Applause
APPLAUSE is a yearly event at which time the Development Department at IPFW recognizes donors who have given $1000.00 or more in support of IPFW since the previous APPLAUSE event. This event of recognition is a formal “Thank You” which takes place in the fall. Donors are properly recognized for their support to our university, and meet with other donors who share their interests, as well as to meet with faculty and staff in a social setting where we inform them and showcase students and special aspects of our planning and progress.
The APPLAUSE event is also the host of the annual presentation of The Shaffer Medal. The Shaffer Medal is awarded to individuals who have shown outstanding support and dedication to IPFW. Here is some background on the medal.
The Paul E. Shaffer Medal
The Paul E. Shaffer Medal was awarded to Mr. Shaffer in 2002 to recognize his civic leadership activities and financial support to the many civic organizations in the Fort Wayne community and especially to IPFW. He served as Treasurer of the first Community Campaign to raise funds for the IPFW library. Later he served as Chairman of the one-million-dollar fund drive to improve and expand the Library. He is Chairman of the IPFW Public Members who elect five Board members to the Indiana-Purdue Foundation. He serves as a Director of the Indiana-Purdue Foundation and is a member of its Executive Committee. For several years he has been a member of the Chancellor’s Advisory Committee.
Dorothy and Paul Shaffer have committed $500,000 for scholarships for certain IPFW students and have recently committed $250,000 toward the Paul E. Shaffer Chair in Finance at IPFW.
Before his retirement Mr. Shaffer had been employed at Fort Wayne National Bank for 43 years and served as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for over 20 years.
For over 50 years he has shared his time and financial support with many civic organizations in our community.
Some photos of past Shaffer Medal recipients.
Image of Paul Shaffer, Ione Auer and Chancelor Michael A. Wartell
Image of Paul Shaffer, Elsie Rossman, Glenn Rossman and Chancellor Michael A. Wartell
Image of Ron Venderly, Paul Shaffer, and Chancellor Michael A. Wartell
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