A $56,000 gift from Sentry Insurance will benefit numerous scholarships, fine arts events, community relations programs, athletic teams, a distinguished professorship and many other activities at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

The Sentry Insurance Foundation presented the gift which includes $26,000 in undesignated funds to Chancellor Tom George at a luncheon on campus. Unrestricted gifts allow the chancellor to determine where at UWSP the money will have the most impact.

The Sentry gift also supports the Carl N. Jacobs Professorship of Business Administration, Sentry Academic Leadership Awards, Sentry Computer Information Systems awards, a natural resources scholarship, Division of Fine Arts and Communication projects, University Relations activities and projects in the athletics department.

Nicole Calmes of Freedom, a sophomore business administration major at UWSP, has benefited greatly from Sentry scholarship support. "The Sentry Academic Leadership Award has literally made my dreams become a reality. For as long as I can remember I have wanted to attend college. However, knowing the financial strain it would bring, I was not sure it would be possible. I am extremely grateful for the Sentry Academic Leadership Award."

The university�s leading corporate donor, Sentry gives thousands of dollars to the university each year, including this year�s employee donations of nearly $15,000 which were matched by the company.

"The university offers our community many enriching cultural, sports and educational opportunities. We are pleased to join with UWSP in enhancing the quality of life in the Stevens Point area," said Greg Mox, president of the Sentry Insurance Foundation.

"UWSP and Sentry Insurance have been strong partners over the years," said Chancellor George. "The company�s friendship and generosity have significant impacts on UWSP�s programs and students and this latest gift continues this fine tradition."

In addition to this gift, Sentry also makes other annual contributions including $10,000 each year for the Sentry Insurance Student Leadership Scholarship, a way for UWSP to attract some of the best and brightest students to the business discipline. Another $10,000 each year funds the Sentry Dependent Scholarships to help children of company employees attend the university.

Sentry also contributes to the university through printing services, use of the Sentry Theater, guest presenters, service on boards and committees, internships, student employment, Sentry Classic Basketball Tournament and basketball game sponsorship.

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