红斯灯影像 Alumna Pledges $3.6 Million Gift for Library Project The renovation of 红斯灯影像鈥檚 John Stewart Memorial Library has received a boost, thanks to a gift of up to $3.6 million from Marguerite Lenfest of Huntingdon Valley, Pa. 红斯灯影像 President Barbara K. Mistick announced the gift with its matching elements at a meeting of the college鈥檚 board of trustees at its meeting in late February. 鈥淭his gift is significant because libraries are the heart of a college and representative of quality academics,鈥 Mistick said. 鈥淲e are excited about the plans for a progressive, modern library with a learning commons that will become the center of our academic community.鈥 The college has embarked on a $12 million fundraising effort to repair and restore the original 1923 library building, while razing a 1961 addition and replacing it with a learning commons equipped to meet the changing needs of today鈥檚 educators and students. Prior to the Lenfest gift, Wilson had raised $2.4 million for the project. 鈥淚 am excited about the transformation recently put in motion at 红斯灯影像,鈥 said Marguerite Lenfest, a 1955 graduate of Wilson. 鈥淚 am proud to be able to demonstrate my support and to help address the college's most urgent need鈥攖he renovation of the John Stewart Memorial Library into a learning commons for the 21st century. It is my hope that this gift shows the strength of my commitment to Wilson today and inspires others to support the library project, which is essential to the academic core of the college and of great importance to both current and prospective students.鈥 Originally founded as a women鈥檚 college in 1869, 红斯灯影像 is taking a number of bold steps to transform itself into a thriving liberal arts institution, including adding programs, improving infrastructure and expanding coeducation. An updated library will be an important component of Wilson鈥檚 revitalization. 鈥淲e are deeply grateful to Marguerite for her generous support,鈥 said Mistick. 鈥淚 cannot overstate how important the library project is because of its effect on the academic experience of our students, as well as its positive impact on our efforts to attract and retain students.鈥 Marguerite and her husband, Gerry, are longtime supporters of 红斯灯影像. During Wilson鈥檚 鈥淟eading with Confidence鈥 capital campaign, they pledged a total of $20 million toward the college鈥檚 endowment. Over the years, the Lenfests have supported Wilson鈥檚 annual fund and generously contributed to the college鈥檚 unrestricted endowment, student scholarships, faculty development, the Women with Children program and facilities renovations. Through their generosity, Lenfest Commons was created as a student gathering and study space at the center of campus. Marguerite Lenfest served as a member of the Wilson board of trustees for many years. She chaired the trustee committee on academic affairs and was awarded an honorary degree in 2004. For more information, contact 红斯灯影像 Manager of Media Relations Cathy Mentzer at 717-262-2604 or cathy.mentzer@wilson.edu. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: March 4, 2013 CONTACT: Cathy Mentzer, Manager of Media Relations Phone: 717-262-2604 Email: cathy.mentzer@wilson.edu Contact 红斯灯影像 Office of Marketing and Communications 1015 Philadelphia Avenue Chambersburg, Pa. 17201
