Donors of Distinction
The University at Buffalo Division of Athletics is proud to recognize the individuals
and organizations who have chosen to invest in our athletics program. For the impact
of these actions both today and into the future, we extend our heartfelt gratitude.
Endowed Scholarships
- Robert G. and Gloria L. Biedenkopf
- Richard and Doris Friend
- Louis R. and Nancy C. Reif
- Robert E. and Janet W. Rich, Sr.
- Ronald W. Schlenker, Sr.
- Richard C. and Kathleen M. Shepard
- Arthur W. Woelfle, Jr.
Facility Naming Gifts
- Dr. Edmond J. Gicewicz Family - Athletics Hall of Fame
- Robert & Carol Morris - Sports Performance Center
- Friends of Ed Muto - Athletic Director's Suite
- Nanette Harvey - Softball Field
- The Walter Heymann Family - Football Team Meeting Room
- Michael & Roberta Stein Joseph (in memory of Alfred Stein) - Athletic
Director's Office
- Dr. Walter N. Kunz - Old Football Stadium
- Gerald and Gaile Scriver - Head Football Coach's Office
- Dr. Robert Smolinski & Dr. Claudia Fosket - Student-Athlete Computing Center
- Stephen Walsh - Basketball Office Complex
The General Edmund Hayes Society
Division of Athletics
The General Edmund Hayes Society is an honorary society of individuals who have
chosen to make an investment in the future of the university through a bequest or other
type of deferred gift.
- Robert G. and Gloria L. Biedenkopf 1993
- Louis R. and Nancy C. Reif 1994
- Richard E. and Doris Friend 1998
- Richard C. and Kathleen M. Shepard 2000
- Ronald W. Schlenker, Sr. 2001
- Michele Fisher 2003
- Dr. Walter N. and Gloria Kunz 2003
- Donald L. and Karen M. Maricle 2003
- Nanette M. Harvey 2004
- Judith Adams-Volpe 2004
- Elizabeth A. Dimmick 2004
- Charles R. and Maryann Donnor 2005
- Robert E. Lipp 2005
- Dr. Edmond J. and Constance M. Gicewicz 2007
Since everyone's personal financial situation varies, the optimal use of a gift plan
requires careful planning with both the charitable beneficiary and with your financial
and/or legal advisors. Staff members in the Office of Planned Giving are happy to
answer your questions and to discuss gift opportunities with you or your advisor. To
learn more about the Hayes Society contact the Office of Planned Giving at (716) 645-3312.