BetterPlanet ‘Donor Wall’ Grows

May 24, 2012 - News Release

The University of Guelph today unveiled seven additions to its dramatic "donor wall" in Rozanski Hall. The donor wall in the lobby of the classroom complex honours supporters and tells the story of the Universitys BetterPlanet Project.

Its intended to be an evolving symbol of the issues and needs being addressed as we look to create change and make the world a better place, said president Alastair Summerlee.

Today we are adding to this work of art. The seven new pieces represent extraordinary giving to the University and the potential for growth via the new opportunities these gifts provide.

Donors highlighted today are:

Philip Gosling and Susan Gosling, Gosling Foundation: a second leadership gift to the BetterPlanet Project of $1.5 million to establish the Gosling Research Institute for Plant Preservation;

Tony and Anne Arrell, U of G graduates: $1 million to support excellence in teaching and 20 annual scholarships for students across disciplines;

Wolf Haessler, U of G graduate and founder of Skyjack Inc.: $1 million to enhance the Universitys engineering facilities and to fund 20 new scholarships;

Donald Pestell, Ontario Agricultural College graduate: $600,000 for the D.J. Pestell Student Service and Alumni Centre at the Ridgetown Campus;

The late J.E. Blake Graham, Ontario Veterinary College graduate: $500,000 for the Blake Graham Fellowship Endowment Fund, supporting graduate studies in public health and zoonotic diseases;

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BetterPlanet ‘Donor Wall’ Grows