October 8, 2004: Volume 62, Number 5

Campaign web site customizes to visitors' era

After weeks of late nights, the "You are Union" campaign web site was launched on Friday, Oct. 1, just after the College's Board of Trustees approved the $200 million fund drive.

The site customizes to display content relevant to visitors of six different eras. "We all have unique Union experiences, and we wanted our campaign web site to reflect that, just as the printed material for the campaign does," said Jim Feck, the College's web director. "We're proud to provide a relevant experience to every alumnus and friend who visits the site."

The site was developed by a team that also included Joe Bodden, web coordinator for College Relations; Jason Slater, web specialist; and Erik Espana, web programmer.

The site is at http://www.union.edu/youareunion/

 

The "You are Union" campaign will advance the College by supporting a number of initiatives including Converging Technologies, residential life, international programs, scholarships and faculty excellence.

"This campaign will allow us to continue the rich tradition of pioneering excellence that is at the heart of the Union experience," said President Roger H. Hull. "All colleges can lay claim to one of the five things that separate us, but no college can be said to do all five: making students at home in other cultures, technology, undergraduate research, and service to community in a unique living-learning environment. These are the benchmarks for the 'You are Union' campaign."

The campaign, which will conclude in June 2009, has already raised $80 million in its "silent phase." Ultimately, the money raised will be divided nearly evenly between the support of current programs and new initiatives.

Among the specific programs and initiatives the campaign will fund are:

• $37.1 million for student scholarships to attract and retain an exceptional, diverse student body;

• $33.5 million to reinvigorate residential life, including creating the Minerva system and construction and renovation of numerous residence halls and dining facilities;

• $31.5 million to fund 21 endowed chairs and professorships to support and strengthen Union's faculty;

• $24.9 million to strengthen the Converging Technologies initiative through renovation of the science and engineering building complex and creating CT endowments;

• $11 million to expand international study through terms abroad;

• $10.4 million to fund construction and renovation of athletic facilities, including Bailey Field, the Viniar Sports Complex, and the College Park athletic field;

• $8 million to further promote and expand undergraduate research, including creating an endowment for summer research programs;

• $5.7 million for arts expansion, including renovation of North Colonnade and creating arts endowments; and

• $4.6 million for library acquisitions to support an exceptional library facility.

Three alumni trustees are co-chairing the campaign – Mark Walsh '76, entrepreneur and venture capitalist; Frank Messa '73, senior vice president of Ayco Co.; and John Wold '38, scientist, businessman and former Congressman (honorary co-chair).

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