NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State University has received a major gift contribution from Eric and Maria Boerngen to launch a new "Heart of Service" endowment for the Redbird Softball program.
Eric and Maria are both Illinois State employees who have embraced being part of the campus community. Eric, a Campus Outreach Coordinator, and Maria, a Professor of Agriculture, attend numerous sporting events throughout the year. Both are service-minded and have become close to Redbird Softball through their community service initiatives.
"I've loved getting to meet with our donors in my time so far at Illinois State and the Boerngen's are no exception," Illinois State Director of Athletics Kyle Brennan said.