CHAMPIONS FOR PHILANTHROPY 2011

The Bryant Leadership Council Gala dinner, our signature event for those who donate $1,000 or more annually, celebrates "Champions for Philanthropy." Even as we say "thank you" to all of our donors for their support, we have embraced a new Gala tradition by honoring one Bryant alumnus, one Bryant parent couple, and one friend of Bryant whose philanthropy has had a significant impact on the University over time. In every case, those we honor have given much more than money to Bryant University; they have given of their time and their talents as well.

	Outstanding Alumnus Douglas S. Krupp '69 Douglas S. Krupp, successful real estate developer, accomplished entrepreneur, respected civic leader, dedicated philanthropist and Charter Member of the Bryant Leadership Council, you have helped Bryant University in its mission to provide a rigorous and innovative education that prepares students for the challenges of new global realities. Read his full citation
	Outstanding Parents Ernest E. Stempel P’84, ’98h (1916 – 2009), Diana and Lars Bergquist P’13, and The Ernest E. Stempel Foundation Ernest Stempel and Diana and Lars Bergquist, through your historic and steadfast commitment, you have helped Bryant University advance its mission of providing an education that delivers the highest standards of academic excellence, character, and ethics within a global, real-world context. We are most grateful for your continuing support and involvement.Read their full citation
	Outstanding Friend Sovereign|Santander Universities Bryant University proudly joins 22 colleges and universities in the United States, including Brown, Columbia, Harvard, and Yale, in participating with Sovereign|Santander Universities, with its distinguished history of supporting higher education and expanding knowledge and experience throughout the world. Read the full citation
	Lifetime Champions for Philanthropy Elizabeth Z. and Malcolm G. ’09H (1934 – 2011) Chace For devoting a lifetime to better the city and state they love, the lives of those in need, and for helping to transform a great University in Smithfield, Bryant University proudly recognizes Malcolm and Elizabeth Chace as the first recipients of its Lifetime Champions for Philanthropy award. Read the full citation