Iowa State University
7-18-97

Contacts:
James A. Hopson, Alumni Association, (515) 294-6525
Steve Sullivan, News Service, (515) 294-3720


ISU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION COMPLETES $4 MILLION CAMPAIGN

AMES, Iowa--- The Iowa State University Alumni Association announced today (July 18) the completion of its $4 million endowment campaign.

Considered one of the first such campaigns launched by an alumni association in the U.S., the ISU fund-raising efforts netted slightly more than $4 million in deferred gifts, said James A. Hopson, Association executive director. Donors contributing leadership gifts included Robert and Barbara Eddy and Terry and Kim Rich, all of Des Moines.

Money raised will continue to support such Association programs and services as VISIONS magazine, the Student Alumni Association, Alumni Ambassadors, alumni clubs and reunions.

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