June 23, 2005
A thank you to faculty, staff
University of Washington faculty and staff have a long tradition of supporting UW students in countless ways. You work hard on a daily basis to ensure that all of our students receive the best possible UW education and experience. As a UW alumnus, regent, and now chair of Campaign UW: Creating Futures, I have firsthand knowledge of your many contributions to this amazing institution.
Your gifts to the Faculty-Staff-Retiree Campaign for Students (FSRCS) have provided wonderful examples of your generosity by creating lasting support for UW undergraduate and graduate students. The FSRCS kicked off on June 1, but your pledges and gifts began arriving in May. To date, you’ve contributed a total of $310,500 (including University matching funds), which has created 17 new endowments for student support, including an undergraduate scholarship for Equal Opportunity Programs, an Asian Studies fellowship, and a professional student scholarship for UW Medicine.
This impressive start to the campaign is a direct reflection of your commitment to fostering the talent and ambitions of UW students. As chair of Campaign UW: Creating Futures, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all of you who have contributed to the FSRCS. Your generosity is a wonderful lift for our students and a real contribution to the good health of the institution.
