For the Love of Mizzou

For Donald W. Reynolds, BJ ’27, MU holds special memories like the time he was 
crowned King of campus, working as business manager of the 1926 Savitar, and 
developing lifetime friendships and journalistic expertise.  A charter member of 
the Jefferson Club, Reynolds’s support of Mizzou has been on-going throughout 
the years as he created the Donrey Media Group, one of America’s largest media 
enterprises.

When the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation gave $9 million to MU, Reynolds wanted 
this gift to be a catalyst that would bring alumni back to campus and encourage 
them to support their university.  The 71,000 square-foot Donald W. Reynolds 
Alumni and Visitor center, which was dedicated April 10, has done just that.  
Since the announcement of the Reynolds’ donation, the largest in MU’s history, 
more than $125 million in private funds have been raised to help students, 
faculty, libraries and programs across campus, says Roger Gafke, BJ ’61, MA ’62, 
vice chancellor for development, university and alumni relations.  The home of 
the University Club, the building is a meeting place for faculty and staff, and 
the conference and reception rooms draw alumni and friends to campus.  The 
center also houses the MU Alumni Association, the development offices, and the 
Missouri Alumnus staff.  “And as the visitor center for the campus, this 
building will play a role beyond the value of Mr. Reynolds’ generous gift,” 
Gafke said.

Next time you visit campus, make an appointment to meet a member of the 
development staff on the third floor of Donald W. Reynolds Alumni and Visitor 
Center.