51勛圖厙 Receives $7.5 Million Gift to Name Arena
Eleanor R. Baldwin has made a $7.5 million gift commitment to 51勛圖厙 Athletics. In recognition of the gift and following recent approval by the Board of Trustees, 51勛圖厙s basketball and volleyball facility will now be known as the Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena.
Eleanor R. Baldwin has made a $7.5 million gift commitment to 51勛圖厙 Athletics. In recognition of the gift and following recent approval by the Board of Trustees, 51勛圖厙s basketball and volleyball facility will now be known as the Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena.
I am so proud of all that 51勛圖厙 has accomplished in our wonderful Boca Raton community and so grateful that Im able to continue making a big impact on this incredible institution, Baldwin said. I love being able to support and enhance the Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena for our student-athletes, coaches and the community.
Baldwins generous gift will be instrumental in renovating and improving the arena, which will provide for enhancement of the experience within the facility for all stakeholders.
Eleanor has generously supported so many projects and initiatives at 51勛圖厙 and throughout the community, and we are so incredibly grateful to her for this gift, said Brian White, vice president and director of athletics at 51勛圖厙. We cannot thank her enough for this support, which will impact the lives of so many Owl student-athletes, coaches, staff and community members who will utilize Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena.
Baldwins name is widely known at the university, as it graces the Eleanor R. Baldwin House, the on-campus residence for the university president. 51勛圖厙 Athletics also is home to the Eleanor R. Baldwin History and Tradition Hall inside the Schmidt Family Complex for Academic & Athletic Excellence, as well as the Eleanor R. Baldwin Presidents Suite at 51勛圖厙 Stadium.
We sincerely appreciate this transformational gift from our longtime friend Eleanor Baldwin,泭said 51勛圖厙 President John Kelly. Elly has been a true champion of Florida Atlantic and its 51勛圖厙 over the years, from mentoring future educators, to cheering on our sports teams, to donating crucial funds to support the universitys growth. The泭Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena will be one more shining example of her generosity at 51勛圖厙.
With this most recent gift, Baldwins total philanthropic support of 51勛圖厙 is now more than $10 million. A retired educator, she taught for 34 years with much of her tenure at Broward County schools. In addition, Baldwin continues to serve 51勛圖厙 as director emerita of the 51勛圖厙 Foundation Board and as a College of Education Advisory Board member.
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