<h1>Outlook808.pdf</h1><br/>S UMMER 2 0 0 8 T REPORTING ON THE C AMPA IGN FOR TCU Inspiring www.campaign.tcu.edu The $250 million Campaign for TCU is an unprecedented fund-raising effort for the University that is garnering unparalleled support. The campaign, which entered its public phase with a gala kickoff in early April, now totals more than $174 million or about 70 percent of the goal. In addition, it already has attracted two of the largest gifts in university history: $15 million from the Amon G. Carter Foundation and $8 million from alumnus Paul Andrews and his wife Judy. “All gifts to The Campaign for TCU support the vision of creating a world-class, values-centered university experience for our students,” says Chancellor Victor J. Boschini, Jr. There have been 35 gifts of $1 million or more since the leadership phase of the campaign was launched on June 1, 2005. A total of 66,022 gifts have been made by 24,590 donors. Campaign contributions have funded priorities in every school and college, as well as universitywide initiatives. Fueling a campus transformation The campaign is helping t o under w r i t e a campus transformation with facilities such as the Mabee Foundation Education Complex; four new Campus Commons residence halls; the Brown-Lupton University Union; Scharbauer Hall, a new academic facility; and the Sam Baugh Indoor Practice Facility & Cox Field. Raising the academic profile Donors have committed some $41 million for academic programs and faculty support, including 12 new endowed chairs and professorships. About $20 million has been directed toward endowed scholarships. The Annual Fund, which has raised about $19 million, further benefits scholarships and academic programs, among other needs. Enhancing the university experience The Amon G. Ca r ter Foundation has made three campaign gifts that enhance the university experience. The $15 million gift is directed toward upgrades of 78-year-old Amon G. Carter Stadium that will support the “big-time” Division I athletic experience, while another gift was directed toward the Dutch Meyer Athletic Complex & Abe Martin Academic Enhancement Center. The foundation also made a multimillion-dollar campaign gift to underwrite Amon G. Carter Hall, one of four new residence halls in the Campus Commons that are transforming the residential experience. Boosting academics A gift of $8 million from Paul and Judy Andrews will make a strong impact on TCU’s academic mission. On page 2, find out how this gift will benefit mathematics and science education, the John V. Roach Honors College and the Mary Couts Burnett Library. Honoring Amon Carter The foundation that bears the name of a Fort Worth legend has committed $15 million to lead the effort to renovate a landmark that also bears his name, Amon G. Carter Stadium. Get a preview on page 3. Realizing the vision The public kickoff of the $250 million Campaign for TCU put the spotlight on the vision of creating a world-class, valuescentered university experience. Some 700 alumni and other friends attended the event that featured Bob Schieffer ’59. See additional pictures on pages 4-5. Saying thanks The Campus Commons residence halls bear the names of members of three families who have been exceptional friends of the University. On page 6, see how TCU showed appreciation at the dedications of Wright, Samuelson, King and Carter halls. c o n t i n u e d o n p a g e 2 Campaign surpasses $174 million unprecedented support The alma mater provides an appropriate finishing touch to a superlative event — the public kickoff of The Campaign for TCU. After a program in Ed Landreth Auditorium that showcased scores of talented students, the 700 partygoers moved to a transparent tent in the Campus Commons for a festive evening that celebrated all things purple. Hail, all hail Inside