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Alumni Plaza Campaign

SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI PLAZA

 

The Alumni Plaza: The social and recreational hub of the University

The Alumni Plaza is a campus green space enhancement project being led by the SMSU Alumni Association. The currently undeveloped space is heavily utilized as a pathway from the residence halls to the RA Facility and student center. Once completed, the Alumni Plaza will become the social and recreational hub for students, alumni and the community moving through campus. The Alumni Plaza will also feature a memorial and recognition program that will provide an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy on the campus both now and in the future.

Deeann Griebel ’80, a SMSU alumna, has made a $200,000 matching challenge grant to jump start this important project. As a loyal supporter of Southwest Minnesota State, Deeann knows just what kind of impact this space on campus can have to recruit and retain the best students to SMSU. Together, alumni and friends can join Deeann in supporting the Alumni Plaza.

With the help of generous alumni and friends, the Alumni Association plans to raise a minimum of $400,000 in private funds towards this $600,000 project. The SMSU Alumni Plaza will be the capstone project of the Campaign for Southwest.

The Alumni Plaza will feature:

  • A beautifully landscaped connection between the residence halls and the core of campus
  • An amphitheater ideal for outdoor concerts, theater productions and readings
  • Many multi-functional recreation and gathering spaces
  • A memorial and recognition program for alumni and friends to leave a lasting legacy on campus
  • A sculpture by SMSU Alumnus John Sterner ‘89
  • An outdoor terrace extending from the Conference Center
To donate online, click here.

Construction is set to begin on the Alumni Plaza in May of 2010, and is expected to be completed by Fall semester 2010.



For more information about how you can help support the Alumni Plaza, please contact:

Tyler Bowen
Director of Alumni Relations
Southwest Minnesota State University
1501 State Street
Marshall, Minnesota 56258
(507) 537-6257
E-mail: tyler.bowen@smsu.edu

To donate online, click here.

2010 © Southwest Minnesota State University Alumni Association