The Philippine Duchesne Society is Ä¢¹½´«Ã½\u2019s highest level giving club.\u00a0 While the Duchesne Society represents the future of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½, it is steeped in a tradition that dates even further back than the University itself.\u00a0 The Society takes its name from Mother Rose Philippine Duchesne, a groundbreaking pioneer in the field of education who dedicated her life to helping others pursue knowledge.\u00a0 She established numerous schools around St. Louis, including an academy for young women.\u00a0 \u201cÄ¢¹½´«Ã½ Academy,\u201d which opened its doors in 1872, grew from these roots to ultimately become Ä¢¹½´«Ã½.<\/p>\n
The Duchesne Society is a donor club reserved for those who give unrestricted annual gifts of $1,000 or more during one fiscal year (June 1 through May 31) to academic and athletic programs.\u00a0 These funds are used at the discretion of the deans and directors of the University to address the urgent needs and priorities of the day.\u00a0 Gifts given through the Duchesne Society may support faculty and student research, visiting speakers, classroom and library resource needs, annual scholarships, technology upgrades, student organizations, initiatives promoting environmental stewardship and much more.<\/p>\n
Give Now<\/a><\/p>\n New<\/em>\u00a0Duchesne Society Associate Membership Gifts of $1,000 or more to any of the annual funds at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ will be recognized in the annual\u00a0President\u2019s Report<\/em>, at the following levels:<\/p>\n As a Duchesne Society member, you will be counted among the most generous and devoted supporters of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½.\u00a0 Your membership also provides unique access to special events and resources, including:<\/p>\n Give Now<\/a><\/p>\n Your membership in the Duchesne Society can directly impact a Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ student by helping to ease the financial burden of a college education.\u00a0A gift of $2,000 or more establishes an annual scholarship in your name, or in the name of someone you would like to honor or remember. <\/p>\n The\u00a0council works to further the goals of the Duchesne Society by planning events and suggesting new members. Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>“Duchesne Associate” is the only giving society level designed for donors who have recently graduated from Ä¢¹½´«Ã½.\u00a0 The minimum amount for Duchesne Associate membership is $500 until the tenth year following graduation, when alumni are encouraged to move to the Member level with a minimum gift of $1,000 annually.<\/p>\nLevels<\/h2>\n
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Benefits of Membership<\/h2>\n
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Annual Duchesne Society Scholarships<\/a><\/h2>\n
Duchesne Society National Leadership Council<\/a><\/h2>\n