Giving to the Poor
What better way to demonstrate compassion for the poor during this time of year than to donate $5,000,000 to attract a new dean to the University of Iowa’s business college. A charitable donation, indeed:
—loquacious
Business leader Tippie donates more to U of I.The man whose name is on the University of Iowa business college has given the college $5 million to attract a new dean to the school.
Henry B. Tippie of Austin, Texas, said he hopes the gift will help the university find a well-qualified candidate to succeed Gary Fethke, who is retiring as the college’s dean in 2006. Tippie gave the college $30 million in 1999 for a variety of uses.
“Henry understands the concept of transformational philanthropy – that is, generosity designed to help already excellent institutions take huge strides forward into greatness,” said David Skorton, university president.
From the Des Moines Register
December 19th, 2005 at 6:59 pm
Late breaking news, Gary Fethke decides to postpone retirement and accept the Tippie money in one lump sum. Congratulations Professor Fethke, you are Iowa Underground’s….SCHOLAR OF THE WEEK!!