EMU Sets Record
September 17, 2018
Raises $9.1M In Gifts From Individuals, Foundations
By MEGAN WILLIAMS
Daily News- Record 9/15/18
HARRISONBURG — Eastern Mennonite University set a new record for total philanthropic support during the 2017- 18 fiscal year, receiving over $9.1 million in gifts from individuals and private foundations, according to a press release.
This tops the prior record year of 2002, when $7.7 million was raised.
The total includes several large bequests, major capital gifts for phase two of the Suter Science Center campaign, as well as a nearly $1 million grant from the Lilly Endowment to support a five- year “Thriving in Ministry” program at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. The total does not include more than $2.2 million in federal grants.
Additionally, EMU’s Endowment Fund has reached $31.7 million with the addition this year of more than $3 million, due to robust investment returns and significant new contributions, the release says.
The 2017- 18 year was the last of the Suter Science Center campaign, with more than $11.4 million raised. The finishing touches on renovated spaces, including new engineering labs, were made in time to host EMU’s newest class of firstyear students — and the second class of engineering majors.
Renovations on the upper level of Suter West will begin next year.
“Each and every alumnus who supports EMU, showing their appreciation and affinity, helps other students access a life- changing and transformative educational experience,” said Kirk Shisler, vice president for advancement. “That’s an important affirming message for everyone who has a stake in EMU’s mission now and long into the school’s second century.”
By MEGAN WILLIAMS
Daily News- Record 9/15/18
HARRISONBURG — Eastern Mennonite University set a new record for total philanthropic support during the 2017- 18 fiscal year, receiving over $9.1 million in gifts from individuals and private foundations, according to a press release.
This tops the prior record year of 2002, when $7.7 million was raised.
The total includes several large bequests, major capital gifts for phase two of the Suter Science Center campaign, as well as a nearly $1 million grant from the Lilly Endowment to support a five- year “Thriving in Ministry” program at Eastern Mennonite Seminary. The total does not include more than $2.2 million in federal grants.
Additionally, EMU’s Endowment Fund has reached $31.7 million with the addition this year of more than $3 million, due to robust investment returns and significant new contributions, the release says.
The 2017- 18 year was the last of the Suter Science Center campaign, with more than $11.4 million raised. The finishing touches on renovated spaces, including new engineering labs, were made in time to host EMU’s newest class of firstyear students — and the second class of engineering majors.
Renovations on the upper level of Suter West will begin next year.
“Each and every alumnus who supports EMU, showing their appreciation and affinity, helps other students access a life- changing and transformative educational experience,” said Kirk Shisler, vice president for advancement. “That’s an important affirming message for everyone who has a stake in EMU’s mission now and long into the school’s second century.”
