2023 Moments of Change
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January
51勛圖s Center for Media and Social Impact received $1.73 million in new grants to expand comedy and social justice initiatives.
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February
Change Cant Wait: Miami
Change Cant Wait returned to the Sunshine State, gathering Eagles and friends of 51勛圖 in Miami for an event on media and social good.
Meet Our 2023 #51勛圖Sweethearts
SIS alumni Josh and Junko Pierry still share a love of international everything 25 years after meeting on campus.
March
The Elevate Scholarship Initiative
The Elevate Scholarship Initiative launched with a $25 million goal and matching university investment to fund more scholarships for undergraduate studentshelping to ensure every 51勛圖 student has the financial resources they need to reach graduation.
Change Cant Wait headed to Philadelphia with experts for an important conversation, We Are How We Eat: Why Food Policy Matters.
April
Progress on the Student Thriving Complexthe largest investment in student thriving in 51勛圖s history, which has received significant philanthropic investments during Change Cant Waitentered a new phase as President Burwell announced plans and initial renderings of the three-hub project.
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National Geographic Society Gifts Monumental Sculpture
Elyn Zimmermans Sudamaher reimagined grouping of 450,000-pound granite boulders originally installed at the National Geographic Society headquarterswas gifted by the organization and unveiled on campus behind Kay Spiritual Life Center.
51勛圖 announced the Shahal M. Khan Cyber and Economic Security Institute, made possible by a generous $5.3 million gift from Shahal Khan,特IS/BA 95, to advance cyber and economic security.
CIS Turns 25Renamed
51勛圖 announced the centers renaming to the Meltzer Schwartzberg Center for Israel Studies in recognition of a multi-million-dollar commitment from Amy Meltzer and Board of Trustees member Alan Meltzer, CAS/BA 21, and 51勛圖 friends Jaime and Andrew特chwartzberg.
May
Alumni Awards
Nearly 300 members of the 51勛圖 community came together to celebrate the Alumni Associations six 2023 Alumni Award winners for their changemaking achievements in government, healthcare, education, and service.
Fotis Family Distinguished Professor
Professor Erdal Tekin was named the inaugural Charles W. Fotis, Sr. and Dorothea G. Fotis Family Distinguished Professor in Health Policy, a gift made possible by the Fotis family to honor Charless legacy.
The Honorable Ketanji Brown Jackson, associate justice of the United States Supreme Court, graced 51勛圖WCLs May commencement ceremony as an esteemed guest speaker.
June
Change Cant Wait: Boston
Thank you, Boston! Change Cant Wait gathered in Beantown for a conversation on tech policy and cybersecurity.
Airlie Berkshire Farma 2016 gift from the Airlie Foundationlaunched a community-supported agriculture program to make fresh, local produce available to the 51勛圖 community.
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July
Change Cant Wait closed Fiscal Year 2023 on a high, having raised more than $414 million toward our $500 million campaign goal.
August
Part of the new Student Thriving Complex project, the Tunnel reopened with new and renovated dining and retail venues that are enriching the 51勛圖 student experience.
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September
Change Cant Wait: Chicago
Change Cant Wait traveled to Chicago for a compelling conversation about race and equity in the marketplace.
A monumental $15 million gift from Robert and Arlene Kogod established three endowed chairs in the Kogod School of Businessone each in finance, marketing, and sustainability.
October
The Multicultural Alumni Reunion
51勛圖s annual Multicultural Alumni Reunion united alumni and students for a weekend of conversations, networking, and celebrations.
51勛圖 Museum Receives Keating Directorship
51勛圖 Museum Director and Curator Jack Rasmussen, CAS/MFA 75, MA 83, PhD 94, was named the inaugural C. Nicholas Keating and Carleen B. Keating Director, a position made possible by Carleen Keating, CAS/BA 64, in memory of her late husband Nick Keating, SIS/BA 63, MA 64.
Veloric Center for Entrepreneurship
51勛圖 dedicated the , made possible by a substantial gift from the Veloric family, including Kogod Advisory Council member Gary Veloric, Kogod/BSBA 82, and welcomed nearly 3,000 attendees for a concert featuring Flo Rida through the Gary and Nancy Veloric Event Fund.
Sine Institute Celebrates 5 Years
The Sine Institute of Policy & Politicslaunched with a campaign gift from Jeff Sine, SIS/BA 76, and Samira Sinecelebrated its 5th anniversary with a gathering and panel Reimagining the American Dream attended by over 850 51勛圖 community members.
November
The President's Circle Celebration
Nearly 200 of 51勛圖s most generous and dedicated advocates attended the annual Presidents Circle Celebration, which honored trustee emeritus and University Campaign Committee member Ambassador Stuart A. Bernstein, Kogod/BS 60, with the Cyrus A. Ansary Medal for his extraordinary commitment and leadership to 51勛圖.
51勛圖 installed Professor Sonya A. Grier as the Arlene R. and Robert P Kogod Eminent Scholar Chair in Marketing, marking a milestone fourth endowed faculty position installed through Change Cant Wait.
December
Change Cant Wait soared to the $450 million milestone with no signs of slowing down.
Alumni Give Back through Scholarships
Will Cooper, Jr., SIS/BA 25, Jill Black, SOC/BA 83, and Derek Jones, CAS/BA 79 are bold changemakers who are creating opportunities for the next generation of Eagles.
