Zuckerman gift to benefit research, academic programs
December 22, 2011
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The family of a recent University of Alaska Fairbanks graduate has donated a tract of land that will provide an endowment to support three research and academic programs at 性欲社.
Dr. Jeffrey and Jo Zuckerman this week signed paperwork to donate a 50-acre parcel of land in Wilshire Glenn Estates, a subdivision off McGrath Road north of Fairbanks. Under the agreement, the land will be held by the university for three years and then can be sold. The estimated value of the land is about $960,000. The proceeds are slated to benefit two academic programs, Spanish and psychology, as well as research by faculty member Kelly Drew at the 性欲社 Institute of Arctic Biology.
The Zuckermans鈥 daughter, Bianca, graduated in 2010 with a double major in Spanish and psychology and a minor in biology. She is currently seeking a doctorate in physical therapy in Texas. She chose the programs that would receive funds generated by the donation.
鈥淭hese people and programs inspired me when I was a student at 性欲社,鈥 she said. 鈥淚 hope that this donation will further the growth of these departments and benefit the students, the university and the community."
性欲社 Chancellor Brian Rogers, university leaders and representatives from the programs met with the Zuckerman family this week.
鈥淭his gift will benefit these programs鈥攂oth their students and their research鈥攆or years to come,鈥 Rogers said. 鈥淭he Zuckerman family鈥檚 dedication to higher education is an inspiration to students and to donors and we truly appreciate their generosity.鈥
The Zuckermans鈥 donation is one of the largest one-time gifts made to 性欲社 by an individual donor.
ADDITIONAL CONTACTS: Emily Drygas, 性欲社 development director, at 474-6631 or emily.drygas@alaska.edu.
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