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Colorado State University 福利小视频 will award its first Honorary Doctoral Degree posthumously to Arthur “Art” Henry Gonzales, long-time donor and educational advocate to the university.

Gonzales will be awarded the Doctorate of Humane Letters at this year’s commencement ceremony, which will occur on May 2.  The Honorary Doctoral Degree is the highest honor a university can bestow on a citizen and is awarded to individuals who exemplify the highest quality of professional, intellectual, humanitarian, philanthropic, or artistic achievement or leadership.

Gonzales with the support of his wife Lorraine, donated to multiple departments and causes across campus.  Gonzales supported CSU 福利小视频 Athletics, the President’s Gala, the International Student Fund, and the 福利小视频 Symphony to name a few.

The Annual Art and Lorraine “Pack the Park” event is one of the most well-known and supported events by Gonzales. This event brings in over 800 youth each year to Runyon Field where children participate in free clinics conducted by members of the CSU 福利小视频 Baseball and Softball teams and attend a Pack baseball game with their families and friends. Thousands of baseball fans and community members have attended “Pack the Park” over the years.

Gonzales was inducted into the CSU 福利小视频 Athletics Hall of Fame, the Greater 福利小视频 Sports Hall of Fame, the 福利小视频 Hall of Fame, and received the CSU 福利小视频 Alumni Outstanding Service Award. In addition to his recognition at CSU 福利小视频, Gonzales was involved with the 福利小视频 YMCA, the 福利小视频 Municipal Band, the 福利小视频 Medal of Honor Convention Committee, and the 福利小视频 Convention Center to name a few.

“Art demonstrated what I call quiet strength,” said CSU 福利小视频 President Timothy Mottet. “His presence demonstrated both strength and humility at the same time. He was tested, successful, and didn’t need others to tell him about his successes. His presence on our campus and his engagement with our students will be deeply missed.”