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In 1996 Dakota Wesleyan University established cumulative giving levels to
recognize alumni and friends for their lifetimes of generous support. The
Dakota Wesleyan patrons listed below are individuals, families or
businesses who attained various levels of giving during the 2001-02 school
year.
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JOHN WESLEY
AWARD
The John Wesley Award affirms the university's continued
commitment to its mission. Wesley and his teachings epitomize what
the "Wesleyan experience" is all about. Given for gifts
of $1,000,000 or more since 1986, this award is patterned after
the original sculpture that stands at the front of the campus.
Beloved alumnus and longtime theater professor, Darryl Patten '60,
created this work. The cross, flame and seal are set in a block of
Sioux quartzite, symbolic of the material used in constructing
many of the original buildings on the Dakota Wesleyan University
campus.
No 2001-02 John Wesley Award
Inductees
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WILLIAM I.
GRAHAM AWARD
A limited edition print of a pen and ink drawing of Graham Hall,
crafted by former DWU assistant professor of art Ron Rodasti, is
given to benefactors who have supported Dakota Wesleyan University
in the amount of $500,000 or more since 1986. This award honors
the building named after President Graham. Built in 1901, Graham
Hall is the oldest remaining building on campus, and for many, a
symbol of Wesleyan's rich history.
Henry L. and Charlotte Kimelman
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CROSS AND
FLAME AWARD
Given for gifts of $250,000 or more since 1986, this handcrafted
stained glass piece was created by Minnietta Millard, a 1963
graduate of Dakota Wesleyan. The cross and flame relate the United
Methodist Church, and thus the university, to God by way of the
second and third persons of the Trinity: the risen Christ,
symbolized by the empty cross, and the Holy Spirit, symbolized by
the flame.
No 2001-02 Cross and Flame
Inductees
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SACRIFICE
OR SERVICE AWARD
This award is presented to donors who have made gifts totaling
$100,000 or more to Dakota Wesleyan University since 1986. The
Lucite structure is inset with a hand drawing of one pillar from
the campus gateway depicting the university motto, "Sacrifice
or Service."
Bruce Bliss Dayton and Ruth
Dayton
Paul and Mayme Green Foundation
Donald H. '41 and Izzetta Swanson
The Hearst Foundation
The MacArthur Foundation
Toshiba America Inc.
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PRESIDENT'S
AWARD
Presented to contributors who have given $50,000 or more to DWU
since 1986, the bronze medallion is a replica of the one the
president of Dakota Wesleyan University wears at all university
events requiring academic regalia.
Aramark Corporation
Tim Kellen
Bill '69 and Noelle '69 Farris
Great Plains Foundation
Bob and Carolyn '51 Odegard
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TUMBLEWEED
AWARD
This piece of Mikasa crystal represents a tumbleweed and the
prairie on which Dakota Wesleyan University was founded. This
award honors members who have contributed $25,000 or more to
Dakota Wesleyan University since 1986.
Tom and Charlys '68 Dice
Sally Bauman Harrison '34
Marwin E. '86 and Karen '87 Hofer
Nyle D. '58 and Donna c'58, '79 Meeker
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SCOTCHMAN
AWARD
This framed print contains the words to the school song, "The
Scotchman," with an aerial view of the campus in the
background. It is given to contributors who have supported Dakota
Wesleyan University by giving $10,000 or more to DWU since 1986.
Carey and Darlene Buhler
Fritz and Glenda '64 Corrigan
Ken '64 and Stephanie Haines
Rich Halverson '59
John and Joan Hartung
Fred and Irene '45 Hoshiyama
Don '63 and Bonnie Messer
Dale '68 and Francie Naftzger
Duane Krueger '69 and Marlene Nogle '69
John and Tona '67 Rozum
Miles and Nancy Rubin
St. Joseph's Indian School
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