University Libraries Successfully Completes Campaign

The University successfully completed its Campaign for the Libraries, raising $3,302,291 by close of business December 31, 1999 and successfully qualifying for an additional $500,000 from the Kresge Foundation challenge grant bringing the total funds raised to $3.8 million. The funds will be used to equip the new Science Library with state-of-the-art computer equipment and coordinate the new library with the University's two other libraries. George M. Philip, CEO of the New York State Teachers Retirement System, and Hans J. Naumann, chairman and CEO of Simmons Machine Tools, were co-chairs of campaign.

Subjects

Gifts Libraries

Source Details

Carol Olechowski, "Campaign for the Libraries Tops $3.5 M; Captures Kresge Challenge Grant," University Update, February 17, 2000, p. 1 & 7