Norm Asbjornson $50M gift to MSU College of Engineering

Post by **SonomaCat** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 11:37 am

This is amazing.

http://www.montana.edu/news/12467/msu-a ... ngineering

allcat · Post by **allcat** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 11:46 am

Bay Area Cat wrote:This is amazing.

http://www.montana.edu/news/12467/msu-a ... ngineering

Do you have a page for him on your only in Winifred website? Are you related?

Post by **SonomaCat** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 12:08 pm

allcat wrote:
Bay Area Cat wrote:This is amazing.

http://www.montana.edu/news/12467/msu-a ... ngineering
Do you have a page for him on your only in Winifred website? Are you related?

I haven't updated this in years:

http://onlyinwinifred.com/History/asbjornsonx.html

He's one of the few people from Winifred I'm not related to, but I've had the honor of getting to know him a bit over the years from running into him in Winifred and a phone call here and there. Very friendly and sincere guy.

[cat_bracket] · Post by **[cat_bracket]** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 1:00 pm

It's the largest private donation in Montana history. When Jake Jabs donated $25 million in 2011 it was the largest private donation to Montana higher education. BOTH to good old MSU!

$\:D/$

Post by **SonomaCat** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 1:18 pm

[cat_bracket] wrote:It's the largest private donation in Montana history. When Jake Jabs donated $25 million in 2011 it was the largest private donation to Montana higher education. BOTH to good old MSU! $\:D/$

These are very exciting times for MSU. I suspect that both of these gifts are going to lead to MSU being a force in the region (and in the country) in terms of attracting and creating exceptionally well-prepared engineers and business grads (with lots of cross-education between the two colleges) who are ready to create their own innovations and businesses shortly after graduation. That, coupled with the business incubators in Bozeman, are going to lead to Bozeman (and expanding through the rest of the state) being a hub of tech innovation and jobs in the region.

My fingers are still tingling as I type this -- I am so excited about what the future holds for MSU and the State of Montana as a result of these gifts!

codecat · Post by **codecat** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 1:53 pm

Absolutely tremendous gift from this man - loved his quote on gratitude and stewardship...

"I think it's an absolute must for everyone to give back to what made them successful. I had a lot of help from MSU and Winifred," Asbjornson said. "I can't repay those who helped me, for they're gone. But I can give to the next generation. I think everyone should balance the books and thank those people and institutions who helped them and also give to the next generation.

"It's a responsibility we all have."

grizzh8r · Post by **grizzh8r** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 2:01 pm

Talk about paying it forward... what a gift!

Thank you Mr. Asbjornson!

SACCAT · Post by **SACCAT** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 1:09 pm

This just came out on the MSU Bookface page. Congrats nerds

http://www.montana.edu/news/12477/engin ... p-rankings" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

WeedKillinCat · Post by **WeedKillinCat** » Tue Mar 04, 2014 4:10 pm

SACCAT wrote:This just came out on the MSU Bookface page. Congrats nerds

http://www.montana.edu/news/12477/engin ... p-rankings" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

MSU-Kickin donkeys and takin names...

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