Le Moyne to Name Dablon Quad the McGill Terrace and Gateway to Recognize Generosity of Joe Savage ’84

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Following construction work scheduled for summer 2025, the quad outside Dablon Hall will be named the McGill Terrace and Gateway, in recognition of the generosity of Joe Savage ‘84. The project will include installation of a terrace 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.

Savage’s 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 “Making the Case for Principled Leadership,” 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 College’s 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 McGill Terrace and Gateway pays tribute to his late parents, Donald Savage ’51 and Jacqueline “Jackie” McGill Savage ’52, and honors Jackie’s four siblings, Thomas McGill ’51, John McGill ’54, Margaret McGill Zukas ’56, and Richard McGill ’58. This dedication recognizes the family’s enduring connection to Le Moyne and their commitment to advancing its mission.

“This 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,” said Savage. “Through this gift, I pay tribute to my mother, Jackie, her siblings, and all those who have trusted in the transformative power of education.”

Naming this space reflects his deep appreciation for Le Moyne’s commitment to cultural understanding and stewardship of the land on which the College stands, while celebrating the institution’s 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 mother’s family. By dedicating this space to his mother’s lineage, he pays tribute to the enduring strength and influence of women like his mother, Jackie, and her family.

“Joe’s generous donation pays tribute to his family’s 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,” said Le Moyne President Linda LeMura. “His contribution will strengthen our campus as a place where we come together as a community to reflect, celebrate and learn.”

“Like the Keenan, Purcell, McNeil and Poland families, Joe’s first significant philanthropic engagement with Le Moyne was through the Madden College of Business and Economics,” said Jim Joseph ’83 Ed.D. ’23, vice president for advancement and innovation and dean of the Madden College of Business and Economics. “These extraordinarily generous donors have since expanded their impact across the entire institution.”