Years ago, Bob Leidigh and Barbara Leidigh (nee Williams) were both entering freshmen at UC Davis. They came from different locales and different backgrounds. They met Homecoming Weekend at the pre-game dance at Freeborn Hall (then known as "The Pajamarino”). Soon thereafter, they were actively dating and then going steady. Today, nearly sixty years later, they are still a couple. 

When she arrived to tour the newly opened winery and brewery at the Robert Mondavi Institute in 2011, Mary Horton didn’t realize she was gatecrashing. The LEED-platinum-certified facility was the first of its kind, and she was looking forward to seeing the state-of-the-art building. Even though there was a mix-up, she was still welcomed in and picked up an RMI Friends brochure on her way out. “Well, it seemed like, okay, I gatecrashed; I could certainly make a donation because they were so nice about it,” said Mary. She has supported the Robert Mondavi Institute ever since!