Sheldon Lubar checks out the exhibit of his life's work at the Sheldon Lubar Study & Conference Room dedication. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)
The new Sheldon B. Lubar Study & Conference Room in the Golda Meir Library features an exhibit that chronicles Lubar’s life, career and enduring contributions to education and public service. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)
UWM Chancellor Mark Mone addresses attendees at the room dedication event. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)
Vice Chancellor of University Advancement Joan Nesbitt presents Sheldon Lubar with a cake in celebration of his 96th birthday. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)
Sheldon Lubar addresses attendees at the room dedication event. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley (from left), Sheldon Lubar, Marianne Lubar and Chancellor Mark Mone at the room dedication event. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)
David and Sheldon Lubar smile for a photograph in the Lubar Study & Conference Room. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)
Incoming UWM Chancellor Thomas Gibson poses for a photograph with Sheldon and Marianne Lubar. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)
A new exhibit and conference room in UWM’s Golda Meir Library honor Sheldon Lubar, a longtime generous supporter of the university and noted business person and philanthropist.
The university marked the occasion with a celebration that coincided with Lubar’s 96th birthday.
“My great hope is this: Whenever anyone spends some time here, and when they see Shel’s name, they can be inspired by the great example that he has set by living a purposeful, meaningful life of service and leadership,” UWM Chancellor Mark Mone said at the dedication ceremony.
Lubar’s longstanding support of UWM began in 1979, and over the years he and his wife have given nearly $22 million, benefiting the Sheldon B. Lubar College of Business, Lubar Entrepreneurship Center, Peck School of the Arts, UWM Libraries, faculty positions and over 1,000 student scholarships.
