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2 0 1 3 a N N U a L D O N O R R E P O 2013 ANNUAL DONOR REPORT Dear Friends, hank you for your commitment and generosity to the University of Utah! Your dedication and support laid the foundation for another extraordinary year at the U. With your help, the University is expanding: more students now have the opportunity to imagine and create their futures because of scholarships and Teducational opportunities provided with your assistance; learning extends beyond brick and mortar and into the local and global community; cutting-edge research continues; building renovation is under way; and new facilities with much-needed classroom, laboratory, athletic training, living, and social spaces are rising. The U is a vibrant place—and at its heart are people who share the vision of providing an exceptional educational experience that prepares students for success while enriching our community through research, artistic presentation, innovation, and publication. In 2005, The University of Utah extended an invitation to our friends to join us as partners in shaping the future of the U. Together We Reach: The Campaign for the University of Utah began. Together, we celebrate the incredible progress made since then, but there is still much we can do—together. Your generosity during the past year was remarkable and made FY 2012 the high watermark for private support at the U. I invite your continued support of the state’s flagship institution and recognize, with sincere gratitude, what your contributions have created. Many thanks, David W. Pershing President, The University of Utah 3 THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH together we reach the Campaign for the University of Utah 4 University of Utah I 2013 Annual Donor Report Progress to Date June 1, 2005 – June 30, 2013 Scholarships & Fellowships: . .138.0 million Faculty/Staff Support: ................................................................72.1 million Academic Support: ..................................................................186.3 million Libraries: .............................................................................19.2 million Public Programs: ....................................................................241.0 million Research: ............................................................................439.6 million Facilities: ............................................................................357.6 million Other: ................................................................................26.0 million Total: . 1 .48 billion 5 THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH Three tiers of volunteer leadership provide a broad base for campaign counsel and support. These individuals, from across the country and close to home, lend their expertise, advice, guidance, and serve as University of Utah ambassadors. L. S. Skaggs, Jr. Pharmacy Research Building 6 University of Utah I 2013 Annual Donor Report President’s Senior Advisory Council Members of the President’s Senior Advisory Council are distinguished leaders and philanthropists who share a long tradition of supporting the University of Utah. Edwin E. Catmull Carolyn Tanner Irish John Price Ian M. Cumming J. Willard Marriott, Jr. Rocco C. Siciliano Ezekiel R. Dumke, Jr. Richard E. Marriott John E. Warnock Spencer F. Eccles John A. Moran Jon M. Huntsman, Sr. Chase N. Peterson President’s Campaign Cabinet Executive Committee The Executive Committee of the President’s Campaign Cabinet is a select group of extraordinary volunteer leaders who support a broad array of philanthropic interests at the University of Utah. A. Scott and Jesselie B. Anderson Lisa E. Eccles James Lee Sorenson H. Roger Boyer Clark D. Ivory Betsy D. Thornton Anthon S. Cannon Claudia Skaggs Luttrell Randy L. Dryer James L. Macfarlane Cabinet Members President’s Campaign Cabinet members are distinguished volunteer leaders who provide advice, counsel, and support to schools, colleges, and areas throughout the University of Utah. Lisa R. Adams – KUED Roger M. and Mary Lowe – College of Social Work Alene E. Bentley – University Neighborhood Partners Peter William Madsen – David Eccles School of Business Nancy A. Browning – J. Willard Marriott Library Mark C. Miller – University Hospital Foundation Louis H. Callister, Jr. – College of Pharmacy Anne E. Milliken – KUER 90.1 Steven F. Chao – College of Humanities Stirling D. Pack, Jr. – College of Social & Behavioral Science Sue D. Christensen – Natural History Museum of Utah Barbara K. Polich – College of Nursing Todd J. Cook – Kingsbury Hall Marcia P. Price – Utah Museum of Fine Arts Gary L. Crocker – College of Science Lesli P. Rice – College of Fine Arts Annette P. Cumming – College of Nursing Jonathan M. Ruga – S. J. Quinney College of Law David A. Duke – College of Engineering Thomas F. Rugh – College of Fine Arts Ezekiel R. Dumke III – Athletics Margot L. Shott – Pioneer Theatre Company Spencer P. Eccles – Tanner Humanities Center Amanda Pahnke Simmons – Tanner Dance Program Dean D. England – David Eccles School of Business David E. Simmons – College of Health, College of Humanities Cecelia H. Foxley – College of Education L.E. Simmons – Honors College J. Floyd Hatch – Athletics Michael Stransky – College of Architecture+Planning Christine C. Ivory – Tanner Dance Program Jeffrey E. Wright – Office of Undergraduate Advancement G. Frank Joklik – College of Mines & Earth Sciences Donald A. Lewon – College of Social & Behavioral Science Kathryn Lindquist – Lowell Bennion Community Service Center Carter Livingston – Red Butte Garden 7 THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH 8 University of Utah I 2013 Annual Donor Report To Our Donors, hank you for your generous support during the past year. Once again, your gifts have had tremendous impact for good at the University of Utah. Private support last fiscal year totaled $223,370,499 and we are grateful for the trust you have T placed in us to use your gifts wisely. Thanks to you more students pursue an education in an environment that cultivates excellence. Your generosity generates possibilities, and your kindness nurtures engaged learning, path-breaking research, and a host of cultural, athletic, and medical services to the state and nation. Examples of the impact of your giving are highlighted in this report, including helping the College of Pharmacy to bring new medicines to life, preserving the rich history of Japanese Americans in Utah and the West, and engaging more students as they aspire to careers in the arts, sciences, and humanities. We do all this and more—because of your generosity. Thank you for your investment in the future of the U. Fred C. Esplin, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, The University of Utah 9 THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH Gift Totals—$223,370,499 Fiscal Year July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 DONATIONS(in millions) Alumni, $25.5 Other, $41.4 Non-Alumni, $15.7 Corporations, $64.5 Public Foundations, $11.4 Private Foundations, $64.9 DESIGNATIONS(in millions) Academic Programs, $35.5 Public Programs, $28.4 Students, $20.0 Faculty, $9.4 Research & Technology, $60.3 Facilities, $69.8 10 University of Utah I 2013 Annual Donor Report (in millions) 1970-2013 Year, Fiscal by Summary Totals Gift $100 $120 $140 $160 $180 $200 $220 $240 $20 $40 $60 $80 $0 1970-71 1971-72 1972-73 1973-74 1974-75 1975-76 1976-77 1977-78 1978-79 1979-80 1980-81 1981-82 1982-83 1983-84 1984-85 1985-86 1986-87 1987-88 1988-89 1989-90 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 11 Engaging Our Students Honors Students –Working to Bridge the Gap Last year, honors students Amanda Newman and Dash Porter conceptualized and implemented an innovative project that is making a positive impact on the lives of underserved populations in the Salt Lake area. Connect2Health is a program that trains volunteer “health mentors” in partnership with the Fourth Street Clinic in downtown Salt Lake City to bridge the gap that often separates patients from available community resources and education. he idea originated as the final project of an Honors Thanks to generous funding from Intermountain Think Tank, led by design professor Jim Agutter, to Healthcare and private individuals, 16 student volunteers improve the patient experience. After observing in the Connect2Health program donated more than 1,000 cracks in the local healthcare system, the two hours and served 787 patients, providing the equivalent of Tstudents set a goal to improve the well-being of underserved one full-time clinic employee per week during its pilot year. patients by connecting them to existing medical and social “There are few feelings greater than learning a patient resources. was able to receive the help needed—a coat for the winter, Working in partnership with physicians and social a meal for his family—because of the work you had done,” workers, Amanda, a modern dance major, and Dash, a explains student volunteer Maher Farrukh. pre-med student, identified resources that address a Connect2Health continues to operate under the directive patient’s complete health needs—Medicare or Medicaid; of the University of Utah’s Spark Initiative with support from health literacy education; and community resources for the Honors College, working to increase sustainability and transportation, meal services, health plans, and shelters. grow efforts, including database management, volunteer training, assessment, and internship support. 12 University of Utah I 2013 Annual Donor Report Categories of Services Volunteer 48 hours Hours of service and
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