great lives

2024-2025 Donors

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2024-2025 Donors

The following supporters of education have given generously to keep the Crawley Great Lives Lecture Series free and open to the public.

Founding Patron

Mr. John Chappell established a substantial operating endowment that enabled the creation of the Great Lives Lecture Series, and his subsequent gifts each year have continued to enhance the program immeasurably.

Presenters

  • Gary and Tooie Garber
  • Kathleen Nagy Schabacker ’68
  • William and Carol Wachter

Supporters

  • Ed and Joyce Allison
  • Archer C. Williams ’88

Friends

  • Roberta Brogden
  • James and Jo Ann Brown
  • Norma Vande Bunte
  • Charlotte G. Burrill
  • James Davis
  • Mike Fray
  • David and Jean Graham Hunt ’72
  • Bonnie L. Jewell ’98
  • Ralph and Elizabeth Joseph
  • Marc Kelly
  • Richard and Shelley Lawson
  • Terry and Kathleen Love
  • Peggy Lundry
  • Bill and Margaret L. Mock ’99
  • Carol Mullins ’80
  • Thomas and Jane Neubig
  • William and Marinda Sasser
  • Victoria Haynie Silver ’67
  • Carol Johnson Sitzman ’69

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.