Alumni Association Offers Naming Opportunities

          The John R. Ragsdale Visitor and Alumni Center is an attractive point of entry for prospective students upon their first arrival on the campus, and it serves to welcome alumni as they return to their alma mater for visits.

          The building is named in honor of a Sam Houston State University graduate whose generous gift, in addition to providing scholarships, allowed for the establishment of an Alumni Association permanent endowment to support programs and activities.

          John Ragsdale’s thoughtful act has inspired a campaign with naming opportunities within the Alumni Level for donors.  With a special gift to Sam Houston State University you can create a lasting tribute to yourself or a loved one.

          Contributions will be endowed to create a permanent fund to support Alumni Association programs, activities and initiatives to engage alumni with the university. 

          Naming opportunities will be reserved in the order in which the gift commitments are received, and an initial gift payment of at least 20 percent is required to reserve a naming opportunity.  Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by federal law.

          Donors may complete their gift commitment over five years.  Gifts will be counted as contributions to the university’s Share the Vision capital campaign. 

          For additional information about naming opportunities for the Alumni Association Endowment Campaign contact the SHSU Office of Alumni Relations at (936) 294-1841.

Gift levels are as follows:

Alumni Board Room (RESERVED)	$50,000
Entry Plaza (RESERVED)	$25,000
Lobby Area (RESERVED)	$25,000
Director's Office (RESERVED)	$15,000
Assistant Director's Office	$10,000
Event Coordinator's Office	$7,500
Assistant's Office	$7,500
Multipurpose Room   (RESERVED)	$5,000
Concourse    (RESERVED)	$5,000
Wall of Honor (500) (Listing of Donors - only 499 available)	$500 each