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| − | The '''Columbia Campaign for Athletics''' (subtitled "Achieving Excellence") is a $100 million fund raising campaign that is part of the $4 billion [[Campaign | + | The '''Columbia Campaign for Athletics''' (subtitled "Achieving Excellence") is a $100 million fund raising campaign that is part of the $4 billion [[Columbia Campaign]]. Officially launched on October 12, 2007 in a ceremony in [[Low Library]], the campaign had already raised $46 million as of the public announcement.<ref>[http://www.gocolumbialions.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9600&ATCLID=1275599 Columbia Launches $100 Million Campaign for Athletics]</ref> |
The kick-off announcement coincided with gifts of $10 million from [[William Campbell]], chairman of the Trustees of Columbia University, former football captain, and football coach, and $5 million from [[Robert Kraft]]. | The kick-off announcement coincided with gifts of $10 million from [[William Campbell]], chairman of the Trustees of Columbia University, former football captain, and football coach, and $5 million from [[Robert Kraft]]. | ||
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Improvements in places include $70 million for:<br> | Improvements in places include $70 million for:<br> | ||
| − | • a new sports center at [[Baker Field]] with training, sports medicine, and meeting facilities<br> | + | • a [[Campbell Sports Center|new sports center]] at [[Baker Field]] with training, sports medicine, and meeting facilities<br> |
• new boathouse<br> | • new boathouse<br> | ||
• new [[Dick Savitt Tennis Center]] clubhouse<br> | • new [[Dick Savitt Tennis Center]] clubhouse<br> | ||
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| − | [[Category:Athletics]][[Category:Fundraising | + | [[Category:Athletics]] |
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Latest revision as of 20:14, 23 August 2010
The Columbia Campaign for Athletics (subtitled "Achieving Excellence") is a $100 million fund raising campaign that is part of the $4 billion Columbia Campaign. Officially launched on October 12, 2007 in a ceremony in Low Library, the campaign had already raised $46 million as of the public announcement.[1]
The kick-off announcement coincided with gifts of $10 million from William Campbell, chairman of the Trustees of Columbia University, former football captain, and football coach, and $5 million from Robert Kraft.
Goals of the drive focus on investing in "places", "people", and "programs."
Improvements in places include $70 million for:
• a new sports center at Baker Field with training, sports medicine, and meeting facilities
• new boathouse
• new Dick Savitt Tennis Center clubhouse
• enhancements to the stadiums, boathouses and fields at the Baker Field
• improvements to the Dodge Fitness Center
Improvements in people include $20 million for endowed positions:
• Athletics Director
• Associate Athletics Directors
• Head Coaches
• Assistant Coaches
Improvements in programs include $10 million for:
• upgraded training technology
• sports program endowments
• career development and services for student athletes
External links
- The Columbia Campaign for Athletics: Achieving Excellence Homepage
- Now is our time! Campaign Brochure (flash)
