55th Milestone Campaign

Class of 1965

Class of 1965 — 55th Milestone

Alumni Weekend, originally planned for April 24 and 25, has been postponed, helping to slow the spread of COVID-19. During this time of uncertainty, this decision is best for the protection of Rutgers’ alumni, staff, faculty, and friends.

During these difficult times, student support is more critical than ever.

The Class of 1965 has always remained dedicated to supporting the needs of students through our generous giving over the years. Now is no different. Despite not convening on campus for our 55th reunion just yet, we can still make an enormous impact. Our campaign efforts to support the Rutgers Alumni Association Class of 1965 Scholarship Fund, as well as the Zimmerli Art Museum, the Office of Veteran and Military Programs, and the Rutgers Future Scholars program, directly impact the lives of students. And right now, scholarships are of the utmost importance as students grapple with a loss of on-campus jobs, income, affordable housing, and basic necessities.

If you have the means, please give what you can because student support is vital during this time. After all, at Rutgers, this is what we do. We come together as a community to work together when it’s needed most. Your generosity will help prepare the next generation of students to better our world.

Please stay safe, be well, and thank you in advance for your continued generosity.

Class Giving Goal

Increase the endowment of the Class of 1965 Scholarship Fund and support the Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers Future Scholars program, and Rutgers Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services.

$807,138

$600,000

It’s our 55th class anniversary!

With your help this milestone year, we will increase the endowment of our Class of 1965 Scholarship. In addition, we will focus on raising funds for the Zimmerli Art Museum, the Rutgers Future Scholars program, and the Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services.

Every gift will help us reach our class giving goal; however, only gifts made specifically to the Class of 1965 Fund will support our special class gift initiatives.

Don’t forget! Reunion is the perfect time to think about including Rutgers in your estate planning. Through an IRA rollover, gift in your will, or beneficiary designation, you can have a meaningful, long-term impact while taking steps to benefit your own financial situation.

Your 55th Milestone Campaign Committee

All Gifts Made During the Fiscal Year Count

Any and all gifts to any area at Rutgers made by members of the Class of 1965 during the reunion fiscal year (July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020) will count toward our class giving (campaign) total, and contributors will be added to the Class of 1965 Honor Roll of Donors for allowing us to make a significant contribution to the university.

The following will also be added toward our total:

Cash, credit, or even shares of stock
Estate gifts
Matching gifts from current or former employers

Previous Milestone Gifts by the Class of 1965

50th Reunion:

MGSA Class of 1965 Garden & two benches at Mortensen Hall, Rutgers Future Scholars, Rutgers Office of Veteran & Military Services, Vietnam Memorial Refurbishment

45th Reunion:

Office suite at the Visitor Center, Increase endowment of Class of 1965 Scholarship

40th Reunion:

Class of 1965 Scholarship Fund, Vietnam memorial marker

35th Reunion:

Vince Kramer Scholarship

30th Reunion:

Alexander Library, Scholarships, Dean’s Discretionary Fund, Vietnam War Memorial

Class of 1965 Officers/Campaign Committee Members

Carl A. Woodward, Esq., President/Campaign Chair/Committee
Mitchell H. Spingarn, Esq., Vice President/Committee
Michael N. Goodkind, Class Agent/Committee
Peter J. Graziano, Alumni Council Rep/Committee
Charles G. (Chuck) Hennings, Jr., Class Correspondent/Committee
Charles E. Mackenzie, Class Treasurer
Howard A. McGinn, Esq., Class Historian
Frederick A. Simon, Esq., Reunion Chair
Craig G. Matthews, PhD, Committee
Adrian H. Schreiber, Committee
Edward R. Belding, Committee

Class of 1965 Honor Roll

The online honor roll is updated monthly and lists everyone from the Class of 1965 who makes a gift during your 55th anniversary year.

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Professor John W. Adams
Mr. Stephen M. Appell
Mr. Joseph P. Avella
William Babula, Ph.D.
Mr. Robert J. Baldwin
Mr. William E. Barstys
Mr. Edward R. Belding
Mr. Ernest R. Beyard
Mr. Bruce Dawson Bohlen
Dr. James Robert Booth
Mr. Leonard C. Boucek
L. Richard Bradley, Ph.D.
Dennis Brodkin, Esq.
Mr. James Andrew Brusso, Sr.
Daniel C. Budd, M.D.
Mr. Richard F. Byrne
Colonel Douglas B. Campbell
Mr. Richard M. Chapis
Mr. Ernest E. Chilberg, Jr.
Mr. Lloyd F. Christianson
Richard A. Clayton, Esq.
James J. Cleary, Esq.
Martin B. Cohen, Esq.
Dr. Clayton Bates Cook
Mr. Bryant L. Covington
Mr. Anthony R. Cozier
Allan P. Curtiss, Jr.
Mr. Joseph J. Daku, Jr.
Mr. John Patrick Damico
Larry A. Danzig, M.D.
Carl J. DePaula, M.D.
Mr. Andrew E. Diamant
Mr. Edmund P. Doherty
Mr. Walter F. Eidam
Dr. Edward S. Evans, Jr.
Mrs. Barbara Fazekas
Mr. Donald Russell Fell
Mr. Raymond E. Finocchiaro
Mr. Clement L. Fiori
Dr. Karl A. Flanzer
Mr. James J. Friedman
Mr. Robert A. Friedman
Dr. Eugene S. Gaffney
Mr. Charles A. Gaglia, Jr.
David J. Gallagher, Ph.D.
Mr. Don A. Galluzzi
Mr. Craig Gardner
Dr. Michael N. Goodkind
Mr. Richard N. Goodstadt
Mrs. Barbara J. Goodwin
Dr. Joseph A. Grasso
LTC Peter J. Graziano, USAF (Ret.)
Mr. Rolf S. Gunnarson
Mr. Edward Hack
Mr. Eric H. Hansen
Mr. Fred R. Harding
Dr. Joseph E. Haviland
George F. Hendricks, Esq.
Mr. Charles Hennings, Jr.
The Honorable John Himmelberger, Jr.
Mr. Andrew C. Hocker
Mr. James N. Hollister
Mr. Arthur F. Hopper III
James W. Hughes, Ph.D.
Dr. Owen K. Isaacs III
Donald D. Jacobs, V.M.D.
Mr. Arthur Darryl James
Mr. Alan S. Kagan
Mr. Roger H. Kirschen
Mr. Michael M. Kleinman
Harvey Stephen Kohn, M.D.
Mr. John J. Kosztyo
Joseph L. Kriegel, Esq.
David A. Krohn, Ph.D.
The Honorable Fred H. Kumpf
Mr. James Bushrod Lake
Mr. Lawrence Lambelet, Jr.
Jacques O. Lebel, Ph.D.
Mr. Joseph B. Ludwig
Mr. Russell W. Luther
Mr. Charles A. Maddox, Jr.
Mr. Michael F. Maguire
Mr. Richard J. Mancini
Mr. Michael J. Manheim
Mr. Craig G. Matthews
Ms. Betsy Barich McEwen
Howard A. McGinn, Esq.
Dr. Edward H. McMahon, Jr.
Mr. Daniel J. McWilliams
F. John Meaney, Ph.D.
Albert V. Metz, Jr., M.D.
Jeffrey H. Morehouse, Ph.D.
Martin A. Mozzo, Jr., P.E.
William Kiefer Mysko, M.D.
Norman H. Needel, M.D.
Mr. William E. Newell, Jr.
Mr. James G. Nicholas
Mr. James C. Noorigian
Mr. Richard E. Novak
Dr. Kenneth P. O’Brien
Mr. Thomas P. O’Neal
Dr. Thomas A. Okulski
Colonel George A. Pahls, Ret.
Mr. Michael P. Peskoe
Mr. Rudolph A. Peterson
Mr. Charles A. Petschke
Thomas A. Pierce, Jr., Esq.
Mr. Robert S. Pingree
Mrs. Winifred J. Pisansky
Ronald S. Radding, Esq.
J. Lawrence Rak, Ph.D.
Dr. Daniel C. Reda
Mr. Ronald A. Reisler
Mr. William Richards, II
Mr. George M. Richmond II
Mr. Edward F. Richter, Jr.
Mr. Donald E. Roberts
Mr. Alan M. Ross
John R. Rostkowski, M.D.
Howard S. Rudominer, M.D.
Mr. Ronald B. Rulon
Mr. Kenneth A. Russell
Joseph R. Sahid, Esq.
Mr. John J. Sardelich
Mr. Adrian H. Schreiber
Charles M. Schultz, M.D.
Mr. Stephen B. Schwartz
Mr. William L. Schwartz
Mr. Leonard H. Selesner
Dr. Roger D. Simon
Mr. William E. Sparks, Jr.
Mr. Mitchell H. Spingarn
Mr. Warren K. Staff
Mr. Ronald W. Stanko
Mr. James T. Stepp
Mr. Robert L. Stevenson
Ira I. Sussman, M.D.
Colonel M. Robert Taffet, Ret.
Albert S. Tenney, III, Ph.D.
Dr. Norman A. Thetford
Mr. William H. Tietjen
Mr. C. Russell Titus
Harry E. Turse, M.D.
Mr. Kenneth W. Wehrle
David S. Weiss, Ph.D.
Mr. Patrick J. Welsh, Jr.
Robert T. Whitman
Mr. David Wolf
Carl R. Woodward, III, Esq.
Jack Wurgaft, Esq.
Mr. Frank J. Zeleznik
Mr. Joseph R. Zerman
Mr. James Alan Zimmerman

Questions about gifts?

Contact the Milestone Campaigns Program:

Donna Valentino, Assistant Director
donna.valentino@ruf.rutgers.edu
75th, 70th, 65th, 60th, and 55th Milestone Campaigns