An Extraordinary Act

Mary Ann Zook, a devoted member of Hartwick's music and music education faculty for 25 years, touched the lives of many students before retiring as a tenured professor in 1988. More than 30 years later, she continues to benefit students in ways that may never be measured.

When Mary Ann passed away last December, Hartwick learned she had made generous provisions in her estate plan to benefit the College, its students, and the music program. A modest outright bequest to the music library was supplemented by a major gift of more than half a million dollars. Mary Ann had designated Hartwick College as beneficiary of her entire TIAA retirement account.