Lawrence Ahead...An Ambitious Step

VOL. X C X - NO. 5 LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY. APPLETON. WISCONSIN 54911 FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 2. 1984 Lawrence Ahead...an ambitious step by Glen Johnson purposes for which it solicits gifts from (and) one of the most ambitious in the The Trustees intend to devote $6 million Last Friday was one of the more ex donors, therefore the University has history of Wisconsin higher education. for university tuition grants. This citing days in the University’s recent diverted the athletic facility funds into a But Lawrence is an ambitious college.” money would be used to bolster financial past. Walking across the Lawe Street pool entitled “undesignated Two years ago the Trustees completed aid packages, and, as the case study ex bridge one could see a large crane plains, allow Lawrence to stay “commit endowment.” Gifts to this new category building the foundation for the new a thorough study of the University and will serve as a basis for naming spaces in concluded that the challenges facing ted to ensuring that the only qualifica recreation center and workmen atop the the new and renovated buildings. higher education in the coming years tion for...admission be the contribution - radio tower installing a new antenna for Donated funds directed to the Art were-formidable and that a college as intellectual and personal - each (student) WLFM. Near Main Hall another Center will be used to renovate the strong as Lawrence must seek added can make at the university and beyond.” crane was returning the top of the building and expand its exhibition strength if it is to continue to thrive. Another $2 million is earmarked for the cupola to its designated perch, while in galleries. President Warch explained that the Seeley G. Mudd Library, to be used to side the building a declaration of great A third allotment of “Lawrence campaign was not one of survival, but acquire additional texts and documents. interest to Lawrence, its alumni and the Ahead" funds is designated for projects rather “a campaign predicated on the Finally, $500,000 is headed out of Ap Appleton community was being made. upgrading instructional equipment. The notion that this first rate liberal arts col pleton, to improve the quality of off- On October 26th, President Warch an- lege ought to add strength to strength.” campus programs. Hence, the five-year funds drive known as “Lawrence Ahead.” The goal of “Lawrence Ahead” is to disperse the gathered funds in a manner which will strengthen the college in four important areas. Collected monies will be allocated to enhance the endowment, V build and renovate physical facilities, replace or improve instructional equip ment and substantially increase the level of annual support to cover yearly operating costs. The primary allotment of “Lawrence Ahead” funds is for projects that are specifically funded through an enhanced endowment. An enhanced endowment is the key to Lawrence’s next decades, for s it is from this pool of money which Lawrence earns income to finance facul JOHN T. LEATHAM, chairman, “Lawrence Jeff Bowen, left, member of Alumni Board and Bob Buchanan, Chairman Ahead" drive. —File Photo ty salaries, student scholarships and library acquisitions. The “case state of Board of Trustees. nounced to the public the kickoff of a A second allotment of “Lawrence case study for the “Lawrence Ahead” ment” for the “Lawrence Ahead” drive campaign declares that “it takes more to $35 million campaign designed to make (a brochure outlining the logic behind Ahead” funds will be designated for Lawrence “an institution of quality “physical facilities.” Originally, the make a great college than gifted the capital campaign) states that “the teachers, bright students, a good apart from the pack.” Indeed, it was a university will thrive to the extent that “ Lawrence Ahead” campaign had day of new heights for the college. allocated $7.2 million to the care and library, and fine buildings. Teaching and it continues to attract and retain the learning at Lawrence are active pur In actuality, the drive to raise $35 most qualified and dedicated creation of physical facilities, namely million for the university’s betterment the construction of the recretion center suits, ones that require first-rate equip teacher/scholars to conduct its mission.” ment and facilities to make them truly began quietly two years ago when the For this reason, the program will divert and the renovation of Alexander Gym Board of Trustees voted to undertake nasium and Worcester Art Center. Now, exemplery.” For this reason, $1.9 $7.5 million of the $35 million raised to million will be dedicated to the improve the largest and most ambitious fund guarantee the salaries of Lawrence pro however, Lawrence has been given the campaign in Lawrence’s 128-year opportunity to finance some building ment of instructional equipment for the fessors. university. history. President Warch explained, An enhanced endowment will benefit projects through the sale of low interest, “This is an ambitious campaign, the tax exempt industrial revenue bonds. students particularly through three Continued on page 8 most ambitious in Lawrence’s history, allocations of “Lawrence Ahead” funds. Applicable tax laws do not permit Lawrence to issue bonds for the same Campus Crusade Causes Controversy by Dave Melbye and they have been involved in the percent. He pointed out that it is this dividual. That’s why we’re here in the “Students of today are the leaders of theWisconsin area for over fifteen years. five percent that the public is focusing first place.” As to the allegations of world tomorrow. The philosophy in the“We are not a fly-by-night organization” on and making an issue of. “It only coercion, Rittenhouse said, “We’re not classroom will be the philosophy ofsaid Jon Eittenhouse, Campus takes a couple negative people to make a mind readers, we can’t tell if someone society tomorrow.. I believe it is of the utCrusade’s representative to the local wave - humans have a tendency to focus can’t say no. In fact, I ’ve never gotten the negative reaction people are talking most priority that the students of this chapter. “We’re a legitimate group seek on the negative.” about. I don’t want to talk with people generation have exposure to a Christian ing recognition like any other organiza The Steering Committee feels dif who aren’t interested. I don’t want to world view... ” tion. The problem seems to be one of ferently. Some members of that commit hassle them and I don’t want to waste Dr. William R. Bright misunderstandings and miscon tee claim that the number of com- my time or theirs. We only approach Founder and President, ceptions.” plainers is much higher than five per those who have indicated some positive Campus Crusade for Christ And indeed there are problems of com cent. In fact, they felt that the number reaction to our questionnaire of last “Students have the right to be free from munication and understanding. The approached a majority of the people con year. If those people don’t want to talk intimidation, physical or emotional crux of the matter seems to lie in the tacted by Campus Crusade. A member with us, then we leave them alone.” harm... ” methodology employed by Campus of the Steering Committee, who wishes Residence Hall Bill of Rights Crusade. Rittenhouse said the goals of to remain anonymous in light of the up Another issus is the question of his group involve promoting a “personal coming LUCC meeting, said, “Their discrimination and freedom of speech. These two seemingly unrelated quotes relationship with Christ in a firm yet ap recruitment policies simply don’t Rittenhouse said that Campus Crusade are at the heart of the now campus-wide propriate and sensitive manner.” It is recognize the rights of the individual to would definitely feel that their freedom debate over LUCC recognition of a the notion of “firm yet appropriate” be free from harassment and intimida of speech had been infringed upon if student-run chapter of Campus Crusade which is causing the problem. Charges tion. They don’t realize that they are us they are not recognized by LUCC. for Christ International. Campus of harassment, intimidation and general ing coercion. There are a lot of students Religious discrimination is no small Crusade has been brought up for over-aggressiveness have been leveled who aren’t sure about religion and are matter. At the same meeting that saw recognition in two consecutive meetings at the group. Some people approached confused. These people have a hard time the tabling of recognition of Campus of LUCC and the matter was tabled both by members of the Campus Crusade saying ‘no’ to someone and they can be Crusade, the Jewish group Chavurah times. This Monday, the Steering Com have said they felt intimidated and im deeply affected by a trained profes was recognized by LUCC. To be denied mittee will make its final recommenda posed upon. There are also complaints of sional. How can you argue against a pro recognition because of goals or techni tions and the question will be brought to coercion. Rittenhouse responded, “We who has been trained to recruit you?” ques “could only be justified,” Rit a vote of the representatives. Whether seem to redefine the terms when religion Rittenhouse acknowledged that some tenhouse said, “if we were adversely af Campus Crusade succeeds in getting enters the picture. We can be per of the members of Campus Crusade may fecting the educational process of the recognition will depend on resolution of suasive, but not about religion. It’s call be, at times, a bit over-zealous.

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