Friday, May 16, 2008

Texas Woman’s University awarded $750,000 by Jane and John Justin Foundation

By Pegasus News wire

Jane and John Justin, Jr.

DENTON — The Jane and John Justin Foundation has awarded $750,000 to Texas Woman’s University for its new T. Boone Pickens Institute of Health Sciences-Dallas Center.

The new Institute of Health Sciences-Dallas Center combines TWU’s Parkland and Presbyterian sites into a dynamic campus-in-one building at the Parkland location. Groundbreaking for the 190,000-square-foot facility is scheduled for 2009, with a planned opening of the building in 2011.

“The Justins’ generous philanthropic efforts, particularly in the medical field, are well-respected throughout the metroplex, said TWU Chancellor and President Dr. Ann Stuart. “TWU is deeply appreciative of this generous gift from their foundation, which is a valuable investment in our students and their role as future healthcare providers for the state.”

According to Dr. Stuart, the new institute will allow TWU, already the state’s leading provider of new nurses and other healthcare professionals, to incorporate industry-standard technology into classrooms and laboratories that will enhance career preparation for students. Bringing together TWU’s College of Nursing, the nationally recognized TWU Stroke Center and the university’s nationally ranked programs in occupational and physical therapy will facilitate the new model of educating together the disciplines need for a team approach to patient care.

“Jane and John always had the greatest admiration and respect for those dedicated professionals in the medical field, especially nurses and physical therapists,” said J. T. Dickenson, president of the Jane and John Justin Foundation. “I know they would be thrilled to see how the expansion of TWU in Dallas will increase enrollment and produce more qualified healthcare professionals.”

Chancellor Stuart is leading the $55.5 million campaign for the project, of which more than $44.3 million has been raised to date.

Major donors to the Dallas building campaign include:

• T. Boone Pickens Foundation

• Meadows Foundation

• Simmons Family Foundation

• Jane and John Justin Foundation

• Hoblitzelle Foundation

• Sid W. Richardson Foundation

• Hillcrest Foundation

• Texas Woman’s University Foundation

• Amon G. Carter Foundation

• Tom A. Harris Fund

• Roberta Coke Camp Fund and the Basil Georges Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas

• Pollock Foundation

• Robert Tucker Hays Foundation

• Mr. and Mrs. Jere W. Thompson

• Mrs. Orien Woolf

• Ann Stuart, Chancellor and President of TWU

• Abe Zale Foundation

• James M. Collins Foundation

Prominent Texas businessman and Western-boot legend, the late John Justin, Jr. was president and chief executive officer of Justin Industries, Inc., a Fort Worth mayor and longtime chairman of the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show. The late Jane Justin was an advocate for children with special needs and was instrumental in the formation of the Child Study Center in Forth Worth. She also authored two books, “Mother Jane’s Prescriptions for Hunger” and “Collecting with a Purpose.”

Jane and John Justin, Jr. established their foundation in 1992 to continue their legacy of community involvement financial support.

For more information on TWU’s new T. Boone Pickens Institute of Health Sciences-Dallas Center, visit this website.

Source: Texas Woman's University

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