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Brooklyn College has benefitted in the past four years from the following major gifts:

Through the efforts of Thomas R. Tizzio, ’62, the college received $300,000 to fund the Starr English-as-a-Second-Language Learning Center and $100,000 for Starr Foundation Scholarships for International Students.

Family and friends of Robert L. Hess have donated more than $350,000 for the Robert L. Hess Fund.

Donald Kramer, ’58, gave $250,000 to establish the Donald Kramer Visiting Professorship in the Humanities.

The Estate of Bernard H. Stern provided $250,000 to endow the Bernard H. Stern Professorship in Humor.

Claire Tow, ’52, and Leonard Tow, ’50, have provided $250,000 to fund professorships. The gift is continuing at an annual rate of $50,000.

Saul B. Katz, ’60, established the $120,000 Iris J. and Saul B. Katz Fund for scholarships.

Joel Zwick, ’62, contributed $120,000 to endow scholarships in directing.

Murray Koppelman, ’57, established the Murray Koppelman Professorship Fund with a gift of $100,000.

Frank Nicolai and his sister, Dorothy Nicolai, donated $50,000 to the Dr. and Mrs. Frank Nicolai Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Family and friends of Laurence Ian Gold donated $25,000 for editing studios in television and film.

Stanley Goldstein, ’59, and Edith Goldstein Isaacs, ’58, donated $25,000 for the Mamie and Frank Goldstein Resource Center.

Helen R. Pollchik gave $25,000 to endow the Morris and Helen R. Pollchik Scholarship Fund.

Irving F. Shaw, ’34, and Pauline K. Shaw gave $25,000 to endow a scholarship.

During the past four years, The Brooklyn College Foundation, Inc., has worked to respond effectively to the growing financial needs of the college. The $15 million Fund for the Future campaign was completed, generating funds for professorships, scholarships, and new facilities. The foundation increased financial support for Foundation Honors Scholarships, created an Annual Fund Committee, increased alumni volunteer opportunities, and strengthened the Board of Trustees with new members.
Dedicated to fulfilling its educational mission well into the twenty - first century, the college has undertaken a major endowment campaign, Fulfilling Aspirations: The Brooklyn College Campaign for Students. Funds from this campaign will enhance programs in four specific areas: honors programs, scientific research programs for faculty and students, fine arts programs, and preprofessional training. The campaign goal is to continue to attract the most talented students to Brooklyn College, offering financial support, paid internships, apprenticeships or research opportunities, and the opportunity to work closely with the finest faculty. This campaign will help Brooklyn College maintain and enrich its tradition of academic excellence.

Donald Kramer, ’58, chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Brooklyn College Foundation, Inc., has had a long-standing role in ensuring the financial wellbeing of the college community. His recently announced gift of one million dollars, the largest in the sixty-six year history of the college, ushers in a new era of philanthropy. He was honored by the college at the 1996 Best of Brooklyn dinner.
From left to right are President Vernon E. Lattin; Dr. Patricia Hopkins Lattin; meteorologist and newscaster Frank Field, ’47, who was master of ceremonies; Elizabeth Kramer; and Donald Kramer.