BU Now » Charles River http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow News, information and research from Boston University Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:14:24 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 2011 Class Gift Campaign Challenge http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2011/03/29/2011-class-gift-campaign-challenge/ http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/2011/03/29/2011-class-gift-campaign-challenge/#comments Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:30:40 +0000 Lauren Davalla http://blogs.bu.edu/bunow/?p=8781 Dean of Students Kenn Elmore has just announced a challenge to the graduating Class of 2011;  if 2,011 members of the graduating class gift the University $2,011 by midnight on May 21, 2011, the night before commencement, he will tux up and jump into the Charles River.


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In addition, if the challenge is met, the BU Alumni Council will give $100,000 to the University on behalf of the class of 2011.  There are 83 funds for graduates to chose from including schools and colleges, scholarships, athletics, student life and The Community Service Center.  Check out who’s already given on the Donor Roll.  If you are graduating and want to participate, giving is easy through the class gift homepage.


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During this H2O emergency, regular updates will be available on BU Today, or visit www.mwra.com for more information.

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