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Daniel Wolfe, ’82
From a young age, Daniel Wolfe, ’82, vice president and general manager of Nationwide Aviation Business Center, was infatuated with airplanes after admiring his father’s service in the Air Force. He turned his love of aircrafts into a successful aviation career, beginning with the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ flying team. As a competitive person, this program was his favorite way to team up with other high achievers and represent the university in what he deems to be the best collegiate flight team in the nation.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Approves 26 Named Spaces in New Crawford Hall in Recognition of $10.7 Million in Philanthropic Gifts
During its regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, Dec. 15, the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Board of Trustees approved naming resolutions for 17 spaces to be located in the future Crawford Hall based on philanthropic gifts of $100,000 or more. An additional nine named spaces were approved by Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ President Todd Diacon that were below the required Board approval threshold.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Approves 26 Named Spaces in New Crawford Hall in Recognition of $10.7 Million in Philanthropic Gifts
During its regular quarterly meeting held Wednesday, Dec. 15, the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University Board of Trustees approved naming resolutions for 17 spaces to be located in the future Crawford Hall based on philanthropic gifts of $100,000 or more. An additional nine named spaces were approved by Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ President Todd Diacon that were below the required Board approval threshold.
Allison Brager, Ph.D. ’11
As a soldier and elite athlete, Dr. Allison Brager is familiar with pushing herself physically and mentally. As an athlete, she was interested in both human performance and sleep, but it wasn’t until she signed up for a course called The Psychology of Sleep that she discovered the connection between the two. Brager earned her Bachelor of Science in psychology from Brown University in 2007, but she set out to earn a Ph.D. in neuroscience at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ for the chance to work with David Glass, Ph.D., professor of biological sciences and a world leading expert in the field. She is now an Army neuroscientist who studies sleep, particularly in extreme environments and high-stress situations.
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Celebrates Its Newest Graduates With In-Person Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 18
The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ alumni family grew by more than 2,400 new graduates as the university held its fall commencement. The accomplishments of the Fall Class of 2021 were recognized with in-person commencement ceremonies and a virtual commencement ceremony for all colleges and degrees on Dec. 17-18.
Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s Giving Tuesday Brings in Record-Breaking $7.7 Million
This year, Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University donors demonstrated the power of philanthropy by giving at unprecedented levels. The 2021 Giving Tuesday campaign shattered the previous records, more than tripling last year’s record of $2.2 million.
Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s Giving Tuesday Inspires Transformational Gifts Early in the Monthlong Campaign
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University’s season of giving launched on Nov. 1 with Giving Tuesday, a monthlong celebration of philanthropy. Now halfway through the campaign, the generosity of the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ community has already begun to shine.
Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s Giving Tuesday Launches Monthlong Initiative Featuring Numerous Incentives for Supporters
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University, which has gained national recognition for its creative and successful Giving Tuesday campaigns, launched its monthlong celebration of philanthropy on Nov. 1. Giving Tuesday, now in its eighth year at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹, has raised nearly $7 million during that time, which illuminates the impact that can be made when Golden Flashes come together.
Beverley Laubert, ’84
Beverley Laubert, ’84, has spent decades improving access to quality care and in turn the lives of older adults. Beverley began her career at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ where she received a bachelor’s degree in gerontology.