Gift Honors Professor's Past, Paves Way for Future
"This gift honors Geri's talents as an inspiring teacher, but also celebrates her passion for each individual student."
—Mark Shanda, Dean of the College of Fine Arts
For over three decades, Dr. Geraldine "Geri" Maschio has been a fixture at the University of Kentucky as a professor, administrator and mentor to countless students in the College of Fine Arts.
"I've been blessed to do this work," said Maschio, who retired this spring.
With retirement looming, Maschio wanted to find a new way to give back, and ultimately decided to establish a deferred charitable gift annuity (CGA) using appreciated securities. A deferred CGA—a gift that pays income in the future—offers planning opportunities, a variety of tax benefits and the highest rates in years.
"It seemed like the perfect way to ensure I had some resources that would begin after I retired, but also that the university would get something in return," Maschio said.
She's pleased that her gift will support future Arts Administration students; Maschio launched that degree program 32 years ago.
"To see the program grow and develop has been such a joy," she said. "I wanted to do something to help spur it on."
College of Fine Arts Dean Mark Shanda applauds Maschio's gift, which also counts toward the Kentucky Can campaign.
"This gift honors Geri's talents as an inspiring teacher, but also celebrates her passion for each individual student," he said. "As one of her former students myself, I am both a product and a beneficiary of her commitment to education. I am grateful for her generosity, the example that she sets and her service to the college."
Honor Your Legacy
Like Geri Maschio, you can honor your experiences at the University of Kentucky with a charitable gift annuity or other planned gift. Learn more by contacting Gift and Estate Planning at 859-257-7886 or giftandestate@uky.edu today.