Staiger, Richard W. and Charlotte Endowed Fund
Richard and Charlotte (Enyart) Staiger established The Richard W. and Charlotte Staiger Endowed Fund in 2006 to assist The University of Akron’s New Landscape for Learning Campaign, transforming it into a green, park-like campus environment.
In October 2004, The Richard and Charlotte Staiger Garden was created by a generous gift from Richard Staiger, class of 1948, and Charlotte (Enyart) Staiger. The garden begins on the east corner of Leigh Hall and continues west, in front of the John S. Knight Auditorium on Buchtel Common. The Richard and Charlotte Staiger Garden is located in the heart of campus and is a lovely respite area for students, faculty, staff, administrators, and visitors.
The Richard and Charlotte Staiger Garden features Japanese Maple trees and two memorial benches along a winding brick pathway, surrounded by a multitude of annual and perennial plantings and shade trees. The garden is a lasting tribute to the memory of Richard’s parents, William J. and Helen L. Staiger; and Charlotte’s parents, Charles W. Enyart, former Trustee of The University of Akron, and Margaret C. Enyart.
The Richard W. and Charlotte Staiger Endowed Fund will provide a lasting resource for the maintenance and overall upkeep of The Richard and Charlotte Staiger Garden.