University employees commended for hefty donations to charity
University employees once again proved their generous disposition in last fall's Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign.
The campaign, held each fall, asks state employees to make donations to Virginia charities.
Of the $3.1 million raised in 2002, University employees led the state in donations, giving a collective $555,527 to the charity event.
"I've long believed that the University of Virginia's strength lies in the exceptional quality of faculty and staff," University President John T. Casteen III said in a press release.
It was the 10th year in which University employees have led the state in donations.
Many campaign officials thought contribution numbers would drop because of the Commonwealth's budget problems.
"U.Va.'s record-breaking contributions show sincere support for the organizations supported by the CVC," said campaign director Janet Brooking.
During the campaign, state employees could direct their personal gifts to a specific list of over 1,000 non-profit agencies.
The University will receive the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign Gold Award. The award is given to charitable organizations in Virginia that maintain an average gift of $125 and employs at least 6,000 people.
"The award recognizes employees' generosity and concern for the community," said Ida Lee Wootten, interim director of community relations and chair of the University's 2002 campaign.
-- Compiled by Deirdre Murphy
Read More
New Education Department letter urges university reforms — U.Va. professors weigh in
By Grace Little | YesterdayThe letter called on all postsecondary institutions to issue statements of allegiance to its educational mission and address questions regarding fair admissions criteria, open discourse, intellectual pluralism and affordability.
Amid pushback, City Council budgets $4 million toward encampment removal efforts
By Luca Bailey | 2 days agoThe Council also received a status update on the City’s efforts to clear the area.
Where does U.Va.'s DOJ agreement stand among five other university settlements?
By Naren Senthilkumar | 4 days agoColumbia University, Brown University, the University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University and Northwestern University all reached settlements with federal officials over the last year.
