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The largest philanthropic gift from an individual in University of Vermont history will provide nearly $9 million in support for Vermont student financial aid and health and environmental research. This major gift from the late Genevieve Patrick of Burlington will be put to immediate use helping to fund several areas of focus identified in the university's recent strategic planning process.
Mrs. Patrick died on April 12, 1999. Her recently settled estate is the latest chapter in a legacy of university support that extends back through her husband, Robert Patrick, and her father in-law, Roy Patrick, both UVM graduates and former university trustees.
The Genevieve B. Patrick gifts to UVM include:
"The University of Vermont is deeply grateful and honored by this historic gift," said President Judith Ramaley. "We celebrate Mrs. Patrick's support because of the important work it will enable us to do, but also because it represents a century-long connection between the state's university and one of our state's great families. This gift, particularly the significant support for Vermont student financial aid, comes at a wonderful time as we focus our university's strengths and invest in our future."
Genevieve Patrick was the widow of Robert Fleming Patrick, UVM Class of 1925. President of the G.S. Blodgett Co. and chair of the board of Rock of Ages Corp., Mr. Patrick served UVM as a trustee from 1964 to 1967, the year of his death.
Robert Patrick's father, Roy L. Patrick, was a member of UVM's Class of 1898 and served three terms on the university's board. He also was president of G.S. Blodgett and chair of the board of Rock of Ages. He played a key role in funding drives to build Mary Fletcher Hospital, UVM's Waterman Building and Patrick Gymnasium. The latter is named in his honor.
Additional stories regarding the Patrick gift include:
Landmark Support for UVM
by Thomas Weaver
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick's rare book collection, which includes a 28-volume, autographed set of "The Works of Rudyard Kipling." The collection is valued at approximately $7,500.
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