University of Minnesota Athletics

Fifteen Gophers Receive Endowed Scholarships

10/26/2010 12:00:00 AM | Men's Track & Field

Fifteen members of the Minnesota men’s cross country / track & field programs were honored with endowed scholarships on Monday evening at the annual Golden Gopher Fund Banquet.

Dick Kilty & Roy Griak Scholarship    Andy Richardson
Irwin A. & Robert D. Goodman Track & Field Scholarship    Aaron Studt
Jim Nielsen Scholarship    Sean Duling
Al Tappe Scholarship    Ben Peterson
Andy & Gail Bunge Scholarship    Jack Szmanda
Bob Bjorklund Scholarship    Mike McFarland
Brigadier General Dennis & Pam Schulstad Scholarship    Nick Hutton
Dr. Cheryl Bailey & Daniel Humes Scholarship    Joey Schwecke
Gale M. & Arlene E. Anderson Track & Field Scholarship    Trey Davis
J.H. Valentine Scholarship    Ben Blankenship
James E. Richard Scholarship    Brock Spandl
Mike & Shari Rogalski Scholarship    Paul Hilsen
Randy & Bonnie Jones Scholarship    Hassan Mead
Robert & Betty VanTassel Scholarship    Mike Torchia
Tom & Mary Harding Family Scholarship    Sean King

“The Golden Gopher Fund Banquet is one of the most special events of the year, both for our student-athletes and for the donors who support them,” said Maturi. “The banquet provides our donors with an opportunity to see firsthand the impact they are having on our student-athletes' lives. It's always an exceptional night.”

Minnesota continues to undertake a critical initiative called FOREVER GOLD, which would endow all student-athlete scholarships. Endowed scholarship donors were recognized at the banquet while more than 180 Golden Gopher student-athletes were awarded endowed scholarships.

There are three levels of endowed scholarships -- Gold Level Endowment ($300,000 and above), Maroon Level Endowment ($150,000 to $299,999), and Bronze Level Endowment ($25,000 to $149,999). The endowment gifts are invested, and a portion of the return is used each year to support the designated program.

Players Mentioned

MD
/ Men's Track & Field
THR
/ Men's Track & Field
HUR
/ Men's Track & Field
DIS
/ Men's Track & Field
MD
/ Men's Track & Field
SPR
/ Men's Track & Field
DIS
/ Men's Track & Field
DIS
/ Men's Track & Field
PV
/ Men's Track & Field
MD
/ Men's Track & Field
JU
/ Men's Track & Field
PV
/ Men's Track & Field
THR
/ Men's Track & Field
PV
/ Men's Track & Field
DIS
/ Men's Track & Field
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