{"id":3901,"date":"2014-12-05T10:51:54","date_gmt":"2014-12-05T15:51:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/news\/?p=3901"},"modified":"2014-12-06T23:13:23","modified_gmt":"2014-12-07T04:13:23","slug":"students-at-the-center-the-campaign-for-saint-peters-university-surpasses-initial-goal-raises-nearly-64-5-million-total","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/news\/2014\/12\/05\/students-at-the-center-the-campaign-for-saint-peters-university-surpasses-initial-goal-raises-nearly-64-5-million-total\/","title":{"rendered":"Students at the Center: The Campaign for Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s University Surpasses Initial Goal; Raises Nearly $64.5 Million Total"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jersey City, N.J.<\/strong> \u2013 December 5, 2014 \u2013<\/strong> Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s University has officially announced the successful conclusion of the most transformational capital campaign in the University\u2019s history, Students at the Center: The Campaign for Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s University<\/em>. With a goal of $62 million, the Campaign exceeded expectations with a final total of $64,239,287.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am so thankful for the more than 9,400 donors who have supported this campaign and made an investment in our students and in this great University\u2019s vision for the future,\u201d said Eugene J. Cornacchia, Ph.D., president of Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s University. \u201cI am also grateful for the faculty, staff, advancement team and leadership donors who helped make this a reality.\u201d<\/p>\n

Students at the Center<\/em> was publicly launched in May 2011 with construction of the University\u2019s first ever student center at the heart of the comprehensive campaign. Five additional priorities for the Campaign included Â鶹ÊÓƵ, The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Fund, Endowment, Athletics and Jesuit Mission and Identity.<\/p>\n

The Mac Mahon Student Center is a six-story, nearly-90,000 square foot facility located on the east side of campus spanning from Montgomery Street to Glenwood Avenue. The signature building officially opened in March 2013 and has transformed the physical campus and currently serves as a dynamic hub of activity for the University community as it is the new home for dining, fitness, learning and socializing. In addition, it serves the local community through The Duncan Family Sky Room, an event facility on the sixth floor that provides space for special events and community meetings. The state-of-the-art facility was recently awarded LEED-Silver Certification.<\/p>\n

The University celebrated the conclusion of the Campaign on Friday night with a black-tie event in the Mac Mahon Student Center. Attended by more than 300 guests, the invitation-only cocktail gala featured an inspiring performance by Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s students who revealed how Students at the Center<\/em> personally impacted them.<\/p>\n

\u201cFive years ago personal financial setbacks forced me to leave another college without even a transcript in hand,\u201d said Matthew Feeney \u201915. \u201cMy life plan was in rubble, but Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s offered me a chance to rebuild. They accepted me as a freshman, offered financial help and showed me what people who care can do for each other. The generosity of this school and our donors has set an example for all of us.\u201d<\/p>\n

Leadership-level University supporters, faculty and staff were in attendance\u00a0to help celebrate the momentous event. In addition to applauding the significant accomplishment, University leaders also discussed plans for the future.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis historic achievement has established a solid foundation for Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s to continue on its positive trajectory, but the work doesn\u2019t stop here,\u201d said Francis A. McGrail \u201979, chairman of Students at the Center: The Campaign for Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s University<\/em>. \u201cOngoing support is necessary to maintain this momentum and to continue to make a Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s education possible for current and future students.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information, or to make a gift to Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s University, please visit www.saintpeters.edu\/campaign<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s University<\/strong>, inspired by its Jesuit, Catholic identity, commitment to individual attention and grounding in the liberal arts, educates a diverse community of learners in undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional programs to excel intellectually, lead ethically, serve compassionately and promote justice in our ever-changing urban and global environment. To learn more, please visit www.saintpeters.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Jersey City, N.J. \u2013 December 5, 2014 \u2013 Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s University has officially announced the successful conclusion of the most transformational capital campaign in the University\u2019s history, Students at the Center: The Campaign for Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s University. 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