Profile: Express Yourself! Philanthropically, Politically, Artistially
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University of Minnesota Morris Digital Well University of Minnesota Morris Digital Well Profile Campus News, Newsletters, and Events Fall 2004 Profile: Express Yourself! philanthropically, politically, artistially University Relations Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.morris.umn.edu/profile Recommended Citation University Relations, "Profile: Express Yourself! philanthropically, politically, artistially" (2004). Profile. 22. https://digitalcommons.morris.umn.edu/profile/22 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Campus News, Newsletters, and Events at University of Minnesota Morris Digital Well. It has been accepted for inclusion in Profile yb an authorized administrator of University of Minnesota Morris Digital Well. For more information, please contact [email protected]. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS II 1111111~ 1111 illllllililllIii ii iiIii )l!iii!I 1111 1111 3 1956 00474 8485 Free and enthusiastic expression In this issue ... flourishes at the University of Minnesota, Morris -a message from Chancellor Sam Schuman Express Yourself Philanthropically... 1 Express Yourself Politically.............. 9 The theme of this issue of Profile is "Express Yourself." We are focusing upon Express Yourself Artistically........... 12 self expression in the worlds of politics, the arts and philanthropy. I can certainly Campus news .................................. 16 testify that free and enthusiastic expression, in all these venues, is flourishing at Alumni Association news ............... 20 UMM-indeed, there are occasionally days in my professional life as chancellor Class Notes ..................................... 22 when it occurs to me that it might be nice to take a short break from all this Cougar Athletic news ...................... 28 vigorous expression! 2004 Honor Roll of Donors ........... .30 Fortunately, this mood quickly passes. I recall that a college in which everyone UMM Mission Statement shares the same political perspectives and artistic tastes would be a very dull The mission of UMM as an under place indeed ... and it would be a school in which graduate, residential, liberal arts not much learning was taking place. We need college is distinctive within the always not just to protect but to encourage the University of Minnesota. The widest (and, yes, occasionally "wildest") freedom Morris campus shares the of imaginative creation and social philosophy. University's statewide mission of The very best education takes place in an environ teaching, research and outreach, yet ment in which a multitude of ideas and arts offer it is a small college where students students (and faculty and staff) a variety of can shape their own education. The choices. It is through such a range of choices that campus serves undergraduate we learn to choose wisely and carefully and students primarily from Minnesota thoughtfully. UMM is in no danger of becoming a and its neighboring states, and it is boring or monolithic place, thank goodness. And an educational resource and cultural that is a reassuring sign of our continued vitality center for citizens of West Central as the nation's top public liberal arts college. Minnesota. Through its instruc tional excellence, its commitment to Similarly, I believe philanthropy flourishes when donors have many choices, and research, its numerous extracurricu take the opportunity to study many institutions and programs which compete for lar programs and services,and its their generosity. Obviously, I hope everyone will carefully examine the philan strong sense of community, UMM thropic options and then choose UMM as a beneficiary of their giving. Realisti endeavors to achieve its place cally, I know some potential donors will choose to express themselves by gifts to among the best liberal arts colleges other worthy recipients. Still, I am confident that a careful examination of the in the nation. value of a UMM education, and the prudent management with which we care for our gifts, will encourage an ever-increasing circle of friends to express them Cover photo selves by supporting our college. When alumni Ken and Kathy Kollodge noticed that the ceiling in Thanks once again for all you have done, and will continue to do, for the Uni the hallway of the hotel where they versity of Minnesota, Morris. were staying was a mirror, the kids in them-and the artists-said it was too good to pass up. Read more about these two creative spirits on page 12. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS A message from Maddy Maxeiner ~iate vice chancellor As reported by the University of Minnesota for external relations and Foundation: director of fund development During fiscal year 2004, July 2003- Greetings to all of our UMM friends, alumni and donors, June 2004, over 1,700 donors alumni, faculty, staff, retirees, In this annual Honor Roll of Donors issue of Profile, we friends of the campus, celebrate the gifts you have given to America's Best organizations, businesses, Public Liberal Arts College during the past year. It's also a good time to look corporations and foundations forward to the year ahead, and proclaim our intentions to continue UMM's quest expressed their loyalty and support to be the best. for UMM and its mission by making a gift to the University of Students are our reason for being, and thus our highest priority is to support their Minnesota, Morris. academic fulfillment and personal development during this transformational time of life. The heart of UMM's mission centers on "affordable" excellence. Gifts were received in the form of We cannot maintain our values as an educational institution if spiraling tuition cash, pledges, securities, in-kind increases and state budget cuts threaten access by otherwise motivated students. donations and credit card In the coming year, we pledge to increase scholarship resources so that every transactions. Donors were inspired student with the desire and ability to succeed at UMM has the opportunity to do to contribute to academic so. programs, scholarships, capital improvements, research and You will note on page two of this issue that the University of Minnesota is outreach, strategic initiatives and kicking off the largest scholarship fundraising program in its history. The faculty support. Promise of Tomorrow campaign will double the impact of newly created endowed scholarships by matching the payout from endowed funds of $25,000 or more established during this fund drive. At UMM, we can help hundreds more students if this program is successful. Please let me know if you are interested in learning more about this opportunity. At UMM, there are about 1,800 reasons to give scholarship gifts. Over 90% of our students qualify for financial aid-more than any other campus of the University. In the coming year, we ask you to consider making a gift to scholarships. Every gift counts toward building our resources. Your gift, given from the heart, will make a difference. Thank you for your generosity and support. You have strengthened UMM during this past year. In a recent University-wide survey of new graduates, nearly 80% of UMM respondents said they would begin their undergraduate work "all over again" at UMM. Within that same survey, Morris grads were the most satisfied of any campus. Thank you for your outstanding support for these very talented and satisfied learners! We look forward to the year ahead. Fall 2004 Profile page 1 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA MORRIS The University of Minnesota has announced the largest UMM, and for good reason," states Maxeiner. "New scholarship drive in its history with a new program scholarships will assist in recruiting students to UMM and designed to double the impact of gifts for new endowed encourage them to do their best while they are here. scholarships. Statistics show that students with scholarships graduate at a The Promise of Tomorrow rate 15-35% higher than other students," scholarship drive, recently announced by she continues. U of M President Robert Bruininks, will Scholarships are our top "Upwards of 90% of our UMM double the generosity of donors by students qualify for financial aid each matching the spendable income from fund-raising priority at year, more than on any other campus of newly endowed scholarships with funds UMM. the University of Minnesota," explains from the University. The scholarship Maxeiner. "In 1975-76, a federal Pell drive seeks to increase by 50% the grant covered 84% of the cost of a four number of new students who receive scholarships from year college education. By 1999-2000, that proportion had gifts to the University. New scholarships will open the dropped to 39%. Scholarships are a critical source of doors of opportunity to thousands more U of M students, financial help for today's students. Plus, scholarship gifts including hundreds at the Morris campus. help to attract and retain talented students in Minnesota and "At UMM," Chancellor Sam Schuman states, "the in our west central Minnesota communities-a people Promise of Tomorrow scholarship drive will make a resource which is critical for our future." profound difference in the lives of our UMM students. As Scholarships open the doors of opportunity to students tuition costs continue to rise throughout higher education, who have the desire and the ability to succeed at the UMM will seek to provide access to an outstanding liberal University of Minnesota, Morris, but who may face difficult arts education to every deserving student. Scholarship gifts financial barriers. "I want to insure that every student with are the key to this vision. Endowed scholarships are the desire and ability to succeed at the U has the opportunity especially valuable, since they provide support to students to do so," states University of Minnesota President Bob year after year." Bruininks. Maddy Maxeiner, associate vice chancellor for external To learn more about the Promise of Tomorrow program relations and the campus' chief development officer, will and scholarship naming opportunities, contact Maddy lead the scholarship drive on the Morris campus. Maxeiner at [email protected] or 320-589-6386.