June 19, 2006

Wayne State's Capital campaign barrels ahead: Receives great response during first year in operation

An extensive article discusses Wayne State University's celebration of the first year of Wayne First, the university's first major capital campaign. About 1,000 people, including Gov. Jennifer Granholm, attended the May 25 on-campus celebration which included President Irvin D. Reid's announcement that $320 million towards a $500 million goal has been raised to date. Susan Burns, vice president for Development and Alumni Affairs, provided several comments throughout the story. It is also noted in the article that Marvin Danto, owner of the Michigan Design Center and an alumnus of Wayne State's College of Engineering, donated $3 million towards the construction of a new College of Engineering building which will be named in his honor. A photo of President Reid and Gov. Granholm is included.

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