OU community invited to celebrate campaign success

Oakland University will celebrate a successful conclusion to its first-ever comprehensive campaign on Wednesday, April 15 when total dollars raised for the campaign will be revealed.

Students, faculty and staff are invited to gather in the Fireside Lounge in the Oakland Center from 1:45-2:45 p.m. with President Garry Russi, Vice President for University Relations Sue Goepp and campaign and university leadership for a festive celebration. The Golden Grizzlies Band will perform and a brief video presentation will be shown, followed by dessert and refreshments.

“Four years ago we announced a lofty campaign goal of $110 million and an intent to reach that goal by 2010,” Goepp said. “We have reached our goal one year ahead of schedule and together made a difference for our students and faculty. This is truly a shared achievement and one that we should all take time to celebrate.”

“The campaign has supported our efforts to achieve our 2010 Vision to be a distinctive university that prepares students with a broad base of knowledge and top-notch intellectual and experiential opportunities,” Russi said. “The support of our community of faculty, staff and students has made Oakland’s commitment to excellence a reality.”

Donors will be recognized for their gifts to the campaign at a black-tie gala celebration on Friday, April 17, in the Oakland Center Banquet Rooms, which will be specially transformed for the occasion.

For more on “Innovation and Opportunity – The Campaign for Oakland University,” visit the campaign Web site.