Other have followed those who first built the University and started traditions of their own. Louis LaVaude is following a tradition first started by his uncle D.D. Hachar whose foundation has been awarding scholarships since 1980. In 1998 his aunt, Guadalupe H. Didieu honored her parents N. D. and Felisa Hachar with an endowment supporting nursing. His mother Olga H. LaVaude’s fund for the arts honors her father N. D. Hachar. Louis is building an endowment to support pre-law students. Gifts of time or treasure make lasting legacies at the University possible today… and for the future that’s just around the corner. We salute all those that forge legacies every day in many ways to further the University’s mission. In the pages ahead, learn how legacies are being forged with donor kindness and partnerships, including those highlighted in our Giving section. For another look at legacies made manifest, meet our TAMIU Trailblazers, who are honored on campus with our Trailblazer Tower. See page 15. Rosanne Palacios, TAMIU VP For Institutional Advancement WHAT’S YOUR LEGACY? Interested in forging a legacy of your own at Texas A&M International University? Call Rosanne Palacios at 956.326.2178, email rosanne.palacios@tamiu.edu or mail donations to TAMIU Office of Institutional Advancement 5201 University Boulevard, Laredo, TX 78041 These legacy donors gathered at the Strategic Planning Dinner last Spring. (l – r) Dr. Pablo Arenaz, TAMIU President, Louis P. LaVaude, Albert Martin, Joe C. Martin (†), Rita Peters, and Charlie Maynard. TAMIU Giving Day is our community's chance to support TAMIU students. During this year’s edition of Giving Day, we are so very grateful our University was able to receive over $29,000 from over 520 donors. The funds raised will support programs and initiatives such as Reading the Globe, Student Nurses’ Association, Ballet Folklórico, and more. Aside from raising over $3,000 for Penny Wars this year, the Student Philanthropy Council (SPC) also fundraises for their Dustdevil P.R.I.D.E. Endowment currently totaling over $82,000. This is a powerful example of students helping other students. GIVING HAS NO AGE, AND TAMIU STUDENTS ARE COMMITTED TO GIVING BACK Each year, students give gifts of time and treasure that enrich our campus and our community! 6
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