Employee Annual Fund Raises Second-Largest Total; $664,192 Marks a 33 Percent Increase
Posted on May 7, 2014
Ƶ employees this year donated the second-largest amount
in the history of the Employee Annual Fund. In all, $664,192 was raised to support
research, scholarships and other activities at USA.
“The employees make the University a success each and every day, and the Employee
Annual Fund is a reflection of that strong support,” said Dr. Joseph F. Busta Jr.,
vice president for development and alumni relations. “We are grateful to our loyal
and generous faculty, staff and alumni who give from their hearts and make a positive
change for those we serve.
“For many, their gifts are a symbolic demonstration of appreciation for what Ƶhas
provided to them and their families. In turn, we are able to provide for others. These
gifts allow Ƶto help recruit the best students, attract and reward outstanding
faculty and staff, show corporations and foundations that Ƶis strong and that our
employees are committed to the University’s mission, and strengthen our local economy
by keeping Ƶamong the most vibrant of regional businesses.”
The 11th annual fund was co-chaired by Dr. Laurie Owen, associate director of basic
and translational The 11th sciences at the Mitchell Cancer Institute, and Dr. Andrzej
Wierzbicki, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Paul Helminger, a longtime,
former physics professor at USA, represented University retirees.
The campaign began Feb. 25. This year’s total marks a 33 percent increase over what
was raised last year. More than half of the University’s employees contributed, and
37 departments had 100 percent participation.
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