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