The College has successfully concluded its $150 million Bicentennial Campaign, one of the largest fundraising efforts ever undertaken by a liberal arts college.
The campaign, announced publicly in April, 1991, received
gifts and commitments totaling $151,135,150.
The successful conclusion of the campaign was announced by
President Roger H. Hull at the College's opening convocation on Monday.
“The promise of Union's future is to build upon
its past achievements,” Hull said. “To do that, we must have the resources that
make a college great — superb faculty, innovative academic programs, motivated
students, and first-rate facilities. The success of this campaign helps us in each area
and gives enormous impetus as we enter our third century of service.”
During the campaign, the College's endowment
increased from $80 million to $200 million.
President Hull said the true value of the campaign is
measured in more than just dollars and cents. “We are delighted by the numerical
accomplishments, but the real success story is how they are translated into improvements
for our students, our faculty, and our campus,” he said. “Fortunately, the list
of improvements is a long one.”
(Details of the campaign will appear in this month's
issue of the College magazine.)