The Delta State University Foundation announces the celebration of “The Campaign for Delta State University.” A special ceremony will take place Aug. 22 at 11 a.m. in the Leroy E. Morganti Atrium of Kent Wyatt Hall.
The public is invited to join in the celebration of the conclusion of the largest fundraising effort in the history of Delta State University, with a campaign goal originally set at $40 million.
The goal was reached and exceeded a year early, with original dates set for October 2005 through June 2015.
Delta State President William N. LaForge thanked campaign chairs Dr. Kent Wyatt and Ned Mitchell for their efforts in June, along with the leadership of the Delta State University Foundation and the tremendous contributions of so many alumni and friends.
The final dollar number for the campaign will be announced at the event.
Speakers will include LaForge; Wyatt; Mitchell; Anne Weissinger, president of the Delta State University Foundation Board; and Patrick Davis, secretary of the National Alumni Association Board of Directors.
According to Delta State University Foundation Chief Development Officer Gary Bouse, the campaign indicates strong support from the university family amidst a difficult time in American economic history.
“We initiated the feasibility study for the Campaign for Delta State during one of the most challenging economic climates of the past decade,” said Bouse. “We realized, however, that the faculty, staff and students deserved the support we could provide through a comprehensive fund raising effort. The significance of the Campaign for Delta State can be seen and felt throughout our campus, and we look forward to announcing our final total.”
The campaign has resulted in the creation and enhancement of scores of scholarship funds, strengthened academic programs, supported new initiatives to benefit faculty, staff and students, and propelled community and regional partnerships.
Join Delta State in celebrating the largest comprehensive campaign in the university’s history. For those unable to attend, the event will be live streamed at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/delta-state-university
For more information on the event, call 662-846-4704.
