The President’s Society of Marquette University recognizes a special group of benefactors whose strong annual support helps us provide students with a transformative, Catholic, Jesuit education committed to academic excellence. Consistent, annual giving is the financial lifeblood that sustains the university. Through the President’s
Rev. Peter A. Brooks, S.J. President, 1944–48 $2,500 – $4,999 Young Alumni by graduation year: 2011 – 2015: $250+; 2006 – 2010: $500+; 2001 – 2005: $1,000+ As an undergraduate at Marquette, Father Brooks recognized the need for a central meeting place for students and helped establish a student union. As university president, he settled an outstanding debt of $2 million and established Marquette’s endowment fund.
Society, Marquette recognizes and thanks those who make annual gifts while encouraging others to consider their contributions to Marquette. Membership in the President’s Society offers benefits of preferred access to university information, leadership and special programs — as well as recognition in a published Honor Roll of members.
Rev. James McCabe, S.J. President, 1908 –11 $5,000 – $9,999 In 1909, Father McCabe challenged a long-held tradition of the Catholic Church by admitting women undergraduates, making Marquette the first coed Catholic university in the world.
But perhaps the most meaningful reward is the knowledge of having strengthened Marquette’s mission of developing men and women for others. Annual membership is based on gifts of $2,500 or more received during the university’s fiscal year (July 1–June 30). Young Alumni giving levels begin at $250. Gifts may include pledge payments, cash, matching gifts, stock and gifts in kind.
Rev. Alexander J. Burrowes, S.J. President, 1900 – 08 $10,000 – $24,999 During Father Burrowes’ term, Marquette College became a university; the College of Engineering was planned; the Law School was started; affiliations with medical, dental and nursing schools were initiated; varsity letter awards were instituted; and the university’s campus moved to its present-day location.
To learn more about the President’s Society, please contact Christine Baranoucky at christine.baranoucky@marquette.edu or 414.288.3596. To make a gift online, visit marquette.edu/giveonline.
Rev. Stanislaus P. Lalumiere, S.J. President, 1887– 89 $25,000 – plus Father Lalumiere secured Marquette’s college charter in 1864. He was close friends with President Abraham Lincoln, sharing a career path that began with law and peaked with a presidency.
IMPACT OF your generosity 2015