Capital Campaign a big success

Colleges & Universities Carleton College
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<p>Carleton began the “Breaking Barriers, Creating Connections” capital campaign in 2004 with the ambitious goal of raising $300 million by June 30, 2010. As of today they have received a total of $300,383,642 in gifts and pledges from 76 percent of Carleton alumni toward strategic initiatives that are enriching the teaching and learning environment, broadening access for students from increasingly diverse backgrounds, and enhancing the physical facilities in ways that effectively sustain a leading liberal arts college in the 21st century.</p>

<p>For more info see [Carleton</a> College: Carleton News: News: Carleton College Announces Completion of $300 Million Fundraising Campaign](<a href=“http://apps.carleton.edu/news/news/?story_id=646941]Carleton”>http://apps.carleton.edu/news/news/?story_id=646941)</p>

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<p>Nice finish to President Oden’s career!</p>

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<p>Congratulations also to Wally and Barbara Weitz.</p>

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<p>^And to the Board of Trustees, not only for their stewardship of the process, but for their significant monetary contributions ($75 million?).</p>