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Your support counts
Supporters of the University of Adelaide, like our students,
come from a wide range of backgrounds. The University
appreciates each generous donation and acknowledges all
who offer their support, often in a variety of ways.
G
ratitude for the great opportunities
a university degree has given
them is a common reason why
many donors choose the University as the
beneficiary of their goodwill. Often they
want to support disadvantaged students.
Clive Brooks, a 1967 law graduate who
returned to study for a Graduate Certificate
in Management in 1995, has supported
the University of Adelaide Appeal and been
a volunteer in the University Engagement
Office for the past 11 years.
“I have greatly benefited from my
university education in terms of career
experience, and am aware that the
University needs the support of its
graduates,” Clive said.
His sentiments are echoed by Professor
Richard Blandy, a Bachelor of Economics
Honours graduate in 1962, who has given
to University of Adelaide appeals over a
number of years.
“I give to the University of Adelaide
because it had a profound and positive
impact on my life and I am very grateful,”
Richard said.
It’s often a connection with a special
place within the University that prompts
some donors to give back.
This was the case for Yoshie Furusawa,
who studied for a Diploma in Wine
Marketing in 2000, when she chose to
donate to the Barr Smith Library Appeal.
“I really liked the Barr Smith Reading
Room. It was a very peaceful and beautiful
place and the perfect spot for a power
nap,” Yoshie said.
“I know that to maintain and update
the library resources is very expensive,
so I wanted to help future students as
somebody did for us in the past.”
The University’s belief in providing
educational opportunities to financially
disadvantaged students is demonstrated
through its well-established pathway
programs and donated scholarships.
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Annual Appeals 20 13 (as of 29 October 20 13)
4 .4 %
7.0 %
3 8 .3 %
14 .0 %
2013
ANNUAL APPEALS
Scholarships for students
of disadvantage
$116,890.33
Barr Smith Library
$110,768.00
University’s
Highest Priorities
$42,814.60
Cutting-edge research
$21,270.00
Elder Hall
$13,420.33
Total
$305,163.26*
3 6 .3 %
Professor Warren Bebbington, ViceChancellor and President, said: “Donors
can provide invaluable support to students
and play an important role in ensuring
these students continue to gain access to
a university education, regardless of their
financial circumstances.”
To ûnd out more about the 2013 University
of Adelaide Appeal, or to make a donation,
phone +61 8 8313 5800 or visit www.alumni.
adelaide.edu.au/university_appeal
More than 850 people have given to the
University of Adelaide’s annual appeals
over the last 12 months. If you were
among these generous donors, please
take a moment to look for your name
on our acknowledgement web page at
www.alumni.adelaide.edu.au/donors
I have greatly beneoted
from my university education
in terms of career experience,
and am aware that the
University needs the support
of its graduates.
*Total philanthropic
contribution for the
full financial year will
be reported in the
next issue of Lumen.
