The Glanton scholarship was created in 2004 to honor Luther and Willie Glanton, a husband and wife who rose to the pinnacle of the legal profession at a time when most black Americans were struggling to gain basic civil rights.
The scholarship provides greater access to medical and health sciences education for minority students at Des Moines University. Awarded annually, the scholarship recognizes both scholarly achievement and financial need.
You can help make medical and health sciences education more accessible to minority students by making a gift to the Luther and Willie Glanton Scholarship. For more information, contact the development office at 515-271-1387
2012 Glanton Scholarship Dinner
This year’s Glanton Scholarship dinner will be on Thursday, October 4, 2012.
Reception, 5:30 p.m.; Dinner, 6:30p.m.
Meadows Events and Conference Center
Prairie Meadows
Altoona, Iowa 50009
Connie Wimer
This year’s Glanton honoree is Connie Wimer, Founder and Chair, Business Publications Corportation, central Iowa’s largest niche and custom publisher. She was the first woman to chair the Des Moines Chamber of Commerce and the first elected to the Greater Des Moines Committee’s Business Hall of Fame. A community leader and volunteer, she has created several annual events to recognize women and younger leaders. She has received many awards honoring her professional achievements and civic service.
Reserve your seat for the 2012 Glanton Scholarship Dinner
Sponsorship levels
| $50,000 Platinum | $25,000 Dinner Sponsor |
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| $10,000 Gold | $5,000 Silver |
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| $2,500 Bronze | $1,000 Table |
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| Individual reservations | Donate to students |
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The amount deductible for Federal income tax purposes is limited to the amount exceeding the value of goods or services received. For income tax purposes, the estimated value for the dinner is $40 per plate or $320 per table. Des Moines University is a 501(c)(3) organization.
2011 Glanton Scholarship dinner
Thank you to everyone who made the 2011 Glanton Scholarship dinner such a great success!
The 2011 Glanton honoree was Suku Radia, chief executive officer and president of Bankers Trust and an active community leader. Organizations he has served as a volunteer include United Way of Central Iowa, Greater Des Moines Community Foundation, Bravo, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Des Moines Arts Center and the Better Business Bureau of Iowa. The recipient of numerous civic awards, he also has served Des Moines University, Drake University and Iowa State University, his alma mater.
View more photos from the 2011 Glanton Scholarship Dinner
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqRueArGEY0