Pierre Laclede Society

The Pierre Laclede Society is the university’s annual giving club, named in honor of one of St. Louis’ founders. Members assist the University of Missouri-St. Louis in achieving its mission of offering a quality, affordable public education by providing crucial financial assistance. The following membership levels are open to all alumni and friends:

$1,000        Member
$2,500        Fellow
$5,000        Benefactor
$10,000      Patron
$25,000      The Committee of 28 Founders Circle
$100,000    Auguste Chouteau Society (total lifetime giving)

PLS level gifts are a crucial source of unrestricted funds. While endowments and capital projects ensure long-term stability, annual gifts support current operations and help the university address immediate needs. Donors can still designate each gift to the academic area or program of their choice. Some common options include student scholarships, faculty support and resources such as the libraries, technology labs and student enrichment programs.

The university is extremely thankful for its generous donors. A variety of special events and benefits are available to PLS members in gratitude for everything they do:

Invitations to attend an annual performance at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center
Recognition in the Distinguished Contributors annual report
Invitations to select university events and lectures
Scholarship sponsors are invited to attend the scholarship reception
Special discounted membership fee at Norwood Hills Country Club
A members-only annual holiday party with the chancellor
Campus parking privileges

View photos from the annual holiday party in the Gallery of Photos.

For more information, or if you are interesting in joining the Pierre Laclede Society, please e-mail Fay Fetick or call (314) 516-4139.

PLS Executive Committee

Chair
Connie Burkhardt, BA, ‘76

Athletics
Mark Dorsey, BS, ‘78

Center for International Studies
Tom Minogue, BA, ‘76

College of Arts and Sciences
Ned Maniscalco, BA, ‘74

College of Business Administration
Diane Winland, MBA, ‘01

College of Education
Leslie Gralnick, BGS, ’88; MEd, ‘96

College of Fine Arts and Communication
Stephen F. LaBarge

College of Nursing
Deirdre Gallagher, BSN, ‘83

College of Optometry
Thomas F. Greene, OD, ‘85

Institute for Women’s and Gender Studies
Ann Ross

Pierre Laclede Honors College
Joseph G. Christian, BSBA, ’99; MS, ‘03

School of Social Work
Teddy Branom, BSW, ‘80

The Center for the Humanities
Nancy Kranzberg

St. Louis Mercantile Library
Don Anderson, Jr.

Whitney R. Harris World Ecology Center
Ken Kranzberg