Marmaduke dent benefit
Save the Date for the 24th Annual Marmaduke Dent Benefit on October 11, 2019 at The Erickson Alumni Center at Statler Wilson Commons.
Mark your calendar for the the 24th annual Marmaduke H. Dent Benefit on October 11, 2019 starting at 6:00pm at the Erickson Alumni Center in Statler Wilson Commons. Enjoy delicious food, live music and special giveaways as we raise money to provide programs to alumni of West Virginia University.
Stay tuned for the announcement for this year's theme, band and menus by downloading the WVU Alumni App and keeping up to date with our monthly WVU Alumni Association Newsletter!
Thank you to OUR 2018 sponsors!
- Brightline Interactive
- LHTC Media Stations
- Morgantown Printing and Binding
- Mountaineer Taphouse | Par Mar
- Panhandle Cleaning and Restoration
- The Hartley Law Group
- BrickStreet Insurance
- Energy Transportation LLC
- Hendrickson and Long, PLLC
- UGG
- Allstate Insurance
- Sarah Biller
- Capital Wealth Advisors
- Cheslock Insurance
- Elite Bridal
- FNB
- Little General Stores
- Mona Supply Company
- MPE Rentals
- North Central Distributors
- Northeast Natural Energy
- Wayne and Kathy Richards
- David Silverstein
- SLS Land and Energy Development
- The Thrasher Group
- United Bank
- WVU College of Business and Economics
- WVU School of Nursing
Who is Marmaduke H. Dent?
Marmaduke H. Dent was born in Monongalia County in the town of Granville on April 18, 1849. West Virginia University opened in 1867, and he became the first WVU graduate in 1870 and the first president of the WVU Alumni Association.
After a lifetime of career achievements – among them a deputy clerk, a lawyer, and a judge on the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals – Marmaduke H. Dent possessed true Mountaineer spirit.
In 1993, the Marmaduke Dent Society, which provides sustaining support for alumni programs and operations, was founded in honor of Mr. Dent.
The Marmaduke H. Dent Society
Founded in 1993, the Marmaduke H. Dent Society recognizes the thoughtful generosity of those loyal benefactors of the West Virginia University Alumni Association who want to continue the Association’s traditions by providing additional financial support for the future of the organization.
Named for WVU’s first graduate and first president of the Alumni Association, the Dent Society recognizes lifetime cumulative giving through membership donation levels ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 or more. Contributions are invested in an endowment to ensure a steady stream of income, and only the earnings from the endowment are expended.
The Dent Society provides sustaining support for alumni programs and operations, including long-term support determined by the WVU Alumni Association Board of Directors.
Qualifying donors to the Dent Society receive appropriate acknowledgment with a plaque inside The Erickson Alumni Center, invitations to annual Dent Society events, listing in alumni publications, recognition for all Foundation giving levels, and invitations to special athletic events.
All gifts should be made to The Dent Society, WVU Foundation (Tax Identification Number 55-6017181) for the benefit of the WVU Alumni Association.