USU to Name Engineering Building in Honor of Longtime Supporters
Moonyeen and Richard Anderson
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- - Building Name Unveiling follows ceremony on west side exterior
In recognition for their many years of support and generous scholarship funding, Utah State University will name its flagship engineering classroom building in honor of Richard and Moonyeen Anderson of Wellsville, Utah, on Aug. 25.
The Andersons are alumni of USU and have made countless contributions through the years that have benefited students and the entire campus community. Their lifetime giving and most recent financial commitment total more than $5 million — a level of support that ensures the long-term success of the Richard and Moonyeen Anderson Scholarship fund that has helped approximately 100 undergraduate students complete an engineering degree at USU.
On Aug. 25, USU President Stan Albrecht, College of Engineering Dean Christine Hailey and other university officials will welcome the Anderson family and guests for a special building naming ceremony. The event will include a short video tribute, guest speakers, remarks from the Andersons and an unveiling of the engineering building’s new name.
Media professionals are invited to attend the event and are welcome to speak with donors, university administrators and students.
The Andersons’ accumulated giving comes from both direct contributions and in-kind donations from Hewlett-Packard, where Mr. Anderson served as a vice president for many years. He also serves on the USU Foundation Board, the College of Engineering Advisory Board and is part of Gov. Gary Herbert’s Technology Initiative Advisory Board where he’s responsible for allocating legislative funding into multiple engineering and computer science programs across Utah.
The Andersons received the Distinguished Service Award in 2005 and Mr. Anderson was awarded an honorary doctorate degree in 1999. Through previous contributions, the Andersons also established the Richard and Moonyeen Anderson Wireless Research and Teaching Center on the USU campus and are named for one of the classrooms on the first floor of the engineering classroom building.
Dean Hailey praised the Andersons for their contributions to the college and university.
“These generous gifts are helping us prepare the next generation of top engineering leaders,” she said. “Scholarship funds can make a tremendous difference in an engineering student’s experience, so we’re grateful to the Andersons for making a positive impact for so many of our dedicated young engineers in training.”
Val Potter, executive director of development for the College of Engineering, says Anderson scholarship recipients represent some of the most promising students who graduate better prepared to enter the workforce.
“The Anderson scholars I have known over the years have expressed to me their gratitude in receiving help in paying for their education, which allows them to focus on maintaining their grades and college pursuits without the worry of excessive outside debt,” said Potter. “The College of Engineering is a much better institution thanks to the support from generous supporters like Richard and Moonyeen Anderson.”
The 107,000-square-foot engineering classroom building completed in 2003 is home to approximately 2,680 undergraduate and graduate students who represent six academic departments. It features 14 classrooms, eight teaching laboratories, a Student Success Center and a state-of-the-art computer lab. Dean Hailey said the newly-named facility will be a lasting tribute to the Andersons for the many students who walk its halls.
“When our students see the names of Richard and Moonyeen Anderson on this building and in the Anderson Wireless Center, they will be reminded of the legacy they left us, and they’ll know the great possibilities an engineering degree can bring.”
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Contact: Matt Jensen, College of Engineering, 435-797-8170 or 801-362-0830, matthew.jensen@usu.edu, @EngineeringUSU
The College of Engineering's flagship classroom building will be named in honor of the Anderson’s support over the years.
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