November 20, 2015
NOV. 20 -- Trine supporters, you made history.
Trine thanks everyone who made a gift on the first ever Giving Day that took place
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015. Supporters gave $75,172 with 294 gifts.
Each gift has an endless impact by touching students’ lives, enhancing technology
and innovation, expanding programming, or enriching the campus community. You can
be proud of the fact that you and so many gracious donors came together in a big way
to support Trine University.
“We are overwhelmed with gratitude by the number of people who showed their support
financially on our very first Giving Day. From alumni, friends, Trine parents and
students who gave to support our mission – it is incredible and we are most appreciative,”
said Earl D. Brooks II, Ph.D., president.
The first Giving Day and the fact it resulted in 294 alumni, friends, staff, faculty
and students giving their financial support to the university in one single day, make
it a historical first for the university. Trine thanks the many alumni and friends
who were Giving Day ambassadors and made an extra effort to encourage support for
the event.
If you missed Giving Day 2015 you can still make a difference by giving today or any day. Visit www.trine.edu/give or telephone 844.665.GIVE.
Trine University honored Kathy Eikenberry, known along with her husband Mike for her service and philanthropy throughout the Greater Fort Wayne area, with its annual Woman of Distinction Award during the university’s annual Touchstone and Homecoming Celebration Dinner on Oct. 3.
Trine University honored alumnus Dr. Tomas Furth, namesake of the university’s T. Furth Center for Performing Arts, as trustee emeritus during its annual Touchstone and Homecoming Celebration Dinner on Friday, Oct. 3.
Rick Henvey, chief executive officer for Parkview Health, was named Trine University’s Pillar of Success during the university’s Touchstone and Homecoming Celebration Dinner on Oct. 3.