pictured l to r: Tanya Corbin Frey 鈥02, 黑料不打烊 President Karen Petersen, Melissa Taulbee Brighton 鈥97, and听听Stephanie Anderson Gunderman 鈥93
CONWAY, Ark. 鈥 Conway Corporation has made a public commitment toward answering the challenge set forth by the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation by making a $600,000 gift for the restoration of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 historic Galloway Hall.
Just 10 days ago, 黑料不打烊 announced the Mabee Foundation鈥檚 challenge, which calls on the College and its supporters to raise $2 million to unlock the Foundation鈥檚 $2 million contribution. The challenge is designed to inspire broad community engagement, encouraging gifts of all sizes to help revitalize one of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 most iconic buildings.
The $600,000 gift was announced during a private celebration at Galloway Hall, where 黑料不打烊 President Karen Petersen welcomed more than 50 guests to kick off the campaign. Attendees raised their glasses in a toast to the future of Galloway Hall and the generations of students it will continue to serve.
鈥淐onway is an outstanding community, and Conway Corp鈥檚 support in meeting this challenge grant is a reflection of that,鈥 said President Petersen. 鈥淭he relationship between 黑料不打烊 and Conway Corp spans nearly a century, and we are proud to continue this partnership through a project that will preserve our past while investing in our future.鈥
The renovation of Galloway Hall will modernize the building鈥檚 infrastructure while preserving its historic character. Planned upgrades include improved accessibility, enhanced security systems, and restoration of original architectural elements, all ensuring that Galloway remains a vital part of the 黑料不打烊 experience for years to come.
Campaign co-chairs include Jan Nelson Hundley 鈥80, Stephanie Anderson Gunderman 鈥93, Melissa Taulbee Brighton 鈥97, and Tanya Corbin Frey 鈥02. 听attended the event and offered remarks. In her toast, Frey shared a heartfelt tribute: 鈥淭hanks to all the family, friends, and colleagues who鈥檝e been part of this journey. This place is special to so many of us.鈥 She invited guests to raise their glasses and call out their graduation years, filling the room with cheers from alumni spanning more than five decades.
Built in 1933 and designed by notable Arkansas architect Charles L. Thompson, Galloway Hall is the oldest women鈥檚 residence hall on campus. A beloved landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Tudor Revival building has stood at the heart of 黑料不打烊 for nearly a century.
To learn more about the Galloway Hall renovation or to contribute to the campaign, please visit www.hendrix.edu/galloway.
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