100 years of foundations in Freiburg: ceremony with prominent guests!

100 years of foundations in Freiburg: ceremony with prominent guests!

The Association of Friends of the University of Freiburg is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. On this occasion there is a ceremony in the ballroom "Zur Dear Hand" at Löwenstraße 16. The reception begins at 7 p.m. The association currently includes around 650 members, including both private individuals and companies. The annual funding volume from membership fees amounts to around 45,000 euros.

Overall, the association manages 15 foundations, including the Gesa-Hartmann Foundation, the KStV Bavaria Foundation and the Maria Ladenburg Foundation. The foundation's assets are approximately 3.8 million euros, which results in a funding volume of around 100,000 euros. The anniversary event is opened by top -class speakers, including the rector of the University of Freiburg, Prof. Dr. Kerstin Krieglstein, and the mayor of the city of Freiburg, Martin Horn.

program of the ceremony

The program of the ceremony includes several highlights. A panel discussion on the subject of "100 years of commitment to students: the importance of foundations, university and social organizations for student support is planned". Participants include Friederike Ladenburger from the Maria-Ladenburger Foundation, Dr. Ernst Ulrich Dobler, an auditor, and Prof. Dr. Andrea Kiesel from the Institute of Psychology. The conversation is moderated by Prof. Dr. Gisela Riescher, a board member of the association.

Another item on the program is the report on the association's student aid, which Prof. Dr. Hans Spada will present. It will represent the priorities of funding, followed by reports from students about their funded projects. The celebration is musically framed by a combo from the University of Big Band Freiburg.

foundations in Germany

The commitment of the friends of the University of Freiburg is important in the context of the German foundation landscape. According to the Federal Association of German Foundations e.V. These are not always directly comparable, since the data is voluntarily published by the foundations and a complete list of it is not sought. In addition, a standardized definition and calculation basis for the financial parameters is defined. These parameters are mainly related to millions of euros.

The challenges of the foundations, especially in public relations and financing, reflect the needs that the Association of Friends of the University of Freiburg would also like to address. Through the event and the creation of funding opportunities, he contributes to the support of students and sets an important accent on the commitment of society.

The celebrations for 100 years of founding not only appreciate the past, but also the future of commitment in the field of education. The association thus heralds a new era for students at the University of Freiburg.

For further information on the foundation landscape in Germany and the legal framework, interested parties can visit the pages of the Federal Association of German Foundations

For detailed facts about foundations in Germany, the

For the ceremony at the University of Freiburg, you ask for registration in order to meet the organizational requirements. Participants can look forward to an inspiring event that emphasizes the commitment of the foundations for the students.