Naming Opportunities
A major gift to Kresge Library is a lasting testament to your commitment to learning and research at Oakland University.
We would like to recognize your gift in a special way by naming a room, designated space, or area of the library in your honor, or in honor of your chosen person, group, or event. Please contact us to discuss naming opportunities.
Naming Opportunities for Donation Levels
Current Donors and Named Areas
| Donor | Named Area |
|---|---|
| Alt, Julane & Gerald | KL 415 in memory of Lynne Berry |
| Alumni of Oakland University | South Wing addition, 1989 |
| Amos, Frances C. & T. Edward | KL 410 |
| Anderson, Jim & Wanda | KL 340 |
| Anonymous Friends | Bench near fountain in honor of Jack Wilson and Michael Riley. Bench near fountain in honor of Rockne Delauney. |
| Arner, Ann Dulas | KL 143 in honor of Alvin Lewis Arner |
| Bennett, Mr. & Mrs. Ronald B. | KL 222 |
| Broida, Edward & Edith | KL 232 in honor of Fred & Dorothy Nolish |
| Charter Class Member, 9-59 to 4-63 | KL 300 |
| Clair, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas | KL 249 in thanks to Frederick & Irene Gibb and John & Marjorie Clair |
| Connellan, Cathy & Bill | KL 144 in honor of Thomas & Florence Connellan |
| Cooper, Robert & Marcia | KL 323 |
| Desai, Smita P. | KL center/ NW alcove furniture in memory of Subhash Patel |
| Durrett, Charles & Shirley | KL 407 |
| Frankie, Suzanne O. | Library Cafe |
| Friends of Kresge Library | KL 129A |
| Garavaglia, Dr. James M. | KL 342 in honor of Beth Ann McWilliams |
| Goff, Ken & Marilyn | KL 405 |
| Hildebrand, Linda | KL 129C Krompart-Hildebrand Digitization Lab |
| Horton, William & Denise | KL 416 |
| Kappa Upsilon chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi | KL 422 in loving memory of Ricky James Taggert |
| Katke, Mr. & Mrs. Marvin L. | KL 129 |
| Kent, Bernard & Nina | KL 247 |
| Kizer, Ray | KL 248 |
| Klein, Barry M | KL 224 |
| Klein, Mr. & Mrs. George R. | KL 224 |
| Kresge Foundation | Main Library Building (1962) in honor of Sebastian and Stanley Kresge |
| Krompart, Janet | KL 129C Krompart-Hildebrand Digitization Lab |
| Kyes, Mrs. Roger M. | Student Lounge - now the Cafe |
| Lawfield, Melisa J. | KL 351 in honor of Mr. & Mrs. Frank P. Ferry |
| Lee, Mr. & Mrs. Brian E. | KL 404 |
| Lewis, David B. | KL 341 in honor of Walton A. & Dorothy F. Lewis |
| McBain, Stacy Ann | Entrance planter, south |
| McGregor, Howard L. | North Wing addition, 1989 |
| Mealey, Mr. & Mrs. Norman F. | KL 225 |
| Medow, Daniel & Miriam | KL 237 in memory of Mark Platt |
| Mihalak, Leslie & Jay | KL 411 in memory of Lillian Mihalak |
| Mills, John & Kathy | KL 326 |
| Mull, Frederick & Helen | KL 417 |
| Mutrynowski, Laurie Sagal | KL 402 |
| Nolish, Jack & Judy | KL 232 in honor of Fred & Dorothy Nolish |
| Nyberg, Michael & Penny | KL 339, KL 242 |
| Ranney, Helen & Greg | KL 233 |
| Rohrbeck, John & Barbara | KL 414 |
| Sabo, Marty & Geraldine | KL 313 |
| Schamanski, Charles & Susan | KL 423 in honor of James Ozinga |
| Shannon, Charles E. | KL 312 in honor of the Shannon family |
| Smith, Mark & Renee | KL 314 in honor of Rockne C. DeLauney |
| Trumbull, Florine Elliott | KL 100 in memory of George Titus Trumbull |
| Verellen, David & Norma | KL 311 in honor of Bud & Betty Verellen |
| Williams, Phillip & Barbara | KL 328 |
| Wozniak, Donald | KL 412 |
Additionally named:
KL 429 named in honor of Leonard Woodcock, 1st U.S. ambassador to the People's Republic of China, former UAW president
Contact Us
Polly Boruff-Jones, Dean, University Libraries, (248) 370-2459, boruffjones@oakland.edu
Kelly Brault, Sr. Director Annual Giving & Special Audiences, (248) 370-4921, brault@oakland.edu