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Friends of the Medical College of Wisconsin

The Friends of the Medical College of Wisconsin is an organization of volunteers from the College, affiliated institutions and the community. The Friends' activities support the charitable, educational, scientific and community service activities of the Medical College and its affiliates.

Since its inception, the Friends have contributed more than $1,022,000 in monetary gifts and equipment to the Medical College and its affiliates.


 

Happenings - The Friends Newsletter

 

Click for Current Friends Newsletter PDF November 2009 (PDF)

Past editions (all PDF)

 


 

An Invitation to Join Friends

We invite you to join our organization. Whether you are seeking an outlet for your special interests and talents or simply wish to support our mission, we welcome your participation. Download our membership application form (PDF).

For additional information, call (414) 456-4715 (Friends' voice mail), or (414) 456-8171 (Friends' Cafe). By email, contact us at Friends@mcw.edu.

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About the Friends

Executive Committee Friends Board 2009-2010

President
Pat Headrick

President - Elect
Joan Fosnight

Vice President
Kathy Sheehan

Treasurer
Marge McDonough

Corresponding Secretary
Carol Haass

Recording Secretary
Dr. Coryce Haavik

General Board Members
Betsy Gallagher, Elizabeth Thometz
 

Service

Last year, the Friends contributed more than 10,000 hours of service to the Medical College and its affiliates. Here is a list of some of opportunities to become involved:

  • Board of Directors
  • Committee Chair or member
  • Volunteer in the Friends' Cafe
     

Fundraising Activities

Dedicated fundraising efforts make it possible to support our service to the Medical College. Profits from the Friends' Cafe is the main source of income to support our endeavors. The Cafe is managed and staffed by volunteers.

  • Holly Fest
  • Market Days
  • Holiday Bake Sale
  • Nut/Candy Sales
  • Brownie Sales
  • Other fundraising events


Support Activities

The magnitude and diversity of Friends' support reflects the varied interests and talents of our organization's membership. In 2008-09, the Friends of the Medical College provided the following support:

1. Awarded two $10,000 Scholarships for Academic Excellence.

2. Provided $7,000 in Student Travel Awards enabling College representation at national meetings.

3. Supported Summer Research Fellowships with $11,000.

4. Presented a $1,000 Outstanding Dissertation Award and a $500 Second Place Award.

5. Sponsored Service Awards of $1,000 to graduating students.

6. Supported the Student Representative Travel Fund with $3,000.

7. Hosted a Student Luncheon.

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