September 17, 2009
Bowling Green, Ky. - George ('83) and C.J. ('82) Nichols of Potomac, Md., have stepped forward with a gift of $100,000 in support of the new Chandler Memorial Chapel at Western Kentucky University. In appreciation for this gift, WKU will name the chapel's tower in their honor.
George Nichols, a native of Bowling Green, said he and his wife, C.J., met as students at WKU and were pleased to support the chapel project.
"Being raised in the church and recognizing the critical role it plays in our communities, I continue to be a man of faith and strong spiritual being," he explained. "When I learned of the project, it was a perfect thing for me and my wife to invest in as it was the church community that played such an important role in our lives as we were growing up and that has led us in how we lead our family. For us, to be able to be a part of providing another place on campus to assist in nurturing an important spiritual foundation for students was the right opportunity and a blessing to us. Also, my mother passed away 11 years ago and she taught me that it was more important to be known of good name than of great wealth. Having our family name as a part of the Chapel is also a memorial to her."
