What Makes Grinnellians So Special?

I got this notice today from Grinnell College, Office of College and Alumni Relations ...

Dear Maxwell,

We are honored to inform you that the following kind contributor made a gift in your honor to the College:

[Name and address withheld]

This gift will be listed in the President's Report and Honor Roll of Giving that is published each fall.

As an education institution, Grinnell College strives to uphold the highest ideals of an open community, appreciative of histories and cultures throughout the world and dedicated to critical inquiry. We are grateful to all who share those values.

I've never had this happen to me before. I am utterly speechless, and absolutely honored. A gift? In my name?!? WOW!