The Benjamin M. J. Auburn Endowment
Established by initial gifts exceeding $20,000 by Mark, Sandy, and David Auburn in memory of their son and brother, the Benjamin M. J. Auburn Endowment shall be held by The University of Akron Foundation, which shall annually make available to the Director of the Honors Program a distribution of at least $500 or five percent of the value of the Endowment, whichever is higher and prudent for the preservation in perpetuity of the Endowment, for the purpose of funding the Ben Auburn Award in Cultural Criticism (q.v.). Of the annual distribution, the Director of the Honors Program shall grant a minimum of $500 or at least seventy-five percent in awards; the Director may use up to twenty-five percent of the annual distribution to defray expenses for publicizing the award, conducting the competition, and arranging for the symposium.

During their lifetimes, the donors collectively and individually reserve the right to redirect earnings from the Benjamin M. J. Auburn Endowment to purposes at The University of Akron other than funding the Ben Auburn Award in Cultural Criticism through the Honors Program.

The Ben Auburn Award in Cultural Criticism
The Ben Auburn Award in Cultural Criticism honors the memory of Benjamin Max Joseph Auburn (1972-2000), son of Mark S. and Sandy K. Auburn, brother of David Auburn, and grandson of Norman P. and Kathleen M. Auburn and George and Pearl Korman. It seeks to stimulate the production and recognition of works of cultural criticism by students at The University of Akron through sponsoring an annual awards competition and symposium administered by the Honors Program.

Cultural criticism tracks and assesses trends in the arts and aesthetics and ideas of a human society. Limited neither to high culture nor to popular forms, its examples range over all human artistic and intellectual achievement. Seeking to predict new trends as it critically summarizes past achievements, its most common mode of expression is the review essay or the evaluative article—rhetorical or textual expostulations not of a single object but of several. Cultural criticism can take many shapes and appear in many media, however. A series of related reviews, an extended essay or article, a monograph, or a chapbook are some rhetorical forms; video, audio, or filmed programs may constitute cultural criticism, as may exhibitions and performances and works of imaginative textual (poems, fiction), pictorial, sculptural, and performance art designed primarily to reflect other works of the imagination.

Ben Auburn himself, for example, was a writer, a producer, and a performer. He wrote extensively on popular music and on the rise of internet communication for print and electronic media (using the review essay or evaluative article mode); but he also designed and conducted audio programs of popular music (performance in the medium of radio and electronic recording) whose purpose was to illustrate trends in the popular music of his day. He performed as an ensemble improvisational comic actor, and his company’s work implicitly assessed trends in the arts, ideas, and aesthetics of his time. His “weblog” tracked some of his thinking (and hence a webpage or a “blog” conducted over an extended period may be entered into this competition).

The Ben Auburn Award seeks to expand the boundaries of cultural criticism, the capacity of our students to participate in its creation, and the opportunities to grapple with arts and aesthetics and ideas expressed in any form. It will recognize thoughtful analysis and commentary, reflective and careful judgment, and sustained acquisition of knowledge and taste. It will reward original thinking and expression. It will encourage intellectual risk-taking subjected to public assessment.

The Award shall always be known as “The Ben Auburn Award” or the “Ben,” and never by his surname alone.

The B-26 Marauder Archives Fund
The purpose of this fund is to provide resources in support of the University’s efforts to preserve and share the historic records of those individuals and organizations associated with the Martin B-26 Marauder. The goals to be supported by this fund include both the preservation of this history and its projection by way of personal accounts, histories, biographies and histories of individuals, histories of units and commands, artworks, video and other portrayals.

The John S. Ballard Endowed Department of Public Administration and Urban Studies Travel Fund
This fund was created to provide funds to enable or assist faculty members and students in the Department of Public Administration and Urban Studies to attend appropriate conferences or present papers at such conferences. Said funds are to help defray conference charges, travel costs and the cost of meals and lodging associated with attendance at such conferences. Disbursement from the fund will be directed by the Chair of the Department.

The H. Kenneth Barker Center for Economic Education Endowment
A veteran of World War II, Dr. H. Kenneth Barker received his BA and MA in Psychology from the University of Louisville in 1948. He earned his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Michigan in 1959. Dr. Barker came to Akron in 1966 and served as Dean of the College of Education at The University of Akron from 1966 to 1987. He also served as Special Assistant to the President for several years and Dean of the University's International program from 1966 to 1979. He has been listed in several publications, including Who's Who in America and Leaders in Education. Dr. Barker was made an honorary alumnus of The University in 1992.

Dr. Barker was instrumental in the establishment of the Center for Economic Education at the University in 1975. The Center was founded to inspire teachers to include principles of economic education into their curriculum since there was a lack of fundamental economic understanding in public schools. The program grew from individual classes to day long seminars, with prominent local business people involved. The Center was named in Dr. Barker’s honor in 2001. Today, The H. Kenneth Barker Center for Economic Education hosts the ground-breaking Virtual Campus, a collaboration of websites including a worldwide teacher information exchange, and Googlenomics, the first search engine of economic education and a foremost teacher reference library. The H. Kenneth Barker Center for Economic Education Endowment was established by H. Kenneth Barker to provide unrestricted support for the Center for Economic Education.

The Clara and Herb Berns Spirit of The University of Akron Marching Bands Endowment
The Clara and Herb Berns Spirit of The University of Akron Marching Bands Endowment was established by the Berns in appreciation of the Band’s outstanding performances. The funds from the endowment are to be used to support on the ongoing needs to maintain a quality marching band ensemble. Use of the funds will be determined by the Director of University Bands in coordination with the Director of the Marching Band and the Director of the School of Music.

Loren M. Berry Endowment for the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics
Loren M. Berry Endowment for the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics was established in 1990 by The Loren M. Berry Foundation. The endowment is dedicated to support speakers and public programs within the Ray C. Bliss Institute.

The Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics
The Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics was created in 1986 to promote citizen knowledge and participation in the political process. The Bliss Institute emphasizes the key elements of a healthy democracy: an active and informed citizenry, a strong and competitive two-party system and an effective government accountable to the people. The Bliss Institute’s programs are supported by an endowment established through the estates of Ray C. and Ellen P. Bliss and gifts from The Loren M. Berry Foundation, The Henry and Louise Timken Foundation, Mr. W. R. Timken, Sr., Mrs. Louise Timken, and The J. Willard Marriott Foundation.

Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics 125th Ohio General Assembly Legislative Service Commission Task Force on Civic Education
The Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics will receive charitable contributions on behalf of The 125th Ohio General Assembly Legislative Service Commission’s Task Force on Civic Education. These funds are for the purpose of paying expenses related to the Task Force’s Democracy Appreciation program. Expenses include travel and meal expenses for participating high school teachers, organizers and presenters, meeting room rental, materials production and duplication, and high school teacher substitute pay.

The Aubrey McDonald Brenneman and Judith McDonald Barnes Endowed Fund for the Center for Economic Education
The Aubrey McDonald Brenneman and Judith McDonald Barnes Endowed Fund for the Center for Economic Education recognizes Mrs. Brenneman and daughter’s, Mrs. Barnes, firm conviction in the free enterprise system. Mrs. Brenneman and Mrs. Barnes actively participate in the free market system of the United States. Their belief and faith in the Center for Economic Education caused them to create this fund in 1995 to further this important work.

The Aubrey McDonald Brenneman Endowed Fund for the Center for Economic Education
The Aubrey McDonald Brenneman Endowed Fund for the Center for Economic Education was created in 1995 to further the Center's work in teacher training, instructional materials, and curriculum reform in economics for secondary and post-secondary schools in Northeast Ohio. Aubrey McDonald Brenneman was the creative and business force behind the founding of Aubrey McDonald's Creations Inc. of Akron. As an entrepreneur, she believes in the strength of the American free enterprise system and the need for economic education. Aubrey McDonald Brenneman joins in The University of Akron's crusade for economic education among the citizens of the nation.

The Chemistry NMR Equipment Endowment
In 1992 the Chemistry NMR Equipment Endowment was established in support of the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy instrumentation in the Department of Chemistry. The endowment was made possible by a Kresge Foundation Science Initiative Program Challenge grant of $500,000 and over $2 million from alumni, friends, foundations, and corporations in support of the challenge.

The John R. and Margaret Wade Chenot Endowed Research Fund
This endowed research fund was established by Mrs. John R. (Margaret Wade) Chenot in loving tribute to her late husband. Mr. Chenot, a World War II veteran, suffered hearing impairment as a result of his service in the artillery. It is Mrs. Chenot's intention, through this gift, to assist others through support for research related to hearing impairment. The John R. and Margaret Wade Chenot Endowed Research Fund, established in 1995 provides The School of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology with vital resources for this important purpose.

Selection of projects eligible for funding are made by the Dean of the College of Fine and Applied Arts (or designee), the Director of the School of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and one faculty member selected each year by the faculty. At least one of these three individuals must be an audiologist. For consideration, projects must have potential benefit for the needs of the hearing impaired. Special preference will be given to collaborative efforts which focus additional skills or resources on the needs of the hearing impaired. However, any collaborative efforts must have at least one member of the department working on the project.

The Dale Chihuly Polymer Sculpture Fund
A unique opportunity exists at The University of Akron through the creation of an historic and original piece of outdoor art designed by glass master Dale Chihuly. Appropriate for Akron, the artist has been engaged in conversations to create an innovative sculpture of polymer materials. Global recognition is anticipated because of the extent of Chihuly’s popularity as a contemporary artist and the excitement of producing a major outdoor work of polymer materials. Traditionally, Chihuly’s medium is glass. The proposed site for the sculpture is an existing 60-foot diameter grassy circle between the Goodyear Polymer Center and Guzzetta Hall. The location is centrally placed at the heart of the west entrance to the University’s campus, bordering downtown Akron.

The Dale Chihuly Polymer Sculpture at The University of Akron will be only the third installation by the artist in the state of Ohio. The sculpture will advance the image and understanding of the uses of polymers and will initiate an unparalleled opportunity for recognition in the polymer realm, and also in the fine arts community.

The Paul A. Daum Theatre Endowment
The Paul A. Daum Theatre Endowment was established for the purpose of providing funds as needed for the Paul A. Daum Theatre located in Kolbe Hall. Earnings from the endowment will be available for discretionary use by the Director of the School of Dance, Theatre and Arts Administration in consultation with the Dean of the College of Fine and Applied Arts to improve the quality of the facility for academic use as deemed appropriate. Dr. Daum is to be consulted on use of the funds during his lifetime. Appropriate use of funds include the following: theatrical equipment for lighting, sound, special effects and rigging. Funds are not to be used for routine building maintenance or staffing.

George W. Daverio School of Accountancy
The George W. Daverio School of Accountancy is recognized for its quality in undergraduate and graduate programming. Described as the 15th largest school of accountancy in the United States, degrees lead to careers in managerial and public accounting. The joint Law/Taxation degree with the School of Law is the only one of its kind in the region and one of just six in the nation.

The Emily Davis Fund for Visiting Printmakers
The Emily Davis Fund for Visiting Printmakers was established to bring printmakers of national or international repute to the Mary Schiller Myers School of Art to enrich the academic program. Members of the printmaking faculty will select the visiting artist(s). The Fund will provide funding for travel and lodging expenses for the guest artists.

The Mr. and Mrs. Russell DeYoung Endowment
In 1980, Mr. Russell DeYoung '32 and his wife, Lois Bishop DeYoung, established The University of Akron Landbank, a permanent endowment used to purchase privately-owned properties for University expansion and improvement. A distinguished business leader, Mr. DeYoung began his 30-year tenure at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company as a University engineering cooperative education student. Mr. DeYoung held the positions of vice president, executive vice president and president, and served as chairman and chief executive officer for ten years before retiring from Goodyear in 1974. Under his leadership Goodyear's preeminence as the world's number one tire manufacturer grew with the expansion of European operations and the Goodyear Aerospace Corporation. Prominent benefactors to the University, Mr. DeYoung was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science degree in 1971, and Mrs. DeYoung received an Honorary Alumna Award in 1967. Mr. DeYoung was posthumously honored with the College of Engineering Lifetime Achievement Award in 1990.

The Dr. and Mrs. James D. D’Ianni Research Endowment
The Dr. and Mrs. James D. D’Ianni Research Endowment was established by Dr. James D. D’Ianni as a way of showing his support for the work of the fifteenth President of The University of Akron, Dr. Luis M. Proenza, in stepping-up University driven research efforts and in recognition of The University of Akron’s strategic commitment to advancing research in ways that improve the region’s economy.

Dr. James D. D’Ianni’s gift, the largest gift ever received by The University of Akron directed to research, is one that lays the foundation for the University’s research efforts. The extraordinariness of his gift is such that it will shape the moments of greatness for University of Akron faculty and student researchers now and in perpetuity. The purpose of the Dr. and Mrs. James D. D’Ianni Research Endowment is to support scientific and technological research efforts at The University of Akron, as identified by the President of The University of Akron or the President’s designee.

Dr. D’Ianni is the retired Assistant to the Vice President of Research, after having held the positions of Director of Research, and Director of Elastomer and Chemical Research at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, where he worked for 41 years. At the height of World War II, Dr. D’Ianni, along with other chemists from the rubber industry, were part of a successful wartime effort to develop durable synthetic rubber. His outstanding contributions to chemistry earned him over 17 patents and the listing as a top 100 contributor to rubber literature by Great Britain’s Rubber Journal.

Dr. James D. D’Ianni is an alumnus of The University of Akron. He graduated in 1934 with a B.S. in Chemistry from The University of Akron’s College of Arts and Sciences. In 1938, Dr. D’Ianni obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. In 1976 and 1979 respectively, The University of Akron recognized Dr. D’Ianni’s many accomplishments and presented him with an Alumni Honor Award and an Honorary Doctor of Science.

During and after his career, Dr. D’Ianni taught evening courses for The University of Akron’s Department of Chemistry, was a member of The University of Akron’s graduate school advisory committee, and participated on many local and national organizations including serving as president of the American Chemical Society and the advisory board of the National Academy of Sciences.

The John and Sylvia Eliot Scholarship in the Archives of the History of American Psychology
This endowment was established in the year 2000 by John and Sylvia Eliot to benefit the Archives of the History of American Psychology.

The Raymond C. Firestone Research Initiative Fellowship
Established in 1983 by Raymond C. Firestone (Hon. ‘57), retired chairman of the board of The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, to facilitate creative and innovative research in high-technology areas, this fellowship is provided to encourage untenured faculty members engaged in research.

The Ronald R. and Diane C. Fisher Institute for Professional Selling
The Ronald R. and Diane C. Fisher Institute for Professional Selling was established in 1992 by Ronald and Diane Fisher. Born out of Mr. Fisher's belief in the free enterprise system and personal initiative, the Fisher Institute serves to expand The University of Akron College of Business Administration's sales program to a national leader in sales education and promote professional selling as a lifetime career choice.

The William T. and Rita Fitzgerald Institute of Entrepreneurial Studies
Established in 1995, the Fitzgerald Institute is the only one of its kind in Northeast Ohio with the purpose of educating students and the public, as well as promoting the principles and practices of the free enterprise system and the role of entrepreneurs. William and Rita Fitzgerald established this Institute with an endowed gift of $2.5 million to enhance the program offerings of The University of Akron College of Business Administration.

The GAR Foundation Resident Fellows Honors Program
This program, designed to stimulate intellectual activity among University of Akron students and faculty, as well as members of the community, will further expand the Honors Program at the University and help attract and maintain students of exceptional honors quality. This program will provide the opportunity for prominent scholars, scientists, executive, administrators, artists, and other recognized as outstanding in their field, to be invited to campus to participate in the University Honors Program and community outreach activities. This will enable Honors Students to have dialogues with individuals of noted accomplishments, as well as to inform and inspire faculty members and the community at large.

The Robert J. and Jacqueline Gill Track Challenge
Robert J. and Jacqueline Gill believe in the value of athletic competition and the potential it has to positively shape the lives of student-athletes through the valuable lessons it offers. As testimony to this, in 2000 the Gill’s invested $50,000 in the planning and development of the Athletic Field House, a facility that is the indoor home of The University of Akron Men’s and Women’s Track Program and utilized by the University’s eighteen varsity sports. In addition to their gift to the Athletic Field House, the Gills’ have made gifts totaling over $175,000 in support of the Zips’ track student-athletes. But their influence on the track program does not end there.

A master at recognizing potential, Mr. Gill’s personal and business achievements are numerous. While attending The University of Akron, Mr. Gill met his wife Jacqueline in the Chuckery of the former Gardner Student Center and was a stand out student-athlete with the track program. In his career as a student-athlete, Mr. Gill earned seven Ohio Conference Championships in outdoor (800m) and indoor (880m) track and was the 1960 NCAA Mid-East Runner-up in the 800. A 1960 graduate of The University of Akron’s College of Business Administration, Mr. Gill took his talent as a salesman and became an entrepreneur purchasing AFD Industries, a supplier of industrial machinery and equipment to the elevator industry located in North Canton, Ohio.

The Gills’ tenacious drive and ability to recognize potential and excellence in the track program have led the Gill’s to focus their energy on bringing national prominence to a program that has already achieved great success in the Mid-American Conference. The support the Gills have shown has allowed the track program to recruit some of the best student-athletes from different cultural and financial backgrounds, and provided them with the opportunity to travel the country and become tomorrow’s Olympians.

Proof that their investment is paying dividends, The University of Akron’s Track Program has produced many success stories. However, out of all of the student-athletes who have been able to take advantage of the opportunity the Gill’s created, three student-athletes stand above the rest: LeShaunte Edwards, a three-time NCAA All-American; Mary Varga, a NCAA Indoor Track National Runner-up in the High Jump; and Christi Smith, National Champion in the Women’s Heptathlon.

In the Fall 2001 issue of the Box Seat, Mr. Gill stated that his support of Track and Field is easy to explain: “I am trying to pay back for the great experience I had as an athlete at The University of Akron. Basically, when I was an athlete, someone supported me, and I want to be able to do the same thing.”

The Jacob and Dora Sapp Gordon Resource Center Endowed Fund
The Jacob and Dora Sapp Gordon Resource Center Endowed Fund was established in 1999 by Dora Sapp Gordon (1930), in honor of her husband, Jacob (1931) to recognize their commitment to education. Mrs. Gordon wishes to endow the resource center to support current and up-to-date technology (hardware and software) and journals in the accounting field. The fund augments materials in the existing Jacob and Dora Sapp Accounting Library.

The Graham Campus Beautification Endowed Fund
The Graham Campus Beautification Endowed Fund was established by Marie T. Graham, class of 1953, in 2004, in memory of her loving husband and University alumnus, Eugene D. Graham. The University of Akron is grateful for the friendship and support of alumni, Eugene and Marie Graham. Eugene Graham was a distinguished leader in the community and dedicated to the University’s mission and goals in higher education, and along with his wife, played important roles in the social scene in the Akron community. Mr. Graham served as a trustee of The University of Akron Foundation and on the University’s governing Board of Trustees, serving as chair. As a trustee, he furthered along an organization that has contributed substantially to the University and the community. His participation gave credence to the organization, and his business skills were of great value to the University.

Eugene Graham was born on July 28, 1930. He graduated from The University of Akron in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He started working as a new car salesman for City Chevrolet in 1953 and became a Ford dealer in 1962. Mr. Graham owned several dealerships throughout Ohio and was the top Ford dealer in Akron. His legacy, Graham Ford, Inc. in Columbus, is one of the largest Ford dealerships in the United States. Mr. Graham received numerous business awards, including the Life Magazine Quality Dealer Award and the Midwestern Truck Dealer of the Year Award, among others.

Marie (Karg) Graham holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education (1953). Mrs. Graham was also very involved in the University community and is a member of The University of Akron Women's Committee. The couple has three children: Susan (class of '79), Cindy (class of '84) and Timothy. Mr. and Mrs. Graham gave of their time and financial resources to help strengthen the University’s presence among the citizens of Akron. Through their help, the University continues to grow and succeed in its mission of providing for student success. The Graham Campus Beautification Fund will provide continued support through the endowment for The Eugene D. Graham ’54 Memorial Garden, located near the Student Union, and to beautify outdoor campus surroundings.

The Claire Burns Heller Endowed Fund
This fund was provided through the estate of Mrs. Claire Burns Heller, the wife of Glenn H. Heller ‘22, M.D., a physician and surgeon. Claire Burns Heller lived in Florida before her death in 1977. She provided her gift in recognition of her husband and his alma mater. The gift is used for the unrestricted support of The University of Akron, and will initially be used in support of The Scholarships for Excellence program.

The History Endowment Fund
The History Endowment Fund was established in 1986 in recognition of the retirement of Dr. Warren Kuehl. It is an open ended fund to which contributions can be made to honor other faculty who retire in coming years. The annual income from the endowment will be used to support research, travel to scholarly archives, and similar expenses incurred by history students, especially graduate students. The fund will also underwrite colloquia featuring visiting scholars and policymakers who will make presentations to students, faculty, and the general public. Other needs, such as special library or archival purchases, might also be met from this fund. Expenditures of the fund will be determined by the Department of History.

The Barbara P. Hlivko Athletic Fund
Established in 2004 by Barbara P. Hlivko, a 1978 graduate of The University of Akron, The Barbara P. Hlivko Athletic Fund will provide financial assistance for various men’s and women’s athletic programs. As a young girl, Barbara was inspired by her father’s love and devotion to Zips athletics when she often accompanied him to games at Buchtel Field. Through the years, the spirit of athletics at The University of Akron grew to be an integral part of her own life as she became a devote supporter and advocate for many of the university’s athletics programs. A fixture at Zips sporting events, Barbara’s knowledge of and dedication to the Zips truly makes her one of the most endearing fans and supporters to The University of Akron.

It is Ms. Hlivko’s intention that The Barbara P. Hlivko Athletic Fund be used for athletic programs for the purposes of supporting and building quality Division I programs including, but not limited to, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, softball, women’s tennis, men’s and women’s track and cross county, women’s volleyball and riflery. In the event that additional athletic teams are added to The University of Akron’s athletics programs, support for said teams will be at the fund advisor’s discretion.

The Robert L. Holliday Endowed Fund
This fund was established in 1998 by Mr. Robert L. Holliday. The founder of R. L. Holliday Co., Inc., Mr. Holliday flew the B-26 Marauder from 1942-1945 in the European theater of action. Mr. Holliday has served on the board of the B-26 Historical Society and has exhibited great leadership in the establishment, maintenance and retention of the B-26 Marauder Archives at The University of Akron.

The Donald P. Holloway Endowment
Donald P. Holloway comes from a family with a history of appreciation for the arts and education. Donald’s Paternal Grandfather Holloway graduated from Oberlin’s Conservatory of Music. Both of his parents went to Ohio State and received. His father received his masters degree at The Ohio State University, and his mother received her masters degree from The University of Akron. Following this legacy, Donald P. Holloway received his bachelor’s degree in Finance in 1950, a LLD from The University of Akron in 1955, and a masters in Library Science in 1962. One of Donald’s passions is for architecture.

He has taken six architectural tours in Europe and tries to tour a different country each year. This special interest in architecture led to his appreciation for Hower House and the establishment of this fund. It is the Donald’s intention that the funds from this endowment be used by The Friends of Hower House to help meet the expenses of priority projects.

The William H. Jenkins, C.P.A. and William L. Jenkins Endowed Fund in the College of Business Administration’s School of Accountancy
The William H. Jenkins, C.P.A. and William L. Jenkins Endowed Fund was established by William L. Jenkins, the son of William H. Jenkins. Mr. William L. Jenkins is a 1971 graduate of The University of Akron.

Father and son shared a strong belief in the importance of higher education and a passion for the accounting profession. Each used their expertise in accounting to further their careers in business. William H. Jenkins began his career with the accounting firm of Chilton, Stump and Daverio while attending classes at The University of Akron. He retired as the Executive Vice President of Weather Seal, Inc. in Barberton, Ohio, in 1968. His son, William L. Jenkins, went to work for Akron City Hospital in the Finance and Accounting Department following his graduation from The University of Akron’s College of Business Administration’s School of Accountancy. In 1977, William L. Jenkins seized the opportunity to own his own business and, until his retirement in 1998, he owned and operated the Akron Personnel and Adjustment Bureau.

The purpose of The William H. Jenkins, C.P.A. and William L. Jenkins Endowed Fund is to provide annual support to the College of Business Administration’s School of Accountancy for scholarships and an annual or multi-year competitive research and writing competition for students and faculty. In this regard, 50% of the total annual income from the William H. Jenkins, C.P.A. and William L. Jenkins Endowed Fund shall be allocated to scholarships and 50% to a competitive research and writing competition for students and faculty.

Scholarships from The William H. Jenkins, C.P.A. and William L. Jenkins Endowed Fund shall be made available to upper-class undergraduate students majoring in accounting and/or graduate students who are pursuing the fifth year of their pre-certification professional accountancy education on an annual basis. The director of the School of Accountancy or the directors’ designee shall award the Jenkins’ Scholarship to students in the College of Business Administration who have a demonstrated financial need, possess an overall 3.0 GPA, as well as a 3.0 GPA in their accounting classes, and work while attending classes at the University. Law students are not eligible to receive scholarship support from The William H. Jenkins, C.P.A. and William L. Jenkins Endowed Fund.

The director of the School of Accountancy, in consultation with the dean of the College of Business Administration, shall offer a research and writing competition that encourages students to work with faculty on research and writing projects that lead to publications. The research and writing competition is open to upper-class accounting majors, as well as graduate students who are pursuing the fifth year of their pre-certification professional accountancy education, who are working with accounting faculty in The University of Akron’s College of Business Administration. Student winners of the writing competition shall be named Jenkins Student Fellows. Faculty cohorts shall be named Jenkins Faculty Fellows. To accommodate the writing and publication cycle for refereed journal articles, the Jenkins’ research and writing competition award may be offered on a multi-year basis, not to exceed a period of three years.

During college, Mr. William L. Jenkins was an active member of the ROTC and a member of the Pershing Rifles. He served honorably in the Army from 1966 to 1969, during the Vietnam War Era, and received the Army Commendation Medal. Mr. Jenkins is a member of the Institute of Management Accountants (formerly the National Association of Accountants), and the author of two professional manuscripts in the field of accounting. One of the manuscripts, entitled “Non-Profit Hospital Accounting System,” placed in the top ten nationally in rankings by “Management Accounting” in 1973. Mr. Jenkins is the proud father of Jeremy S. Jenkins.

The Dr. Adib Karam Class of 1925 Fund
The Fund was established by Dr. Adib Karam in 1986 in memory of Dr. Karam’s parents, Freida and Henry Karam, and in honor of his brother, Ernest, and his sisters, Ada, Lucille, and Annetta. The fund assists in furthering the interests of University of Akron alumni and for the benefit of the University Libraries. Dr. Karam was a recognized physician, humanitarian, and loyal alumnus.

The Ernest Kirtz Endowed Fund
Mr. Ernest Kirtz was a successful entrepreneur. He expanded the family business into Akron, starting the Amster Kirtz Co. Mr. Kirtz instilled in his sons a great appreciation for learning; his son William is a college faculty member and his son Charles is a public interest lawyer and career consultant with the Environmental Protection Agency. After retirement, when he was in his 80’s, Mr. Kirtz took classes at The University of Akron in literature and his family established this scholarship to assist the University and its students in his memory.

This fund is to be used for the unrestricted purposes of The University of Akron. At the time of this gift, the priority need is the Scholarships for Excellence program to bring Ohio high school valedictorians and salutatorians to campus.

The Ella C. Kloha Memorial Endowment
The Ella C. Kloha Memorial Endowment was funded through gift from the Ella C. Kloha Trust in December 2004. The funds were designated to The University of Akron School of Law Library and it was Ella Kloha’s wish that such funds be memorialized through the establishment of a section or alcove to be designated as the “Kloha Memorial Alcove” and dedicated to new frontiers of law. The contribution was placed in an endowed fund to serve the School of Law Library in perpetuity.

The Kumho Group Endowed Fund
Established in 1988 by Kumho Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kumho & Company, Inc., this endowed fund was created with an initial contribution of $50,000, the purpose of which is to provide income for use solely by the College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering at The University of Akron. Income earned in this fund is not restricted in any way to specific areas of interest, department or prevailing scholarship/fellowship needs. The intention of Kumho is for the principal amount to be preserved in perpetuity and for the interest to be spent (and/or accumulated) at the discretion of the dean of the college for any purpose related to polymer science and polymer engineering, unless Kumho has directed that earnings from the fund in a particular year to be used to support future research efforts and/or graduate assistantships between The University of Akron and Kumho.

The Kvam Endowed Fund for The Clinic for Child Study & Family Therapy
The Kvam Endowed Fund for The Clinic for Child Study began through the efforts of Reverend Roger and Debby Kvam. In the early 1970's, Reverend and Mrs. Kvam began a camp for mentally challenged children at Reverend Kvam's church. Mrs. Kvam had the idea because she had seen her son who was born with Downe's Syndrome, Eugene, thrive in a camp environment. For many years, the camp continued to grow, eventually finding a home at a 30-acre plot of land. In 1979, the camp was turned over to The University of Akron with faculty and students providing much of the labor, teaching, and funds to support the camp. When the camp was eventually sold, the funds were placed in an endowment to continue to provide benefit to children through support of The Department of Counseling and Special Education for use by the Clinic. The Clinic provides much needed services to the community, and a valuable clinical experience for graduate students. The Kvam Endowed Fund for The Clinic for Child Study will be used by the Department of Counseling and Special Education to benefit the Clinic for Child Study and its programs.

Landscape for Learning Green Space Fund: Benches
The Landscape for Learning Green Space Fund for Benches has been developed to provide opportunities for alumni and friends of The University of Akron to participate and leave their mark on the exciting transformation of the campus landscape. With support from private donors, the university will achieve a park-like, pedestrian-friendly and tranquil setting that is suited for learning and study.

With a gift of $1,000 (payable over three years) a bench will be placed on campus. Placement of the benches will be coordinated as construction activities permit. This fund will also support the dissemination of promotional materials to educate the public about the green space campaign.

Landscape for Learning Green Space Fund: Trees
The Landscape for Learning Green Space Fund for Trees has been developed to provide opportunities for alumni and friends of The University of Akron to participate and leave their mark on the exciting transformation of the campus landscape. With support from private donors, the university will achieve a park-like, pedestrian-friendly and tranquil setting that is suited for learning and study.

With a gift of $1,000 (payable over three years) a tree will be placed on campus. All gifts will be acknowledged on a large commemorative plaque that will be installed in a place of honor on campus. Plantings will be coordinated as construction activities permit. This fund will also support the dissemination of promotional materials to educate the public about the green space campaign.

Language Development CD ROM Project
The School of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at The University of Akron is creating an innovative language development tool, in the form of a multi-media CD ROM tutorial.

The Dr. Paul E. and Dorothy Garrett Martin Campus Enhancement Endowed Fund
The Dr. Paul E. and Dorothy Garrett Martin Campus Enhancement Endowed Fund is directed to the cosmetic (appearance), upkeep and care of the Dorothy Garrett Martin Fountain and the interior and exterior of The Paul E. Martin University Center on The University of Akron campus. Funds will be directed exclusively for materials and/or labor for decorative and cosmetic preservation: painting, wall and floor covering, drapery, furniture, furnishings, and other decorative items. The fund will not be used for internal or external maintenance or structural/engineering improvements such as: construction, electrical, plumbing, paving, etc.

The Dr. Paul E. Martin Endowment for Conflict Management
Established in 2003, The Dr. Paul E. Martin Endowment for Conflict Management honors Dr. Martin ’35, a man of integrity and responsibility who firmly believes in and is committed to the peaceful resolution of conflict. Events in the United States on September 11, 2002, verified Dr. Martin’s belief in the role of universities to provide essential programs that explore and teach methods by which conflict and change can be managed. Dr. Martin’s generosity will expand the diffusion of conflict management skills in the community and among students -- a long-term, sustainable and significant contribution to this critical field.

The endowment is designed to support the Center for Conflict Management at The University of Akron in its efforts to provide an academically rigorous, interdisciplinary and practically grounded analysis of the nature of conflict and violence, and support a wider diffusion of conflict management skills throughout society, in the hope that this will support a sober analysis of conflicts at all levels and more cooperative approaches to the conflicts that plague our relationships in families, communities and among nations.

The endowment also will enhance aspirations made possible through The Dr. Paul E. Martin Scholarship for Conflict Management and The Dr. Paul E. Martin Endowed Chair for Conflict Management. Together, these funds will support the efforts of the Center for Conflict Management to recruit and retain superior faculty members and students; to support teaching, mediation training, research, conferences, debates, workshops, internships, guest speakers and other forms of public service; and to support the mission of the Center for Conflict Management as it evolves over time.

The Paul E. Martin Legacy Fund
Established in 2001, The Paul E. Martin Legacy Fund is a timeless gift to The University of Akron that honors the personal integrity, personal responsibility and intellectual honesty of Dr. Paul E. Martin. Through this gift, these principles and the deep-rooted conviction of philanthropy expressed by Dr. Martin by word and deed to his alma mater and the Akron community will forever endure. The Paul E. Martin Legacy Fund shall be used to encourage these same principles as well as advance excellence in teaching, academic scholarship and research.

The endowment of The Paul E. Martin Legacy Fund will be used to establish named faculty positions that will attract and retain scholars of national and international reputation as follows:

• One million dollars ($1,000,000) will be directed to establish The Dr. Paul E. Martin Chair in Biological Field Studies

• The remaining funds will be directed to establish The Dr. Paul E. Martin Chair for Conflict Management

The Society of Martin Scholars
This Society magnifies and expands the fundamental scholarly pursuits of The University of Akron. Six scholarships comprise the family of awards: The William and Dora Martin Endowed Scholarship in History; The Dorothy Garrett Martin Memorial Scholarship in History; The Dr. Paul E. Martin Memorial Scholarship Fund in History; The Dorothy Garrett Martin Scholarship for Eta Chapter of Delta Gamma; The Paul E. Martin Scholarship for Ohio Epsilon Chapter of Phi Delta Theta; and The Frederick W. Martin Scholarship for Ohio Epsilon Chapter of Phi Delta Theta. All alumni in good standing who have benefited by financial assistance from scholarships are invited to participate in the activities and good works of The Society of Martin Scholars.

The William Glenn and Grace S. Mayes Endowment Fund
The William Glenn and Grace S. Mayes Endowment Fund was established with a life income gift in 1992 by Dr. and Mrs. William Glenn Mayes for the benefit of the School of Art at The University of Akron College of Fine & Applied Arts. Dr. Mayes enjoyed a successful career with Bridgestone/Firestone. Mrs. Mayes was a dedicated professor at The University of Akron until her retirement. Dr. and Mrs. Mayes are exceptional examples of lifelong learning. As active participants in the University's 60+ Program, they have indulged their love of music and art through audited classes. Dr. Mayes served on the citizen's advisory board for the 60+ Program. Dr. and Mrs. Mayes served as co-presidents of an Akron area organization that serves as a cultural network for international visitors. As part of the "American experience" they often bring foreign diplomats and business people to The University of Akron campus. It is their appreciation for music and art that led them to establish this endowed fund.

The C. Blake McDowell, Sr. Library Fund
Made possible through a generous gift by the late C. Blake McDowell, Sr. for whom the School of Law is named, this endowment benefiting the School of Law Library and its needs.

The Men’s Basketball Student-Athlete Fund
Established in 2000 by Mr. Milo E. Chelovitz, a 1960 graduate of The University of Akron, this endowment will provide financial assistance for the University’s men’s basketball program. A loyal advocate for Zips’ athletics, it is his intention that this endowment be used for the men’s basketball program for purposes of recruiting top-quality student-athletes and help defray expenses related to building and maintaining a quality Division I men’s basketball program. It is Mr. Chelovitz’s desire that the earnings from this endowment be used at the discretion of the head men’s basketball coach as a supplement to the annual budget of the program.

The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation Endowed Directorship for The Archives of the History of American Psychology
In 2007, The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation decided to grant the total sum of Two Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars to The University of Akron Foundation for the establishment of The Endowed Directorship for The Archives of the History of American Psychology and The University of Akron.

The Archives of the History of American Psychology (the “Archives”) is the premier resource for primary source material in the history of psychology. The Archives’ extensive holdings of manuscripts, artifacts, film and photographs document the efforts of social scientists to define, study, treat, and advocate for a complete understanding of the human condition. The Archives seeks to provide the means whereby the psychological community and the general public can learn firsthand about psychological science and practice.

The Director of the Archives will educate the citizens of the region and nation on critical issues impacting psychological science and practice through the Archives’ original materials, public programming, interpretive exhibits and displays. These will include issues related to the promotion of mental health and the prevention of mental illness. Further, The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation grant for endowment will provide funds for the Archives’ programming and salary enhancement for the Director of The Archives of the History of American Psychology.

The Maurice Morton Institute of Polymer Science
The Maurice Morton Institute of Polymer Science is concerned with basic and applied research in the College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering. It was established in 1956 as the Institute of Rubber Research and in 1964 became the interdisciplinary Institute of Polymer Science. The University's first Ph.D. program in polymer chemistry was started in 1956 and was administered by the Institute until a separate Department of Polymer Science as established in 1967. The institute maintains extensive laboratory facilities, an applied research group, a macromolecular modeling center, and a mini pilot plant for polymer synthesis. It is the principal organization responsible for external funding of research projects and graduate fellowships in polymer science.

The George and Ruth Oenslager Permanent Endowment Fund
The George and Ruth Oenslager Permanent Endowment Fund for the benefit of The University of Akron Library was given to the University by Mr. and Mrs. Oenslager for the purchase of library materials in support of undergraduate and graduate instruction. The Oenslagers were friends of The University of Akron and expressed their commitment to higher education through this gift.

The John A. Popplestone and Marion White McPherson Honorary Fund
Drs. John A. Popplestone and Marion White McPherson are individuals who are extremely important to the field of psychology and the preservation of the history of psychology. The John A. Popplestone and Marion White McPherson Honorary Fund will pay tribute to two accomplished professionals and their commitment to their profession and to its history, while providing support for the Archives of the History of American Psychology.

The Archives of the History of American Psychology was established in 1965 at The University of Akron to promote research in the history of psychology by collecting, cataloguing, and preserving the historical record of psychology. It is a subject-matter archive. The driving force behind this world renowned collection has been Dr. John A. Popplestone and his wife, Dr. Marion White McPherson.

For thirty-four years Drs. Popplestone and McPherson served as the professional staff and administrators of the Archives of the History of American Psychology while teaching psychology at The University of Akron. Both were Fellows of the American Psychology Association’s Division of the History of Psychology and served terms as president of the division. They also were co-authors of Dictionary Concepts in General Psychology, published by Greenwood Press, and An Illustrated History of American Psychology, Second Edition, published by The University of Akron Press.

Funds generated by the endowment are to be used to support the on-going activities of the Archives of the History of American Psychology as determined by the director.

The William R. Ruhlin Endowed Fund in the Center for Economic Education
The William R. Ruhlin Endowed Fund in the Center for Economic Education was created in January 1996. The contribution is made in recognition of the Center's valuable work in providing teachers the opportunity to learn about America's free enterprise system of economics.

The Sigma of Theta Phi Alpha Water Monument
In recognition of its 70th anniversary of incorporation at The University of Akron, Sigma of Theta Phi Alpha, Inc. pledged its remaining funds for an artistic monument for display in The University of Akron Student Union. Sigma Chapter received its charter from the national Theta Phi Alpha on February 14, 1931. More than 700 women attending the University have been affiliated with the chapter.

The $60,000 water monument will be located in the second floor atrium of the Student Union. The water monument will be constructed as a curved 24 x 8 feet wall including the Sigma Chapter quote, "Nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring."

The Dean E. Smith Endowment Fund
The Dean E. Smith Endowment Fund is to be used to fund a discretionary endowment at the School of Law. Owing to the far-sighted generosity of Dean E. Smith, Class of '72 and a principal of Smith & Mazak Co., L.P.A., the use of the income is unfettered, providing great flexibility to respond to emerging priorities. The scholarship program and the Ohio Epsilon Chapter of Phi Delta Theta will also benefit from the fund.

The Richard W. and Charlotte Staiger Endowed Fund
Richard and Charlotte (Enyart) Staiger established The Richard W. and Charlotte Staiger Endowed Fund in 2006 to assist The University of Akron’s New Landscape for Learning Campaign, transforming it into a green, park-like campus environment.

In October 2004, The Richard and Charlotte Staiger Garden was created by a generous gift from Richard Staiger, Class of 1948 and Charlotte (Enyart) Staiger. The garden begins on the east corner of Leigh Hall and continues west, in front of the John S. Knight Auditorium on Buchtel Common. The Richard and Charlotte Staiger Garden is located in the heart of campus and is a lovely respite area for students, faculty, staff, administrators, and visitors to enjoy.

The Richard and Charlotte Staiger Garden features Japanese Maple trees and two memorial benches along a winding brick pathway, surrounded by a multitude of annual and perennial plantings and shade trees. The garden is a lasting tribute to the memory of Richard’s parents; William J. and Helen L. Staiger, and Charlotte’s parents Charles W. Enyart, former Trustee of The University of Akron, and Margaret C. Enyart.

The Richard W. and Charlotte Staiger Endowed Fund will provide a lasting resource for the maintenance and overall upkeep of The Richard and Charlotte Staiger Garden.

The Daniel Steiner Ceramics Workshop
In the Fall of 2006, Rosalie Steiner gifted the ceramic equipment, tools and materials of her late grandson Daniel Steiner to The University of Akron, Mary Myers School of Art, Ceramics Area. This gift is to be used to further the mission of the University into area schools and extend Daniel’s love of ceramics out into the community through a series of community workshops.

Daniel Steiner began his art career in Atlanta, Georgia using an electric kiln with his brother Richard. When Daniel returned to Bath Township and The University of Akron, he continued shaping his love for ceramics and pottery. During hikes around his grandmother’s home and the creek beds of the Yellow Creek Watershed, Daniel would find glaze and clay to use in his works of art. Daniel was known for returning these finished pieces of art to the closest residence from where the materials were found, in hopes of spreading his love of art and ceramics into the community.

During the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 academic year, The Mary Myers School of Art will hold a series of two to three ceramic workshops for groups of up to 10 elementary school children or groups chosen by Rosalie Steiner. The workshops will be conducted by Professor Donna Webb and an art education student from The University of Akron. If a student wishes to use the gas kiln(s) available on the Steiner Woods property, they are responsible for the use of the kiln(s) and assume all risks associated with a gas kiln.

The Judy Berns Stephenson and Marcey Berns Aronson Endowment
Herb and Clara Berns established their endowment in 2000 in honor of their daughters, Judy Berns Stephenson and Marcey Berns Aronson, who are teachers. The funds are to be used for the unrestricted support for College of Education at the discretion of the dean. Through professional contacts with The University of Akron, the Berns family developed multiple relationships with University students and administrators. After thirty years of involvement with the University, Herb and Clara decided to make their gift as perpetual tribute to their belief in the importance of education. It is the donors’ preference that funds be used for students with language, ability, or behavioral challenges.

The Jean Hower Taber Endowment Fund
Mrs. Jean Taber established the Jean Hower Taber Endowment Fund in 1995 for the treasured University of Akron and Akron community landmark Hower House, and for Scholarships for Excellence. Hower House was built by John Henry Hower in the 19th Century and had been occupied by the Hower family for 102 years thereafter. Hower House has been entrusted to The University of Akron's care since it was gifted to the University by the Hower family in 1973. Mrs. Taber provided her gift in appreciation for the extraordinary efforts by The Friends of Hower House and the Hower House Victorians in this Town and Gown initiative. Funds are to be used to help maintain the historical integrity and architectural distinction of the House. The Friends and Victorians are asked to provide Hower House with financial resources to continue programs with artistic, cultural and social value. The Scholarships for Excellence Program was launched in 1996. The purpose of the scholarship is to bring the best and brightest students to the University. Recipients are to be selected on the basis of the program criteria. Annual earnings from this endowment fund will provide unrestricted operational support for Hower House and support for the Scholarships for Excellence Program, and are to be used at the direction of The University of Akron President.

The Orrin David Taliaferro Memorial Post Clock Fund
The Orrin Davis Taliaferro Memorial Post Clock Fund was established by Dr. Paul E Martin, class of 1935, in 2005 in memory of his good friend Orrin Davis “Dave” Taliaferro. Dr. Martin’s contribution in memory of Dave Taliaferro will fund the Orrin Davis Taliaferro Memorial Post Clock to be located at the eastern entry point to The University of Akron campus, along the pedestrian walkway that connects the new Student Recreation Center to the new Student Union.

The site of the Orrin Davis Taliaferro Memorial will feature a Howard Reproduction Four-Dial Post at its center, with a dedication plaque, landscaping and seasonal flowers. The inscription on the plaque will read:

Orrin Davis “Dave” Taliaferro was born on March 16, 1918. He graduated from Auburn University on May 27, 1940, with a bachelor’s degree in agronomy. Agronomy is the study of the application of the various soil and plant sciences to soil management and crop production. Dave was passionate about nature and gardening.

Dave was known for his cordial and hospitable personality, which was a true asset to him in his career. Dave took a position with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company as Director of College Relations. He traveled the country recruiting the best and brightest professionals to work for Goodyear.

His love of gardening and nature prevailed throughout his life, and he found peace and happiness in tending to his vegetable garden. Dave married the former Cathryn Carroll, a 1938 graduate of The University of Akron and a member of Delta Gamma sorority.

Dave passed away in 1996 and is sadly missed by many family and friends. He was a generous and caring friend of The University of Akron family.

This memorial was made possible by longtime friend, Dr. Paul E. Martin ’35.

The VEW Hearing Aid Program (Virtual Experience with Hearing Aid Program)
The VEW Hearing Aid Program was established to provide funding for The University of Akron’s Audiology and Speech Center to purchase advanced technology hearing aids to be available for loan. The purpose of the VEW Hearing Aid Program will be to provide clinic patients with an opportunity to experiment with these hearing aids in their everyday environments so that they can determine the effectiveness of the various devices.

The Virginia E. Wilson Assistive Listening Device Center Endowment
In 1988 Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert Wilson provided a leadership gift which made possible a state-of-the-art facility for the Speech and Hearing Center of The School of Communicative Disorders, The Virginia E. Wilson Assistive Listening Device Center. Established out of gratitude for the services the Department had provided Virginia Wilson, The Wilson Center is recognized as the finest facility of its kind in the world. It is a tribute to Mr. and Mrs. Wilson's passion for excellence and quality.

The Virginia E. Wilson Endowment has been established in 1995 for the single purpose of providing the necessary resources to maintain the Center at its current level of excellence. The funds made available by the endowment are to be expended by the coordinator(s) of the Assistive Listening Device Center in collaboration with the School Director and Dean to assure the Center remains a valuable resource to individuals with hearing impairment and the faculty and students who serve them.

The Charles F. and Muriel A. Zodrow Endowed Fund
Mr. Charles F. Zodrow, JD 1958, accepted an executive position with Roadway Express in 1959 and rose through the company, retiring in 1987 as Chairman and CEO. Chuck Zodrow served on the Board of The University of Akron Foundation and is an Alumni Honor Award recipient. Muriel Zodrow was very active in the Akron Community, with a special interest in athletics, their endowed fund is directed to support The University of Akron women’s basketball program.

These funds are to be made available for the unrestricted use of the head coach of women’s basketball. They are to be made available to support women and to help provide the assistance required in building a quality women’s basketball program. It is the donor’s intention the funds are used for travel, player recruitment, or any appropriate purpose helping the University build a winning program.