The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ community came together in Chicago on April 10 to celebrate the launch of the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ LEADS Campaign, the university's historic and ambitious fundraising campaign.
Nearly 120 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ alumni, parents and friends gathered in Chicago on Wednesday, April 10, for a special Evening for ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ in Chicago. This night kicked off a series of regional events that will celebrate .
Adler Planetarium, America’s first planetarium, served as the venue and provided a stunning backdrop for President Connie Ledoux Book’s remarks about the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ LEADS Campaign.
The event honored the past and celebrated the future of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, as Vice President for University Advancement Jim Piatt discussed ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s founding and how leadership has propelled the university forward through its history.
"ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ was a different place 75 years ago, but what our community valued then has remained today," said President Book, following the theme of the night. "ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is a place where students and alumni see beyond their own needs, a place with people who do the hard work with passion and compassion, a place where we uplift one another and a place where you learn to do what you can to support others."
Through ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ LEADS, donors will build on ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s position as a leader in higher education by investing in graduates the world needs, engaged learning, mentors who matter and the university’s iconic learning environment.
​President Book took a moment during her remarks to thank attendees Bill and Kristy Woolfolk P'17 for making a campaign commitment to establish an endowed scholarship for study abroad. Their generosity will provide opportunities for many ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ students who wish to become global citizens and immerse themselves in experiences abroad.
“With a goal of raising $250 million, the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ LEADS Campaign is the most ambitious campaign in our history,” said Brian Feeley ’03, senior director of alumni engagement and annual giving. “Attending these events with the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ community assures me that our alumni, parents and friends are passionate about supporting the future of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ.”
about the campaign and experience ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ LEADS at an event near you.
Dates and locations include:
- ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ LEADS in Los Angeles
June 12, 2019
- ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ LEADS in New York
Sept. 5, 2019
- ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ LEADS in Washington D.C.
Sept. 18, 2019
- ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ LEADS in Boston
Oct. 2, 2019
- ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ LEADS in Charlotte
Oct. 17, 2019
- ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ LEADS in Raleigh
Dec. 4, 2019