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