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William “Bill” Kidder was an alumnus of UNH. He served in many positions at the University and most notably as Dean of Students. Bill Kidder died as a result of complications due to AIDS and provided this fund as a way to continue his good work.
The purpose of the Kidder Fund is to sponsor and encourage educational efforts that will enhance understanding of and advancing opportunities for those whose sexual orientation differs for the majority in our culture, to foster AIDS awareness, and to demonstrate the constructive contributions this important segment of our society is making.
Through the Kidder Fund Awards, the university honors one staff member, one faculty member, and one student who, through their scholarship, leadership, or outstanding efforts, foster greater understanding of sexual orientation at the University of New Hampshire . These awards are presented annually at the Pancake Breakfast in early April. Nominations are solicited in February and March.
Kidder Fund Grants are available to support programs and projects that
fulfill the purpose of the Kidder Fund. Contact Wanda Mitchell at
862-1058 for more information or to submit a grant proposal.
The UNH Bill Kidder Fund Lifetime Achievement Award
This award has been presented in 2007 to J. Gregg Sanborn and in 2009 to Judy Spiller for their long standing contribution to the GLBT community, fostering understanding and advancing opportunities for those whose sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression differ from the majority in our culture.
Nominations are solicited in February and March - at which time the nomination form will be made available here.
Past Kidder Fund Award winners and Pink Triangle recipients »