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Celebrating Extraordinary Giving<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On Thursday, Oct. 24, the University of St. Thomas recognized members of the Major Giving Society and the Lillian & Stella Scanlan Society at the annual Heart and Soul Dinner, an elegant evening on the University\u2019s Academic Mall. Beginning with cocktails at six and dinner at seven, the program recognized Major Giving Society members who had reached a new level in their commitment to the University of St. Thomas. To illustrate the profound impact of such giving, there was a special spotlight on UST\u2019s Engineering Department, with engineering students providing tours of the upgraded facilities and answering questions. During dinner, guests learned more about the rapidly growing program which supports a diverse student body by educating, nurturing, and empowering them to be ethical leaders in the field of engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE MAJOR GIVING SOCIETY

The Major Giving Society recognizes donors who have made large contributions to the University of St. Thomas. Members of this prestigious society generously support UST\u2019s mission through gifts that fund scholarships, endowment, capital projects, and operations. Thanks to their commitment to the Catholic intellectual tradition, the University continues to expand in its ability to instill in our students the core values of our founders, the Basilian Fathers: goodness, discipline, and knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THE LILLIAN & STELLA SCANLAN SOCIETY<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Formerly the Heritage Club, the Lillian & Stella Scanlan Society is made up of individuals and families that have chosen to make a planned gift to the University of St. Thomas through their estate plans, retirement and life insurance beneficiary designations, or by establishing an irrevocable gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2024 MAJOR GIVING SOCIETY HONOREES<\/p>\n\n\n

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SOCIETY OF ST. THOMAS | $500,000+
John E. Guida Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Francis S. Kalman

FR. GUINAN SOCIETY | $250,000+\u00a0
Ms. Charlene Brandau
Christus Foundation for HealthCare
Ms. Shelley A. Grahmann \u201902
Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Marcon, MAPS \u201913
The Rea Charitable Trust

FELLOWS OF UST | $100,000+\u00a0
Julie and Titus Calasanz
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Carroll
Mr. Albert W. Clay III and Mrs. Dona Boudreaux (\u201965) Clay\u00a0 Dr. Eric P. Fahrenthold
Margie M. Harris, MBA \u201986 & Mark J. Harris
Dan and Barbara Molinaro
Ms. Denise Castillo-Rhodes, MBA \u201992 and Mr. Bob Sergesketter Mrs. William N. Tinnerman II
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Van Pelt IV

SOCIETY OF ST. BASIL | $50,000+\u00a0
Dr. Emily R. Calasanz \u201910
Mr. Joseph Graham Jr.
Houston Methodist Hospital
John P. McGovern Foundation
Dr. Anthony and Rosita Manfre
Dr. Susan B. Nguyen \u201900 and Dr. Huy Q. Le \u201901
Dr. Mary Healy and Mr. Paul O\u2019Sullivan
Sarofim Foundation
Dr. Kevin E. Stuart
Mr. and Mrs. Paul S. Vallhonrat \u201995<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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