For example, by listing the University of Idaho as a beneficiary for either a set amount or a percentage of your estate in your will or living trust, or on a retirement account or life insurance policy, you have made a life-changing gift to the department or program of your choice.įor more information on this and other ways to give, please contact Sharon Morgan at (866) 671-7041 or Vandal Pride, You can make a significant contribution today without giving right now. The process is easy, and not reserved for those who are close to retirement. In recognition and gratitude for those who influenced me, I have included the U of I in my estate plans, knowing that it’s an investment in solving issues and transforming the lives of others in the future. So many of us U of I graduates can instantly recall a professor, staff member or classmate who helped shape us into the people we are today. The relationships I forged through my experience in student government, as a Tri-Delt and when I was able to study for a semester in Chile are among the most important in my life today. I will never forget the feeling of being supported by the whole community. What I received at U of I was much more than I ever thought possible. Perhaps like many of you, when I came to Moscow to attend U of I I was a little shy, a bit scared, and very excited for new beginnings. But when I think back to my own college experience at the University of Idaho, I get excited about the opportunity to support another Vandal’s education in ways that are most meaningful to me. There are many wonderful causes in the world-deserving and important causes. were remarkable individuals, whose caring for others and belief in Vandal education will continue to impact and enrich the lives of our student-athletes for generations to come. Howard Jr., like his parents, was a true Vandal fan who made it his lifelong goal to “invest in the Vandals and the future.” Sally and Howard Ahlskog Jr. in the 1889 Society with their names preserved on the recognition wall in the historic Administration Building. The university is honored to include Howard E. Howard also established a scholarship at Greenfield Community College in Massachusetts in his memory of his late wife, Sally.Ĭonsistent with their priorities, Howard established a lasting legacy to invest in student-athletes at the U of I. and his stepmother, Mildred, established a memorial scholarship in Forestry in his honor. devoted his career to education, teaching English and reading to high school students and Sally enjoyed a long career as a registered nurse.
“Winning programs help attract quality students,” he once said, “who, in turn, will excel not only in athletics but also academics.”Īs demonstrated by the Ahlskogs’ careers and choices in philanthropy, serving and investing in others were priorities. He felt that athletics were particularly important to the university, and that U of I should be competitive in all sports - not just football and basketball. If he didn’t hear from a Vandal Connect caller, he would contact the university and request that a student call him so he could make his annual donation. He even loved receiving phone calls from Vandal Connect student callers - visiting and hearing about student life. He watched the Vandals play football on ESPN whenever possible.
In fact, it would be hard to find a more enthusiastic Vandal fan. graduated from the University, he and Sally moved to New England where he maintained strong ties to the university. often sat in the stands, cheering for the Vandals with his father. went on to become the president of the Vandal Boosters Club in Boise. ’38 and Lillian ’30, attended the U of I where Howard Sr. grew up in a household that supported Vandal Athletics. He was a dedicated fan and supporter of Vandal Athletics throughout his life and, in a final act of generosity, left the majority of his estate in a $1.2M bequest gift to the University of Idaho Foundation.
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