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UTSA Giving 2011, Volume 3 Website: utsa.edu/giving UTSA Giving is published annually by The University of Texas at San Antonio for its donors and friends. The publication communicates the impact of philanthropy at the university. President: Ricardo Romo Vice President for University Advancement: Marjie M. French Associate Vice President for Advancement Services and Administration: Laura S. Murray Associate Vice President for Development: Eric C. Gentry Associate Vice President for Alumni Programs and Marketing: Jim Mickey Associate Vice President for Communications and Chief Communications Officer: David L. Gabler Managing Editor: Lisa Brunsvold Designer: Tom Palmer Contributors: Amanda Beck, Christi Fish, Lety Laurel, Heather Locke Marlow, Lorna Stafford Photographers: Patrick Ray Dunn and Mark McClendon Office of the Vice President for University Advancement One UTSA Circle, Main Building San Antonio, TX 78249 (210) 458-4131 giving@utsa.edu If you prefer to receive UTSA Giving online only, please send a message to giving@utsa.edu
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Malu and Carlos Alvarez (right), with daughter Carla and her husband John Brozovich.
CONTENTS 4 13 PRESIDENT’S LETTER
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GIVING SCENE
News and photos of UTSA friends and benefactors.
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CHAIRS
A world-class faculty, supported by endowments, is key to becoming a premier research university.
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A GE2MS OF AN IDEA
Foundation helps UTSA prepare tomorrow’s math, science teachers.
A PLAN TO GIVE
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GOLFER LINKS SUCCESS
Local teacher leaves legacy for generations of UTSA students.
Student athlete explains the importance of financial support.
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‘DINING’ AT THE TABLE OF EDUCATION
Philanthropists Carlos and Malu Alvarez show their appreciation for learning and scholarship.
BY THE NUMBERS
Metrics on giving to UTSA.
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HONOR ROLL OF DONORS
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RECRUITING TOP MINDS
The legacy of Max and Minnie Voelcker attracts leading research scientists.
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