Jerry Wood, Doane's Vice President for Institutional Advancement, hears a common theme as he travels across the country meeting with Doane College alumni:
"It's the No. 1 thing I hear as I travel: Doane College changed my life...We recognize that it's your passion to change students' lives," Wood said to the crowd of 150 at the Doane College Society Gala Oct. 7, an event that thanks donors for their exceptional annual support of the college.
"You are here because you want to see this venerable institution progress. To you we owe our thanks," Wood said in the opening of the festive ceremony in the George and Sally Haddix Recreation and Athletic Center.
The event also introduced patrons to Doane's 12th President Dr. Jacque Carter, who shared his vision for Doane's future.
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