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Dr. Gary Chastagner

Endowed Chair in Plant Pathology

Project Summary

Join Christmas tree, nursery, landscape, and ornamentals professionals in celebrating Dr. Gary Chastagner’s nearly 50 years of contributions to their industries—and beyond—by creating the Dr. Gary Chastagner Endowed Chair.

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Dr. Gary Chastagner Endowed Chair

Progress

$665,035 pledged $1,500,000 goal

Impact Statement

Invest in your Future—Consider a donation to ensure locally relevant research continues to develop solutions and innovations to meet your future challenges.

  • Guarantee funding for research relevant to industry concerns.
  • Safeguard research infrastructure capacity in perpetuity.
  • Gain industry representation on Selection and Advisory Committees for the Endowed Chair.
  • Gifts are tax deductible (contact your tax advisor for specific guidance.)

Communications and Outreach Plan

An endowment kickoff event was held July 24, 2024.

More Info

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Contact

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