Le Moyne to Name Dablon Quad the McGill Terrace and Gateway to Recognize Generosity of Joe Savage ā84
Following construction work scheduled for summer 2025, the quad outside Dablon Hall will be named the McGillĀ TerraceĀ and Gateway, in recognition of the generosity of Joe Savage ā84. The project willĀ include installation of aĀ terraceĀ area outside of the James Commons in the Campus Center with a patio, seating, a covered pavilion and fireplace. New walkways and landscaping will also be installed and the drop-off area next to the C-Lot will be upgraded.
Savageās philanthropy includes the establishment in 2015 of the Savage-McGill Family Center for Reflective Leadership within the Madden College of Business and Economics, fostering ethical leadership among students. He participated in the 2016 Madden Lecture titled āMaking the Case for Principled Leadership,ā where he shared his experiences with the Global Jesuit Case Series and received the 2017 Frank Fernandez Business Leader of the Year Award.
Graduating with a Bachelor of Science in accounting, Savage has dedicated his career to principled leadership while remaining deeply committed to Le Moyne. He has served as a member of the Collegeās Board of Trustees since 2021 and was an inaugural member of the Madden College of Business and Economics Advisory Board. From 1999 to 2005, Joe served on the Board of Regents. Savage is the executive vice president and chief financial officer of Victaulic of America, a global leader in mechanical pipe joining, fire protection and flow control systems headquartered in Easton, Penn. Victaulic employs more than 3,500 individuals at manufacturing and distribution facilities around the world.
The naming of the McGillĀ TerraceĀ and Gateway pays tribute to his late parents, Donald Savage ā51 and Jacqueline āJackieā McGill Savage ā52, and honors Jackieās four siblings, Thomas McGill ā51, John McGill ā54, Margaret McGill Zukas ā56, and Richard McGill ā58. This dedication recognizes the familyās enduring connection to Le Moyne and their commitment to advancing its mission.
āThis naming is a way to honor the land we are privileged to care for, and it celebrates the enduring legacy of my family, community and the Jesuit educational tradition,ā said Savage. āThrough this gift, I pay tribute to my mother, Jackie, her siblings, and all those who have trusted in the transformative power of education.ā
Naming this space reflects his deep appreciation for Le Moyneās commitment to cultural understanding and stewardship of the land on which the College stands, while celebrating the institutionās recognition of indigenous peoples and their rich histories. The quad will serve as a gathering place, much like it did for the Haudenosaunee people who once lived and thrived here. This communal spirit honors the traditions of indigenous cultures, particularly their matrilineal heritage, where lineage is traced through the motherās family. By dedicating this space to his motherās lineage, he pays tribute to the enduring strength and influence of women like his mother, Jackie, and her family.
āJoeās generous donation pays tribute to his familyās enduring legacy and will help provide a much-needed upgrade to an area of campus that has long served as an important space for students to gather,ā said Le Moyne President Linda LeMura. āHis contribution will strengthen our campus as a place where we come togetherĀ as a community to reflect, celebrate and learn.ā
āLike the Keenan, Purcell, McNeil and Poland families, Joeās first significant philanthropic engagement with Le Moyne was through the Madden College of Business and Economics,ā said Jim Joseph ā83 Ed.D. ā23, vice president for advancement and innovation and dean of the Madden College of Business and Economics. āThese extraordinarily generous donors have since expanded their impact across the entire institution.ā
