News Release

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July 6, 2005

Paul Newman Donation Supports Frank Church Institute

The Frank Church Institute at Boise State University has announced receipt of a $10,000 donation from actor Paul Newman. Bethine Church, widow of former Sen. Frank Church, said that she and her husband had socialized with Newman and his wife Joanne Woodward when Frank was a U.S. senator living in Washington, D.C. Newman and Woodward are currently honorary members of the institute’s board of directors.

The donation will help fund a Frank Church Public Policy Scholarship. Donations of $5,000 or more receive matching funds from the Boise Industrial Foundation.

Church praised Newman for his philanthropy, which includes more than $150 million in donations for good causes, such as his Hole in the Wall Gang camps for children with serious illnesses. “I think he’s a terribly dedicated human being and an incredibly gifted actor,” Church said. “For him to remember a friendship of so long ago with Frank makes me feel warm.”

Other recent donations include a $10,000 pledge from Nike vice president Joseph Ha and donations from Ed Friendly and FAO Schwartz. Ha and Friendly are also honorary board members.

The Frank Church Institute was established in 1982 as the Frank Church Chair of Public Affairs to honor the achievements and carry forward the principles of Frank Church. The institute’s endowment has been used to fund the annual Frank Church Conferences and the Frank Church Distinguished Professor. This year’s conference, slated for Nov. 3, will focus on “Global Flash Points: Clash of Cultures.” More information will be posted closer to that date at www.frankchurchinstitute.org.

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Contact: Garry Wenske, Frank Church Institute, (208) 426-2941, GarryWenske@boisesetate.edu 

Media Contact: Kathleen Craven, University Relations, (208) 426-3275, kcraven@boisestate.edu

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