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Series Sponsors/Donors

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Series Sponsors

Series Sponsors are identified at two levels and are vital to the Great Lives Lecture Series. The following supporters gave generously to keep the Great Lives Lecture Series free to the public for the 2026 season.

Series Sustaining Sponsors

  • Walter Jervis Sheffield
  • Chancellor’s Village
  • Coldwell Banker Elite
  • Davenport & Company
  • Synergy Periodontics and Implants
  • Roxanne M. Kaufman
  • Jubilation by Silver Companies
  • Fred and Barbara Rankin

Program Sponsors

  • Stephen Gaske and Patricia Powers Gaske ’75 
  • Irene and Curry Roberts
  • Jack and Marilyn Farrington
  • John and Linda Coker
  • UMW Dining
  • UMW Museums
  • Yuh Prosthodontics

Great Lives

Help Great Lives Live On

This compelling lecture series offers insight into a wide and diverse range of figures of historical and cultural significance. These presentations are delivered by eminent authorities from throughout this country — and abroad. Thanks to a substantial initial endowment and continuing annual support from John Chappell, the program is open to the public free of charge and no admission tickets are required. Public support — via attendance, donations, and ideas about future lecture topics — is vital to the continuation of this program.

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Weather Cancellations

When the University of Mary Washington is closed due to inclement weather the Great Lives Lecture is cancelled for that evening. To check for cancellations due to inclement weather, visit the Campus Advisories page, or the UMW Information Line at 540-654-2424.