Giving Back to Those Who Follow: the Legacy of a Delt
Mike had a great time during his college years and has carried his love for Southeastern with him throughout his career and life. To this...
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Raising the Barr
Marcia Comeaux Barr '72 and Cameron Barr '70, '71 met on a blind date while attending Southeastern and have been a couple ever since.
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The Transformational Power of Caring
Southeastern has long had a reputation of being a friendly, caring university community that is often referred...
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Champagnes Committed to Each Other and Southeastern for More Than 60 Years
Much has changed in the world during Mary Lou and Bill '52 Champagne's 65-year marriage...
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A Long History With Southeastern
Dr. Charles Black and Dr. Hunter Alessi Black recently began a new chapter of their lives together.
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Sailor, a Gentleman and a Lion!
When Fred Trapp graduated from high school in Braintree, Mass., he joined the Navy to see the world. Serving in the Caribbean...
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Holman Hemby Morgan: A Story of Benevolence
Have you ever been affected by a random act of kindness? Maybe a thoughtful person took the time...
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Jack Weeks "J. W." Jones
It was a lucky day for Southeastern when Jack Weeks "J.W." Jones changed the direction of his college plans and got off the train in Hammond.
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James McClimans
James McClimans is the son of Dr. Jay W. McClimans, the first head of Southeastern's department of mathematics.
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His Passion Lives on Through a Gift
Joe Ramspott had a love of learning and a zest for living from day one. "Joe had a subscription to Zoobooks...
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In Her Own Words:
"When I was only 19 years old I began my career at Southeastern Louisiana University. The university gave me the opportunity...
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Devotion
When Dr. Francis L. "Lanny" Greaves, former director of the Memorial Sims Library, was asked to describe Marjorie E. Miller...
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"Tell Me Something Good": Odile Gill Leaves a Legacy for Southeastern Students
Odile Gill remembered Southeastern in a bequest because she loved children...
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Loyal Alum Makes a Difference
"I'm just a plain old Joe," Herb Robin '71 says, as he smiles and shares a few stories about his life.
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The Love of a Gentleman
"Seth Ryan was a reclusive, quiet, intelligent, generous gentleman."
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Building a Foundation for the Future
Annette and Andre Theriot believe that "Southeastern is a vital economic engine" for the greater Northshore community.
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A Boomer Generation's Legacy
Dr. William Calloway, a Regional Supervisory Public Health Veterinarian with the USDA and 1971 Southeastern graduate...
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Ralph and Nancy Shaw Pay Back Southeastern With Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students
It would be difficult to find someone closer to Southeastern than Ralph Shaw.
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Gift Examples

Bequests
Joe and Anna have been faithful supporters of our organization. They believe it is important to help further our mission.
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Using a Beneficiary Designation to Make a Gift to Charity
Joanne and her late husband Hal had been longtime supporters of our organization. Recently, Joanne's children encouraged...
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Fixed Income for Retirement
After working for decades as a pediatrician in a small town, Patricia is ready to retire.
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Tax-Free Sale
Howard and Lynn were both age 55 when they purchased some vacant land a few miles outside of town. They thought real estate would be a good investment that could be sold later for a profit.
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Capital Gains Tax Bypassed
Peter and Gail were nearing retirement. Over the years, with the help of their financial advisor, they made solid investments in securities and built a sizable portfolio.
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Peace of Mind Gift Annuity
Many years ago, Clara bought a home. Since she was very pleased with her home, she bought stock in the company that built the home.
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Endowment Gift
Pat and Shelly were recently married. They both had been dedicated volunteers at their favorite charity for many years.
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Sale and Unitrust
Gene and Carol purchased stock in a small medical service company several years ago. The company has done well.
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The Retirement Unitrust
Mary grew up on a farm. When her parents passed away, she and her husband Bill inherited the farm.
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Property Turns Into Income
Miranda lived in the family home where she and her spouse had raised their three children. After her spouse passed away, Miranda found it increasingly difficult to care for her property.
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Flexible Deferred Gift Annuity
Luis is a 54-year-old executive at a large healthcare company. He purchased company stock during years when the stock price was low, and now the stock has grown substantially in value.
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Part Gift and Part Sale
Susan and Kevin bought a vacant lot along Lake Michigan many years ago. They had planned to build a second home so that their family could spend their summers along the lake.
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Current Gifts
As is the case with many families, there are times each year when Jim and Sharon focus their attention on gift giving.
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Gift of a Bank Account When No Longer Needed (POD)
Keith has been a faithful supporter of Southeastern Louisiana University Foundation and makes regular gifts to support our work.
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Transferable on Death (TOD) Gifts
Harold and Jeanne married after meeting at an event Southeastern Louisiana University Foundation held for our donors. They wanted to leave a legacy gift...
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A Bequest to Further Good Work
Nancy and David were dedicated volunteers. Over the years, they had seen many individuals helped by the good work of their favorite charity.
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Deferred Gift Annuity
Several years ago, Larry and Allison invested $30,000 in what they believed to be an attractive stock.
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What Will You Do with Your Unspent Retirement Savings?
Michael and Kelly were retired engineers with two adult children. They owned a home, some stocks, and IRAs.
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Gift Annuity for Real Estate
Jonathan purchased his home many years ago for $80,000. The home is now worth $420,000. Jonathan wants to sell his home and buy a condo for $130,000.
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A Bequest to Save Taxes
Thomas was a widower who had a great love for our organization. As an individual who had directly benefited from our work, Thomas wanted to thank us with a gift from his estate.
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Leading for the Future
Luke and Cynthia spent many years volunteering and supporting their favorite charity. They wanted to give back in a way that would help fulfill its mission.
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Give it Twice Trust
While visiting her favorite charity's website, June came across the idea of a give it twice trust. She contacted the charity for more information.
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Providing for Our Children's Future
Ron and Kathy worked for many years building their nest egg for retirement.
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Bequest of Insurance
Marla and Wayne purchased a life insurance policy many years ago to create security for their children's future.
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Testamentary Charitable Remainder Unitrust: Have Your Cake and Eat it Too!
We have all heard the saying "You can't have your cake and eat it too." This phrase describes a situation where we want two good things at the same time when that isn't possible.
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