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Washington University greatly appreciates the generosity of David and Robin Small, parents of Aeron, Arts & Sciences Class of 2011, who have issued a $100,000 Eliot Society challenge to parents of Washington University students.
HOW THE CHALLENGE WORKS
The Small Family Challenge will provide:
- a $2,000 bonus for each new family joining the Eliot Society at any level
- a $2,500 bonus for each current Eliot Society family which increases its annual support by one level or more
ABOUT THE DONORS
David and Robin Small serve on the Washington University Parents Council and are the 2009-2010 co-chairs of the Parents Annual Fund. The Smalls make this generous pledge to Washington University because they recognize the extraordinary impact parent gifts have in meeting the goals of the University in its continued quest for even greater excellence in higher education. The Smalls are committed to helping provide scholarship support to ensure that an outstanding Washington University education is affordable for all qualified students. The Smalls invite all parents to join them by way of this challenge.
The Smalls are proud to join those who have established Parent Challenge gifts to Washington University.
RECENT PROVIDERS OF PARENT CHALLENGES ARE:
Susan and Mark Maron, Lesley and Richard Goodman, Nancy and Eric Garen, Beth and Keith Alm, Roxanne Kendall and Stephen Distler, Linda and David V. Habif, Jr., Diane and Gary Hirsch, Dorothea and Soli Nawas, Diane and Arnold Polinger, Cathy and Andrew Randall, Julie and Robert Skandalaris, Judith D. and Max Stern.
HOW PARENT GIFTS ARE USED
Your gift to the Parents Annual Fund directly supports the school in which your student is enrolled or any other Annual Fund program you choose. Each dean selects a priority use for parents’ gifts to that school or college.
- Arts & Sciences: Undergraduate research projects and publications; instructional field trips; scientific equipment for laboratories; musical equipment for the applied music program; and technology enhancements including hardware/software to support digitizing material for courses, as well as important literary and historical documents.
- School of Engineering & Applied Science: Freshman orientation; academic advising and tutoring; Engineering Mentor Program; connecting students with engineering professionals; career development and counseling; Engineering student organizations; and other activities that support students and the School's mission of teaching, research, and service.
- Olin Business School: Connecting students with senior faculty, business executives, and alumni; supporting experiential learning, including internships, research projects, and community service; case competitions and other applied learning exercises; business computing training; and The Olin Experience, a comprehensive program of events and activities which complement the academic curriculum.
- College of Art: Upgrades of computers, digital equipment and equipment in laboratories and studios; career development programs to prepare students for professional careers in art and design; and bringing distinguished leaders in the field of art to campus.
- College of Architecture: Support for career development seminars; internship and professional development programs; and bringing distinguished leaders in the field of architecture to campus.
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