Employees, retirees fund their passion through OU’s All-University Fund Drive

Employees, retirees fund their passion through OU’s All-University Fund Drive
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Faculty, staff and retirees gathered for the 2015 AUFD kick-off event Oct. 15.

Each year, members of the OU community go above and beyond by giving to the All-University Fund Drive (AUFD). University employees and retirees are able to fund their passion at Oakland by directing gifts to the program of their choice, or make a gift to the area of greatest need, the OU Fund. Donors can also create a named scholarship with a contribution starting at just $1,000. 

The 2015 fund drive officially kicked off on Thursday, Oct. 15, with $56,536.88 in contributions from 88 donors. The drive will run through Friday, Dec. 11, aiming to raise more than $400,000.

 

President George W. Hynd's office will match every employee and retiree gift by 50 percent, up to a $2,500 match.

“Your gift matters to Oakland students, and I want it to help make it matter all the more,” said Hynd. 

For more information regarding the AUFD, or how to make a gift, visit the AUFD website at isupportOU.com/AUFD or contact Annual Giving at (248) 370-4504 or giving@oakland.edu.

 

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OU President George W. Hynd addressed the crowd before making his AUFD gift.