perry wolf ’63, Maria and Luke ’63 Pietrok, Dottie and Phil

’63 Roberts.

Library staff are giving “hard hat” tours February 26 and 27, March 26 and 27, and April 23 and 24. Contact Kathy O’Connell ([email protected]) to reserve your spot. A video of a recent tour is at http://tinyurl.com/UPLibrary.

training (including personal and career develop-ment). These generous gifts will allow the University to recruit and retain student-athletes who excel in the classroom and in competition and help us reach our unwavering goal of providing student-athletes with the necessary resources and support to thrive in NCAA Division 1 athletics.

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(in millions)

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TwO NEw PROfESSORSHIPS

University of Portland has added two new profes-sorships, thanks to the generosity of donors. Philoso-phy professor Alejandro Santana is now the E. John Rumpakis Professor of Hellenic Studies, a position created with a generous gift from E. John Rumpakis, who graduated from the University in 1954 with an economics degree. Business professor Bahram Adrangi is the first recipient of the Walter E. Nelson Distinguished Professorship in the Pamplin School of Business. This professorship was created as a result of a generous gift from Michael E. Nelson, who gradu-ated from UP in 1976 with a degree in accounting.

The Hellenic Studies position was designed to focus on the influence of Greek culture on western ideas and institutions. “Much of the Roman era found its roots in Greek civilization,” Rumpakis said. “Study-ing these experiences will enhance the education attainment of the University’s students.” Rumpakis has been closely tied to Portland’s Greek community and the Greek Consulate’s regional offices in San Francisco for many years. He has been on the steering committee of the Classic Greek Theatre of Oregon and has been a member of Oregon Heritage Com-mission. He supports bringing national and European speakers to the University’s campus to enhance the

program. Rumpakis said he was inspired to help fund the new position, in part, because of legendary pro-fessor Rev. John B. Delaunay, C.S.C., who taught at the University from 1933 to 1953. Delaunay often talked about how the University “believed in educating the whole man,” Rumpakis said. “It still resounds in my mind. We are giving the students better tools now, which will bring a better understanding of how to cope with the world.”

The Walter E. Nelson Professorship is designed to help retain full-time faculty, preferably in the academic areas of accounting or finance, and be used for curricular development or research. The gift is in memory of Michael’s father, who in 1945

founded Walter E. Nelson Company, which today has become one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier janitorial and paper supply distribution networks. Michael Nelson joined the business full-time after graduating from the University of Portland. The com-pany has grown significantly over the decades and today includes a state-of-the art corporate office and warehouse facility on Swan Island. The company also has branches in Astoria, Bend, Eugene, Klamath Falls, North Bend, Seattle, Spokane, and Walla Walla. Ellerey Nelson, the daughter of Michael and Arlette Nelson, is a freshman in the University of Portland’s School of Nursing.

Professors Alejandro Santana (pictured, far left) and Bahram Adrangi (far right) are recipients of newly created professorships that will enhance the depth of the University curriculum. They are pictured with benefactors E. John Rumpakis (second from left) and Michael E. Nelson (second from right).

DONORS & GIvING LEvELS

Gift Level Donors Dollars Raised (in millions)

$ 10 , 000 , 000 + 2 $ 38.0

$ 5 , 000 , 000 + 1 $ 6.5

$ 1 , 000 , 000 + 21 $ 45.5

$ 250 , 000 + 52 $ 24.9

$ 100 , 000 + 59 $ 8.6

$ 50 , 000 + 55 $ 3.8

$ 25 , 000 + 95 $ 3.0

$ 10 , 000 + 274 $ 3.7

$ 5 , 000 + 347 $ 2.2

$ 1 ,000 + 1,516 $ 2.5

$ 100 + 7,641 $ 2.2

$ 99 - 8,926 $ 1.6

Totals 18,989 $142.5

wHy yOUR GIfT MATTERS The RISE Campaign is about a destination beyond money, though gifts will

build the roads there. It is about making this University a stunning resource for innovation and imagination so

as to elevate and invigorate people around the world. But we need you. without your help, this extraordinary

chance at having a real and stunning effect for good will be missed.

SOURCES Of SUPPORT

8,850 Alumni106 Regents1,041 Foundations/Corporations

4,176 Friends4,212 Parents565 Employees

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CAMPAIGN PROGRESS

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RISE CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCEMENTS

Amy Dundon Berchtold and Jim Berchtold ’63 pledged $500,000 to create the Dundon-Berchtold Fund for Moral Formation and Applied Ethics so as to help develop the moral character of students and to allow for sustained ethical reflection in all programs of study.

Richard ’61 and Diane VanGrunsven gave $100,000 to purchase a fatigue testing machine, which will be used in engineering and chemistry instruction.

A two-year grant from the Hearst Foundation of $100,000 will support undergraduate and faculty research and give four students funding for summer research projects overseen by faculty.

The late Francis J. Lang ’52 donated his home and 65 acres in Molalla, a $670,000 estate gift, creating the Francis J. Lang Endowed Scholarship.

Leonard and Brenda Aplet of Scappoose, Oregon gave $110,000 to establish the Aplet Family Endowed Scholarship, which assists four students with finan-cial need from Scappoose or Columbia County. All four of their children are UP students or alumni.

William Phillips ’50 established an endowed scholar-ship for the College of Arts and Sciences with an estate gift of $440,000. After serving in World War II, Phillips graduated with honors in physics from UP.

A grant from the Yawkey Foundation worth $100,000 will help fund the Johnny Pesky Boston Red Sox Yawkey Foundation Endowed Scholarship for students. Pesky is the late brother of Vince Paveskovich ’41.

INvESTING IN THE fUTURE

Henry “Hank” Swigert began his career at the Electric Steel Foundry (ESCO) in 1955 working as a molder’s helper. He then worked in sales and finance before becoming chairman of the Board of Directors, a position he held for 24 years. ESCO, which is based in Portland, was started by Hank’s grandfather and several partners in 1913 to cast spare parts for trolleys and logging trains. Although Hank retired in 2003, he remains on the board and is also president of the ESCO Foundation (formerly known as the Swigert Foundation), which supports many nonprofit organizations in a variety of com-munities, including the University of Portland.

Over the last 20 years, the ESCO Foundation has provided more than $65,000 to help fund student design projects, laboratory projects, and scholarships in engineering. Most recently, the Foundation estab-lished an $8,000 grant that would cover expenses for two engineering students to participate in the University’s Entrepreneur Scholars program. The first recipients of this grant are Alice Quierolo ’13 and Rose Harber ’14, who became E-Scholars this fall, and are learning how to best blend the worlds of engineering and business, just like Hank Swigert did throughout his years at ESCO.

The estate of Elizabeth James ’77, MBA ’86 has generously provided $984,723 toward the Clark Library construction and the balance established an endowed scholarship in her memory.

Nancy and Dr. Richard Green, an alumnus of Uni-versity of Notre Dame, gave $50,000 to support the Garaventa Center for Catholic Intellectual Life and American Culture. The Greens connected with UP through women’s soccer matches, then through Garaventa Center events.

George and Virginia Schneider gave $100,000—half to the Molly Hightower Scholarship, half to establish the Schneider Family Endowed Nursing Scholarship for nursing majors with financial need.

The National Science Foundation awarded a five-year grant worth $1.2 million in support of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students and educators. It includes $900,000 for paid internships for students in STEM majors and for training STEM professionals to become elementary and secondary school teachers.

PARENT PERSPECTIvE ON GIvINGAnne-Judine Knudsen explains why she and her husband Jon support the University, and why UP is a great fit for their son Peter, even though Portland is far from the Knudsen’s hometown of Chicago:

“All three of our children have attended private Catholic schools, and we were impressed by the University of Portland from the moment we set foot on campus. The presence of the Holy Cross priests was wonderful to see, as was the school’s dedication to its Catholic identity. Peter was of-fered a Presidential Scholarship and the Patrick Becker Scholarship, which was awarded through his high school, Notre Dame College Prep. He is fortunate to be studying engineering in such a state-of-the-art facility and having at his fingertips all that UP has to offer.

We were inspired to become donors because we appreciate UP’s generosity to Peter and the ex-cellent education he is receiving. Because of Peter’s passion for music (he plays the trumpet) and his participation in the Jazz Band and Wind Sym-phony, we support these performing groups and the University Fund. We feel blessed that our son can pursue his studies at a University where he not only earns a degree but also learns to make a difference in the world around him. We believe it’s important to support what you believe in, to the extent that you are able, so that it can continue successfully into the future.”

Hank Swigert (pictured, middle) meets with Peter Rachor, director of the Center for Entrepreneurship; the two recipients, Alice Queirolo ’13 and Rose Harber ’14; and Sharon Jones, Dean of the Shiley School of Engineering.

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UPCOMING EvENTS

State of UP and Alumni Awards Luncheon March 19, 2013 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., Multnomah Athletic Club Fr. Bill Beauchamp, C.S.C. gives the annual University address, and the prestigious 2013 Alumni Awards are presented. For sponsorship or table registration con-tact Laurie Kelley at [email protected] or (503) 943-8332.

Founders Day April 9, 2013 Seniors highlight their accomplishments. Free.

Scholarship Luncheon April 9, 2013 Scholarship donors join current scholarship recipients so as to highlight the power of the gift of education.

Bauccio Lecture with Giants CEO Larry Baer April 11, 2013 4:15 p.m., Buckley Center Auditorium Larry Baer, CEO of the San Francisco Giants, shares his insight as part of the Bauccio Lecture in Entrepreneur-ship series. Free.

Dalai Lama visit May 9, 2013, Chiles Center His Holiness takes part in two separate lectures. More information available at up.edu.

Reunion Weekend June 27-30, 2013 Connect with old friends and meet new ones—there’s something for everyone. Contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (503) 943-7328 or go to up.edu/alumni.

50th Anniversary for the School of Education June 27, 2013 Come celebrate with us at a dinner highlighting 50 years of achievement. Contact Amy Kwong-Kwapisz at [email protected] or (503) 943-7752.

President’s Invitation at Pumpkin Ridge August 16, 2013 This annual event raises funds for Pilot Athletics. To register or for sponsorship information contact Colin McGinty at [email protected] or (503) 943-8005.

50th Salzburg Anniversary: European Tour September 7-10, 2013 Celebrate our oldest study abroad program. Enjoy four fun-filled days with fellow Salzburgers and University officials. Contact Carmen Gaston at [email protected] or (503) 943-8506 for details.

RISE ON THE ROADWe are bringing the University to you. New events continue to be added. Go to rise.up.edu/events to see what is happening in your region.

President’s Reception in St. Paul February 265:00 p.m., Minnesota Historical Society

University Reception in Chicago February 285:00 p.m., Art Institute of ChicagoWith Executive Vice President Fr. Mark Poorman, C.S.C.

President’s Reception in Seattle March 215:00 p.m., Starbucks Center

The Business of Craft Brewing April 131:00 p.m., Hale’s AlesWith business professor Sam Holloway

Reading in Honolulu May 226:30 p.m., Bernice Pauahi Bishop MuseumWith Portland magazine editor Brian Doyle

Culinary Tour of Chicago October 16-18With Kirk Mustain, manager of Bon Appétit in Portland