Giving is Nostalgic for Alumnus Bob Little
A new building project on campus can stir up a variety of emotions. Some people may feel proud of their alma mater’s accomplishments; other people experience joy; and even more people feel the excitement of hope and opportunity that a project of that magnitude will bring.
Robert (Bob) R. Little (’50) felt all of that, and also was reminiscent of the time he attended Western. The new Borick Business Building brought back some fond memories of when he was a student.
“When I learned of the proposed Borick Business Building, I remembered sitting in classes in Taylor Hall taught by Dr. Binford, Byron “Barney” Yale, and T. K. Wilson. Dr. Mickelson was the President of Western,” explained Bob.
Bob has been a long-time supporter and friend of Western, making gifts totaling nearly $450,000. He has endowed the Robert and Gloria Little Scholarship, which he created to honor the memory of his wife, Gloria, to assist students majoring in business, accounting or economics. In addition, he made a gift of $100,000 to the Borick Business Building.
“I knew this was my opportunity to assist in providing BAE students, faculty and staff with a modern ‘state of the art’ facility which ranks with those of other outstanding colleges and universities,” said Bob.
Although Bob now resides in Phoenix, Arizona, his heart still yearns for Gunnison and Western State College.
“The views of the Gunnison Valley must be an inspiration to everyone,” said Bob. “I am always pleased to read of our graduates’ career accomplishments.”
