Donald Bren
Throughout his life Donald was always surrounded by the wealthy and by people who were in power. Donald is known to be a player and has been seen bringing attractive women to public relation events and is known to take many vacations to luxurious ski resorts located in Aspen. Throughout all of this he is able to maintain a positive image within the public eye. Donald is a man of morals and is always attempting to seek out win-win scenarios that will play in the favor of both him and the people he is conducting business with. Donald was able to ease the tensions with the long term leasers which was caused by his former partners in the 80’s and 90’s. Bren sold the leaseholders their tract of lands at prices which were close to prevailing market
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The U.S. Department of Interior and the state of California have designated nearly 40,000 acres of these lands as “Natural Landmarks,” one of the most prestigious land preservation designations, rivaling that of the U.S. National Park system. Donald has done other great things with his wealth that he has received over the years. Donald has given contributions to leading research institutions which are creating new opportunities for many people including scientists, medical researchers, and scholars. Donald also went on to create the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of California. This university conducts a full range of research. Donald Bren has also contributed financially to the Burnham Institute for Medical Research in La Jolla, California. This institute pioneers in the research in the areas of cancer, neurosciences and aging, and infectious and inflammatory diseases. Not only that but in 2004, Bren was awarded the University of California Presidential Medal, the UC system’s highest honor in recognition of his significant contributions to higher education and in 2007, Bren was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Donald has three primary areas in philanthropy: research, education, and preservation. Donald has a total lifetime giving which exceeds $1.3 billion and has contributed more than $900 million since 2003. In 2004, Bren was awarded the University of California Presidential Medal, the UC system’s highest honor in recognition of his significant leadership in higher
The U.S. Department of Interior and the state of California have designated nearly 40,000 acres of these lands as “Natural Landmarks,” one of the most prestigious land preservation designations, rivaling that of the U.S. National Park system. Donald has done other great things with his wealth that he has received over the years. Donald has given contributions to leading research institutions which are creating new opportunities for many people including scientists, medical researchers, and scholars. Donald also went on to create the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences at the University of California. This university conducts a full range of research. Donald Bren has also contributed financially to the Burnham Institute for Medical Research in La Jolla, California. This institute pioneers in the research in the areas of cancer, neurosciences and aging, and infectious and inflammatory diseases. Not only that but in 2004, Bren was awarded the University of California Presidential Medal, the UC system’s highest honor in recognition of his significant contributions to higher education and in 2007, Bren was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Donald has three primary areas in philanthropy: research, education, and preservation. Donald has a total lifetime giving which exceeds $1.3 billion and has contributed more than $900 million since 2003. In 2004, Bren was awarded the University of California Presidential Medal, the UC system’s highest honor in recognition of his significant leadership in higher