2008 Woodie Awards
Hubbell family donates $1.75 million to new student center
Emily Schettler/Staff Writer
Issue date: 4/3/08 Section: News
The student center fundraising committee got a lot closer to meeting its goal this month, thanks to a generous donation by Frederick and Charlotte Hubbell and James Jr. and Helen Hubbell. The long time Simpson supporters recently donated $1.75 million to the project.
"The Hubbell's understand the importance in providing for students," Bob Lane, vice president for college advancement, said.
Although no members of the Hubbell family actually attended Simpson, the Hubbell's have a long relationship with the school. James Hubbell Jr. served on the Board of Trustees for 32 years. His son, Frederick Hubbell, has been a member since 1984. He was recently appointed chairman of the board in 2007.
Junior Kyle Liske, student senate president believes the donation comes at a good time, especially with rising concerns from students about the financing of the project.
"I think the student opinion is a growing skepticism," Liske said. "I hope this helps alleviate some of that skepticism and helps the morale of students [regarding the project]."
Lane said the Hubbell's donation proves the importance of having a new student center.
"This commitment is another example of how important this project is," Lane said. "There are so many positive things. We are anxious to see it happen."
The new student center is the most expensive construction undertaking in Simpson history. The facility is estimated to cost $21 million.
According Lane, $9 million in gifts and pledges have been raised. The Hubbell's donation is the largest donation by an individual donor thus far to the project. Lane hopes it will encourage others to donate as well.
"Hubbell knew that as a member of the Board of Trustees, it was important he provide leadership with financial support," Lane said. "He wants to demonstrate it is a worthy project."
For alumn like Tonya Thomas, who graduated in 2007, the donation is also encouraging. Thomas was among the students who, in 2005, voted to increase student activity fees by $100 per year to help pay for the student center. Now she's seeing others contribute to the project as well.
"The Hubbell's understand the importance in providing for students," Bob Lane, vice president for college advancement, said.
Although no members of the Hubbell family actually attended Simpson, the Hubbell's have a long relationship with the school. James Hubbell Jr. served on the Board of Trustees for 32 years. His son, Frederick Hubbell, has been a member since 1984. He was recently appointed chairman of the board in 2007.
Junior Kyle Liske, student senate president believes the donation comes at a good time, especially with rising concerns from students about the financing of the project.
"I think the student opinion is a growing skepticism," Liske said. "I hope this helps alleviate some of that skepticism and helps the morale of students [regarding the project]."
Lane said the Hubbell's donation proves the importance of having a new student center.
"This commitment is another example of how important this project is," Lane said. "There are so many positive things. We are anxious to see it happen."
The new student center is the most expensive construction undertaking in Simpson history. The facility is estimated to cost $21 million.
According Lane, $9 million in gifts and pledges have been raised. The Hubbell's donation is the largest donation by an individual donor thus far to the project. Lane hopes it will encourage others to donate as well.
"Hubbell knew that as a member of the Board of Trustees, it was important he provide leadership with financial support," Lane said. "He wants to demonstrate it is a worthy project."
For alumn like Tonya Thomas, who graduated in 2007, the donation is also encouraging. Thomas was among the students who, in 2005, voted to increase student activity fees by $100 per year to help pay for the student center. Now she's seeing others contribute to the project as well.
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