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Dear Friends: Al Goldfarb photo

I am pleased to report a very successful year of fundraising for Western Illinois University. Our donors have demonstrated remarkable generosity, despite economic uncertainty.

Your strong commitment to Western Illinois University helps us provide our students and faculty with the resources necessary to succeed. Because of your generosity, Western is able to develop new areas of study, such as engineering and nursing, and provide outstanding scholarship support to many deserving students.

Western also continues to develop facilities that will further enhance both of our campuses. The new Multicultural Center on the Macomb campus will open this fall and a $1 million gift was received in fiscal year 2009 to support facilities for the new engineering program in the Quad Cities. Efforts continue to secure private funds for the construction of the Performing Arts Center in Macomb and the first building renovation at the WIU-Quad Cities Riverfront Campus.

In the years ahead, the University community will focus on the key priorities outlined in our strategic plan, “Higher Values in Higher Education.” Our core values of academic excellence, educational opportunity, social responsibility and personal growth continue to guide Western.

As we prepare for our capital campaign, we recognize the challenges of the current economy but are confident in the enduring generosity from alumni, faculty, staff, friends, parents, businesses, and foundations. Thank you for your continued investment in the future of Western Illinois University.

Sincerely,


Al Goldfarb
President
Western Illinois University

 

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