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The School of Law saw continued growth in its fundraising efforts in fiscal year 2007, with total contributions approaching $1 million.
Ed Carlson, chair of the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology and a Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor, was named the first Dr. Carl and Carolyn Kaess Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology. The Professorship was created with a significant gift from Carolyn Kaess of San Diego and her husband Carl, a 1938 graduate of the School of Medicine.
With an increased emphasis on private fundraising and development, the School of Medicine and Health Sciences last year had a record 1,257 donors, receiving nearly $3 million in cash, irrevocable gifts, and pledges.
The College of Business and Public Administration completed Phase One of its capital campaign, raising well over $20 million for various college projects. The campaign resulted in the addition of 24 new endowments, including three new endowed chairs.
| The Center for Innovation Foundation has increased its assets from $1 million in 2002 to $7.6 million in 2007.
The Jodsaas Center for Engineering Leadership and Entrepreneurship was funded at the level of $1.5 million.
The School of Engineering and Mines received a pledge to establish a chair in engineering from the Engelstad Family Foundation.
The Elnora Danley Endowed Professorship was established in the College of Education and Human Development by a gift from Roy and Elnora Hopper Danley.
Ed Carlson is the first Dr. Carl and Carolyn Kaess Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology. |
