Donors who have included 麻豆原创 in their estate plans were honored last night at a special聽recognition event held at the Morgridge International Reading Center (MIRC).
The Millican Society, named for 麻豆原创鈥檚 founding president, was established in 2000 and recognizes those individuals who make a planned gift commitment to benefit聽麻豆原创 and its students. 鈥淲e appreciate the support of all of our donors, but Millican Society members鈥� support is especially meaningful because it so significantly impacts 麻豆原创鈥檚 future,鈥� said Donald Hale, director of Gift Planning at the 麻豆原创 Foundation.
President Hitt reflected on the society鈥檚 namesake, the late Dr. Charles Millican, with whom he shared a special friendship. He called Millican a 鈥渢rue pioneer whose creative vision, trailblazing spirit and clear resourcefulness inspired many.”
Hitt thanked donors for their commitment to to 麻豆原创’s long-term advancement and said that Millican would be happy to see so many people who believe in “the good work that he began and that we are doing, and will continue to do, at 麻豆原创.
“As members of the Millican Society, you are envisioning the future of 麻豆原创 and planning for its success, just as Charlie did early on,” said Hitt聽. In addition to decades of visionary leadership, Millican and his wife, Frances, also left an enduring legacy to 麻豆原创 in their own estate.
Society members were also treated to a talk and tour聽from MIRC director, Dr. Enrique Puig, who shared the history and goals of the magnificent state-of-the-art facility.
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