The Foundation Inc. is an independent organization that helps alumni, friends and donors provide support for academic, cultural and professional programs at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire that aren't possible through state funds and tuition alone.
We offer donors flexibility when establishing scholarships, estate planning strategies through charitable giving and more.
Explore our pages to discover what you can make possible today. Thank you for considering a gift to the
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Building a pathway
for the future
The Children's Center will move into its new location at The Priory in June. The site will complement the new nature-based curriculum, move all services under one roof and accommodate more children and student workers. Join the brick-by-brick fundraiser to offset student user fees and help furnish the building. Buy a brick.
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Be a part of the historic Schofield Auditorium
JoAnne Brandes, UW-Eau Claire Foundation board of directors, recalls sitting next to her father in Schofield Auditorium during freshmen orientation. She plans to sponsor two chairs, one etched with her father's name, to forever honor that moment. You can preserve your memories of this beloved venue, too. Sponsor a chair. |
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Congratulations to Kimera Way
Kimera Way, executive director of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation, is the recipient of the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce 2012 "Woman of Achievement" award. |
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Historic gift comes from son of longtime faculty member
The largest gift ever made to the Foundation came through the bequest of Lt. Col. George L. Simpson Jr. The $6 million gift will be directed to athletics and the department of geography and anthropology. The donor's father, George Simpson Sr., taught geography at UW-Eau Claire for 35 years and was a basketball and football coach. |
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Outstanding alumnus named new major gifts officer
Rick Foy, a 1980 UW-Eau Claire journalism graduate and a 1993 recipient of the Alumni Association's Outstanding Recent Alumnus Award, was hired as a major gifts officer. He will be based out of the Twin Cities area. |
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What would it take to make a difference today?
It takes less than you think to make an impact on the future! You can sponsor a marching band member, support a scholarship or open doors to underprivileged youth today. Learn more about ways to make a meaningful contribution today. |
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The Blugold Commitment in Action
Read stories of some of the high-impact educational experiences provided to UW-Eau Claire students through the Blugold Commitment. |
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Are you a part of the Graduation Class Challenge?
See how our young alumni are making a significant impact through the Class Challenge, going on now through 2016. The 2007 graduates currently rule the school. See how your class stacks up! |
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Planned giving website provides valuable information
Check out the gift calculators and up-to-date information on estate planning and charitable gift annuities. Get on our mailing list for occasional email alerts with tax and investment news you can use. |
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Campus campaign celebrates Schofield Auditorium
Many thanks to co-chairs Dr. J. Erik Hendrickson and Jacqueline Bonneville, faculty, staff, students and emeriti for steadfast commitment to the people, programs and resources that make UW-Eau Claire an extraordinary learning community in the upper Midwest. |
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Cross Country alumni pick up the pace with new funds
Two new endowments were recently established to support the Blugold Cross Country team. Former runners tell why they felt compelled to give back to a program that made a difference in their lives. |
