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 2008
Alumni National Awards Recipients
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Raymond A. Eckstein, Law ’49
Kathryn A. Eckstein, Sp ’49
After establishing a law practice in Cassville, Wis., Ray founded Wisconsin Barge Lines in 1958, with a fleet of tugboats and barges carrying commodities to ports along the Mississippi River. Then in 1978 this river entrepreneur formed a new company, Marquette Transportation, a salute to his and Kay’s alma mater and Father Jacques Marquette. In an expression of gratitude to the university in 2007, Ray and Kay made a $51 million gift to the Law School with hopes that it inspires other alumni to do more for Marquette. Read more about the Ecksteins.
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ALUMNI Merit
Award
Thank Bob for sharing Tempur-Pedic’s secret for a restful night of sleep from the formerly sleepless living in Seattle on the West Coast to those in cities moving east across the country ... |
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Service
to marquette AWARD
From mentoring countless dental students and supporting School of Dentistry alumni efforts to his dedication to the success of Marquette student-athletes, there’s no mistaking Neil’s genuine affection for his alma mater ...
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SERVICE to the community Award
Pat is director of emergency response at Catholic Relief Services (CRS), a role that places him on the front lines of relief efforts, including in the aftermath of the tsunami in southeast Asia in 2004 ... |
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spirit of marquette award
Julie is bringing thousands of busy families back to the dinner table with her Chicago-based company Dinner by Design. As president and founder, she opened the first outlet in 2003 ... |
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friends of the university Award
Bob, founder of Generac Power Systems Inc., and his wife, Pat, believe that future generations will be increasingly dependent on engineering technology ... |
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