A Day for ASU
This year’s theme, Taking Care of Our Own, spoke volumes of the fundraising task that the university underwent as the 16th annual A Day campaign kicked off after the fall convocation on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
At noon, faculty and staff were given the opportunity to turn in their donation cards and participate in a catered lunch at the “I Gave to A Day the First Day” event in the Grove
“A Day is an exciting time for ASU and the community. Faculty and staff dedication to our institution is amazing and a true testament for the community,” says Wes Zamzow, director of alumni relations and annual giving.
The campus campaign is led by faculty members Drs. Hubert and Debbie van Tuyll, professors in the Departments of History, Anthropology, and Philosophy and Communications and Professional Writing, respectively. Drs. van Tuyll will assist the university in reaching its campus goal of $135,000 by motivating faculty, staff, and students. In spite of the economic downturn, ASU exceeded last year’s goal of $135,000 by $22,000.
The community campaign, led by Mr. John Bell ‘69, attorney with the Law Office of Bell and Brigham, will begin when the campus campaign concludes, at the President’s Club Luncheon on Sept. 15, with the overall A Day campaign goal set at $535,000.
Donations to the campaign can be made on a restricted or unrestricted basis. Unrestricted funds are used where the need is the greatest, and it funds projects such as faculty and student development programs; equipment, and technology; employee events; scholarships; and more. Restricted funds are used to fund specific projects or activities specified by the donor.