Credit Union Gifts $1,000,000 to University Performing Arts Center
April 22, 2013
EAST LANSING, MIMSUFCU has announced a $1,000,000 donation to Michigan State Universitys Wharton Center for Performing Arts for the MSU Federal Credit Union Broadway at Wharton Center Endowment. This gift will bring world-renowned performers and highly-acclaimed Broadway shows to MSUs campus to provide MSU students and faculty and the Greater Lansing community with exciting cultural and entertainment experiences. Engagement opportunities such as special talks, educational opportunities, and community events will also be made available as part of the endowment.
MSUFCU has been the title sponsor of the popular MSU Federal Credit Union Broadway at Wharton Center series for close to ten years, and this new endowment reaffirms the Credit Unions commitment to this program. The MSU Federal Credit Union Broadway at Wharton Center series has drawn theatergoers from throughout the state of Michigan to MSUs campus to enjoy the very best of touring Broadway shows while also hosting interactive events and workshops for the community and contributing toward the classroom curriculum at MSU and other local schools. April Clobes, MSUFCUs Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, stated, "Giving back to our community is one of MSUFCUs core values and part of the people helping people philosophy on which credit unions were founded. At MSUFCU, we are committed to making a positive impact on as many peoples lives as possible and investing in our community to help create a place where people are proud to live, work, and visit. We are thrilled to announce MSUFCUs continued commitment to the Wharton Center with the MSU Federal Credit Union Broadway at Wharton Center Endowment and are proud to support programs that help ensure Mid-Michigan is a place full of vibrant arts and entertainment."� MSU Federal Credit Union is�the worlds largest university-based credit union.