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Feb. 19, 2008: Golden Gate University has reached its $35 million goal in The Centennial Campaign for GGU. Thanks to our generous donors, as of Dec. 31, 2007, we have raised $35.43 million. It's a time to celebrate and feel true pride in a job well done for all alumni. But at GGU, we don't rest on our laurels: The Centennial Campaign for GGU is being extended until Dec. 31, 2008, with a new overall goal of $37 million.As you can see by the numbers at right, we have exceeded our overall goal of $35 million, and surpassed our goals in three of our five initiatives: Scholarship, Teaching and Learning, and Endowment. But that has left us short for initiatives one and two: Learning Environment and Technology.As the renovation of 40 Jessie St. into the Student Services Center nears its completion and the law-library expansion moves to center stage, we need additional financial support to ensure these projects and others are completed."The Centennial Campaign for GGU is an enormous success," said Kenneth B. Weeman Jr. (MBA 90), chair of the board of trustees' campaign committee. "It is especially gratifying, as this is the university's first campaign in more than 30 years. It illustrates the robust culture of philanthropy at GGU."Alumni and friends have shown their support, and I cannot thank every one of them enough for helping us reach this truly exciting point. It is precisely because of that support that I know we can carry the campaign momentum through Dec. 31 and raise the additional funds we need. We will build on our first success to achieve our second."Why $37 million? The Centennial Wall, which will comprise the names of those who have given $100,000 or more to the university from 1901 through the end of the campaign, needs 37 more donors to reach the goal of 100 names. By extending the campaign, more people will be able to be a part of this historic moment in the life of the university when The Centennial Wall is permanently installed in the lobby of 536 Mission St."I hope all alumni will join me in celebrating the success of reaching our $35 million goal," Weeman said. "And I hope they will also join me to help us reach our new goal." | |
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