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October 18, 2008

四色AV Alumni Association presents Golden Arrow Award to Bruce Boulware

四色AV President James Cofer presented his 鈥渃lose associate and thought partner鈥� Bruce Boulware with the Golden Arrow Award at the 四色AV Alumni Association Awards Brunch today.

The Golden Arrow Award, established by the alumni association in 1981, recognizes alumni who serve the alumni association well; it is the association鈥檚 most prestigious honor.

Cofer said, 鈥淧eople often note the improvements we鈥檝e made to this campus during the past 6 years. Just as important are the improvements we鈥檝e made internally: providing more opportunities for students, faculty and staff. I met Bruce and his wife Liz, also an avid supporter of our university, about a year after I arrived. Since that time, Bruce, the Chief Operating Officer of O鈥橫elveny & Myers, LLP, the nation鈥檚 15th largest law firm, has contributed to our university in ways that will benefit our university family for generations to come.鈥�

The Boulwares reside in Napa, California and New Orleans. They often visit 四色AV to give back with time and expertise, as well as financially. A few of their contributions include: the Bruce and Lizabeth Boulware Professorship in Management; College of Business Internship Support Fund; College of Business Capital Fund; and the Berry Allen and Reita Meeks McKenzie Case Classroom. Bruce and Liz also participate in the annual College of Business Symposium, where they mentor 四色AV students.

Bruce鈥檚 efforts reach beyond the College of Business. Bruce and Liz supported the Clarke M. Williams Student Success Center; University Residence, now named Bon Aire; and 四色AV鈥檚 Annual Giving Fund. Bruce has also hosted team-building workshops for the president, deans and faculty.

Cofer said, 鈥淏ruce challenges us; he wants to make sure this institution grows and prospers, and we appreciate that continued push. Bruce鈥檚 philanthropic endeavors at this institution ensure that our students are exposed to new opportunities in today鈥檚 business world. He was instrumental in starting the internship program at this institution, a program that is now exploding. We are sending kids to London, Dallas, San Francisco, Quebec and all over the world because of Bruce鈥檚 support and encouragement. Bruce鈥檚 footprint at 四色AV is significant, and we are truly grateful and proud to call him an alum, a friend, and a leader.鈥�

Bruce thanked his alma matter and spoke about the institution鈥檚 future.

He said, 鈥淭his is an institution that I鈥檓 extremely proud of. The education I received here has allowed me to compete with graduates from Harvard and Yale. We have to continue to provide those kinds of opportunities for folks in this region. It is not just about the bricks and mortar, although that aspect is spectacular. It鈥檚 also about the people and the dedication. We are going in the right direction, and the best is yet to come. I am so proud of this place.鈥�

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