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Planned Giving
Celebrating the Past, Securing the Future — Gift Annuity
Ann Leverenz Keckonen '64 and Jon Keckonen '64
When Lawrence consolidated with Milwaukee-Downer in 1964, Jon and Ann Leverenz Keckonen had no way of knowing that 50 years later they would be celebrating not only their 50th reunion, but also the fact that five consecutive generations of their family are now Lawrentians. Ann's grandmother attended Milwaukee-Downer in the Class of 1920. Ann's father graduated from Lawrence in 1940. Ann and Jon met at Lawrence in their sophomore year, and they were married three months after their graduation in 1964. Their daughter Beth Keckonen Hejl graduated in 1991. Now the proud grandparents are looking forward to the graduation of Beth's daughter Stephanie Vahlsing in 2015.
"We feel strongly that a liberal arts education is a huge benefit in facing all kinds of challenges the world presents. We appreciated the outstanding faculty, the close-knit community of students, the introduction to a wide variety of disciplines and the great friends we made on campus. Because we live in Wisconsin, it is easy to stay connected to Lawrence through reunions, and we're looking forward to our 50th. Naturally each return to campus evokes many memories for both of us."
Jon and Ann have been longtime members of the Founders Club and recently made a qualified charitable distribution from Jon's IRA. Using appreciated stock, Jon and Ann set up a charitable gift annuity—a gift that provides them income now and will eventually fund a scholarship for Lawrence students. Also, they both have bequests to Lawrence in their wills. "We are grateful for the financial assistance our daughter received and our granddaughter is receiving at Lawrence and we consider it a privilege to be able to support the school that has done so much for our whole family."
Shelby Harder, 2018
Dr. Irving Auld and Dorothy
Roher Auld Scholarship
"Many students take for granted what a university has to offer. However, I am thankful every single day for the opportunity to attend this prestigious school. At Lawrence, you have the ability to engage in Socratic debates about the world we live in at dinner, play recreational or NCAA sports, and talk one on one with brilliant professors. At Lawrence, you don't just 'learn' a subject, you are immersed in it. You dive into the liberal arts and these professors show you the beauty in it all, and how everything is tied together. I am a Biochemistry major with a soft spot for rocket science, philosophy, and evolution. Lawrence is my dream school, and it would have never been possible without the Dr. Irving Auld and Dorothy Roher Auld Scholarship. I am forever grateful for their generosity."
Juliana E. Olsen-Valdez, 2018
Carroll Family Scholarship
"Lawrence University is a great place for students looking to embrace their multi-interested approach to learning. As a Geology major, I have spent many
long hours in laboratories. But, I have also had the opportunity to organize and lead students on outdoor backpacking trips, help build a stronger community
for International students, participate in dialogues on campus initiatives, attend dozens of musical events, and study abroad in a field-based geology
program, all while taking classes in a variety of academic spheres on campus. Lawrence, as an institution and student body, creates a collective of
learners, listeners, and leaders who are continuously evolving their understanding of the world around them. I am fortunate to have the support of the
Carroll Family Scholarship, so that I can say I am a part of this exceptional community too!"
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Weiqi "Vicky" Liang, 2019
Marian H. Cuff Endowed Scholarship
"Lawrence is a special institution with nice people around the campus. I better myself by trying out different things and using new ways to think
critically. Even though I am a Philosophy major, I have successfully taken classes in Anthropology, Biology, Economics, and Government. In addition, I still
find many great extracurricular opportunities to explore, such as singing with Viking Chorale, even though I am not a music major. While having the great
experience of volunteering at the elderly center last year, I became an elder advocacy coordinator at the Volunteer Community Service Center. At Lawrence,
I've learned to handle difficult academic problems while looking forward to exploring possible opportunities. I am very grateful to be awarded the Marian H.
Cuff Endowed Scholarship for every year I have been here, and appreciate that the scholarship has provided this wonderful Lawrence experience to me."
Anthony Cardella, 2018
Ansorge Family Scholarship
"I am so excited that I am able to attend Lawrence University. I know that I will make great progress studying piano with Dr. Michael Mizrahi. Since being
at Lawrence I've already made a lot of progress and I really love it here. I am so grateful for the Ansorge Family Scholarship that made it possible for me
to come to Lawrence because without it, I might not have been able to afford the cost of attending a school that is a great fit for me and a place where I
will learn so much and go so far."
Milwaukee-Downer Scholarships and Professorships
Some of the many recipients of Milwaukee-Downer scholarships gather for a photo with Carolyn King Stephens M-D'62 and Marlene Crupi-Widen M-D'55 in January 2014 at the annual scholarship luncheon.
Milwaukee-Downer Scholarships and Funds
Dr. Charles E. Albright Scholarship
Helen Daniels Bader Scholarship
James G. and Ethel M. Barber Scholarship
Catharine Beecher Endowed Fund for Downer Women
Bessie A. Bell Scholarship
Berk Scholarship
Frederick C. Best Scholarship
Beta Study Club Scholarship
Lynde Bradley Scholarship
Lucia R. Briggs-Alumnae Scholarship
Edith Lange Brooks Scholarship
Anne Barman Caldwell Scholarship
Alice Miller Chester Scholarship
City of Milwaukee Student Funds Scholarship
Milwaukee-Downer Class of 1940 Fund
Milwaukee-Downer Class of 1942 Fund
College Endowment Association Scholarship
Janet Cope Crawford Scholarship
Jessie Mabbott Daniels Scholarship
F. T. Day Scholarship
Rufus Dodge Scholarship
Julia P. Ely and Hannah R. Vedder Memorial Scholarship
General Endowed Scholarship - M-D College
Dr. Alfred W. and Mrs. Ada F. Gray Scholarship
Berenice E. Hess Scholarship Endowment
Lucille Ray Hibbard Scholarship
Belle Austin Jacobs Scholarship
Helen McDermott Jurack and Ronald J. Mason Scholarship
Marjorie S. Logan Scholarship
Nellie Maxwell Scholarship
S. Annabelle & Paul McGuire Scholarship
Memorial Scholarship Fund - Milwaukee-Downer
Milwaukee-Downer Class of 1953 Scholarship
Milwaukee-Downer Class of 1955 Scholarship
Milwaukee-Downer Class of 1956 Scholarship
Milwaukee-Downer Class of 1957 Scholarship
Milwaukee-Downer Class of 1958 and 1959 50th Reunion Scholarship
Milwaukee-Downer Club Scholarship
Milwaukee-Downer/Lawrence College Consolidation 50th Anniversary Scholarship
Francis Evelyn Kelley Morgan Memorial Scholarship
O'Neill-Anderson Family Scholarship Endowment
Elizabeth A. Olson Scholarship
Gilbert Haven Peirce, Sr. and Emma Elizabeth Manor Peirce Milwaukee-Downer Scholarship
Aleida J. Pieters Scholarship
Matilda Siefert Puelicher Scholarship
Elizabeth Ann Richardson Scholarship
William M. Ross Memorial Scholarship
Elizabeth Rossberg Scholarship
Charles Frederic Sammond Scholarship
Mildred L. Schroeder Scholarship
Sivyer Educational Fund for Women
Marion Merrill Smith Scholarship
Dr. Elizabeth A. Steffen Scholarship
W. Mead and Elizabeth McKone Stillman Scholarship
Strzelczyk Family Scholarship
Clare Scherf Sweetman Scholarship
Raymond H. and Jane K. Taylor Scholarship
Jerline E. Walfoort Memorial Scholarship
Barbara E. Wehr Fund
Harmony Weissbach Scholarship
Martha and Frances Wheelock Scholarship
Milwaukee-Downer Professorships
T. A. Chapman Professorship in Music
Alice G. Chapman Professorship in Physics
Alice G. Chapman Librarianship
Milwaukee-Downer College and College Endowment Association Professorship
