The Fairmount Society is the university's most distinguished support group. The Fairmount Society Lifetime Achievement membership is extended to donors whose total outright giving is $1 million or more. Lifetime Distinction, a new category this year, includes members who have contributed $500,000-$999,999 during their lifetimes. Lifetime membership is extended to donors who have contributed $200,000-$499,999 in a lifetime. Annual members gave a minimum of $20,000 during the fiscal year. Members of the Fairmount Society were honored at the annual dinner, which was held May 5 at the Wichita Marriott.

Award recipients:
J.V. Lentell -
Board of Trustees' Award

Debbie Haynes and Larry Beamer -
Fairmount Founders' Award

2011 new Fairmount Society
Lifetime, Lifetime Distinction
and Lifetime Achievement members 

View a slideshow featuring the evening's honorees
2011 Fairmount Society Dinner

It is not an exaggeration to say that J.V. Lentell has his finger on the pulse of Wichita and Wichita State University. He is a noted leader in many diverse community organizations. Read More »

Sincere interest in and improvement of people’s health could describe the professional and personal mission of Debbie Haynes and Larry Beamer. Their passions include the academic strength of Shockers past and present and the enhancement of the physical lives of their patients. Read More »