1. education
2. alumni and reunions

2015
Symposium Programming
Sponsorship Opportunities
CONNECTING AND INSPIRING THE WOMEN OF OSU THROUGH PHILANTHROPY
WOMEN FOR OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY is a diverse group of visionary women who share a passion for
inspiring leadership and financial support to Oklahoma State University. Women for OSU envisions a culture of giving
and service that acknowledges the significant impact women have at OSU and inspires others to positively shape the
future of the university through philanthropy and engagement.
Sponsored by the Oklahoma State University Foundation, Women for OSU is led by a working council of women
with an established giving history to the university. These women serve throughout the year on focused teams that
support and progress the strategic direction of the organization.
Our primary goal is to increase the number of women donors to Oklahoma State University as well as increase their
total giving. We are also focused on connecting, reconnecting and continuously engaging alumni and friends of OSU
to inspire leadership through philanthropy.
Women for OSU hosts a spring symposium and regional events throughout the year. The organization and our events
also support the Women for OSU Endowed Scholarship, a prestigious award that recognizes academics as well as
philanthropic and volunteer activities among OSU’s students.
2014 Women for OSU Scholarship Recipients
Charlie Gibson
Sophomore
Economics
Ada, Okla.
Nadir Nibras
Junior
Biomedical Engineering,
Minor in Gender &
Women’s Studies
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Nicole Ralston
Junior
Marketing
Stillwater, Okla.
Chacey Schoeppel
Junior
Agribusiness &
Pre-Law
Fairview, Okla.
Aubrey Scott
Junior
Early Childhood Education
Owasso, Okla.
The Women for OSU spring
symposium is a unique
opportunity to gather
in Stillwater and gain
valuable knowledge about
2015
f e at ur i ng
philanthropic decision making
Marlee Matlin
and leadership. Women for
OSU celebrates members of
Thursday, April 16, 2015
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
New Location: OSU Student
Union Ballroom, Stillwater
the OSU family who display
leadership in philanthropy
by naming the Philanthropist
of the Year and awarding
scholarships to outstanding
OSU students.
Marlee Matlin is a critically acclaimed actress and Academy Award
Winner for Best Actress in Children of a Lesser God. At age 21, she
became the youngest recipient of the Best Actress Oscar, making her one
of only four actresses to receive the honor for a film debut.
At 18 months old, Matlin endured the frightening loss of her hearing,
leading her to become an advocate for the hearing impaired later in
life. She played an instrumental role in getting Congress to pass federal
legislation requiring all televisions manufactured in the U.S. be equipped
with closed captioning technology.
Matlin recently penned her autobiography, I’ll Scream Later, which
explores her own hearing loss, the highs and lows of Hollywood, her
battles with addiction and the unexpected challenges of being an
emissary for the deaf community.
Matlin serves as a National Celebrity Spokesperson for the American Red
Cross, and was the Chairperson for National Volunteer Week in 1995,
which she was honored for by President Clinton in a White House Rose
Garden Ceremony.
Women for OSU Regional Events
Women for OSU Council teams are planning
regional events and programming to increase
their outreach and improve the information
currently available to women regarding
philanthropy.
Regional events have been hosted across the
state of Oklahoma and nationally. Additional
events are currently being planned. Please
contact us if you are interested in learning
more about upcoming events.
women for osu
champion sponsor
$10,000
Presenting sponsor for all 2015 Women for
OSU events including 2015 Symposium —
will introduce keynote speaker, mention
in STATE magazine and other media ads,
plus other customized recognition
Plus all benefits of Women for
OSU ‘partner’ listed below (includes
4 reserved parking spots)
(Value of Benefits- $400, $9,600 is a tax-deductible gift)
women for osu
leadership sponsors
$7,500
Customized recognition program will be
developed with the sponsor’s input to
meet specific needs
Plus all benefits of Women for
OSU ‘partner’ listed below (includes
3 reserved parking spots)
(Value of Benefits- $400, $7,100 is a tax-deductible gift)
women for osu
women for osu
women for osu
$5,000
$2,750
$1,750
Name on all promotional
and program information
Name on all promotional and
program information
Name listed in program
information
10 seats (full table) at event
and luncheon, plus 2 reserved
parking spots
6 seats at event and luncheon
4 seats at event and luncheon
Listing on Women for OSU
website
Listing on Women for OSU
website
partners
BENEFITS
Name prominently displayed
on banner at event
Listing on Women for OSU
website
(Value of Benefits- $400, $4,600 is a tax-deductible gift)
friends
BENEFITS
(Value of Benefits- $240, $2,510 is a tax-deductible gift)
associates
BENEFITS
(Value of Benefits- $160, $1,590 is a tax-deductible gift)
Questions? Please contact:
Debra Engle | Oklahoma State University Foundation
400 South Monroe | Stillwater, OK 74074 | 405.385.5600
[email protected] | OSUgiving.com/Women
Past Symposium Keynote Speakers
2009 SYMPOSIUM
2010 SYMPOSIUM
2011 SYMPOSIUM
2012 SYMPOSIUM
2013 SYMPOSIUM
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Nancy G. Brinker
Lisa Ling
Jennifer Buffett
Holly Robinson Peete Jean Chatzky
2012 SYMPOSIUM
2013 SYMPOSIUM
2014 SYMPOSIUM
Martha Burger
Sue Taylor
Nancy Payne Ellis
2014 SYMPOSIUM
Past Philanthropists of the Year
2009 SYMPOSIUM
Marilynn Thoma
2010 SYMPOSIUM
Lola Lehman
2011 SYMPOSIUM
Linda Shackelford
Women for OSU Council Members
Alison Anthony
Judi Baker
Sheryl Benbrook
Robin Byford
Donna Clack
Amy Cline
Jan Cloyde
Suzie Crowder
Cindy Eimen
Marybeth Glass
Anne Greenwood
Jennifer Grigsby
Rhonda Hooper
Phyllis Hudecki
Jeanene Jenkins Hulsey
Cathey Humphreys
Claudia Humphreys
Susan Jacques
Jan Jewell
Judy Johnson
Martha Johnston
Pat Knaub
Jami Longacre
Candie McKee
Retta Miller
Amy Mitchell
Connie Mitchell
Leslie Paris
Roxanne Pollard
Jennifer Poole
Trish Houston Prawl
Grace Provence
Helen Newman Roche
Jenelle Schatz
Gwen Shaw
Becky Steen
Marilynn Thoma
Lucina Thompson
Sharon Trojan
Diane Tuttle
Cindy Waits
Peggy Welch
Connie Wiese
Suzanne Wiese
Leslie Woolley
OSU Representative
Pamela Fry
Honorary Members
Governor Mary Fallin
First Cowgirl Ann Hargis
Yes, I pledge to sponsor the
Women for OSU 2015 Programs!
My sponsorship level will be:
Champion Sponsor
Leadership Sponsors Symposium Partners Symposium Friends
Symposium Associates
$10,000 (Value of Benefits - $400, $9,600 is a tax-deductible gift)
$7,500 (Value of Benefits - $400, $7,100 is a tax-deductible gift)
$5,000 (Value of Benefits - $400, $4,600 is a tax-deductible gift)
$2,750 (Value of Benefits - $240, $2,510 is a tax-deductible gift)
$1,750 (Value of Benefits - $160, $1,590 is a tax-deductible gift)
Please indicate preferred terms below:
Payment enclosed *Please make checks payable to the OSU Foundation
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Oklahoma State University Foundation | Attn: Women for OSU - Deb Engle
OSU Foundation | 400 South Monroe | Stillwater, OK 74074