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Sept. 19 was a historic
day for Mizzou. More than 600 guests attended the University’s
Kickoff on the Quad event, which launched the public phase
of the For All We Call Mizzou comprehensive campaign to
raise $600 million for students, faculty, programs and
facilities. MU has raised nearly $335 million already.
Photo by Rob Hill
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Historic
Campaign Kickoff
By Jeremy Diener
On Sept. 19 the University of Missouri-Columbia
launched the public phase of its comprehensive campaign, For
All We Call Mizzou, and announced that nearly $335 million
of the campaign’s $600 million goal already has been raised.
“This announcement today is indeed
an historic event,” said David Housh, vice chancellor
for Development and Alumni Relations. “We begin today
the public phase of the largest comprehensive campaign in the
history of the University. This campaign will change the face
of education on this campus, the state, the nation and the world.”
Money raised during the campaign will be
used to support four major categories – students, faculty,
programs and facilities. Because of its comprehensive approach,
For All We Call Mizzou will generate resources for all areas
of the University, including schools and colleges, MU Libraries,
life sciences, Intercollegiate Athletics and other MU projects.
“We are committed to building upon
our strengths,” said MU Chancellor Richard Wallace. “However,
we must have private financial assistance to break beyond the
‘good’ mold to become a truly great university,
nationally renowned for multiple programs, stellar faculty and
the brightest students.”
MU junior Katie Farr, a marketing major
and a Trulaske Scholar, spoke at the kickoff about the important
impact of scholarships on students. She said receiving a scholarship
allowed her to make the most of her education and to study abroad.
“Someone, some stranger, cared about
my education,” Farr said. “Someone wanted to see
me succeed, and I am grateful.”
Nearly 300 volunteers have helped with various
aspects of the campaign. Many students worked with the colleges
and schools to plan program priorities. Twelve MU students from
a variety of majors form the For All We Call Mizzou Swing Choir,
which premiered its “Mizzou Through the Years” medley
at the campaign kickoff celebration. The group sang the campaign
theme song, which was written by Jack Smith, BA ’62, a
loyal alumnus who gives generously of his time to support MU
and who also developed the campaign theme itself. Actor and
voice-over artist Mike Villani, BJ ’70, served as the
campaign announcer. Jann Carl, BJ ’82, and host of Entertainment
Tonight, emceed the entertainment portion of the kickoff
dinner on Francis Quadrangle immediately following the announcement.
She introduced the campaign video, which her company produced.
“The University of Missouri
has arrived at a new and historic milestone,” said UM
System President Elson Floyd. “An uncertain economy and
increasing competition among public colleges and universities
for limited resources represent daunting challenges, but they
can be overcome. With the unparalleled support and enthusiasm
of our loyal alumni and friends, I am convinced that we can
move this great University into the upper tier of outstanding
public research universities in the nation.”
Rounding out the weekend’s activities,
MU schools and colleges held open houses to host visitors, followed
by a tailgate party in the tent on Francis Quadrangle before
the football Tigers took on Middle Tennessee State University.
They brought the weekend to a fitting conclusion with a victory.
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campaign kickoff photo gallery.
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