PUBLICATIONS Inside Illinois Vol. 22, No. 12, Jan. 23, 2003

Campus Charitable Fund Drive exceeds goal

Slam dunk The Illinois women’s basketball game Jan. 12 was the backdrop for presenting the Campus Charitable Fund Drive awards for sections with the highest percent of employee participation. Three sections were recognized for employee participation in the fall fund drive. From left, Jack Dempsey, CCFD chair; Kip Mecum, Division of Operation and Maintenance (large section) with 45 percent participation; Usha Dhar, department of statistics (small section) with 100 percent participation; Chancellor Nancy Cantor; and Jan Schlueter and Bernie Freeman, UI Foundation (medium section) with 63 percent participation.

A Message from the Chancellor
At the beginning of this year’s Campus Charitable Fund Drive, we knew that the current state of the economy would have an impact on our campaign. However, with two years of million-dollar-plus successes behind us, the campus goal was set at $1 million, and our volunteers went to work. Once again, our faculty and staff exhibited the compassion and dedication that truly makes this a caring community.

In spite of tight budgets and a downturn in the economy, our faculty and staff rallied to help those less fortunate. By the end of the campaign, our faculty and staff raised $1,084,641, well in excess of our goal.

Each year I marvel at the commitment, dedication and generosity of our faculty and staff, and each year I am reminded of how privileged and honored I am to live and work in such a caring community. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity.

Nancy Cantor
Chancellor

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