Campaign Impact Felt Across Campus

Iowa State University President Gregory L. Geoffroy presents the Raisbeck Dean medallion to College of Business Dean Labh Hira. The Raisbeck Dean is one of the many gifts to Campaign Iowa State that already making an impact on campus.

When Campaign Iowa State: With Pride and Purpose was officially launched to the public Oct. 19, 2007, the focus of that celebration was on the future of Iowa State University.

President Gregory L. Geoffroy spoke for many that evening when he said, "The achievements of this campaign will transform Iowa State for many years to come. With the support of committed alumni and friends, there is no limit to the possibilities our future holds."

For many Iowa State students, faculty, facilities and programs, the future is now thanks to Campaign Iowa State.

Through the end of FY09 approximately 70 percent of the funds raised during Campaign Iowa State are already being put to use on campus. Campaign receipts total $474 million of the $698 million raised during the campaign. This includes outright gifts, paid pledges from earlier in the campaign, realized bequests, gifts-in-kind and university gifts.

An additional $144 million in deferred gifts and $80 million in pledges have also been committed during the campaign.

Gift funds expended by Iowa State in FY09 alone topped over $59 million. That is up from $53 million in the previous fiscal year.

"Campaign Iowa State is succeeding because of the wonderful support of the many alumni and friends of Iowa State University," Geoffroy said. "Thanks to them, the campaign is transforming Iowa State with support across the entire campus."

The campaign’s impact is evident with the creation of an additional nearly 600 scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students, and 60 endowed faculty positions.

New and renovated facilities - including Morrill Hall, the Alumni Center and the Dr. W. Eugene and Linda Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center - are already impacting campus, thanks to contributions made to Campaign Iowa State.

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