The unique and generous gift will benefit rural communities and Drake athletics
October 22, 2019 – DES MOINES, Iowa – Former DuPont Pioneer president and Drake University trustee and alumnus Paul Schickler and his wife, Claudia Schickler, are investing $5 million in two communities close to the couple’s hearts: rural America and Drake University athletics. The $5 million gift will jump-start funding for two Drake initiatives, the university announced Tuesday.
Supporting rural communities
The Schicklers have designated $2 million of the $5 million donation to address social, economic, development, and conservation challenges facing rural America.