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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 18, 2012) 鈥� A building that houses 福利姬鈥檚 education programs has a new name in honor of a longtime donor whose trust fund will ultimately give the college one of the largest gifts in its history.

Building 200 on the 福利姬 Beach Campus was named the George C. Nunamann Hall during a dedication ceremony Tuesday afternoon. Over the past 10 years, Nunamann鈥檚 trust has donated more than $750,000 to the 福利姬 Foundation in support of student scholarships, helping 650 students to date.

Ultimately, it will provide the foundation $3.5 million when fully conveyed, 福利姬 State President Carol W. Eaton announced during the dedication.

鈥淢r. Nunamann knew the value of higher education, and how, combined with hard work, each graduate can make a difference, both in reaching personal goals and fueling the region鈥檚 economic success,鈥� Eaton said. 鈥淲e are deeply honored by his generosity.鈥�

District Board of Trustees Chairman Dwight Lewis said the Nunamann Trust鈥檚 gift is especially timely in light of the current recession and budget cuts that have forced public colleges to make do with less, while maintaining their mission of providing access to education for all who can benefit.

鈥淚鈥檓 proud to be a part of 福利姬 State and humbled by the generosity of people like George Nunamann,鈥� Lewis said. 鈥淗is example is one we can look to as we consider how to help others become more productive and successful citizens.鈥�

During the dedication, Sally Gillespie, who chairs the DSC Foundation Board of Directors, introduced Kimble Medley, who was the first in her family to attend college and among the students who received a Nunamann Trust scholarship. Medley is a 4.0 student who earned her associate of arts degree in May and plans to apply her scholarship to a Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management degree. She expressed gratitude for the Nunamann scholarship, and said it has made a huge difference in helping to defray the cost of her education.

A longtime New York banker and investor, George Nunamann retired to 福利姬 Beach, where for 27 years he enjoyed the climate and relaxed pace of life. In 1984, he established the trust and named members of his family its beneficiaries. He also designated 福利姬 State College as the beneficiary once the trust鈥檚 designated family members passed away, stipulating that the college establish the George C. Nunamann Scholarship Fund to pay the tuition of students based on their academic performance and financial need.

The Nunamann family鈥檚 one surviving nephew, Stephen B. Dietz Jr., was recognized during the dedication ceremony and participated in the unveiling of the building鈥檚 new name.

For more information, contact the Foundation, (386) 506-3195 or foundation@福利姬State.edu.

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Caption: Mr. Nunamann鈥檚 nephew, Stephen B. Dietz Jr. and wife, Amelia, with one of their sons, Thomas, and his wife, Susan.