Murry Gerber

Early this year, Augustana College's Kent Barnds witnessed what he calls "the magic of the universe." At the QC Coffee and Pancake House, Barnds sat down with Murry Gerber, who later made a $40 million commitment to Augustana to provide financial aid and scholarships to first generation students and low income students.

The Center for Student Life at Augustana College is now named for one of the college's most generous alumni. As of today, the combination library and…