Conlin Bequest Benefits Physics & Astronomy Staff In addition to documenting the charitable bequest, Conlin hopes to partially fund the endowment through a gift of stock and cash gifts. “My goal is to see the department benefit from this gift as soon as possible," explained Conlin. There is a great need to fund staff education opportunities and recognition for excellence. Currently the department has limited funding for these purposes." Conlin already has ideas about how the award will be used, including providing funds for the distinguished staff award, training and associated travel expenses, and other activities. “Staff members make a great contribution to the university," Conlin said, “and these are some meaningful ways the university can give back to staff." Conlin is a Spartan through and through. He received his B.S. in Engineering in 1969, and an MBA in 1972, both from MSU. Even before graduation he began his tenure in Physics and Astronomy, overseeing the stockroom. After several promotions over the years, he is now the business manager for the department. His exemplary service has been recognized with the Physics and Astronomy Distinguished Staff Award. Conlin has also supported the department through his gifts to the Biomedical and Physical Sciences Building and the SOAR telescope. Other areas at MSU that have benefited from Conlin’s gifts include Engineering, Business, and Communication Arts and Sciences. With his documented planned gift, he became a member of the Abbot Society, one of MSU’s most prestigious donor societies. For more information about making a gift to the Department of Physics and Astronomy or the College of Natural Science, contact Suzette Hittner at (517)353-1637. For information about making a bequest, contact the Office of Planned Giving at (517) 884-1000. Michigan State University Planned Giving content ©2008 VirtualGiving | Disclaimer & Privacy Notice |
The Physics and Astronomy department in the College of Natural Science has been well served by one of their own. Marc Conlin has served the department in various roles for nearly 40 years. He recently established a bequest through his personal trust to fund an endowment that will benefit support staff in the department. The Marc Conlin Endowment will be awarded to non-academic staff in Physics and Astronomy at the discretion of the chairperson.