Upstate Medical University receives $1.54 million bequest from alumnus

3/6/2013 2:10:00 PM

The gift comes in the form of a bequest through Upstates Medical Alumni Foundation. August died Aug. 14, 2011.

We are grateful for the living legacy Dr. August has created that will ultimately improve the health of children in this region and support the next generation of physicians in New York, Upstate Medical University President David R. Smith, M.D. said in a news release. His generosity is a testament to the support of our alumni.

The contribution will be used to establish the Stanley A. August, M.D., Endowed Professorship in Pediatrics, and two scholarships: The Nathan and Ada August Memorial Award and the Stanley A. August, M.D., Memorial Award.Details of the professorship and scholarships are still to be worked out, Upstate says.

Thomas Welch, M.D., professor and chair of the Department of Pediatrics and medical director of Upstate Golisano Childrens Hospital, said the gift from August, while supporting Upstate clinical education mission, represents the final contribution to the Childrens Hospital capital campaign.

Contact Carbonaro at mcarbonaro@cnybj.com

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