Spring/Summer 2006

Campaign volunteer makes case for alumni support

Giving Tribute textScores of alumni volunteers are providing the foundation and direction for The Miami University Campaign For Love and Honor, and Michael Jacoby `79 is a fine example of why volunteers are vital to the fundraising efforts.

Jacoby contributes his time to the campaign by serving on the College of Arts and Science Campaign Committee, and has been a member of the College of Arts and Science Advisory Council since 2003. He has also contributed financially, with a recent gift to establish the Jacoby Family Economics Scholarship, to benefit undergraduates studying economics in the College of Arts and Science.

Jacoby is fervent about supporting Miami University nearly 30 years after receiving a Bachelor’s degree in economics.

“I think there’s a certain indebtedness I have,” he explained. “Miami put me in a great spot and prepared me. What I learned at Miami was how to think, which is much different than learning things. I want to help give that opportunity to others.”

Through his financial contributions, Jacoby will make a Miami education available to student recipients of the Jacoby Family Economics Scholarship. Jacoby knows that even more could be accomplished if the entire alumni community were more aware of the acute need for their support.

“Alumni need to understand the importance of the endowment – we need to build that endowment,” he said. “I believe that everyone who goes to or works at Miami University is a stockholder, and is responsible for its reputation.”

“If the school can do for others what it did for me, it needs this support.”

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COMMITMENT
UPDATE

Gifts received between January 1, 2006, and March 31, 2006.
Several major gifts and pledges were made during the last quarter to the Miami University Campaign For Love and Honor. These commitments include:
bullet $15 million from the estate of Lois Klawon `39 to benefit university-wide, need-based student scholarships through the Lois K. Klawon Scholarship Fund.
bullet $6.7 million unrestricted gift from William Mayhall `69, in a charitable remainder trust, to benefit the most pressing needs of the Richard T. Farmer School of Business.
bullet $4 million pledge from Thomas Petters to create the Jennifer Petters Chair in Asian Business in the Richard T. Farmer School of Business.
bullet$1 million unrestricted pledge from David Burr `57, to address the most imperative financial requirements of the university.