The University of Findlay recently announced the endowment of the Desmond V. Buford “One World, One People, One Race” Memorial Scholarship, made possible by family and friends of “Des” Buford, as part of the University’s 125th anniversary celebration.

Buford believed in following one’s dreams, treating others as equals and living life to its fullest. One of his passions was educating others on aspects of diversity, as well as living and promoting the ideology “One race, one people, one world.” A 1990 graduate of Findlay College, Buford began his career as an admissions counselor at his alma mater and was the director of intercultural student services when he died in 2007.

The scholarship will be awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior student who demonstrates leadership in the UF campus community. The recipient will have a GPA of at least 3.0.
   
The goal of the endowed fund drive is to create 125 new endowed funds for student scholarship, faculty development and program support. As of the launch date, 44 new funds totaling approximately $2 million have been created.

A steering committee consisting of University alumni and friends has been organized to provide leadership during the drive. Members of the steering committee are:

•    A.R. ’66 and Mary Ann Charnes, national co-chairs
•    Dr. Robert Frampton, College of Health Professions
•    Barbara Meyers ’63, College of Education
•    Larry McDougle ’63, College of Sciences
•    Tony Pitts ’85, Athletics
•    Dallas Sterling, School of Pharmacy
•    Jim ’63 and Karis Woodward, College of Liberal Arts
•    Denny Zahler ’70, College of Business

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