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Contact: Jeff Hale, 277-2915 |
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July 1, 2002 UNM COLLEGE OF EDUCATION NEARLY DOUBLES FUNDRAISING GOAL The University of New Mexico College of Education (COE) exceeded more
than $1 million in private donations for fiscal year 2001 - nearly doubling
its goal. The UNM fiscal year ended June 30. With generous support of alumni and friends, as well as visionary philanthropy
from corporations and foundations, the COE experienced a record year.
Funds included both cash and "in kind" gifts such as advanced
computer technology, artwork and services. The largest donations came from corporate and foundation sources, including
the Hewlett-Packard Company, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Intel
Corporation, Kellogg Foundation, Wells Fargo Bank, Spencer Foundation
and McCune Foundation. Top individual donors included COE Professor Virginia C. Shipman, COE
Advancement Council members Max and Annie Flatow, Charles and Suzie Manhoff
and Matherly family members Cheryl Ann, James and Larry. Details on the gifts and COE initiatives the donors support can be found
on the College's website: http://coe.unm.edu. "This accomplishment is particularly noteworthy in light of the
fact that the COE Development Office has been in existence only two and
a half years," said COE Dean Viola E. Florez, who, in cooperation
with then-UNM Foundation Director Duffy Swan, established the new office
in January 2000. Jeff A. Hale, Ph.D, was hired as the college's first
development director. Margaret Duran, development specialist was hired
in the fall of 2000. In a statement thanking donors and supporters, Hale said, "Your
support has increased scholarship dollars for future educators, vastly
expanded professional development outreach for teachers and school administrators
from across New Mexico, built and/or solidified meaningful partnerships
with school districts and other educational institutions, and advanced
the College's reputation, both nationally and internationally." ### |
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