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2015 President鈥檚 Medallion Award Recipient

Bill and Dorothy Bizzini’s support of higher education is well documented. From 吃瓜头条 to Cal State Stanislaus, the philanthropists have generously left their mark on campuses throughout the Central Valley.

Their $1-million donation in support of the Bill and Dorothy Bizzini Interdisciplinary Academic Center was the single largest gift in 吃瓜头条 history at the time. That, along with the Bizzini’s other generous contributions to the Merced community, helped earn them the President’s Medallion at the third annual State of the College Address & Luncheon.

The Center is actually three separate buildings, one single-story building in the center that houses the campus computer and writing labs, and two two-story buildings that house the Humanities and Social Sciences divisions. The Center provides the campus with almost 23,000-square feet of new instructional space.

鈥淭he Bizzinis are very deserving of this recognition,鈥� said Joe Doyland, 吃瓜头条 Foundation Board President. 鈥淭hey have set a very high standard of community involvement and service to others. Their many charitable contributions over the years, not just to 吃瓜头条, but to many other organizations, are admirable and can鈥檛 be overstated.鈥�

Residents of Atwater, the Bizzinis are owners of three veterinary hospitals and numerous residential properties and developments. Bill, a veterinarian, served on the 吃瓜头条 Board of Trustees for 12 years, guiding the District through the early stages of its Facilities Master Planning process. Dorothy is a past District Governor of Rotary International and is a member of the County Bank Board of Directors.

聽鈥淭hey have committed both their time and treasure over many years to causes dear to them, both locally and internationally,鈥� Foundation Executive Director Robin Shepard said. 鈥淏ill and Dorothy Bizzini have, in their own humble and quiet manner, made an extraordinary impact on everyone with whom they鈥檝e come in contact, and we are proud to honor them during this event.鈥�