Norm Asbjornson $50M gift to MSU College of Engineering
Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 11:37 am
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Do you have a page for him on your only in Winifred website? Are you related?
I haven't updated this in years:allcat wrote:Do you have a page for him on your only in Winifred website? Are you related?
These are very exciting times for MSU. I suspect that both of these gifts are going to lead to MSU being a force in the region (and in the country) in terms of attracting and creating exceptionally well-prepared engineers and business grads (with lots of cross-education between the two colleges) who are ready to create their own innovations and businesses shortly after graduation. That, coupled with the business incubators in Bozeman, are going to lead to Bozeman (and expanding through the rest of the state) being a hub of tech innovation and jobs in the region.[cat_bracket] wrote:It's the largest private donation in Montana history. When Jake Jabs donated $25 million in 2011 it was the largest private donation to Montana higher education. BOTH to good old MSU!![]()
"I think it's an absolute must for everyone to give back to what made them successful. I had a lot of help from MSU and Winifred," Asbjornson said. "I can't repay those who helped me, for they're gone. But I can give to the next generation. I think everyone should balance the books and thank those people and institutions who helped them and also give to the next generation.
"It's a responsibility we all have."
MSU-Kickin donkeys and takin names...SACCAT wrote:This just came out on the MSU Bookface page. Congrats nerds
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