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Dear Alumni and Friends,
I had the privilege recently of assuming the role as Chair of the USU Foundation Board. As past chair David Moore handed me the symbolic gavel of leadership, I felt a great sense of responsibility to the Board and the University. I assume this responsibility at a pivotal time, as we approach the final months of the first campaign in our 123–year history.
When we embarked on this campaign, we identified three areas of greatest needs: People, Places and Programs. Through the generous support of many alumni and friends, we have made great progress in each area.
—“Places” represent our facilities, or buildings. Our Logan campus and many of our Regional Campuses have been significantly impacted by transformational gifts made by generous individuals and foundations that understand the need for cutting–edge facilities.
—“Programs” refers to the impacts the campaign has had on research and teaching through programmatic support. Our leading researchers and teachers and campaign–generated programs truly are changing lives throughout Utah, the nation and the world.
—“People” signifies our need to increase financial support to both students and faculty. This is our area of greatest need and our focus for the remainder of our campaign.
As President Albrecht says in his messages, access to the university is the highest priority at this time. We must help the future scientists, entrepreneurs, teachers and leaders achieve their goals through education. We must continue to attract and retain world–class faculty to train these students. Increasing Scholarships, Endowed Chairs and Graduate Assistantships is the way to help the people who will be changing the course of history for years to come.
As a former USU athlete, I frequently use athletic metaphors to make a point: Don't sit on the sidelines and wait for the starting lineup to win the game and finish the campaign. Become part of the team to help Utah State University change of lives of young people who will change the lives of our next generations.
Sincerely,
Steve Mothersell, Chair
Utah State University Foundation