Campaign Quarterly, Vol. 1, Issue 3 (Winter 2016) by Auburn University Office of Development

C A M P A I G N Q U A R T E R LY

WINTER 2016

VOLUME 1 • ISSUE 3

Auburn’s first Tiger Giving Day fully funds 18 projects Rural Studio raises $65,517 to build three 20K houses in Hale County, Ala. SEE PAGE 2

Photo: Timothy Hursley

Campaign Progress

$906 MILLION

90.6% of the $1 billion goal as of December 31, 2015

President Gogue announces record fundraising year

Gift supports Business-EngineeringTechnology Program

Private support enhances adventure-based leadership course

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CAMPAIGN QUARTERLY | WINTER 2016

2,400 gifts ranging from $5 to $50,000 from 6 countries and 38 states More than

T H I S will be the year… I just know it. What an exciting time for Because This is Auburn — A Campaign for Auburn University.

Fiscal year 2015, which ended on September 30, was Auburn’s largest fundraising year in history. With your help, donors committed more than $202 million — an increase of 35 percent over the previous recordsetting year — to support students, faculty, programs, and facilities. This achievement demonstrates the incredible momentum in this campaign and our commitment to a greater Auburn. We cannot allow this momentum to wane. With more than $906 million raised, and less than $100 million of our $1 billion goal remaining, I believe 2016 will be the year we not only achieve, but also surpass, this goal. But this campaign is about more than raising a billion dollars. It’s about strengthening Auburn’s commitment to our students, our nation, and our world. I challenge you, at the start of this new year, to commit yourself to making Auburn better for the next generation. Our $1 billion goal is clearly in our sights, and I am confident that our collective commitment and support will push us over the top. Will your gift be the one that gets us there?

Beth Thorne Stukes Campaign Co-chair

C A M PA I G N Q UA R T E R LY

Vice President for Development President, Auburn University Foundation Jane DiFolco Parker Assistant Vice President for Development Communications and Marketing Jason Peevy ’92 Editorial Staff Beth L. Smith ’88, Editor Lisa Lofland Michael Tullier ’98 Katie Wilder ’00

for a total of

funded these

$411,936

18 projects:

$3,875

$22,349

$65,517

$9,530

$25,065

$11,150

$15,800

$10,175

HOUSTON METROPOLITAN EVENT Nearly 120 people attended a campaign event in Texas at the Houston Country Club in November, featuring television and film star Michael O’Neill ’74 as master of ceremonies. The event, the third in a series in cities across the country during the public phase of the campaign, highlighted the impact of philanthropy at Auburn and included an update

Designer Emily Wilkins Photography Jeff Etheridge Melissa Humble Daniel Lawson Nik Layman Scott Wilson

Campaign Quarterly is published four times a year by the Office of Development Communications and Marketing. For editorial information, contact Beth Smith at smithel@auburn.edu or 334.844.2924.

Michael O’Neill ’74

on campaign progress from campaign co-chairs Joe Forehand ’71 and Beth Thorne Stukes. Auburn President Jay Gogue, who served as president of the University of Houston and chancellor of the University of Houston System before coming to Auburn, thanked donors for providing more than $200 million in support of Auburn’s students, faculty, programs, and facilities in the past fiscal year.

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Joe Forehand ’71 and Beth Thorne Stukes

Dot Uthlaut ’54, Diane Pollard, and George Uthlaut ’54

Steve Duke, Laura ’08 and Zach Kezar, and Madonna Timmermeyer ’89

For more pictures of the metropolitan events, visit BECAUSE.AUBURN.EDU Albert Smith ’47

Billie Carol and Joe ’58 McMillan

Janice and Dick ’69 Rumbley and Victoria Jordan ’87

CAMPAIGN QUARTERLY | WINTER 2016

A S W E C O N T I N U E to expand the reach of Because This is Auburn — A Campaign for Auburn University during the campaign’s public phase, we are seeing the amazing impact this effort is having on all facets of our institution. New opportunities for philanthropy are engaging more and more donors, and their gifts are funding exciting and innovative initiatives at Auburn. As you read in this issue’s cover story, our first university-wide Tiger Giving Day, Auburn’s version of the National Day of Giving, was a tremendous success. With 18 projects fully funded and nearly $412,000 raised through more than 2,400 gifts — some of which were from first-time donors to the university — this 24-hour crowdfunding project testifies to the important role of every Auburn donor and every gift that is made. Tiger Giving Day’s focus was to engage more people, highlight unique projects that resonated with a broader audience, and increase our alumni participation. These projects represent not only the creative work being done at Auburn, but also the enormous impact of collective gifts of all sizes. As we continue to pursue opportunities like Tiger Giving Day in the digital fundraising arena, I am confident that our efforts will create lasting connections between the university and those who believe in our potential to build a better future for Auburn.

FACILITIES

REEDS HELP CREATE INTERIOR DESIGN RESOURCE CENTER A recent gift from W. Allen and Martha Reimer Reed provided funds to renovate and update learning spaces in Spidle Hall for students in the College of Human Sciences. The Reeds matched grant funding from Auburn’s Division of Facilities Management, as well as the Provost’s Office, to provide a new computer laboratory and a design resource center, both of which will create enhanced facilities for students majoring in interior design. The Reed Design Resource Center is a student-centered space showcasing a variety of textiles, mouldings, lighting, flooring, and finishes that allow students to see and feel samples of the materials they are using in their design work. The interactive learning space also incorporates the latest technologies and stimulates creativity and collaborative design work among students. This gift, and others designated for facilities, help ensure that Auburn’s classrooms and laboratory spaces meet the changing learning styles of today’s students. The Reeds have been enthusiastic supporters of the interior design program. "We have been very impressed with the quality of both the programs and the faculty at Auburn, and we're pleased that our gift could facilitate the development of the design resource center," said Martha. The Reeds also have supported a variety of initiatives at Auburn — primarily the establishment of endowed professorships in the College of Human Sciences, the Raymond J. Harbert College of Business, and the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering. Allen received a degree in aviation management from Auburn in 1970 and Martha graduated from Auburn in 1969 with a degree in business administration. She also is a graduate of the New York School of Interior Design and ran her own design business in Connecticut until her retirement in 2006.

STUDENTS

Endowed scholarship honors mother’s memory Gifts to Auburn enable donors not only to honor a loved one, but also to provide important resources that allow the university to excel in many ways. For Mike and Susan McCrary of Fairhope, Ala., their gift to establish an endowed scholarship in the College of Veterinary Medicine provides an opportunity to honor Mike’s mother, Judith.

Because This is Auburn is an effort to provide the very best for our students and faculty, to build exceptional educational programs, and to create the finest learning environment. This campaign continues to mark historical moments in the life of Auburn University. I am extremely grateful for your commitment to those moments, and I encourage you to consider how your gift will show the world why we believe in Auburn.

Jane DiFolco Parker Vice President for Development President, Auburn University Foundation

“This gift to establish a scholarship allows us to do something meaningful in memory of my mother and also to help equip future generations of veterinary students.” —Mike McCrary ’81

Mike, a 1981 political science graduate, and Susan wanted to honor his mother’s deep love for animals and the many pets that were fortunate to be her companions, including the seven Dalmatians she owned during her lifetime. These animals were well cared for by Judith and her longtime friend and veterinarian John Fountain, a 1956 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine. The Judith M. McCrary Endowed Scholarship, which supports qualified students studying veterinary medicine, assists the college in recruiting the brightest students and makes an Auburn education more affordable. “We are very proud of the reputation of Auburn’s vet school,” said Mike. “This gift to establish a scholarship allows us to do something meaningful in memory of my mother and also to help equip future generations of veterinary students.”

FACULTY

Endowed professorships recognize outstanding achievement Auburn University recently honored five faculty members with newly endowed professorships created through generous private support from donors. These professorships recognize and reward the outstanding academic and research accomplishments of Auburn’s faculty. Recipients included Scott Kramer of the College of Architecture, Design and Construction, recipient of the Atlanta Auburn Building Science Alumni Committee Endowed Professorship; Justin Benefield of the Raymond J. Harbert College of Business, recipient of the Walker Reynolds Bickerstaff Endowed Professorship; Joseph Majdalani of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, recipient of the Auburn Alumni Engineering Council Endowed Professorship; Pradeep Lall of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, recipient of the John and Anne MacFarlane Endowed Professorship; and Baker Ayoun of the College of Human Sciences, recipient of the June M. Henton Endowed Professorship. "I am very honored to be chosen for this endowed professorship — it is one of the highlights of my academic career,” said Kramer, a professor in the McWhorter School of Building Science. “To be recognized by your colleagues and alumni for excellence in teaching, research and service is very rewarding and I hope this professorship will inspire young faculty to make their own significant contributions to Auburn and become the next recipient."

The two-year B-E-T minor for both business and engineering students provides the education and training to develop new products, business models, and plans for start-ups while working in a team environment. Through hands-on experience in developing a new product, as well as a business plan for a new startup, students gain relevant technical skills, including intellectual property evaluation, patent research,

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CAMPAIGN FUNDS RAISED PROGRESS BY CAMPAIGN FOCUS AREA

Pictured: (back row, from left) Justin Benefield, Joseph Majdalani, and Scott Kramer, (front row, from left) Baker Ayoun and Pradeep Lall

Faculty support in the form of endowed professorships, distinguished professorships, eminent scholars, and presidential chairs, as well as center or institute directorships and deanships, enables Auburn to recruit and retain exceptional faculty by providing resources for salaries, operational expenses, and research support. "These faculty members and the donors who have invested in these professorships represent the very best of Auburn University," said Jane DiFolco Parker, vice president for development and president of the Auburn University Foundation. "As committed members of the Auburn Family, these donors recognize the positive impact their philanthropic investment in our faculty has on our state, the nation, and the world."

26%

14%

53%

Student Support $237.4 MILLION

Program Support $479.8 MILLION

Faculty Support $61.5 MILLION

Facilities Support $127.7 MILLION

ANNUAL VS. ENDOWED

65%

Annual $591.9 MILLION

Walter gift supports innovative business and engineering program

“We are committed to the work of the Thomas Walter Center and its mission to educate students to work in technology intensive businesses,” said Thomas. “Our hope is that this gift will enable the center to be selfsustaining and encourage others to invest.”

90.6% 79.5%

PROGRAMS

Thomas Walter, a 1955 engineering physics graduate, and his wife, Jean, are strengthening the programs of Auburn’s Thomas Walter Center for Technology Management with a $2 million gift made through their Fund of The Communities Foundation of Texas. The gift will ensure that the center’s BusinessEngineering-Technology (B-E-T) Program continues to prepare students for careers that integrate both business and engineering disciplines.

CAMPAIGN PROGRESS As of December 31, 2015

and engineering analysis of products and components. The center was established in 1989 through investments from the Walters, as well as a gift from the The Perot Foundation in honor of Thomas, a longtime friend and professional colleague of Ross Perot. Thomas' career included positions in technology, management, and finance, leading to the position of chief financial officer of EDS, a Fortune 500 company providing a wide range of computer services. This diversified career created an awareness on his part of the need to prepare students for successful careers spanning business and technology. In addition to their longtime support of Auburn’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering and the Thomas Walter Center, the Walters also have provided significant funding for students and faculty in the College of Sciences and Mathematics, as well as an endowed scholarship in the College of Agriculture. They are lifetime members of the Auburn Alumni Association, the 1856 Society, and the Engineering Ginn Society. Walter also served for 18 years as a director of the Auburn University Foundation and has chaired its Investment Committee.

35%

Endowed $314.5 MILLION

PROGRESS TOWARD UNIT CAMPAIGN GOALS AGRICULTURE ALUMNI AFFAIRS ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION ATHLETICS AUBURN UNIVERSITY MONTGOMERY BUSINESS DIVERSITY & MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS EDUCATION ENGINEERING FORESTRY & WILDLIFE SCIENCES GRADUATE SCHOOL HONORS COLLEGE HUMAN SCIENCES LIBERAL ARTS LIBRARIES MUSEUM OF FINE ART NURSING OUTREACH PHARMACY RESEARCH SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS STUDENT AFFAIRS UNIVERSITY FACILITIES UNIVERSITY INITIATIVES VETERINARY MEDICINE

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Unit Campaign Updates COLLEGE OF

Agriculture

Thanks to strong support from the poultry industry and Department of Poultry Science alumni and friends, an initiative to relocate Auburn’s Poultry Research Farm from its current site on South College Street to the university’s north Auburn campus is moving forward. As of Dec. 31, donors had pledged $4.5 million in cash and in-kind gifts to the project. The new $10 million facility will include five multipurpose poultry houses and one administrative building. Construction on the first three poultry houses is scheduled to begin this spring.

Auburn University at Montgomery

Auburn University at Montgomery has achieved its $15.3 million campaign goal thanks to the overwhelming support of its alumni and friends. Although the goal has been reached, campaign efforts will extend through 2017, raising funds for AUM’s deserving students, outstanding faculty, and distinctive programs. Regional campaign efforts, which have increased alumni engagement outside the state and raised the university’s profile, also will continue. RAYMOND J. HARBERT COLLEGE OF

Business

Faculty endowments created through the Raymond and Kathryn Harbert challenge match have grown the college’s endowment by $12 million. These new endowments include six faculty chairs established through gifts of $500,000 each from Jim ’60 and Mary Ann Benoski, Rennie ’70 and Cathy Bickerstaff, Kerry ’79 and Laura Bradley, Dick ’70 and Terry ’69 Ingwersen, Gaines Lanier ’74, and Tommy Lowder ’72. In addition, Bob ’91 and Julie Broadway, David ’71 and Terri Luck, and Mike ’72 and Jane ’72 McLain have each committed $1 million to create three new eminent scholar chairs. OFFICE OF

Alumni Affairs

Students who graduated in December were encouraged to donate $20.15 or more in honor of their graduation year to a school, college, department, organization, or program at Auburn. Graduates who contributed through the program were allowed the opportunity to wear a commemorative medallion at commencement. The Commemorative Medallion Program seeks to instill in Auburn’s newest alumni a habit of giving back to the university. COLLEGE OF

Architecture, Design and Construction

Emerson Electric Company, a global manufacturing and technology corporation, endowed a graduate fellowship in Auburn’s Industrial Design Program. The company has been a long-time participant in Industrial Design’s industry-sponsored collaborative studios that enable students to work on applied projects that replicate the actual client/design team relationship. The fellowship will support outstanding students in the industrial design master’s program, which is ranked 3rd in the nation thanks, in part, to its industry collaborations.

Athletics Department

A $1 million gift from Jim McLane ’70 to support Women Inspiring & Nurturing Greatness in Student-Athletes (WINGS) will benefit women’s athletics for years to come. WINGS promotes women’s athletics and seeks to enhance the overall university experience for female studentathletes. McLane, a graduate of Auburn’s Harrison School of Pharmacy, is chief executive officer for NaphCare. He is an inaugural member of the Oaks Society, the highest donor recognition society within Tigers Unlimited, which honors those who have donated more than $1 million in outright giving above and beyond ticket priority.

OFFICE OF

Diversity and Multicultural Affairs

The Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs recently named the 2015 recipients of the Charles W. Barkley Endowed Professorships. They are Dr. Rosephanye Powell, professor in the College of Liberal Arts, and Dr. Edward Thomas Jr., the Lawrence C. Wit Professor in the College of Sciences and Mathematics. Established by NBA legend Charles Barkley, these professorships support underrepresented professors who have excellent credentials in teaching, research, and service in their disciplines, as well as a strong commitment to diversity. COLLEGE OF

Education

Imogene Mathison Mixson ’63 has provided additional support through outright and planned gifts to benefit the existing Dr. Imogene Mathison Mixson Endowment for Administration of Higher Education, which enhances graduate fellowship opportunities. Mixson also recently established the Dr. Imogene Mathison Mixson Endowed Fund for Excellence, which will support student, faculty, and program priorities within the college. SAMUEL GINN COLLEGE OF

Engineering

Thanks to generous contributions from alumni, friends, and corporate partners, the college surpassed its campaign goal of $200 million. These gifts have enabled the college to meet its goals for both student and facility support. Currently, 90 percent of its $105 million programmatic support goal and 75 percent of the $24 million faculty support goal have been achieved. Continued support is needed to reach these programmatic and faculty goals as the college fulfills its vision of being the best studentcentered engineering experience in the country.

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Forestry and Wildlife Sciences

Kenneth Day ’81 and Dana Little ’79, as well as many of the school’s African-American graduates, have established the African-American Alumni Scholarship to recruit and retain minority students to the school. The scholarship was established in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the graduation of the first African-American from the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences. A celebration marking the milestone will be held in April.

Graduate School

Recent gifts from Patrick Smith ’82 and Melissa Kessler-Smith will be used to award new research and travel grants to deserving graduate students. The Graduate School’s research and travel program plays a critical role in graduate students’ academic success as it provides funding for them to present their research at conferences and purchase supplies needed to complete their thesis or dissertation research.

Honors College

A recent gift of $50,000 from Red Diamond, Inc. will endow scholarships for deserving Honors College students participating in its Study and Travel program. The program allows students to visit Germany, Greece, Turkey, Cuba, England, Panama, and Costa Rica. “I grew academically and learned to speak the language, but I also grew personally,” said Hailee Walls, a sophomore who has participated in the Honors College Study and Travel Program. “Having help from a donor for opportunities such as this is life-changing.” COLLEGE OF

Human Sciences

Charles Barkley, former Auburn basketball player and NBA legend, and John Lewis, civil rights icon and U.S. Representative for Georgia's Fifth Congressional District, were honored Dec. 7, 2015, at the 22nd annual International Quality of Life Awards (IQLA) at the United Nations in New York City. Made possible by philanthropic support, the IQLA recognizes people and partnerships that have made significant and lasting contributions to individual, family, and community well-being locally and around the world. COLLEGE OF

Liberal Arts

Pat ’76 and Lois ’75 Molony have endowed a professorship in the Department of Economics to honor Lois’s father, William L. Alford, a professor of physics and associate dean who retired from Auburn in 1991, as well as two of Pat’s economics professors, Don Street and Ed Chastain. The professorship will support superior economics faculty who are committed to student success and high-quality instruction, research, and service. AUBURN UNIVERSITY

Libraries

Having raised more than $5.1 million, the libraries surpassed their campaign goal of $4.55 million in support of its programs, students, and facilities. To meet their faculty goal, the libraries hope to raise an additional $20,000 to recognize and reward

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overall faculty librarian excellence. These funds will enable the libraries to retain valuable personnel, as well as attract additional librarians with a premier level of academic merit. The libraries will continue to seek support to further their reputation as the intellectual resource center for Auburn University.

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Pharmacy

The estate of James “Jimmy” W. Hodges, a 1939 pharmacy graduate, has provided a gift of more than $1 million to the school’s unrestricted fund. The gift will be used to support the construction of a new pharmaceutical sciences research building, which will break ground later this year. Hodges, formerly a resident of Mt. Dora, Fla., and Birmingham, retired in 1967 as senior vice president of Durr Surgical Supply.

Plan Ahead in 2016

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• Beneficiary Designations — Review these, including your investments, banking, retirement, and insurance accounts. These designations can override what is stated in your will.

Research and Economic Development

A gift of $120,000 in gravel and aggregate from Vulcan Materials Company will benefit researchers at Auburn’s National Center for Asphalt Technology as they work to develop new pavements. The center includes a 1.7-mile closed-loop test track, where super loaded, triple-length tractor trailers circling the track can simulate 20 years of pavement wear in just three years. The worn pavement is analyzed and removed, and new pavement types are installed. The gift from Vulcan Materials will play an important role in aiding researchers as they develop safer, more environmentally friendly pavements. JULE COLLINS SMITH

Museum of Fine Art

Art comes to life with “Artful Dodger,” an animatronic donation box created by John Morgan, an industrial and graphic design professor. Made possible by support from J. Mark Jones of Prestige Properties in Auburn, the whimsical display graces the museum’s Carlisle Lobby and illustrates the tremendous power in every gift. When a bill is inserted, the carved wooden carousel, which showcases figures inspired by the museum’s permanent collection, turns as each gear slides into position. Although museum admission is free, donations are encouraged to support programs for nearly 40,000 visitors annually.

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Nursing

Bruce ’96 and Pier Clyne recently established the Bruce and Pier Clyne Endowed Fund for Excellence in the School of Nursing through a planned gift. The Clynes said their gift underscores their belief that hard work over time yields results. It also illustrates their desire to support the school’s faculty and staff who mentor students and conduct research. Worldwide assignments during a 20-year military career led Bruce, a New York native, to Auburn where he completed his nursing degree. His wife, Pier, a native of Italy, served as an elementary school teacher and administrator in both the United States and Germany.

University Outreach

Recently realigned as a program of University Outreach, the Auburn University Challenge Course allows students, organizations, and community groups to enhance their leadership development through a series of adventure-based learning activities. Gifts and endowments to support the course ensure its continued positive influence by providing for equipment maintenance and course enhancements, as well as funds for a graduate assistant to manage the course. Naming opportunities exist to recognize significant gifts made in support of the challenge course.

It’s important to start the new year with peace of mind by ensuring the following plans are in place: • Will or Living Trust — This defines how your assets will be distributed upon your death, including your philanthropic interests.

• Durable Power of Attorney — This is a person who can handle your financial affairs in the event you are unable to do so on your own. • Living Will — A living will outlines what life-sustaining medical treatment you want to receive (or not receive) should you become incapacitated. • Power of Attorney for Healthcare — If you are unable to make your own healthcare decisions, this designates someone to act on your behalf.

Sciences and Mathematics

For a more complete checklist, please contact the Office of Gift Planning at 334-844-7375 or plannedgiving@auburn.edu.

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Through the collective gifts of its members, the Parent Development Board, a part of the Division of Student Affairs, awarded funds this past spring to student organizations and programs. The board has grown substantially since its founding in 2013. After welcoming 24 new members this fall, the board now consists of 62 members from across the United States who provide the office with guidance on student and university programs and assists in its fundraising efforts.

Inaugural Cater Circle event honors longtime donors

Meredith Birchfield has provided more than $100,000 for the Biodiversity Learning Center to aid in the discovery and preservation of biological specimens. Birchfield became interested in and involved with the center after participating in a research trip to Costa Rica led by Jason Bond, director of the Auburn University Museum of Natural History. Since returning to Auburn from the Chicago area, Birchfield has become active in several university initiatives.

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Veterinary Medicine

Robert ’72 and Lela ’72 Lofton recently endowed the Robert and Lela Lofton Scholarship to assist veterinary students by defraying the cost of veterinary medicine education. Robert, an Auburn veterinary medicine graduate, is a current member of the college’s faculty and directs its primary care veterinary clinic. The clinic offers preventative and wellness care for local pets and serves as a key practical component of Auburn veterinary students’ education. Lela volunteers with the college’s Canine Performance Sciences Program.

Auburn’s most faithful donors — those who have contributed for 25 or more consecutive years — were recognized at an inaugural event in October by being named to the Katharine Cooper Cater Circle — the highest level of the James E. Foy Loyalty Society. At the Circle’s ceremony and breakfast reception, the Foy Society recognized loyal donors, whose contributions to Auburn University total $134,416,028. Katharine Cooper Cater served Auburn University for 34 years in various roles, including dean of women, social director, and dean of student life. She was a friend and colleague of Dean Foy, and together they made an immeasurable impact on generations of Auburn students. Being named to the Cater Circle exemplifies these donors’ longstanding commitment to Auburn University. The Foy Society was established in 2014 to recognize donors who have made gifts to Auburn for five or more consecutive years. Total membership currently stands at 11,040 members, 1,262 of whom are Cater Circle members.

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Honoring a Distinguished Career

DAVIDSON’S GIFT WILL RENOVATE ENGINEERING FACILITIES

During an October campaign event held in Huntsville, Dorothy Davidson, chair and CEO of Davidson Technologies, announced a $5 million gift to Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering to renovate portions of Broun Hall, the home of electrical engineering. The gift, made in honor of her late husband Julian Davidson, a 1950 Auburn electrical engineering graduate and defense industry pioneer, will provide students with an enhanced learning environment that incorporates the latest instructional technologies and creates updated spaces where students can study and collaborate with their peers. “Julian would agree that the renovation of Broun Hall will provide an environment that will inspire the next generation of engineers through spaces designed for study and relaxation,” said Davidson.

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