Golden Eagles Seek Fan Donations for School Supplies and Book Drive Released: Nov. 23, 2004 The Women in Support of Marquette Athletics (WISMA) is sponsoring its fourth annual School Supplies and Children's Book Drives.   Fans are asked to bring school supplies to the women's basketball game against Wisconsin on Wednesday, December 1 st, and new or “gently used” children's books to the Marquette men's basketball game on Saturday, December 11th, also against Wisconsin. Joani Crean, wife of Marquette Men's Basketball Coach Tom Crean, and Gwen Cords, wife of Marquette Athletics Director Bill Cords, are spearheading this event. "These events are very important to us because there is no greater gift a child can receive than to learn the love of reading,” said Joani Crean. “We are thankful to have the opportunity through Marquette athletics to help Milwaukee area children.” Collection bins will be placed at all entrances to the Al McGuire Center, home of the women's basketball team, and the Bradley Center, home of the men's basketball team. All of the items collected will be donated to schools and organizations serving children near Marquette University. Office of Public Affairs Contacts Brigid O'Brien Miller Director of University Communication Phone: (414) 288-7445 Send e-mail Anne Broeker Sr. Media Relations Specialist Phone: (414) 288-0286 Send e-mail