Old Central Associates

The Old Central bell remains today as a venerable legacy of the university's heritage and a befitting symbol of Old Central Associates.In September 1876 David Sands Wright, one of the original faculty members of the new Iowa State Normal School, stood in front of 27 students and asked pointedly, "what is grammar?" With that query, the first course of instruction was underway at what is now the University of Northern Iowa. That first class was held in Central Hall.



Old Central Associates Membership Information

The legacy of Old Central on the campus of the University of Northern Iowa serves as the cornerstone of Old Central Associates, a prestigious giving society within the University of Northern Iowa Foundation.

Members of Old Central Associates are a special group of friends who have provided for the University in their estate plans. A bequest or deferred gift of any size or type brings an invitation to become a member of Old Central Associates. Membership means continued funding for scholarships, faculty support, research and facilities.

The common thread among the members of Old Central Associates is a strong belief and confidence in the work of the University of Northern Iowa. We invite you to consider joining this unique group of friends and participating in the various special programs available to Old Central Associates members.

The following types of planned gifts invite membership into Old Central Associates:

1. Gift through Will or Living Revocable Trust
   1. bequest of property or amount
   2. bequest of percentage of estate
   3. bequest to spouse, then eventually to UNI Foundation
   4. bequest to residue of estate
   5. bequest to a Charitable Remainder Unitrust or Charitable Gift Annuity in your will to provide income to a survivor, then provide to the UNI Foundation
   6. bequest to children or others, then to the UNI Foundation
   7. bequest to the UNI Foundation if all other heirs do not survive
2. Gift that Provides Life Income
   1. Unitrust
   2. Annuity Trust
   3. Gift Annuity
   4. Deferred Payment Gift Annuity
   5. Charitable Lead Trust
3. Life Insurance Policy
   Membership in Old Central Associates presents the opportunity to participate in various special programs.

For more information, contact the UNI Foundation, 800.782.9522.