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Fresno State nursing program gets $1 million bequest

Fresno State nursing program gets $1 million bequest
The College of Health and Human Services at California State University, Fresno has received its largest single gift to date: a $1,027,922 million bequest from the estate of alumnus Air Force Col. Edwin J. Cook to provide scholarships for nursing students. Col. Cook died May 7 and was laid to rest with...
April 22nd, 2010 | Campaign | Read More

[VIDEO] Leo Politi Garden construction begins in shadow of Madden Library

[VIDEO] Leo Politi Garden construction begins in shadow of Madden Library
Construction of the Leo Politi Garden is under way at the Henry Madden Library at California State University, Fresno, honoring the friendship between Politi, Fresno’s best-known children’s illustrator and author, and his friend, the late Professor Arne Nixon. Fresno native Politi...
March 8th, 2010 | Campaign | Read More

Aetna gift recognized at February 23 reception

Aetna gift recognized at February 23 reception
A reception recognizing a $33,000 gift provided by Aetna (NYSE: AET) to California State University, Fresno was held Tuesday, Feb. 23, at the Smittcamp Alumni House on campus. The Student Health and Psychological Services unit will use this gift to create an Aetna Wellness Mobile Unit to share health...
February 22nd, 2010 | Campaign | Read More

Jordan gift benefactor in top 20 of nation's philanthropists in 2009

Jordan gift benefactor in top 20 of nation's philanthropists in 2009
Dee Jordan, benefactor of the $29.4 million cash gift to the College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno State, is No.17 on the list of the nation’s top donors for 2009. As a result of her gift, the college was named for the Jordan family. The nation’s top givers are featured...
February 9th, 2010 | Campaign | Read More

Peters family foundations continue generous support

Pete P. Peters Fresno businessman and philanthropist Pete P. Peters was honored as the Henry Madden Library “Donor of the Year” at a reception Jan. 29 in the library at California State University, Fresno. His latest gift of $100,000, made through the Pete P. Peters Foundation, supports...
February 3rd, 2010 | Campaign | Read More

Fresno State joins CSU in robust fundraising year

Fresno State joins CSU in robust fundraising year
The California State University CSU Annual Report on External Support presented to the Board of Trustees on Wednesday, Jan. 27, shows continued strong financial contributions to the university despite worsening economic times in 2008-09. At California State University, Fresno, gifts totaling $53.4 million...
January 28th, 2010 | Campaign | Read More

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute awarded $1 million endowment

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute awarded $1 million endowment
The Bernard Osher Foundation has awarded the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at California State University, Fresno a $1 million endowment. The Bernard Osher Foundation supports a growing national learning network for seasoned adults. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes operate on the campuses...
December 7th, 2009 | Campaign | Read More

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute to announce major endowment Dec. 7

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute to announce major endowment Dec. 7
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at California State University, Fresno will get a boost to provide an ongoing stream of funding when a major endowment is announced at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, at the Satellite Student Union. Participating in the announcement will be university President John...
December 4th, 2009 | Academics, Campaign | Read More