Regis University Dedicates Fortune Plaza in Honor of Kathy Fortune
06 Oct 2008
by: Donnie Veasey, Regis University
(DENVER) – Regis University and the William Fortune Family honored the memory and legacy of Kathy Fortune with the dedication of the Fortune Plaza on Oct. 2 at the University’s North Denver Lowell (Main) campus.
Kathy Fortune, who died Jan. 18, 2008, after a two-year battle with breast cancer, had a long relationship with Regis University, first serving as alumni and financial aid director and most recently chairing a very successful “Campaign for Regis University, Writing the Next Chapter” with her husband Bill, a 1969 Regis University alumni.
The dedication involved the unveiling of two plaques by Kathy and Bill’s children, Molly and Casey. Fr. Michael Sheeran SJ, President of Regis University, said during the dedication that the plaques highlight Kathy Fortune’s long-time commitment to Regis University, the positive difference she made in the lives of others in the community, and the importance of her faith, family and friends. One plaque features the plaza name while the other presents her image and information about her life. Father Sheeran said visitors to the plaza are encouraged to contemplate the wonder of God’s world, study with friends and enjoy time with family. The Fortune Plaza is located on the north side of Main Hall in front of the St. John Francis Regis Chapel.
Kathy earned a bachelor’s degree in business at Oklahoma City University and a master’s degree in counseling at Marquette University in Milwaukee. She was assistant director of financial aid and alumni affairs at Marquette before coming to Regis University. Kathy was involved with many community organizations including Annunciation Catholic Elementary School, Seeds of Hope and Arrupe Jesuit High School.
The dedication was also part of “A Celebration of our Jesuit Heritage” event that featured a dinner and remarks by The Very Reverend Timothy M. McMahon SJ, Provincial of the Jesuits of the Missouri Province.
Regis University, with nearly 16,000 students, comprises Regis College, the College for Professional Studies and Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions. The University is recognized by U. S. News & World Report as a Top School in the West and is one of 28 Catholic Jesuit colleges and universities throughout the United States. For more information about Regis University visit www.regis.edu.
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