The Campaign for the Uncommon Good: Greater Purpose for a Greater World

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Join Us in Support of Our Students The Campaign for the Uncommon Good begins with us and lives through us as alumni. Early supporters, including many of you, have laid a strong foundation over the past few years as we now take the campaign to the larger Seattle U community. Together, we will amplify the uncommon good we’re already doing and expand into areas where we can have the greatest impact.

We are impressed with the level of alumni engagement throughout the campaign’s early phases. More than 10,000 of the campaign gifts made to date are from alumni, including recent grads making their first donation as GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade).

Join us as we officially launch the Campaign for the Uncommon Good during this year’s Homecoming and Reunions Weekend, November 6-10.

Your engagement with the university speaks volumes about what your experience here meant to you and what it can mean for future students. With your generosity and support, Seattle U will continue to be a force for good.

Christopher Canlas, ’01 Rob Nielsen, ’06 Co-chairs of the Alumni Task Force

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OUR TIME IS

“To even better prepare human beings across a whole spectrum of disciplines to become as good as they can be in their respective fields, for the good of all.”

—David Sabey, Campaign Co-Chair

An enduring Jesuit mission guides Seattle University as it cares for the whole person and forms leaders who effect positive, lasting change. We envision progress where others do not in working to fearlessly build a better future for all.

With your support we will further our growth through the Campaign for the Uncommon Good and its three pillars of support: Unparalleled Mission & Programs, Unprecedented Access to Education—with a focus on scholarships—and Unconventional Science & Innovation, with STEM education flourishing within the Center for Science and Innovation.

As of July 31, 2019

Generosity Propels La c a m pa i g n g oa l

Percentage to Goal/Total Dollars Raised

$275m goal

total raised

to goal

million

$57.1m

20,137

2,636

73,750

donors

co n t r i b u t e d by a lu m n i

g o l d g r a ds co n t r i b u t e d

(Graduates of the Last Decade)

gifts

$0

legacy giving The Legacy Society consists of individuals who include a future gift to Seattle University in their estate plans.

598

Legacy Society Members

argest-Ever Campaign c a m pa i g n p i l l a r s Goal/Total Dollars Raised

$89.8M

center for science and innovation goal :

$89.7M

$14.6m SUYI

mission & programs goal :

$100 million

$100 million

165

$9m

Fostering Scholars

$64.1M

n ew s c h o l a r s h i ps

138

n ew e n d ow m e n t s

scholarships goal :

$75 million

220

New Legacy Society Members (since start of campaign)

90%

Legacy Society Members are Alumni

U N PA R A L L E L E D

MISSION & PROGRAMS goal :

$100 million

An enduring Jesuit mission that’s as futurefocused as it is foundational.

Uncommon good begins at Seattle U through deepening our Jesuit mission and care for the whole person (“cura personalis”), improving everything from student experiences and wellness to campus engagement, athletics, experiential learning and residential life. Through Mission & Programs we will: •

Expand service-learning experiences and opportunities;

•

Invest in wellness programs including health and mental health services that improve the well-being of the whole person; and

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Enhance our Jesuit mission programs, global engagement experiences, retreats, immersion trips, orientations and more for our students.

C A M PA I G N R O A D S H O W Seattle U is coming to you! Learn firsthand about the Campaign for the Uncommon Good and get up to speed on what’s happening at Seattle U from university leadership.

HOMECOMING & REUNIONS WEEKEND november 6-10, 2019 Kick off the Campaign for the Uncommon Good while showing your SU pride. Get the details on page 17.

oregon

10.10.2019 Portland, OR

hawaii

12.15.2019 Honolulu, HI

california

2.12.2020 Los Angeles, CA

3.26.2020 Bay Area, CA

UNPRECEDENTED

AC C E S S T O E D U C AT I O N goal :

$75 million

Scholarships are transforming educational and life goals.

“The mentorship, guidance and support that I have received at Seattle U has completely changed the way I think about myself and where I am called to be in the world. This would not have been possible without my scholarships...I am truly filled with gratitude.”

—Claire Lucas, ’19 | Psychology scholarships: campion, ignatian, sullivan finalist, clapp humanitarian, naef and gala

“The Fostering Scholars program has not only allowed me to pursue a college degree at a very prestigious school but also has provided me with the family that I did not have during my high school years.”

—Junior Bermeo-Escandon, ’19 | Business-Finance scholarship: fostering scholars

The Campaign Road Show continues

2.20.2020 Bellevue/Redmond, WA

washington

2.27.2020 Tacoma, WA

4.3.2020 Spokane, WA

UNCONVENTIONAL

S C I E N C E A N D I N N O VAT I O N goal :

$100 million

the new center for science and innovation, opening in 2021, is the university’s largest-ever capital project and the future home of Seattle University’s STEM programs. Learn more about the Center for Science and Innovation at seattleu.edu/science-innovation.

The Center for Science and Innovation will lead to:

50%

145%

e d u c at i o n

co m p u t e r

g r ow t h i n st e m

g r ow t h i n science

“A STEM education, coupled with a liberal arts background, will be a powerful combination in the future...The future of technology will require developers to approach their work in a responsible way and the Jesuits are known for challenging students to think responsibly for themselves and their community.”

—Brad Smith, President, Microsoft Corporation, on the impact the Center for Science and Innovation will have on the future of STEM education

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