U are halfway there.
More than halfway, actually. The College recently passed the midpoint of “You Are Union,” the $200 million fundraising campaign, well ahead of schedule.
The effort has raised $106 million for use in student scholarships, endowed faculty chairs, building and other projects that will boost Union's excellence in this new century.
With plenty to feel good about, the Office of College Relations is hosting a number of campaign celebrations, attracting alumni from classes dating as far back as the 1930s.
Festivities have been held in the Capital Region, Washington, D.C., and New York City, with Boston set for May 10 and more events scheduled around the country.
“Our regional celebrations have been extremely well attended, drawing more than 210 people in New York City alone,” says Tom Gutenberger, vice president for College Relations.
“You are Union” kicked off on Oct. 1, 2004 and runs through June 30, 2009.
Highlights include major gifts by Jim Taylor '66 and John Taylor '74, funding renovation of North Colonnade into a first-class music building; Frank Messa '73, funding Messa Rink; David Viniar '76, the Viniar Athletic Center; and David Henle '75, the Henle Merit Scholarships. Five endowed faculty chairs have been created.
Minerva Houses were funded by John Wold '38 and Jane Wold, Neil and Jane Golub, the family of Christie Sorum and members of the Board of Trustees and Phil Beuth '54. An anonymous donor provided funding for a Minerva as well as creation of the fitness center.
For the complete set of campaign priorities, go to http://www.union.edu/youareunion/endowments/index.php.