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The
Elliott-Stinson Challenge gift - began November 1, 2008, and
runs through October 31, 2009 - provides a match for every gift
that comes to the SBA from any donor during that time, making
the support of alumni, partners and friends even more critical
to the SBA's future. |
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www.oakland.edu/give, then enter the School
of Business Administration. Or, contact SBA Development Officer
Robin Michel at
michel@oakland.edu or (248) 370-2121. |
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| The SBA Challenge
Gift Emphasizes a Passion For Business Education |
As part of the plans for celebrating the SBA's 40th Anniversary, R. Hugh
Elliott along with alumni Craig and Ann Stinson have issued a Challenge
to alumni and friends of the School of Business Administration. From Nov
1, 2008-Oct 31, 2009--gifts made to the SBA will be matched by them up
to the cumulative cap of $500,000.
In a tremendous display of support for the mission of Oakland
University's School of Business Administration, Hugh Elliott, a longtime
OU supporter, and Craig Stinson (SBA '84) have joined together to give
the SBA $500,000 through a challenge match that began November 1, 2008,
and runs through October 31, 2009.
"A gift at any time is important and significant," says Mohan Tanniru,
dean of the SBA. "But a gift during the life of this challenge match
provides an opportunity for all donors to be part of the school's
transformation."
That's exactly what Elliott and Stinson are aiming for. With the SBA's
40th anniversary coming fall 2009, now is the perfect time to really
focus on gaining the support needed to raise the local, national and
international awareness and reputation of the school.
"I believe in Dean (Mohan) Tanniru's vision for OU's School of Business
Administration and want others to step forward to join in helping us
create a new understanding of business student education," says Elliott,
"Integrating sound business fundamentals along with a global perspective
is critical."
Stinson, who serves as chair for the SBA Board of Visitors and has ties
across the OU community, believes that the SBA is on the cusp of
transforming into a nationally recognized business school and this
support, at this time, is critical to making that leap.
"The SBA at OU is already a great school delivering an outstanding
education," Stinson says. "Hugh and I are issuing this challenge now
because we want other alumni - and those associated with the school - to
recognize and support its transformation to the next level."
"The SBA and the university overall appreciate the tremendous show of
belief that Hugh and Craig are demonstrating in the future of the SBA
through their gift," says Gary Russi, president, Oakland University.
"This gift combined with the gifts from other alumni and friends will
further help the SBA make a positive impact on the regional economy as
well as continue to educate students to be competitive in the global
marketplace."
Make your gift today to take advantage of the Elliott-Stinson match.
Visit www.oakland.edu/give,
then enter the School of Business Administration. Or, contact SBA
Development Officer Robin Michel at
michel@oakland.edu or (248) 370-2121.
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Donor Spotlight
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Immediate Gift Opportunities
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As an active OU Alumni, it amazes every day when I look on campus and see what OU has grown into since I left. I'm thankful for the smart, challenging education I received, knowing it is the root of my business success. Being a donor means giving one more student the opportunity to have success, and that is simply why I do it.
-Cindy (Tomczak) Thieme, B.S., SBA '94 "Our lives are enriched by the people we meet and the experiences with these people. At Oakland University, as a developing young person, I was surrounded by exciting, curious, thoughtful, passionate, insightful, positively influential students, professors, administrators, athletes, artists, activists, and others that shared my out look, but most importantly many that challenged and stretched my thinking in the healthiest ways. The education I received in the classroom and through these people at OU has allowed me to reach beyond my grasp in ways that prior to my OU experience I would have never thought possible. I am an active Alumnus as a Board of Visitor with the School of Business at OU because I am committed to doing whatever I can to allow those in my earlier shoes to have the experience that changed my life. My only regret at this point is that I cannot do more."
-Raymond Gunn, BS Management Managing Partner Wingspan Capital Partners, LLC "A key goal for the future of Michigan is the development and retention of our young people. Oakland and the SBA are important resources in keeping our young folks here. Anything I can contribute to reduce the cost of an SBA education furthers this important goal. I should note, of course, that these young folks also are essential in providing services during my sunset years."
-John Tower, Professor Emeritus and Honorary Alumnus of OU
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"Atib presents me opportunities for learning that I would not have gotten any other way."
-Stephen Farim, (right) May 09 Finance |
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Immediate Gift Opportunities
Gifts to the School of Business Administration allows us the
flexibility to meet the school's most urgent needs. We have
created this list of giving opportunities to allow our alumni and
friends to view and help directly fund our most pressing needs.
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Annual Giving
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Suggested Gift Your gift of $100 will fund the area of greatest need within the school.
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Undergraduate and Graduate Initiatives
- Scholars Program Your gift of $500 will help sponsor one of our student scholars.
- ACHIEVE Your gift of $300 will support programs that provide students with opportunities to learn a series of interpersonal career guidance skills.
- Undergraduate Research $500 will help sponsor one of our students working on a research project.
- International Travel $1000 will help sponsor a student experience an international learning exchange.
- Internship $1500 will help support a student while he or she gains practical business experience as an intern.
- ATiB $500 will allow an ATiB student to receive the most technologically advanced opportunities for learning.
- Case Competition $1000 will help fund an SBA student to work with a team against other top business programs.
- Career Preparation $500 will sponsor career events and sessions to help MBA students network and prepare for an internship or professional opportunity.
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Department Programs and Technology
- Department $250 will allow for curriculum advancements, student professional development support, enrichment activities for a department of your choice.
- Technology and Building Fund Your gift of $500 will help us to continue to provide state of the art facilities and modern equipment at the SBA.
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