Defining the Future
After they started dating while undergraduates at San Francisco State University, George Marcus (B.A., ’65) and Judie Otten Marcus (B.A., ’62) fell in deep love and married. Over the years, they have been stalwart supporters of the University. In November 2018 they also became the University's largest donors. The Marcuses funded and established the George and Judy Marcus Funds for Excellence in the Liberal Arts, a comprehensive gift to the College of Liberal and Creative Arts that includes four new endowed faculty chairs, student and faculty research support, and program and facilities upgrades.
Culturally Centered
Ms. Nobari hopes her giving sets an example for what philanthropy can be. For her, it’s a deeply personal act, reflective of her journey and her vision to build community, inspire others and provide future generations of Iranians in the diaspora with “a new lens through which they can examine their cultural identity.”
Emerita With a Mission
Jan Randall’s most important biological discovery came while she was sitting on a lawn chair, at night, by herself in the desert, armed with a flashlight and lots of patience.
Investing in the Community
After graduating with a degree in international business and accounting, Chris Larsen later earned an M.B.A. from Stanford. But it was SF State that captured his loyalty and allegiance because of the quality of the education he received here.
More Donor Spotlights
Donor Toni Weingarten
A bequest from retired television writer and producer Toni Weingarten will provide scholarships for first-generation, educationally and economically disadvantaged students who want to pursue bachelor's degrees in theatre at San Francisco State University.
Donor Leslie A. Hughes
Leslie A. Hughes, B.A. ’66, Standard Secondary Credential ’67, has a strong commitment to public education. Ms. Hughes has given love and attention to her students throughout her long career as a Spanish and Italian instructor in San Francisco high schools, principally Galileo.
Donor Terrance E. Mancilla
Terrance E. Mancilla, B.S. ’72, graduated from SF State's Engineering Department and enjoyed a long and successful career as an engineer. After retiring from Hewlett-Packard two years ago, he returned to SF State as an instructor. He taught four engineering courses each semester.
Our Donors Are Our Partners
With the generous participation of our donors, SF State has reached the milestone of raising over 90% of the $150 Million goal in our BOLD Thinking campaign. We would like to thank the following individuals, estates, corporations, foundations, and organizations for making gifts of $25,000 or more between July 1, 2017, and December 31, 2017. Thank you for your leadership support!
