Martin Springer Institute

Martin-Springer Institute

The Martin-Springer Institute is more than an educational center—it's a beacon of hope and a catalyst for compassion. Founded by Holocaust survivor Doris Martin (née Szpringer) and her husband Ralph Martin, MSI is expanding to create a dedicated center on NAU’s Flagstaff Mountain Campus that will transform the harrowing lessons of history into powerful conversations that shape a more empathetic and just world. Through teacher trainings about the Holocaust, impactful exhibits, teacher training, and community events, the Institute addresses pressing issues such as refugee rights, mass violence, and human dignity. Your gift will help create this space to foster moral courage, empathy, and a commitment to justice, inspiring individuals to advocate for a brighter future. Join us in nurturing understanding and compassion that ripple across generations. 

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Fuel the Arts and Creativity: College of Arts and Letters Challenge
$11,500
Fuel the Arts and Creativity: College of Arts and Letters Challenge
Maximize your impact on the College of Arts and Letters and unlock an additional $11,500 in funding for the college. Once 25 gifts are made to any College of Arts and Letters funds, we will release a generous gift of $1,500 from CAL Dean Julie Piering to the Ethics Bowl, and a generous gift of $10,000 from an anonymous donor to the Martin Springer Institute Expanded Center. Every gift counts—join us in making a difference! #WeAreLumberjacks
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True Blue: NAU Alumni Association Board
$11,750
True Blue: NAU Alumni Association Board
Help us start off the day with our first milestone and show the Lumberjack community we are True Blue! When we reach 125 alumni gifts of $125 or more on #NAUGivingDay the following NAU Alumni Association Board members will release a collective $11,750 in gifts. Thank you to: Blaise Caudill ’13; Dave Cook; Trina George, ’09; Alex Gutierrez, '85 '90; Jana Harper, ’90; Veronica Hipolito, '97, '02; Jim Jayne, ’91; "Kari" Kent, '91; Rick Koch, ’72; Mary O'Driscoll, ’82; Nancy Serenbetz, '75; Maggie Thom, ’12; , Wayne Watson, ’84; and (3) anonymous members. Go Jacks!
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Lumberjack Pride: NAU Foundation Board Challenge
$25,000
Lumberjack Pride: NAU Foundation Board Challenge
Join the NAU Foundation board and show your pride with a gift to support this challenge on #NAUGivingDay. The following NAU Foundation Board members have committed to a collective impact totaling $25,000, which will be released when 125 first time donors make a gift. Thank you to: Lisa Bagwell; Eric Baker; Teresa Bartels; Bob Bement; Bob Braudy; Robin Braun; Booker Evans; Victoria Fimea; Bill Heibel; Mary Huntley; Tim Kinney; Any Peña; Rick Rodriguez; Katrina Rogers; Steve Sanghi; Tony Tewelis; and (1) anonymous member. WE Are Lumberjacks!
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