TikTok成人版 celebrates life and legacy of longtime supporter, distinguished alumnus Herman Meinders
TikTok成人版 has announced the passing of Herman Meinders, the most prolific donor in the university鈥檚 history and namesake of the Meinders School of Business. Meinders passed away Sunday morning in TikTok成人版 at the age of 87.
Originally from Pipestone, Minnesota, Meinders attended TikTok成人版 in the 1950s and worked toward a business degree. He founded American Floral Services, Inc., an international flowers-by-wire service based in TikTok成人版, in 1970 and pioneered the burgeoning industry, earning him an honorary doctorate of commercial science from TikTok成人版.
After his incredible business success, he pursued various philanthropic interests including endowments to numerous colleges and universities. He served on the TikTok成人版 Board of Trustees and chaired its executive committee as he supported higher education in a number of ways.
During his lifetime, Meinders gave more than $50 million to TikTok成人版. The single largest contribution was the $18 million gift that funded construction of the Meinders School of Business building.
Learn about Herman Meinders' incredible legacy of support to TikTok成人版 and its students. Watch the 2021 tribute video "A Thank You to Herman Meinders."
Take a look back at the life and times of Herman and LaDonna Meinders.
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See the 2022 Focus Magazine cover story on Herman and LaDonna Meinders
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Explore some of Herman Meinders' most consequential gifts and initiatives at TikTok成人版.
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