The University of Toledo Foundation
2014 UT Foundation Annual Report
Donors Contribute to Campus Beauty by Purchasing Sculptures
The University of Toledo has been named frequently as one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. Besides the collegiate lannon stone buildings and landscaped mall and gardens, the University has enhanced its campuses’ appeal through an annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition.
Contributions from UT’s Women and Philanthropy funded the permanent exhibition of Tom McGlauchlin's glass sculpture, "A University Woman."
Gifts from the Brunner family, in memory of Dr. James A. Brunner, provided “Gardener,” by artist Kirk Roda, which is located in the Brunner Garden in Centennial Mall.
Centennial Mall’s “Harp” by Michael Sohikian was purchased by Dorothy MacKenzie Price.
Entries to the annual Midwest Sculpture Initiative are reviewed by the UT Campus Beautification Committee, which selects several pieces for one-year exhibits. Artists receive a stipend through private donations to the UT Foundation.
Additionally, the exhibition has resulted in a number of pieces being purchased by individuals and donated to UT for its permanent sculpture collection. Art-appreciating supporters of the University who enjoy any of the current, temporary sculptures on campus may make a donation to the Campus Beautification Fund through the UT Foundation.
For more information, contact Dr. Steve LeBlanc, chair of UT’s Campus Beautification Committee at steven.leblanc@utoledo.edu or 419-530-8264.
