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As many of you know, Barry and Barbara Bank have been the pillars not only of their family, but of the entire community for which they have served since their marriage began over 55 years ago. The family has come together to reflect upon Barbara and Barry’s significant contributions and impact they have made throughout their lives.
Barry was known for his boundless compassion, unwavering support for the underdog, and his ability to make everyone feel like family. He was deeply passionate about helping others, especially those facing adversity, and was always looking to help. A devoted fan of the Utah Utes, his enthusiasm for life went far beyond sports, he cheered for anyone who was fighting to overcome obstacles. Whether it was his kindness, humor, or generosity, Barry left a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege to know him.
Barbara, a nurturer at heart, has been a passionate lover of books, a lifelong learner, and a source of empathy and care for all. Even as she courageously lived with cancer, Barbara continued to care for those around her, showing the resilience and strength that defined her life. She faced each day with positivity and humor, showing strength in everything she did.
Together, Barry and Barbara exemplified the values of empathy, resilience, and family devotion and to honor their legacy, the University and their family would like to establish an endowed scholarship in their name. Your gift will help create the Barry and Barbara Bank Endowed Scholarship in Social Work which will support BSW students who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to working with individuals or organizations that help people create their own success stories. An endowed fund at the University allows us to provide ongoing support and stability to those awarded through its earnings, and allows the College of Social Work to continue achieving excellence in its educational endeavors for its students.
We would like to invite you to contribute to this effort honoring Barbara and Barry. The minimum amount needed to create this endowment is $25,000. This minimum must be met within 2 years, although the family is inspired to meet or beat this goal expeditiously. In the event that the funds are not raised by December 31, 2026, the donations will be used to support the same students until funds have been exhausted.
The easiest ways to give are:
- Click the button at the top of this page
- Mail a check to the University - PO Box 58006, SLC, UT 84158
- Give online directly to the College of Social Work: https://ugive.app.utah.edu/designation/152
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Personal Message
Thank you for supporting this campaign in honor of Barry and Barbara Bank. Your generous contribution creates possibilities for our students.