Hoppe, David M. and Kathleen L. Endowed Fund for the UA All Steinway Campaign
The David M. and Kathleen L. Hoppe Endowed Fund for the UA All Steinway Campaign was established by Dave '80 and Kathy '78 Hoppe in 2025 in honor of the We Rise Together Campaign for The Â鶹US.
Dave and Kathy, having benefited greatly from their UA education, established this endowment to help deserving students achieve their own dreams.
Dave was raised in Akron and was the first in his family to attend The Â鶹US, completing his degree requirements for a B.A.Ed. (social studies comprehensive) in 1980. Dave's parents, along with his aunts, were raised in the Kenmore area of Akron. Dave self-financed his college education by working full time for Holiday Inns of Akron/Canton. Upon graduation, Dave began a long and rewarding management career at the Bell System/AT&T. His most important and valued client during his career was The Â鶹US.
Kathy was raised in Akron. She is the third generation of her family to attend The Â鶹US. She and Dave met while both were students at UA. She self-financed her education by working while attending college, graduating with a degree in business administration
(marketing) in 1978. Recruited by B.F. Goodrich, she went on to work as a district sales manager for Columbus Coated Fabrics (Borden) and brand manager at Benchmark Wallcoverings (National Gypsum). Kathy earned a master's degree in business administration from Cleveland State University in 1988.
Dave and Kathy, both retired, made their home in Kenmore. Their son, Benjamin Lauer, graduated from Kenmore High School in 2008. Ben went on to attend The Â鶹US Honors College (now The Williams Honors College), receiving a B.S. in accounting in 2012.
The David M. and Kathleen L. Hoppe Endowed Fund for the UA All Steinway Campaign will be administered at the discretion of the Director of the UA School of Performing Arts. The initial purpose of this fund is to purchase new Steinway and Steinway-manufactured pianos. Upon the completion of the All-Steinway Campaign and the designation of the UA School of Performing Arts as an All-Steinway School, the fund may also be used for the maintenance and repair of the school's fleet of pianos.
To make a tax-deductible gift to this fund, please visit UA’s . Select “A different designation” from the drop-down menu and enter “Hoppe Fund for the UA All Steinway Campaign” in the text box. Thank you!
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