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Established in 2001, the current Library Development Committee is committed to raising $10.5 million by the end of June 2008. This goal represents a continuation of the successful Campaign for the New Library (1997-1999), which raised $3.8 million.
The members of the Library Development Committee include Dr. Roy Stevens '56, '58, chairman; Dr. Maureen Andrews '62, Hedy Bagatelle '60, Barbara Jean (BJ) Chase '48, Carla Craft, Dr. Charles Gibbs '73, Rene Gibbs '75, Candace Groudine, Ph.D. '98, Matthew Ostoyich '57, Sandra Ostoyich, MLS '71, Georgiana Panton, Edith Quake '62, Frances Cicero Shepherd '62, Phil Shepherd '60, Doris Ward, '52, '53, and Dr. J. Paul Ward '53, '54. Committee members have personal reasons for their philanthropic interests.
The Library Development Committee has established seven new funds for collections:
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The Dean and Director’s New Initiatives Fund for Albany’s University Libraries. Established in 2004 by a gift from Dean Meredith A. Butler, this fund will allow future deans and directors to make strategic investments in new initiatives to advance the collections and services of the Libraries. Supporters include Robert ’52 and Joan ‘52 Barron; Candace Groudine, PhD. ’98; Professor Vivien Ng; Joseph ’52 and Sylvia ’69 Persico. |
Honoring Our Professors Endowed Fund for University Libraries. Established in 2004 by donors who wish to honor specific professors, this fund provides support to acquire, strengthen, and maintain the Libraries’ collection of materials related to the arts and sciences. Matthew ’57 and Sandra MLS ’71 Ostoyich established this fund. David Hardy ’57 is a major contributor. Goal: $100,000.
University Libraries Fund for Materials in Fine Arts and Performing Arts. Established in 2003 by donors who care about supporting the arts at the University, this fund enables the University Libraries to enhance and maintain collections of materials related to the fine and performing arts. Supporters include Maureen "Mo" Cowie '82, Carla Craft; Georgiana and Jim Panton; Mary Sellen; and Dr. J. Paul ’53 and Doris ’52 Ward. Goal: $250,000.
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UAlbany's Greatest Generation Fund for the University Libraries. Established in 2003 by members of the Class of 1948 on the occasion of their 55th reunion, this fund provides support to the University Libraries’ collections in arts and sciences. Other classes 1940-1949, the “greatest generation” of Americans, also contributed to this fund. $100,000 goal surpassed June, 2005. New goal to be announced! |
University Libraries Fund for Materials in Economics. Established in 2003 by Jeremy Schrauf ’75, retired professor in economics, this fund is used to strengthen and maintain the Libraries’ collection of materials related to the research and study of Economics. Supporters include Professor Betty Daniel; Professor Michael Sattinger; John Michalke ’70. Goal: $50,000.
University Libraries Endowment for Enriching Programs in Science and Technology. Established in October 2003 by Dr. Charles ’73 and Rene ’75 Gibbs; Ms. Edith Quake ’63; and Dr. Roy ’56, ’58 and Shirley Stevens. Goal: $500,000.
The Preservation of Tradition Fund for the University Libraries. Established in 2004 by Philip ’60 and Frances Cicero ’62 Shepherd, to provide funds for the preservation of the University’s history and traditions through support of the M.E. Grenander Special Collections and Archives related to this purpose. Goal: $100,000.
For further information, contact D'Andraia, Frank, (518) 442-3568, or fdandraia@uamail.albany.edu.
Dr. Charles (Chuck) '73 and Rene '75 Gibbs
Matt '57 and Sandy '71 Ostoyich