Bequest Honors Sister's Nursing Career
Born early in the twentieth century, sisters Patricia and Olive Kendrick were drawn to careers in health care. But their parents didn’t approve, so for a while, in accordance with their parents’ wishes, the two young women deferred their dreams. But the pull was too strong. more >
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An Unusual Bequest
In 1835, Martin Dawson, a local accountant who reviewed the books for the Board of Visitors from 1817-1828, bequeathed 500 acres for firewood in response to the University's ever-present need for fuel.
Bequest Campaign: Continue the TraditionWhatever your passion or philanthropic focus, you can find a way to express it at the University of Virginia. This content requires Flash Version 8 or later. Please upgrade your current plugin to view.This content requires Flash Version 8 or later. Please upgrade your current plugin to view.Keith and Patricia WoodardKeith (Col '71, Darden '75) and Patricia (Nurs '69) Woodard have made a bequest benefiting several programs at the U.Va. School of Nursing. Bequests made by alumni, friends, and parents play a vital role in sustaining the University's strength and building areas of excellence. What is a Bequest?When you designate the University as a beneficiary of your will or living trust, retirement plan, life insurance policy or charitable trust, you are making a bequest. Why Bequests Are ImportantYour bequest ensures that the values and traits that define the University -- commitment to honor, integrity, the power of undergraduate experience, extraordinary faculty, and public service -- endure for generations to come. Sarah WadeSarah Wade (Col '10) is a poetry enthusiast interested in “space as an element of eloquence” or how certain poets arrange their words on the page to influence the meaning of their poems. She is one of this year's three recipients of the Peter and Phyllis Pruden Scholarship in the English Department. Established with a gift in 2002, the scholarship received additional support from the estate of Peter D. Pruden (Parent ’74, ’85). Participate in the Bequest Campaign and Help Raise $400 Million in Future SupportIf you have already included the University in your estate plan, please let us know! Notifying U.Va. of your gift does not obligate you or your estate in any way, it simply allows us to thank you properly and helps the University plan for its future. The University of Virginia does not provide legal, tax or financial advice. We strongly recommend that you consult professional advisors on all legal, tax or financial matters, including gift planning considerations. To ensure compliance with certain IRS requirements, we disclose to you that this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of avoiding tax-related penalties. |