| ADVOCATE FOR THE POOR, JOSEPH SELVAGGIO, NAMED FIRST LOUIS W. HILL, JR. FELLOW
 The
Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs has named philanthropist,
organizer, and advocate for the poor Joseph Selvaggio as the
first Louis W. Hill, Jr. Fellow. Initiated in 2002 by the Grotto
Foundation and the Northwest Area Foundation to commemorate
the 100th anniversary of the birth of Louis W. Hill, Jr., the
fellowship recognizes an outstanding community leader, who,
like Louis W. Hill, Jr., has a distinguished record of leadership,
service, and philanthropy.
The fellowship carries a monetary award of $100,000 that will
enable the Hill Fellow to research, document, and organize his
or her observations and thoughts on philanthropy. One Louis
W. Hill, Jr. Fellow will be chosen each year for five years.
During their fellowship, Hill Fellows will collaborate with
faculty from the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs and participate
in lectures, workshops, and other educational opportunities
for students. The fellows' findings will be shared at symposia
hosted by the Humphrey Institute at the end of the fellowship
period.
"We are honored to have someone of Mr. Selvaggio's stature
as the first Hill Fellow," said Humphrey Institute Dean
J. Brian Atwood. "His advocacy for the poor and less fortunate
and his commitment to serving the public good through private
effort make him an admirable role model for our students and
for our community. He represents the generosity of spirit that
make Minnesota such a special place." The Northwest Area Foundation and Grotto Foundation were created
by the son and grandson (respectively) of James J. Hill, the
railroad magnate. Together, the foundations have provided $1,000,000
in grants to support the fellowship over the five years of the
program. |
