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AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY DEDICATORY FOUNDERS WALL INSTALLED
October 7, 2008
By Antionette Bosch
Ave Maria University remembered its “Founders” — those who give $120 or more in support of the University — as the Founders Wall was installed in Canizaro Library on campus over the weekend of Sept 19-21. It consists of fifteen approximately 3' by 6' glass panels bearing donors’ names, plus two adjacent smaller panels. The first reads:
Founded in fidelity to Christ and His Church, Ave Maria University exists to promote teaching, research and learning in the abiding tradition of Catholic thought. The Founders of Ave Maria University are our “Alumni in Faith”. These individuals have united their efforts as co-founders with Mr. Thomas S. Monaghan, our Founder and Chancellor, in establishing this institution. They have responded to the call of Pope John Paul II to bring about “a new springtime of evangelization” in the Church and the world by supporting Ave Maria University. The names of these individuals who are our Originating Founders are listed on this wall as a tribute to their belief in our mission and their generosity of spirit.
The second panel reads: “You know the great trial that God sees to send us. You know His great vision that has captured our hearts.”
Lighting is incorporated into the components themselves.
The project was initiated to thank donors in a personal way and publicly recognize their gifts. Thousands have contributed $120.00 — often in the form of $5 or $10 per month contributions — to show their support for higher education in the Catholic tradition and to share the privileged title of the “original founder,” Mr. Tom Monaghan. Now Founders will also be able to visit the campus and see their names prominently displayed for generations to come.
A 18,865 donors are already named on the Founders Wall, commemorating the establishment of the Ave Maria University. More names may be inscribed as space permits. For more information please contact: Antionette Bosch, AMU Stewardship Coordinator, at 239-280-1646 or antionette.bosch@avemaria.edu. †
