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1903 Society

Your extraordinary generosity deserves recognition!

The 1903 Society, named for the year Western Michigan University was founded, gratefully acknowledges and recognizes the generous alumni and friends who make a commitment to Western Michigan University through a will, living trust, or some other form of planned giving. Gifts such as these provide a higher degree of opportunity for Broncos today, and for generations to come.

Benefits of membership in the 1903 Society include a WMU branded commemorative gift that we hope you will treasure for many years. In addition to this small expression of gratitude, you will receive special invitations to WMU events and gatherings, including an exclusive invitation to the annual 1903 Society luncheon and admission to the 1903 Lounge at select events. Finally, you will receive regular updates on WMU developments, as well as timely information, tips, and ongoing professional gift planning services from the Office of Gift Planning.

With your gift, you join an important circle of alumni and friends who are committed to the long-term success of the University, its faculty, and students.

To learn more about leaving a Bronco legacy, visit WMUalumni.org/gift-planning.

Events

May 16-17, 2025 1903 Society Brunch The Sky's the Limit

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Society Newsletter

Interested in learning more? Download the Fall 2024 issue of the 1903 Society Newsletter.


Meet Our Members

 

1903 Society Members
 *member in memoriam

1903 Society Gifts Realized

Mr. Guy Ralph Benson

Mr. Roger Jeffrey Cole

Dr. Clifford Davidson and Dr. Audrey Davidson

Mr. Lynn Dingman and Mrs. Ellen Dingman

Mr. Karl Freed

Mr. Wes Freeland and Mrs. Annmarie Freeland

Mr. David Gernant

Ms. Lois Jane Grospitz

Miss Barbara Ann Lewis

Mrs. Jacqueline Mallinson and Dr. George Mallinson

Mr. Russell Martin

Dr. William Pickard

Mrs. Lorna Pierre and Dr. Eric Arthur

Mr. Karl Rainer

Mr. William Rapley, Jr. and Mrs. Mary Rapley

Karl Sandelin

Dr. Lloyd Schmaltz and Mrs. Marilyn Schmaltz

Ms. Margaret Strong

Dr. George Thomson

Mr. Gary Whitt

Ms. Myoung Wright


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We're Here for You

Please feel free to contact us with questions or for more information on the 1903 Society.

Sonja Dotson

Assistant Director of Donor Relations

(269) 387-8775 

sonja.dotson@wmich.edu

Sonja Dotson