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Raising the Bar PHOTOS BY PEGGY HARRISON
Annual Fund Participation by Class Over 50% Participation
Alumni Participation in the Darden Annual Fund Breaks Records in Fiscal Year 2010
Under 50% Participation
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“Corporations become better corporations when Darden graduates walk through the door,” said Teresa Sullivan, who became the University of Virginia’s eighth president on August 1, 2010. President Sullivan spoke at the Darden School of Business 2010 Alumni Recognition Award Dinner on April 21, 2010, which recognized alumni volunteers who rallied support among their fellow alumni resulting in a record-breaking year for the Darden Annual Fund. Henry Skelsey (MBA ’84), chairman of the Darden School Foundation Board of Trustees, announced that not only did the Annual Fund exceed its $3 million fiscal year 2009–2010 goal during these challenging economic times, but also, alumni participation hit an alltime high of 43 percent, up from 38 percent the previous year. Even Darden faculty set a new record: 86 percent made an annual gift.
“What a wonderful vote of confidence,” remarked Sullivan. “This sends a very important message to the community.” Darden’s Dean Bob Bruner thanked President Sullivan, who is a pioneer in the study of consumer bankruptcy and has punched her ticket at some of the nation’s top public and private universities, for the “jolt of energy” she brings to the University of Virginia. Sullivan reciprocated the compliment, saying, “Darden builds leaders for life.”
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*The Class of 2010 had 100% participation in the Second Year Class Gift and is currently in pledge fulfillment for fiscal year 2011.
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From left: Henry Skelsey (MBA ’84) and Darden’s Dean Bob Bruner hosted the celebration in Flagler Court, with special guest U.Va. President Teresa Sullivan.