<h1>Outlook409_06.pdf</h1><br/>In spite of the economic climate, TCU remains committed to realizing its vision. “Be assured that we have not lowered our expectations for the campaign. We are confident of surpassing our goal, though it may take longer than we had earlier anticipated,” Chancellor Victor J. Boschini, Jr., notes. A number of significant gifts have boosted the campaign total, including 40 of $1 million or more. $6.4 million in bequests from Tony Wilson endows 5 positions James “Tony” Wilson, Jr., ’63 made provisions in his will honoring his parents, J. Vaughn and Evelyne H. Wilson. Following an initial $5.2 million bequest, an additional $1.2 million has come to the University through Mr. Wilson’s estate. The more recent bequest established two endowed positions at the John V. Roach Honors College, which will open next fall. The J. Vaughn and Evelyne H. Wilson Professorship in the Honors College has not been filled. Dr. Ronald L. Pitcock has been named the J. Vaughn and Evelyne H. Wilson Honors Fellow. The initial bequest enabled the Neeley School of Business to create a chair and two professorships. Mr. Wilson graduated from the Neeley School in 1963. He moved to New York City, earned an MBA and worked on Wall Street for several years before returning to Houston, where he managed the family’s investments. On page 2, learn about a $4.5 million charitable remainder trust to underwrite scholarships, a $2 million gift to benefit developmentally damaged children, and a $1.5 million commitment to underwrite an entrepreneur-inresidence position. S UMMER 2 0 0 8 Maggie Truitt ’08, Chancellor Victor J. Boschini, Jr., TCU parent Nancy Richards and Ronald C. Parker ’76 discuss the TCU of tomorrow at the campaign celebration in Dallas. Envisioning TCU’s future Inside REPORTING ON THE C AMPA IGN FOR TCU Realizing Sustained momentum. That succinctly describes the progress of The Campaign for TCU, which now totals more than $194 million. “Phenomenally, we have raised 78 percent of the campaign goal to create a world-class university experience. Only a little more than 55 percent of the campaign time has elapsed,” says Trustee Matthew K. Rose, the campaign chair. Currently, the top campaign priority is scholarships, and the University continues to raise funds for endowed positions, academic programs, faculty support and other needs. Top priority Scholarships enable the most deserving students to come to TCU. Until the economy recovers, it is essential that the University be able to offer competitive financial aid packages. Learn more on page 3. Multiplier effect Early support for improvement in mathematics and science education in K-12 schools brought a transformational gift to the Andrews Institute. That gift, in turn, has attracted several new awards. See page 6 for more. On the road TCU’s campaign message is moving across the state and nation. You can get a glimpse of kickoffs in Dallas and Houston and a schedule of coming events. Turn to pages 4-5 A long-term view Despite daily doses of sobering news, TCU’s campaign strategy is straightforward: Take a long-term view, focus on the priorities and tell a compelling story. Learn more on page 4. Learn more at www.campaign.tcu.edu The $250 million Campaign for TCU tops $194 million dreams and aspirations “Phenomenally TCU has raised 78 percent of the campaign goal in about 55 percent of the campaign time.” Trustee Matthew K. Rose, Campaign Chair