Planning Phase:
- Fall 2001 – Spring 2003: Planning phase of Wayne State University’s first capital campaign.
- Goal of $500 million set - to be raised through private gifts from alumni, corporations, foundations and other friends of Wayne State.
- Funding priorities established:
- Enhance the undergraduate curriculum, strengthen graduate and professional programs, support significant research and enrich the university’s outreach. Increase the number of student scholarships and fellowships;
- Increase the number of endowed chairs and professorships; and
- Support both new construction and renovation.
- Spring 2003 – Spring 2005 - Leadership Gifts/Silent Phase
Public Campaign Launch:
- May 24, 2005 – “Wayne First: The Campaign for Wayne State University” kickoff event.
- Campus celebration and campaign announcement ceremony held.
- Official campaign launch for each college and school.
- Regional campaign kickoff begins.
“Wayne First” Campaign Concludes:
- 2009 – Victory Celebration
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