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Revision as of 20:42, 12 October 2007

The Columbia Campaign for Athletics (subtitled "Achieving Excellence") is a $100 million fund raising campaign that is part of the $4 billion Campaign for Columbia. 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]

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

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