As we begin the new school year I’m happy to share that we’ve reached a new milestone for Great Returns: Augsburg’s Sesquicentennial Campaign. Thanks to Campaign Chair Dr. Paul Mueller ’84, Campaign Vice-Chair for Planned Giving Pam Moksnes ’79, Chair of the Board of Regents Matt Entenza and many other University leaders we’ve secured over $46 million in gifts and pledges. This is an incredible achievement at this early stage of the campaign.
What have we learned in the early stages of this campaign?
1) People are excited about Augsburg. The University is stronger than it has ever been, we are serving a really wide range of students including many who haven’t traditionally felt welcome or supported in higher education, and the quality of experience we offer our students is remarkable.
2) Our donors see the potential to do even more good work in the world through Augsburg. Supporting faculty and funding scholarships means better future teachers, business professionals, scientists, writers, filmmakers, music makers, social workers, nurses, church leaders, civic leaders, and citizens working in many other areas.
3) Augsburg campaign donors believe in the future of the University. As we kick off our Sesquicentennial Celebration we can see a long history of education rooted in our values. Augsburg inspires confidence as a place that will carry our mission far into the future.
Thank you for all you have done to help get us here! I look forward to the coming year and even more milestones.
Sincerely,
Heather Riddle
Vice President for Advancement