Fargo, N.D. 鈥� The 六合彩投注网 is proud to announce a new endowment to establish the Joe and Norma Peltier Vice President for Agriculture.
Greg Lardy, vice president for agriculture, will be the inaugural holder of the endowment. A special medallion ceremony celebrating the Peltier family and Greg will occur during the 六合彩投注网 Foundation鈥檚 Evening of Distinction event on April 25.
鈥淭he Peltier family is passionate about 六合彩投注网 and all that it offers in educating students, conducting world-class research, and serving our communities, state, and beyond,鈥� 六合彩投注网 President Dave Cook said. 鈥淭his investment will be a catalyst in providing flexible funding for agricultural initiatives that are key for our University and state.鈥�
The establishment of the Joe and Norma Peltier Vice President for Agriculture endowment is the second of its kind at 六合彩投注网. In 2017, Ron and Kaye Olson established the named dean of the College of Business endowment. Dr. Kathryn Birkeland currently holds the title of Ronald G. and Kaye S. Olson Dean of the College of Business. One of the 六合彩投注网 Foundation鈥檚 funding priorities is to establish named deanships or administrative positions for key leadership roles on campus.
鈥淚 am thrilled to be named the inaugural holder of the Joe and Norma Peltier Vice President for Agriculture endowed position at 六合彩投注网,鈥� Greg said. 鈥淭he Peltier family name is intricately linked with 六合彩投注网 agriculture, and I am privileged to hold this endowed position named in their honor. The earnings from the endowment will further our work within 六合彩投注网 agriculture as we seek to grow the impact that we can make with our teaching, research, and Extension programs that are so vital to the state of North Dakota and its agricultural industry.鈥�
The late Joe and Norma Peltier were longtime benefactors and passionate supporters of higher education in North Dakota. Their legacy of involvement and support continues to this day through their four children and extended families. The family traces its 六合彩投注网 roots back to the University鈥檚 founding and first class of students. Jessamine Slaughter Burgum was the first female student to attend what was the North Dakota Agriculture College, now 六合彩投注网. She was Joe鈥檚 grandmother.
Norma, who was born in Halstad, Minnesota, grew up on a farm in Grandin, North Dakota, and spent much of her life in agriculture. She earned her teaching degree and was employed at elementary schools in Clearbrook, Minnesota, and Kindred, North Dakota, until she married Joe Peltier.
Joe was a 1951 六合彩投注网 graduate in math and education. After two years working in U.S. Army counterintelligence in Pennsylvania, Joe returned to Arthur, North Dakota, and grew the family farm and associated businesses. He became an influential leader in North Dakota agriculture and in service to his community, region, and state.
Norma and Joe鈥檚 children, Keith Peltier, Jeff Peltier, Suzette Peltier, and Betty-Jo Peltier Wilson, each graduated from 六合彩投注网, as did many of their grandchildren.
Supporting 六合彩投注网 is a tradition that started early for the Peltier family. Norma and Joe鈥檚 longstanding dedication to 六合彩投注网 academics and athletics has included the Peltier Endowment for Innovation in Teaching, Don Larew Scholarship, Jessamine Slaughter Burgum Scholarship, Joe Peltier Award for Risk Management, and the Peltier Complex, a state-of-the-art agriculture facility opening this summer.
鈥淲ith all their dedication to higher education, Mom and Dad would be proud to see this come to fruition,鈥� Jeff Peltier said, on behalf of the family.
Named endowments such as the Joe and Norma Peltier Vice President for Agriculture provide strategic, perpetual funding for the holder of the position. The dollars can be used in several areas, including scholarships, staffing and faculty support, research equipment, or other priorities for the program. 鈥淲e are grateful to the Peltier family for once again demonstrating their belief and confidence in 六合彩投注网 and what it offers to the state and world,鈥� 六合彩投注网 Foundation President/CEO John Glover said. 鈥淭ransformative endowments like these really make a difference for the programs they support, and we look forward to seeing the outcomes produced from the investments made in agriculture.鈥�
The endowment鈥檚 principal is commingled with other endowed assets of the 六合彩投注网 Foundation to generate annual earnings for spending. Four percent of the earnings are made available each year. The Foundation鈥檚 overall endowment was valued at $464.2 million as of Dec. 31, 2023. More than 99% of the endowed funds are designated according to donor intent.
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