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The 29th Annual Marmaduke H. Dent Benefit
The 29th Annual Marmaduke Dent Benefit filled the Erickson Alumni Center courtyard on Friday, September 12, as hundreds of Mountaineers gathered to gear up for the 108th Backyard Brawl. The evening featured high-energy performances from the Mountaineer Marching Band Drumline and live country music by Dixon Hall, creating a spirited kickoff to rivalry weekend.
What is the Marmaduke Dent Benefit?
A longstanding tradition of the WVU Alumni Association, the Marmaduke Dent Benefit
brings alumni and friends together each year for a special cause. While the event
has had many unique themes and exciting features over the years, one thing has
always remained the same – Mountaineers can expect an evening of camaraderie, music,
delicious food, and philanthropy. Named after WVU’s first-ever graduate, Marmaduke
Dent, this benefit is the organization’s largest annual fundraising event. Proceeds
support alumni programming and student scholarships for the nonprofit WVU Alumni
Association.
Sponsorship Information
To become an official sponsor of the Marmaduke Dent Benefit, or to purchase an entire
table for your company, please contact David Allaway,
DAllaway@wvuf.org
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.
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