Count up to $125 million

[BRI Staff]

This is where we will count up to the $100 million mark for LU's capital campaign. There have been literally thousands of donations big and small that have got us to where we are today. ($88 million)

Some of the most recent:

Naming of the Athletic Complex for Chief Dauphin. ($2 million)
http://advancement.lamar.edu/lamar-university-dedicates-dauphin-athletic-complex

Preston Williams/Ralph Wooster Scholarship in History
http://advancement.lamar.edu/two-lamar-university-professors-honored-by-alumni-couple

Fecel Financial Center
http://advancement.lamar.edu/fecel-finance-center-brings-virtual-finance-to-business-students

Joseph Adam Baj II Memorial Scholarship in Mathematics
http://advancement.lamar.edu/joseph-adam-baj-ii-memorial-scholarship-in-mathematics-established

LU establishes Haddox Scholarship in Business
http://advancement.lamar.edu/lu-establishes-haddox-scholarship-in-business

[coachacola]

Now it's up to $89 million. The recent board of regents meeting minutes noted a $500k+ donation to the college of engineering.

[CardAmbassador]

Now it's up to $89 million. The recent board of regents meeting minutes noted a $500k+ donation to the college of engineering.

Nice, where are the minutes?

[LUSportsFan]

While catching up on mail received while we were in Colorado, I noticed in the May, 2012 Cardinal Cadence that Dr. Simmons mentioned the "Investing in the Future" campaign is over the $100 million mark. (The website is still reflecting $97 Million.)

Excerpt from Dr. Simmons' "From the President" article.

"It is also exciting to report that Lamar's Investing in the Future comprehensive campaign is over the $100 million mark and on target to meet, or exceed, the new $125 million goal by fall 2013..."

Summary of info on page 9 update.

There's a good breakdown of where the money is going and where it is coming from.

Where it's going ...

Academic Support - 33%
Scholarships - 31%
Athletics - 19%
Undesignated - 17%

Where it's coming from ...

Alumni - 52%
Friends of the University - 23%
Corporations & Foundations - 25%

Other highlights from the article are ...

1. Of the 570 privately funded scholarships at LU, 201 have been created since the campaign began.
2. More emphasis on planned gifts. Planned gifts now account for 26% of the total raised.

(I was going to link the online version of the Cardinal Cadence, but noticed the online version has not been posted since the May, 2011 issue.)

[CardAmbassador]

That's awesome. I would love to see them finish this campaign out and then set some type of specific goal for the next fund raising. It would be cool to see Lamar come to the Alumni with a real plan for something new, either a building or a new major that everyone could pitch in a little bit to help build.

I love the Campaign as it is currently, but I think everyone would be really pumped up if there were a building on campus that was solely funded by donors, it would get everyone pumped up and involved in supporting Lamar.

Just a thought for the future.

[bigred360]

Awesome!!!

[jdcurran235]

I wonder if this gets us closer to being one of the school Texas is pushing to go tier 1. Especially with our change in classification to national university. I Know it doesn't really mean anything but it would be nice to say we are on the list.

[coachacola]

I wonder if this gets us closer to being one of the school Texas is pushing to go tier 1. Especially with our change in classification to national university. I Know it doesn't really mean anything but it would be nice to say we are on the list.


Texas State was put on the list last year, I doubt we'll see LU on the list until enrollment, graduation rates, and research $$ improve dramatically.

[Someone]

The Coordinating Board defines Emerging Research Universities as institutions that offer a wide range of baccalaureate and master

degree programs, serve a student population within and outside the region, are committed to graduate education through

the doctorate in targeted areas of excellence, award at least 20 doctoral degrees per year, offer at least 10 doctoral programs and/or enroll at least

150 doctoral students and have research expenditures of at least $14 million per year.

[jdcurran235]

Anyone hear of any new donations coming in?

[LUSportsFan]

Just wondering what the current total is.

The website is reflecting $102,095,373. That's the same amount as in early February. There have been several announced endowed scholarships since then. One endowment was for $1,000,000.00. NoP amount was mentioned in the announcements for the others.

Larry and Cynthia Norwood Scholarship for Chemical Engineering - $1,000,000.00 - April 24
Bankers Financial Education Scholarship in Finance - Amount not mentioned - April 9
Scott and Patricia Groben Scholarship in Chemistry - Amount not mentioned - March 18

There were also some earlier annoucements of endowed scholarships dated after I first noticed the $102,095,373 - Feb 6.

Patsy and Michael Yennie Scholarship for Accounting Majors - Amount not mentioned - Feb 8
Mary Katherine Bell Regents Scholarship - Math Majors - Amount not mentioned - Feb 8
Doris and Vincent Leone Scholarship - Engineering - Amount not mentioned - Feb 8
Mike and Pat Aldredge Maribeau Scholarship - Meeting Maribeau requirements - Feb 19

Could be the above were already included in the February total, or hopefully, the website total needs to be updated.

[LUSportsFan]

Two more endowed scholarships were announced today.

Ruth E. and Frederic F. Day Scholarship in Science

"...The Ruth E. and Frederic F. Day Scholarship in Science has been established to assist undergraduate and graduate students seeking a degree in the sciences, including computer science, mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, and earth sciences..."

http://www.lamar.edu/news-and-events/news/2013/06/ruth-e.-and-frederic-f.-day-scholarship-in-science-established.html

Gene and Elizabeth Arnold Innovation Fund in Audiology

[i]"...The Gene and Elizabeth Arnold Innovation Fund in Audiology will provide funds for the development of new and existing programs, support teaching and research as well as student, faculty and professional development activities in Lamar's Audiology program..."

http://www.lamar.edu/news-and-events/news/2013/06/gene-and-elizabeth-arnold-innovation-fund-in-audiology-established-.html

[LUSportsFan]

Another named scholarship established.

Alan H. Plummer, Jr. Environmental Engineering Scholarship established

"The Alan H. Plummer, Jr. Environmental Engineering Scholarship has been established in the Lamar University Foundation, named for Alan Plummer, a 1964 Lamar University alumnus. Plummer and his wife, Peggy (O'Pry) Plummer, a 1965 alumna, established the scholarship. The scholarship will benefit outstanding juniors in civil engineering with a focus in water resources and environmental issues..."

http://www.lamar.edu/news-and-events/news/2013/06/alan-h.-plummer,-jr.-environmental-engineering-scholarship-established.html

[CardAmbassador]

Great to see the gifts still pouring in so long after the school kicked off this drive. Now that I'm working I'll be able to give a little back eventually.

[NorthoftheBorder]

Great to see the gifts still pouring in so long after the school kicked off this drive. Now that I'm working I'll be able to give a little back eventually.


What city are you working in and who are you working for if you want to say?

[Cplatt]

I am an '06 Alumni and former athlete and I drive by the campus from time to time when im in the area and I notice there is some good things being done. Whats the plan moving forward as far as upgrading the athletic facilitites. I know the Beck is getting 5 million for upgrades ( bad ass if used correctly) Montagne or PUS? Softball field?
Cplatt

[coachacola]

The TSUS website has a new list of Approved Capital Improvements for 2014-2019. Here's some of the improvements planned for Lamar in 2014:
Art Building renovation - $8,820,627.00
New Science Building - $39,926,600.0
New Softball Field - $2,600,000.00
Regional Commercialization Center (CIC) - $10,000,000.00

Vincent Beck stadium renovations have been pushed back to 2016. No upgrades to the football stadium are on the list. I think although these have been approved that doesn't necessarily mean they've been funded and could be pushed back.

[LUSportsFan]

Another endowed scholarship announced today. (From lamar.edu/news-and-events)

Arthur Greenspan Scholarship in Accounting Established

"The Lamar University Foundation has established an endowed scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in accounting. The Arthur Greenspan Scholarship in Accounting was funded through donations from family and friends of the charismatic accountant..."

http://www.lamar.edu/news-and-events/news/2013/06/arthur-greenspan-scholarship-in-accounting-established-.html

[JJWooten]

Another endowed scholarship announced today. (From lamar.edu/news-and-events)

Arthur Greenspan Scholarship in Accounting Established

"The Lamar University Foundation has established an endowed scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in accounting. The Arthur Greenspan Scholarship in Accounting was funded through donations from family and friends of the charismatic accountant..."

http://www.lamar.edu/news-and-events/news/2013/06/arthur-greenspan-scholarship-in-accounting-established-.html


This can't be real then...

[coachacola]

I think the campaign has reached $130 million and it doesn't officially end until the end of the year. If that's true I'm surprised they haven't updated their website to reflect that.

[LUSportsFan]

Maybe it is time to change the name of the topic.

Just noticed that the total raised so far has been updated to $117,000,000 on the Lamar University Advancement web page.

http://advancement.lamar.edu/investing-in-the-future (http://advancement.lamar.edu/investing-in-the-future)

[LUSportsFan]

Another endowed named scholarship

from lamar.edu

Janice Trammell Scholarship in Communication

"...The Lamar University Foundation has established a new endowed scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in communication. The Janice Trammell Scholarship in Communication was funded through donations from the LU Foundation Board of Trustees in honor of Trammell upon her retirement as executive director of the Foundation..."

http://www.lamar.edu/news-and-events/news/2013/07/janice-trammell-scholarship-in-communication-established.html

[LUSportsFan]

Another endowed named scholarship

from lamar.edu

Dreyer Family Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering

"The Lamar University Foundation has established a new endowed scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in mechanical engineering. The Dreyer Family Scholarship was funded through a partnership between the Dreyer Family and ExxonMobil as part of ExxonMobil's 3 to 1 Matching Gifts Program. This program was established to encourage ExxonMobil employees and retirees to donate to the community and to higher education..."

http://www.lamar.edu/news-and-events/news/2013/07/dreyer-family-scholarship-established.html

[LUSportsFan]

Camille Mouton Scholarship Established at Lamar University

from lamar.edu

[b][i]"The Camille Mouton Scholarship was established by the members of the Lamar University Investing in the Future Campaign Cabinet to honor Mouton's work and dedication during Lamar

[LUSportsFan]

Vernon and Johnnie Durden Scholarship Established

from lamar.edu

"Vernon and Johnnie Durden, both Lamar alumni, have established a new scholarship through the Lamar University Foundation. The Vernon and Johnnie Durden Scholarship will benefit undergraduate students in the Educator Preparation Program, part of the College of Education and Human Development..."

http://www.lamar.edu/news-and-events/news/2013/08/vernon-and-johnnie-durden-scholarship-established.html

[CardAmbassador]

Great to see the gifts still pouring in so long after the school kicked off this drive. Now that I'm working I'll be able to give a little back eventually.


What city are you working in and who are you working for if you want to say?


I'm in Madison, Wisconsin. I work for a company called Epic doing software development. We're a pretty big company and lead our industry but only people who work in Hospitals have usually heard of us.

[LUSportsFan]

Leland Best Innovation Fund in Education Established

from lamar.edu

Lifelong Beaumont public school educator Leland Best will be remembered in perpetuity thanks to the creation of the Leland Best Innovation Fund in Education in Lamar University's College of Education and Human Development. The endowment was established with a $1 million commitment from the Nancy and Randy Best Foundation in memory of Randy's mother, Leland Best, who served in Beaumont schools for more than 50 years.

http://www.lamar.edu/news-and-events/news/2013/08/innovation-fund-in-education-honors-lifelong-educator-.html

[jdcurran235]

Does anyone know the official count now. I think the website still says 117MM

[coachacola]

Does anyone know the official count now. I think the website still says 117MM


I was reading some of the committee meeting notes they have posted on the Lamar website a few months ago and it was mentioned they are close to $130 million. If true then the capital campaign has been a tremendous success.

[jdcurran235]

that is exciting to hear, if true

[CardAmbassador]

One thing to note about this capital campaign is that Lamar has lost alot of state funding in recent years due to cuts. So while it's nice that we've been so successful, this money isn't so much in addition to public funding but in stead of public funding that we have lost. A capital investment in buildings would help alleviate some of the burden that the school faces financially.

[Cplatt]

Yes, I understand that but I work in the oil and gas industry and Lamar is very reputable to these companies. Keep doing great work and the funding will come, trust me.
CPlatt

[LUSportsFan]

Ron and Mary Robins Award Established


A new endowment has been established at the Lamar University Foundation for the College of Engineering. The Ron and Mary Robins Award for Academic Excellence in Chemical Engineering will be awarded annually to the senior-level chemical engineering student who has maintained the highest overall grade point average.

http://www.lamar.edu/news-and-events/news/2013/10/ron-and-mary-robins-award-established-.html

[jdcurran235]

http://advancement.lamar.edu/campaign

According to the website the count is up to 117MM. What is our next campaign since this one ends this year and it looks like we are gonna make it?

[LUSportsFan]

Good question.

The $117 Million has been on the website since July so the actual may be higher. I hope so. There have been a lot of news releases of endowments since then.

(Just looked up when the $117 Million amount first appeared on the website. July 3 is when I first noticed it.)

I'd like to see a new campaign shortly after the current one ends, even if the goal is less ambitious. It's nice to have a goal to work toward regardless of the target.

[jdcurran235]

I think we should start an FBS campaign like what TxSt did.

[LUSportsFan]

The Ann Locke Cobb and Charles David Locke Presidential Scholarship in Business


The Lamar University Foundation has announced an endowed scholarship has been established for the College of Business. The Ann Locke Cobb and Charles David Locke Presidential Scholarship in Business, funded by the Helen Caldwell Locke & Curtis Blakey Locke Charitable Trust, will provide funding for outstanding students to further their studies at Lamar.

http://www.lamar.edu/news-and-events/news/2013/10/presidential-scholarship-in-business-established-at-lamar-university-.html

[LUSportsFan]

Juanita Brownlee Memorial Scholarship for Mathematics Teachers

from lamar.edu


http://www.lamar.edu/news-and-events/news/2013/11/juanita-brownlee-memorial-scholarship-established.html (http://www.lamar.edu/news-and-events/news/2013/11/juanita-brownlee-memorial-scholarship-established.html)

[LUSportsFan]

Meredith Kathryn Berryhill Fitzgerald Scholarship in Education Established

from lamar.edu


A new endowed scholarship has been established in the Lamar University Foundation. The Meredith Kathryn Berryhill Fitzgerald Scholarship will provide funding for full-time sophomore, junior and senior students majoring in Education...

http://www.lamar.edu/news-and-events/news/2013/11/meredith-kathryn-berryhill-fitzgerald-scholarship-established-.html

[LUSportsFan]

Carolyn J. Keating Scholarship in English established

from lamar.edu


The Lamar University Foundation has announced a new endowed scholarship has been established. The Carolyn J. Keating Scholarship will provide funding for full-time junior, senior and graduate students majoring in English.

http://www.lamar.edu/news-and-events/news/2013/11/carolyn-j.-keating-scholarship-established-.html

[LUSportsFan]

Bernie and Michael Cook Presidential Scholarship in Business Established

http://www.lamar.edu/news-and-events/news/2013/12/bernie-and-michael-cook-presidential-scholarship-established.html

[jdcurran235]

Any word on the count?