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T
he University of Windsor’s
To Greater Heights Campaign
continued in 2007 to receive
outstanding contributions to education
and the future of the university. Through
Annual Giving and special donations,
there was a boost in support for endowed
scholarships and wonderful progress in
capital projects. Donations also helped
advance campus enhancements and
facility renewal.
Donors in 2007 were excited about the
new Medical Education Building, which is
on schedule for moving in this summer and
welcoming the first class of 24 students
in September. This project affects every
person in our community, from babies
to seniors, not to mention the economic
impetus that improved health care will
have for Windsor and Essex County. We
can all be proud that the Windsor Medical
Education Building will be among the
finest, most technically advanced in the
country, and has attracted an exceptionally
accomplished cohort of applicants.
More than ever, donors appreciate
the value of giving to build endowed
scholarships. Merit-based scholarships
attract and retain highly motivated
students. The University of Windsor
remained the Ontario pacesetter in
growing its endowment for student
support. Last year, the Blue and Gold
Campaign launched a new scholarship
program to support varsity athletes. With
our Masters and PhD enrollments growing,
the public responded to a call for increased
support for graduate scholarships.
Donations and matching dollars totalling
almost $1.7-million boosted scholarships
in 2007. Needs based scholarships were
eligible for the dollar-for-dollar matching by
the Ontario Trust for Student Support.
Many donors continued in 2007 to
support important projects at the academic
level. For example, theoretical Engineering
education comes to life when students
can apply what they’ve learned to real-
life projects. Mechanical Engineering
students build nearly life-size Formula,
Baja or Supermileage vehicles, while Civil
Engineering students design and build a
concrete canoe. And this year, Electrical
and Computer Engineering students
developed two miniature robotic vehicles,
one of which won first place in a
national competition.
In 2007, approximately 95 companies,
both local and international, donated
just over $179,000 in cash and in-kind
donations to make these projects possible.
Adding the 3-E donation from Chrysler,
which is used to support the teams, it puts
that total over $200,000.
Total cash donations kept pace with last
year’s high with a total $4.8 million gratefully
received from 8,651 individual donors.
For students today, higher education
is about thinking forward. Our students
are eager for the future and demand the
knowledge and experience to advance on
their goals. Through their generosity, our
alumni and friends share in the success of
these students.
As we say so long to 2007, we once
again thank all of our donors and supports
for their dedication, enthusiasm and
generosity. Community support is the
foundation for growth and advancement
at this university. Your commitment is
contagious and appreciated.
University of Windsor students make
thousands of calls to potential donors
each fall.
To Greater Heights
2007 Stewardship Report
Annual Giving Program
Levels of Giving
Executors
$2,000,000 +
Founders
$1,000,000 +
Pillars
$500,000 +
Builders
$100,000 +
Principals
$50,000 +
Benefactors
$20,000 +
Circles
Leadership
$10,000 +
Chancellor’s
$5,000 +
President’s
$2,500 +
Governors’
$1,000 +
Clubs
Ambassadors’
$500 +
Dillon
$250 +
Century
$100 +
Stewards’
up to $99
Page Reference for
Giving Categories
Alumni & Friends . ......................14
Legacy Circle .............................26
Corporate Donations....................27
Gifts-in-Kind ..............................31
Please note: Because some donations were
received after January 1, 2008, they are not
included in this listing.
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