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Anonymous Alumnus to Bequeath $5 Million to Oswego
"You have to give back, especially if Oswego's been good to you," says an anonymous donor. That donor recently informed SUNY Oswego of his gift intention of $5 million, the largest planned gift in the school's history. More

Heart, Confidence Key to James' Legacy
"When you invest in education, you are investing in the future," Jack James '62 says. With a gift from his estate, James is ensuring that generations to come receive the same quality Oswego education he did. More

Sheldon Legacy Society Continues Founder's Generosity
What do Charles Trabold '50, M '53; Gileen Widmer French '65; Tom Gooding, emeritus Oswego provost, and his wife, Shirley; and many other Sheldon Legacy Society members have in common? They have all created a legacy by investing in the future of SUNY Oswego. More

Grateful Teachers Pass Along Oswego Education to Future Generations
They remember Oswego as the place that started them on 50 years of marriage and successful careers. Learn how the Blauvelts gave back to their favorite school. More

Shineman Supports College He Loved With Bequest
Teacher, mentor, founder and supporter, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Richard Shineman continues to have an impact on students after his lifetime. More

Loyal Alumna Supports Future to Honor the Past
To Carol Adams Nelson '59, the best part of being a teacher was making a difference in the lives of her students. Even after her passing, Carol continues to influence students' lives through her gift to Oswego. More

Murabito Bequest Shares Love of Learning
Greta O'Brien Murabito '43 and her husband, Anthony Murabito, have been involved with education for most of their lives. Now, even after they have passed away, their enthusiasm for education lives on through a scholarship for education majors. More

Arizona Widow Leaves Generous Legacy in Memory of Husband
When Clover Ury passed away Jan. 26, 2009, she gave about half of her estate to the Oswego College Foundation. An avid reader, Ury wanted to support education, said her former caretaker, Louise Bajus. More

Gosier Bequeaths $16K to Library
SUNY Oswego has lost a true and dedicated friend in Lester Gosier '37, but he will be remembered by countless generations for his impact on the university. More

Love of Oswego Unites Donors
Donors to SUNY Oswego, especially planned givers, come from all generations and many walks of life. More

Levine Wants to Share Oswego "Secret"
"I feel the people in Oswego just want to do the best job. It's not about them, it's about us." — Don Levine, '78 More

Gileen Widmer French 'Confident in College Leadership'
"I see Oswego going forward as one of the prime universities in the state and I wanted to be part of it." -- Gileen Widmer French '65 More

Legacy of Learning
When Jack James '62 was growing up, he witnessed firsthand how a college education can make a difference. More

Remembering 'Doc'
For four decades, from 1960 to 2000, the late Jim "Doc" Soluri gave much to the SUNY Oswego music department and campus. More

Olson Helps Her "Family"
When Abigail Weston '09 learned she would receive a scholarship for $2,000 donated by Gloria "Sandi" Olson '51 as part of a trust established by the alumna, the whole family welcomed the news. More

A "Sweet" Gift
A retired higher-education administrator, Robert I. Sweet '48 knows that a good education provides a broader perspective of the world for students. More

Bequest to Support Wrestling
A former Oswego State wrestler is hoping to ensure the longevity of the team by bequeathing the bulk of his estate to the college's wrestling program. More

Anonymous Donor Funds Global Center
Oswego's Hart Global Living and Learning Center is the beneficiary of a bequest by a faculty member who has been involved with the program. More

Real Estate Magnate Donates to Oswego
Through his generosity, Maurice Gelina has ensured that generations of Oswego students will be able to build a firm foundation for their dreams. More

Alumna's Gift to Illuminate Lives
A longtime supporter of Oswego State and Inspiring Horizons: The Campaign for Oswego will leave a lasting impact on the alma mater she loved. Joan Mahnke Dashkin '43 passed away in November, but her bequest of $25,000 will fund a scholarship in her memory and that of her husband, Irving Dashkin. More

Double Whammy
As an Oswego native and both an alumna and employee of SUNY Oswego, Nancy Potter Bellow '78 has been involved in a variety of activities in her hometown More

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