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[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”150px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” background_color=”#7eb1dc” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]University of Rochester<\/a> Board of Trustees member Evans Lam \u201983, \u201984S (MBA), has committed $15.7 million to the University of Rochester. Lam\u2014the managing director of wealth management and the senior portfolio manager at UBS Financial Services\u2014is a visionary leader whose generosity will increase the depth of resources for undergraduate business students and faculty at the Simon Business School<\/a>; expand the role and impact of music at the Eastman School of Music<\/a>; provide emergency resources to support undergraduates with immediate needs; fund capital projects for the River Campus Libraries<\/a> (RCL); enhance undergraduate education overall; and provide funding to address pressing needs across the University.<\/p>\n \u201cI am forever grateful to my alma mater for offering me a four-year scholarship to pursue the best education and realize my American dream,\u201d says Lam. \u201cI came to the United States with only $180 to my name. The circle of my life started here and when I\u2019m gone, I hope that the education I received and also the work that I\u2019ve done here will come full circle again and again, perpetuated by the people with whom I\u2019ve engaged and who have a shared wish to help this great university improve the lives of others. I hope this gift inspires others to do what they can to support the University.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe are exceedingly grateful to Evans\u2014he is an exceptional philanthropist, leader, and champion for our students, faculty, and our broad community,\u201d says Sarah C. Mangelsdorf, president and G. Robert Witmer, Jr. University Professor. \u201cThis truly transformational gift builds off the tremendous generosity that Evans has shown to the University for nearly 20 years. During that time, his financial support, along with his volunteer leadership on our Board of Trustees and on many other committees and groups here, has made a significant impact on our University and all those we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n Adds Mangelsdorf, \u201cEvans\u2019 role in the evolution of the University and the advancement of our mission cannot be overstated. He has propelled our libraries into the 21st century, helped scores of students reach their potential, and met the financial needs of many talented and diverse students from around the world while personally mentoring them. Evans believes in the University, our mission, and our values.\u201d<\/p>\n Lam\u2019s $15.7 million includes immediate funding to support the following areas:[\/vc_column_text] <\/div>[vc_column_text]In addition, Lam\u2019s gift will ultimately establish endowed funds to further support student scholarships at Simon and within Arts, Sciences & Engineering; emergency needs for undergraduates; the Lam Professorship in support of EPAM; key initiatives at Simon, Eastman, and RCL; and presidential priorities.<\/p>\n \u201cEvans personifies our mission and inspires others in everything he does at Rochester,\u201d says Thomas Farrell \u201988, \u201990W (MS), senior vice president for University Advancement. \u201cThis includes his enthusiastic service on the Board of Trustees and multiple advisory councils and committees, and hosting events throughout the US and around the world, always in the spirit of further engaging alumni, parents, and friends of the University. This latest gift exemplifies all of this and positions the University well for the future, aligns with the emerging Boundless Possibility strategic plan, and sets a powerful example for others.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1680526342473{background-color: #e9e5d7 !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”64562″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center” mkd_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”10px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n 2021: Evans Lam \u201983, \u201984S (MBA) establishes scholarship challenge at the Simon Business School<\/a><\/p>\n 2021: Scholarship Challenges Set for Women\u2019s Network and Simon Students<\/a><\/p>\n 2021: X = Mavrinac<\/a><\/p>\n 2019: Trustee named Robert F. Metzdorf Award recipient<\/a><\/p>\n 2018: Evans Lam Scholars video<\/a><\/p>\n 2016: Evans Lam Square offers a new approach to library design<\/a><\/p>\n 2016: Celebrating a new library space<\/a><\/p>\n 2015: Evans and Susanna Lam commit $1 million to River Campus Libraries<\/a><\/p>\n 2012: University of Rochester Board elects four trustees<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm”][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1678884510693{background-color: #e7e7e7 !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Lam is the managing director of wealth management and senior portfolio manager at UBS Financial Services<\/a> and a renowned financial expert who has advised the State Council of China on monetary reform. Prior to joining UBS in 2008, Lam was senior vice president at Citigroup Smith Barney for 17 years. From 1989 to 1991, he served as vice president of Bankers Trust Co. and was director of corporate finance for Toronto Dominion Bank from 1987 to 1989.<\/p>\n Lam is a longtime supporter and dedicated volunteer with the University. In addition to being a trustee, he is the chair of the George Eastman Circle<\/a> (GEC), the University\u2019s leadership annual giving society; a member of Simon\u2019s National Council; and an honorary member of the University of Rochester Libraries National Council. He and his wife, Susanna\u2014a retired CPA and accomplished opera singer and performer\u2014are also charter GEC members who make a $100,000 contribution annually to support the University. Since 2018, they have been members of the Wilson Society<\/a>, which recognizes\u202fthe importance of planned gifts to the University.<\/p>\n In 2015, Lam established Lam Square in Rush Rhees Library and, in 2014, the Evans Lam Scholarship at Eastman. In that same year, he created the Evans Lam Study Abroad Scholarship, which sponsors five undergraduates annually so that they can pursue scholarly exchange in Hong Kong, China\u2014he also regularly interacts with and mentors many of his scholarship recipients. In 2013, Lam and his wife established the Susanna and Evans Y. Lam Professorship at Simon.<\/p>\n Leading by example, Lam\u2019s seed funding has provided essential support and motivated additional gifts for EPAM and student scholarships at the College and at Simon. Through challenge gifts, he has also led initiatives such as construction of the Mary Ann Mavrinac Studio X<\/a>, spurred support for student enrichment through the Gwen M. Greene Center for Career Education & Connections<\/a>, and increased gifts during the University\u2019s annual Day of Giving<\/a>. An ambassador and advocate for his alma mater, he has engaged others from across the country and globally to join him in philanthropy and service to the University.<\/p>\n In addition to supporting the University, Lam is chair of the Southern California Foundation for the Preservation of Chinese Literature and History, vice president of the Hong Kong School Alumni Federation Scholarship Foundation, and vice chair of the Morning Light Foundation, which has granted more than 5,000 college scholarships to underserved students in the US and China over the past 17 years. To recognize his significant role in contributing to society, in 2016, Lam was honored by the Chinese American Museum as a \u201cHistorymaker\u201d and given the Judge Ronald S.W. Lew Visionary Award.<\/p>\n Lam holds an MBA in accounting and finance from Simon and a bachelor\u2019s degree in economics from Rochester.\u00a0He and Susanna are also Eastman Centennial Award<\/a> recipients.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”35px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” background_color=”#00205b” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n\n
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