Donor Stories

Learn how others have made an impact through their acts of giving to our organization and others.

Juliana Ketting '21 Names Union's Department of Classics as Beneficiary of her Retirement Plan
Juliana Ketting '21 Names Union's Department of Classics as Beneficiary of her Retirement Plan
Juliana Ketting '21 knew she wanted to attend Union the moment she stepped on campus. Unsure of her desired area of study, she was matched with a...
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Regina and Jaap Ketting, Make Their Membership in the Union Family Official with an IRA Gift
Regina and Jaap Ketting, Make Their Membership in the Union Family Official with an IRA Gift
"There's such unity at Union," observes Regina. "There's a sense of permanence-it will be here for a long, long time, and it's a place that...
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Peter Durkin '16 Decides to Use His Retirement Account to Advance Union's Work
Peter Durkin '16 Decides to Use His Retirement Account to Advance Union's Work
Peter Durkin's journey with Union started when he was in high school. A member of the Class of 2016, he toured Union at the recommendation of high...
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Tim McCabe '73
Tim McCabe '73
Tim McCabe '73 has been a firsthand witness to how Union has grown and changed over time. A former trustee and current Tri-Chair of the Ramée Circle Society, he has seen...
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Cliff Mastrangelo '63
Cliff Mastrangelo '63
The loss of one's child is perhaps the most grievous experience one can endure. Just before age...
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Madeline Berger '79
Madeline Berger '79
Madeline Berger '79 graduated from Union College in the first decade of co-ed classes. She moved into-and succeeded in-a male-dominated career field, and feels strongly about women standing up and having an impact.
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Peter '74 and Nancy Torpey's Gift Designed to Support Student Summer Research
Peter '74 and Nancy Torpey's Gift Designed to Support Student Summer Research
Peter Torpey '74 was initially attracted to Union's strong science program, but there was an additional hurdle. As a blind student, he was looking for...
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Steven Sokal '75 Plans His Bequest to Benefit Electrical Engineering at Union
Steven Sokal '75 Plans His Bequest to Benefit Electrical Engineering at Union
Steven Sokal '75 earned his Union degree in electrical engineering, and because of the small size of the department, the College had a tremendous...
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Jim Rostenberg '75 Pays It Forward with Planned Gifts to Music and Study Abroad
Jim Rostenberg '75 Pays It Forward with Planned Gifts to Music and Study Abroad
With his 50th ReUnion quickly approaching, Jim Rostenberg '75 decided to make his estate gift plans for Union official. He was inspired, in part, by two different Union...
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