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New Grants & Gifts for UP

February 8, 2019

The development office reports that UP recently received a $700,000 grant from the E.L. Wiegand Foundation to create the E.L. Wiegand Environmental Laboratory, which will be a part of the Franz Campus Boat House.

The University also secured a commitment in the amount of $500,000 to the recreation fields on the Franz Campus. This grant is made possible through Monica Names King, Class of 1990, from the Tom & Meg Names Family Foundation.

And, in honor of the one and only Jim Kuffner, former HR director and longtime UP neighborhood liaison, the Kuffner family recently made a $250,000 donation. $175,000 will go to the James J. Kuffner MBA ’88 Franz Campus Beautification Fund, since Jim played a key role in helping to secure the 35 acres that created the Franz Campus; and $75,000 will go to the Kathleen E. Kuffner MEd ’88 Chapel Choir Fund.

For more information contact development at x8607 or fookes@up.edu.

Filed Under: 02-11-2019, Development, University Relations Tagged With: Development, Jim Kuffner

Jim Kuffner Farewell Reception, June 28

June 24, 2016

jimA farewell reception for Jim Kuffner, who is retiring from his part-time position as assistant vice president for community relations/special projects at the end of June, is scheduled for Tuesday, June 28, at 3 p.m., in Bauccio Commons on the bluff side. All are welcome to come by and wish Jim the very best as he transitions to the ranks of the officially retired.

For more information contact Teri Landtiser, university operations, at landtiser@up.edu.

Filed Under: 06-06-2016, 06-13-2016, 06-27-2016, Campus Services, Events Tagged With: Jim Kuffner, Teri Landtiser

River Campus Tours

March 4, 2013

Faculty and staff are invited to take a walking tour of the River Campus to see recently completed shoreline work and new plantings, according to Jim Kuffner, community relations. Tours will last about one hour and will start and finish at the overlook near the corner of N. Portsmouth and McCosh. Please select one of the following tours and e-mail your choice to kuffner@up.edu:

  • Monday, 3/4/13, 10:30 to 11:3o.
  • Monday, 3/4/13, 2 to 3 p.m.
  • Wednesday, 3/6/13, 10 to 11 a.m.
  • Wednesday, 3/6/13, 1 to 2 p.m.

Appropriate footwear is recommended. For more info contact Kuffner at 7331 or kuffner@up.edu.

Filed Under: 03-04-2013, Community Relations, Events, University Relations Tagged With: Jim Kuffner, River Campus

River Campus Tours Available

February 25, 2013

River Campus after clean-upFaculty and staff are invited to take a walking tour of the River Campus to see recently completed shoreline work and new plantings, according to Jim Kuffner, community relations. Tours will last about one hour and will start and finish at the overlook near the corner of N. Portsmouth and McCosh. Please select one of the following tours and e-mail your choice to kuffner@up.edu:

  • Tour 1: Thursday, 2/28/13, 11 a.m. to noon
  • Tour 2: Friday, 3/1/13, 11 a.m. to noon
  • Tour 3: Friday, 3/1/13, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
  • Tour 4: Monday, 3/4/13, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
  • Tour 5: Monday, 3/4/13, 2 to 3 p.m.
  • Tour 6: Wednesday, 3/6/13, 10 to 11 a.m.
  • Tour 7: Wednesday, 3/6/13, 1 to 2 p.m.

Appropriate footwear is recommended. For more information contact Kuffner at 7331 or kuffner@up.edu.

Filed Under: 02-25-2013 Tagged With: Jim Kuffner, River Campus

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