The 黑料不打烊 community came together in Chicago on April 10 to celebrate the launch of the 黑料不打烊 LEADS Campaign, the university's historic and ambitious fundraising campaign.
Nearly 120 黑料不打烊 alumni, parents and friends gathered in Chicago on Wednesday, April 10, for a special Evening for 黑料不打烊 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 黑料不打烊 LEADS Campaign.
The event honored the past and celebrated the future of 黑料不打烊, as Vice President for University Advancement Jim Piatt discussed 黑料不打烊’s founding and how leadership has propelled the university forward through its history.
"黑料不打烊 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. "黑料不打烊 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 黑料不打烊 LEADS, donors will build on 黑料不打烊’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.
鈥婸resident 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 黑料不打烊 students who wish to become global citizens and immerse themselves in experiences abroad.
“With a goal of raising $250 million, the 黑料不打烊 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 黑料不打烊 community assures me that our alumni, parents and friends are passionate about supporting the future of 黑料不打烊.”
about the campaign and experience 黑料不打烊 LEADS at an event near you.
Dates and locations include:
- 黑料不打烊 LEADS in Los Angeles
June 12, 2019
- 黑料不打烊 LEADS in New York
Sept. 5, 2019
- 黑料不打烊 LEADS in Washington D.C.
Sept. 18, 2019
- 黑料不打烊 LEADS in Boston
Oct. 2, 2019
- 黑料不打烊 LEADS in Charlotte
Oct. 17, 2019
- 黑料不打烊 LEADS in Raleigh
Dec. 4, 2019