American Alumni of Glasgow University

In response to the University's increasing alumni activities and events in North America we are delighted to announce the formation of a new group, American Alumni of Glasgow University (AAGU), which will help the University further its strategic goals by developing new initiatives and activities specifically for the North American region.  AAGU which was set up by Melvyn Pond (BVMS 1966) President and co-founding members Esther Steinhauer (PhD 1976) and Vivek Thakur (MBA 1993) is an independent charitable corporation organized in the United States that has been recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a section 501(c)(3) charitable organization. 

Current board members:

Officers
Melvyn Pond, President (BVMS 1966)
Vivek Thakur, Treasurer (MBA 1993)

Directors
Ginny Berg (JYA 2001)
Norrie Russell (BSc 1974)
Jacqueline Smith (MA 1975)
David U’Prichard (BSc 1970)

AAGU has the dual mission to help organize activities and events as well as raising donations in support of identified University projects.  All donations to AAGU are deductible as charitable contributions to the full extent permitted by law.  A copy of its latest annual report may be obtained, upon request, from its treasurer

Please consider making a donation to American Alumni of Glasgow University.

Our Current Priorities

American Alumni of Glasgow University has identified several areas in which it wishes to focus its support for the University of Glasgow.  The Board of Directors has approved a fundraising campaign to solicit support for grants to the University for a number of projects and programs, including, but not limited to, those outlined below:

• The Medical Fund (including the Beatson Pebble Appeal for Cancer Research)
• The Vet School Fund
• Scottish Centre for Ecology and the Natural Environment
• The Chancellor’s Fund: to support a range of projects throughout the University
• Scholarships

As you make gifts to American Alumni of Glasgow University, you may indicate your wish to support a particular grant or grants.  The Board of Directors will consider such wishes in making and planning grants to the University.

How to make a gift

To give online, select one of the Quick Links on the right-hand side of the screen. 

If you would prefer to complete a donation form and send your gift by post then please click here:  AAGU Giving Form  

Contact AAGU

Melvyn Pond, President
AAGU
183 Wolf Harbor Road
Milford, CT 06461-1961