{"id":32582,"date":"2025-06-20T12:46:53","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T19:46:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/news\/?p=32582"},"modified":"2025-06-20T13:26:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T20:26:21","slug":"jan-hunters-enduring-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/news\/2025\/06\/20\/jan-hunters-enduring-impact","title":{"rendered":"Jan Hunter&#8217;s enduring impact"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Jan Hunter has left a lasting mark on the University of Washington Bothell. A former educator, longtime volunteer and passionate advocate for the community, Hunter died peacefully on March 4 surrounded by her family.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her most recent gift \u2014 a $1.5 million contribution made with her husband, Richard \u201cDick\u201d Hunter \u2014 will help restore the historic Truly House and transform it into a vibrant space for events, student engagement and alumni and community gatherings. The gift continues a legacy of giving that spans more than a decade and reflects the Hunter family\u2019s deep belief in UW Bothell\u2019s mission.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cJan leaves behind a powerful legacy \u2014 one of service, generosity and visionary leadership,\u201d said Rebecca Ehrlichman Blume, vice chancellor for Advancement. \u201cWe are incredibly fortunate to have benefited from her guidance and friendship over the years, and will miss her so much.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The heart of campus<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hunter first became involved with UW Bothell through her uncle, Gordon Green, a Bothell educator who left a multimillion-dollar gift to the University. With Hunter\u2019s encouragement, that gift supported the creation of the Sarah Simonds Green Conservatory, a greenhouse and teaching space that anchors the campus wetland and serves as a hub for environmental research and education.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspired by the University\u2019s commitment to students and sustainability, Hunter became a regular presence on campus over the years. She served on the UW Bothell Advisory Board and later played a pivotal role in transitioning the board into the Chancellor\u2019s Philanthropy Leadership Council, which helped reframe the group\u2019s purpose around fundraising and stewardship.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cJan championed the shift because she understood that fostering a culture of philanthropy would strengthen UW Bothell today and long into the future,\u201d said Ehrlichman Blume. \u201cThat vision has already begun to bear fruit.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"645\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/hunters-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32586\" style=\"width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/hunters-1.jpg 645w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/hunters-1-251x300.jpg 251w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/hunters-1-600x716.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Relationships that matter<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hunter was well known for her warmth and her wisdom, and she cultivated deep relationships across the UW Bothell community. She was often seen hosting guests at campus events, including the I Heart UW Bothell luncheon and the grand opening of the Residential Village last fall.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cShe gave not just money but also time, insight and her full heart to this campus,\u201d said Sean Marsh, associate vice chancellor for Alumni &amp; Stakeholder Engagement, who worked closely with Hunter over many years. \u201cShe made everyone feel like family.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As supporters of UW Bothell, Jan and Dick Hunter contributed generously to scholarships and student needs, including support for student memorial funds and emergency assistance. Together, they also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/news\/2020\/07\/01\/hunters-legacy-gift\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">established a $1 million planned gift<\/a> that eventually will support the chancellor\u2019s discretionary fund.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Enduring influence<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Jan Hunter\u2019s approach to giving was both strategic and personal. She believed in investing in people as much as programs and was admired for her ability to lead with kindness and conviction. Even facing health challenges in recent years, she remained engaged with the University and eager to support future opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cShe really walked the walk,\u201d Marsh said. \u201cShe wanted the world to be better, and she did something about it.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From her roots in the city of Bothell to her transformative support for UW Bothell, Jan Hunter leaves behind a legacy of generosity, integrity and care \u2014 a legacy that will live on in the spaces she helped shape and the students she loved.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Those wishing to honor Jan Hunter\u2019s memory are invited to email a member of the <\/em><a href=\"mailto:uwbgive@uw.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>UW Bothell development team<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Longtime supporter leaves a $1.5 million gift to UW Bothell, helping revitalize a beloved campus landmark.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":112,"featured_media":32584,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_is_archived":false,"_archived_contact_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"school":[],"class_list":["post-32582","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":{"related_links":{"toggle_visibility":false,"link_1":"","link_2":"","link_3":"","link_4":"","link_5":""},"highlight_box":{"toggle_visibility":false,"title":"","content":"","button":"","button_style":"angled-purple-button","button_screen_reader_text":""},"contact_type_1":{"toggle_visibility":true,"contact_title":"","email":"","phone":"","box":"","address_line_1":"","address_line_2":"","location":""},"contact_type_2":{"toggle_visibility":false,"contact_title":"","email":"","phone":"","box":"","address_line_1":"","address_line_2":"","location":""},"social_media":{"toggle_visibility":false,"facebook_url":"","instagram_url":"","linkedin_url":"","twitter_url":"","youtube_url":""},"blog_archive_sidebar_visibility":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - 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