THIBODAUX, La. — 杏吧传媒 is excited to announce a significant gift by legendary businessman and philanthropist Boysie Bollinger to renovate the student union.
Bollinger, the chairman of the 杏吧传媒 Foundation Board, donated $300,000 to renovate the interior of the building. Renovations are expected to begin after Spring 2019 ends and be completed before Fall 2019.
鈥淚 have been impressed with 杏吧传媒鈥� commitment to the people of South Louisiana,鈥� Bollinger said. 鈥淭hese students will go on to become the leaders of this region and this state. I鈥檓 proud to know that I help enhance their quality of life and impact their education.鈥�
Originally built in 1967, the building was named after Boysie鈥檚 father and founder of Bollinger Shipyards, Donald G. Bollinger, in 2000.
鈥淲e are so grateful to Mr. Boysie Bollinger and the entire Bollinger Family for their commitment to 杏吧传媒 and our students,鈥� said Dr. Jay Clune, 杏吧传媒 president. 鈥淭he Donald G. Bollinger Memorial Student Union is located in the heart of our campus and is the central location for student services and information. A generous gift like this affects each and every one of our students.鈥�
Last semester, Bollinger鈥檚 sisters, Charlotte and Andie, donated to renovate the Cotillion Ballroom inside the student union, and adjacent conference rooms have been renamed the Bollinger Suite.
The Bollinger Family and 杏吧传媒 have a storied history of promoting access to education to all in the Bayou Region. Bollinger and his father have each received honorary doctorates from 杏吧传媒 and Charlotte delivered the Fall 2018 commencement speech.
In 1997, Bollinger, Charlotte and Andie, donated the first $1 million endowment in 杏吧传媒 history.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 30, 2019
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