Impact Stories

Your Gifts At Work

We are thankful for those who have made an estate gift to the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Foundation. Learn more about how their gifts have made an impact.

Mike ’80 and Sheila Falbo: A Legacy of Support for Education

There are few people who have been involved with and supported the University of Wisconsin-Parkside as long as Mike and Sheila Falbo. UW-Parkside and higher education in general have played huge roles in their journey.

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Donor Impact: Jeffrey ’85 and Debra Medin

From his experiences as a UW-Parkside student and now a UW-Parkside Foundation Board member, Dr. Jeffrey Medin ’85 has seen first-hand the opportunities that open up for students with the support of donors and alumni. He and his wife, Debra Medin, are proud supporters of UW-Parkside through support of the Future Focus Fund and a planned gift commitment.

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Reflecting on Planned Giving and Parkside: Karen Mandli ‘83

For UW-Parkside alumna Karen Mandli ’83, leaving a gift for scholarships in her will was a simple decision that will have a long-lasting impact for UW-Parkside students. Karen shares reflections on her UW-Parkside experience and the power of education to create change.

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Student Impact: Zachary Atkins ‘20

Zachary (Zach) Atkins made the most of his years at UW-Parkside, completing a double major in Communication and Psychology and taking every opportunity offered to benefit others.

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Dr. Anna Maria Williams: An Enduring Impact

Dr. Anna Maria Williams left many marks on the UW-Parkside campus community during her decades of teaching and leadership. As a founding faculty member, Dr. Williams helped to establish UW-Parkside’s Life Science Discipline, subsequently the Biological Sciences Department, and drove the university’s pre-health program’s growth.

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Alumni Spotlight: Jim Kramer ’79, ‘90

As a “double alum,” Jim Kramer ’79, ’90 is a proud supporter of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and its mission. He received his undergraduate degree in business administration and returned later to earn his MBA.

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