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Donor Stories
Giving Thanks for Family
Al Petras' Legacy Gift Will Support His Beloved BU Hockey Program
Al Petras (CAS '78) is the second newest season ticket holder in his group at Agganis Arena. He's had those tickets since 1980. "People have had tickets 40, 50-plus years in our section. The BU Friends of Hockey is truly more of a family situation," Al says. "You make lifetime friends among the regular season ticket holders." More
An Apt Remembrance
Robert E. Schiesske Honors His Parents With Lasting Gifts to BUSM
The scholarship agreement begins, "The Alice (Davis) and Victor Schiesske Scholarship Fund is established at Boston University by Robert E. Schiesske (MET '78, GSM '82), in honor of his parents, to whom he is forever grateful." More
BU Through and Through
Beverly Abegg (CFA'64, GRS'68) may be one of Boston University's biggest fans, and her recent gift supporting scholarships ensures that future students will have a chance to thrive at BU. More
A Love for Nature and a Sense of Service
Annamarie Hayes-Eggert created a gift annuity with BU with the intention of providing future students with the opportunity to gain real-world experiences that teach important lessons about our responsibility for the environment. More
Class Spirit and a Suite Remembrance
Alumna Dr. Roberta Apfel's planned gift will help her class endow a suite in the School of Medicine's new medical student residence in honor of their 50th reunion. More
An Incurable Case of Generosity
Dr. Burton Golub (MED '65) knew from an early age that he wanted to help people and work with his hands—his top career choices were to become a doctor or a concert pianist. "But I'm not a good enough piano player," he says, and he found himself drawn to the work of his best friend's father, Dr. Lane. More
A Life Well Lived—and Remembered
Widow of BUSM Alumnus Pays Tribute to Husband Through Scholarship
After her husband, Michael, died suddenly in 2002, Joy Rohman looked for a way to honor his memory. A scholarship in his name to help future students at the BU School of Medicine was the perfect choice. More
The Virginia and Albert Melik Ghassemian, M.D. Endowed Scholarship Fund
Dr. Albert Ghassemian has long been a passionate advocate for his patients. With the creation of an endowed scholarship, he will also be known as a generous benefactor of students for years to come. More
Gift Plans That Work: The Charitable Gift Annuity
George Hansen (SMG'41) found out firsthand that you don't have to be a millionaire to make a difference at BU. A charitable gift annuity is gives him the opportunity to make a significant gift while gaining excellent benefits for himself. More
Learning to Teach
Three-time alumna's charitable trust helps doctoral students follow in her footsteps. More
Gift Plans That Work: Lee and Sue Vincent
Lara Vincent (CAS'95) was an ambitious, imaginative spirit. Tell her something couldn't be done, and she'd figure out a way to do it. She was a skydiver, a competitive skier and motorcyclist, an ice climber, a deep-sea diver, a military pilot, a star pupil in the Boston University Marine Program—and daughter of Lee and Sue Vincent. More
Esther Hopkins (CAS'47)
Esther Hopkins understands the importance of a great education—a value instilled in her by her parents. More
O'Connell Memorial Scholarship Increased by $7.4 Million; Alumna's bequest biggest of its type in BU history
Ernestine O'Connell had a long and generous relationship with Boston University. Her legacy to BU students will live on for generations to come. More
Reflections on a Legacy
A gift from one family will help students with similar interests. More
Gift Plans That Work: The Charitable Remainder Trust
When Robin and Robert Margeson first read about the Historical Performance Department, they knew they had found an opportunity to honor their passion for music. More
Gift Plans That Work: Turning Real Estate into Income
Familiar with planned giving from his long career as a lawyer, Bob Schacht decided to fund a charitable remainder unitrust using the house. More
