Reflections, the USI Foundation's planned giving society, is a special recognition program established in 1995 to honor individuals who develop estate plans or make other deferred gift arrangements that will ultimately benefit the University of Southern Indiana.

Reflections Charter Members are those whose gift plans were in place by December 31, 1998. Charter Members also include individuals whose bequests or other deferred gifts already had been received by December 31, 1998. Names of additional members will be added as they notify the USI Foundation of their planned gifts.

All members' names are listed on the Reflections Recognition Display, an attractive aluminum and jade-colored acrylic free standing work of art located on the second floor of the University Center. The display was made possible by generous gifts from William H. and Trudy Mitchell, Wayne and Betty Worthington, and Fritz H. Zurstadt.

Here are some recent copies of Reflections, the USI planned giving newsletter:

Edward and Holley Brundick

Fall 2011
Newsletter

"Today versus tomorrow..."

Today’s most critical needs are not necessarily the most pressing needs of the future. An Evansville couple’s unrestricted planned gift will allow the University to respond quickly to emerging needs. . Read more here.

Paul and Eleanor Werner

Summer 2011
Newsletter

"Reaching goals.."

An Evansville couple establishes a scholarship that will help men’s basketball players realize their potential through their college experience both on and off the court. Read more here.

Robert Roeder

Fall 2010
Newsletter

"Alumni: get involved early.."

An alumnus from the first graduating class stays connected to the University with his time and financial support, including a bequest expectancy that will help shape USI's future. Read more here.

Charles McGlothlin

Spring 2010
Newsletter

"Sharing knowledge through books..."

A friend we did not know touches the entire University community with a generous gift that will help Rice Library serve the needs of students and faculty long into the future. Read more here.

Pam and John Deems

Fall 2009
Newsletter

"A simple way to make a significant gift...."

A longtime member of the University family designates a gift of life insurance for a fund that will award scholarships to business and education majors and student athletes. Read more here.

Susie and Nick Nicholson were on their way to an opening night gala in September 2003 when this photo was taken at their Evansville home.

Summer 2009
Newsletter

"Anticipating Opportunity..."

The future will reveal many great ideas that will help students and faculty realize their dreams. Visionary friends of the University established a fund to help innovative programs get a start... read more

David and Sarah Huber believe deeply in helping young people get a good education, particularly those who have excelled in high school.

Spring 2009
Newsletter

"Sustaining the personal touch..."

A charitable remainder annuity trust provides a lifetime income and an opportunity to help outstanding high school scholars continue their education... read more

Margaret Korbel understood the value of giving her best attention to the opportunities in the present and having a vision for the future.

Fall 2008
Newsletter

"Framing a gift..."

A gift in her will allows an Evansville resident to enhance her community for generations of younger people... read more

Mary Weiss Barnhart tours Rio de Janeiro in 2004 after coming ashore from the Queen Mary 2

Summer 2008
Newsletter

"A nurse’s gift..."

A charitable remainder annuity trust offers a fixed income to the donor and results in a significant gift reflecting her interest in the education of health-care providers... read more

Marvin & Joan Smith, Norman & Vivian Miller, Joshua & Jessica Miller

Spring 2008
Newsletter

"Significant gift, modest investment..."

A gift of life insurance to the USI Foundation is an excellent way to provide a substantial benefit at a fraction of the cost... read more

Marian Baker Boelson

Fall 2007
Newsletter

"Impacting tomorrow's students..."

The generous gift of an Evansville resident will help attract top graduates from Indiana high schools to the University of Southern Indiana... read more

Mary Legler Wilson

Summer 2007
Newsletter

"I would not have had a college education"

The sale of a house no longer needed opened the door for this donor to receive an annual income and establish a scholarship in a field that interests her...read more

Aleen Hahn Rankin

Spring 2007
Newsletter

"Double duty gift"

A charitable gift annuity pays back this hometown-proud donor with lifetime income and the satisfaction of contributing to the future of the University and its community...read more

Elizabeth Zutt

Fall 2006
Newsletter

"Sharing her love of travel and art"

A friend of the University passes on her lifelong interest in travel and art with an enrichment fund to support art students and a gift-in-kind of art collected throughout the world...read more

Larry and Linda Arp and Peg and Craig Ehlen

Summer 2006
Newsletter

"Faculty give back..."

Professors demonstrate their belief in the future of the University of Southern Indiana and their desire for student success with financial support to benefit College of Business...read more

Ruth Kleymeyer and her son, Clifford Kleymeyer Jr.

Spring 2006
Newsletter

"Gifts vital to library excellence..."
As a girl growing up in Evansville, Ruth Kleymeyer developed a love for the pursuit of knowledge...read more

Marvin and Joan Smith

Fall 2005
Newsletter

"Underwriting the future..."
Gift of life insurance will provide endowment for Presidential Scholarship, enriching the learning environment for all by attracting top students to USI...read more

Bob and Mary Lue Russler

Summer 2005
Newsletter

"Connecting With Students..."
A scholarship fund begun with annual contributions 24 years ago benefits USI students now and will increase with a planned gift...read more

To discuss a possible planned gift to support the University, contact
David A. Bower, CFRE
Director of University Development
President, USI Foundation
Phone: 812/465-7039
Fax: 812/465-1229
E-mail: David Bower