We are sad to announce the passing last week of A.P. Wiley, Jr. '46, who in 1984, along with his brother James Wiley, Sr. '46, established an endowment to support a new student programming committee at Texas A&M University's Memorial Student Center.
At the time that new committee had just hosted their first lecture, which featured former U.S. President Gerald Ford, former West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt, and former British Prime Minister Edward Heath as guest speakers. The two Wiley brothers were so impressed with "how these young people were able to put it all together" that they volunteered to endow the organization, which was named the MSC Wiley Lecture Series in honor of the brothers' generosity.
The committee has continued to hold true to its motto to "bring the world to Texas A&M University" by hosting lecture programs featuring prominent speakers. This past April the organization hosted former U.S. Secretary of State Dr. Condoleezza Rice and historian Dr. Douglas Brinkley. In November, 2013 the committee hosted a panel discussion on the future of the U.S. military featuring General Stan McChrystal, Ambassador Ryan Crocker, New York Times Foreign Correspondent David Sanger, and General Montgomery Meigs.
Of course Mr. Wiley's philanthropy and service extended to many other endeavors during his lifetime. We invite you to read more about Mr. Wiley's accomplishments.
The Memorial Student Center at Texas A&M - Enriching the Aggie Experience
