From Dateline (April 8, 2004)

'It's Our University' Donations Benefit all Areas of Campus Community
by Gail Matsunaga

Over the past 11 years, faculty, staff and emeriti have contributed more than $2.7 million to the “It’s Our University” campaign in support of academic excellence in various areas of the campus. During the 2002-03 drive, more than 565 members of the Cal State Fullerton family donated $476,000.

So far, this year’s efforts have brought in more than $300,000 from 487 faculty, staff and emeriti – toward a goal of $500,000 from 650 participants.

From the beginning, IOU has aimed at encouraging campuswide investment in Cal State Fullerton’s future; an opportunity to be part of the growth and development of Titan students, according to Ira Unterman, director of development, annual campaigns.

Contributions can be made to a variety of areas – more than 400 – making it possible to give to any area on campus. Among the newer designees: the campus emergency preparedness program, to provide supplemental funding for the acquisition of equipment necessary during an emergency event; classroom refurbishment, to provide technological and aesthetic improvements; and Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, to support the sanctuary and its activities. A comprehensive list can be found on the campaign’s Web site: www.fullerton.edu/supportCSUF/IOU.htm.

There’s still time to participate in this year’s campaign. Large or small, every donation – through a one-time gift or payroll deduction – counts and will make a difference, notes Unterman. For more information, call 278-4180.