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

BY GAIL MATSUNAGA
From Dateline (April 8, 2004)

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.

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