FOUNDERS SOCIETY
Message from the Founders Society Co–chairs
We are honored to represent you as the 2010 Founders Society leadership team. When we were asked to comment on why we choose to support Towson University at the leadership level, each of us reflected on our personal experiences. We invite you to read our stories here and on the spotlights throughout the Founders Society web pages. We hope you will develop your own reasons and accept our invitation to join this important leadership group at Towson.
As a graduate of Towson, I see the University as part of the foundation that helped to lead to my career successes. I am a believer that when you can, you should “give-back” and find ways to help others succeed. I also believe that education is a core driver of improving ones successes in life-both professionally and personally. If you think Towson has played a role in your successes in life, it’s time to “pay-it-forward.”
Gerry Hartung CBE '76 Alumni Co-chair |
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We’ve gotten more selective over the years in terms of where we give, but we always give to Towson. We know we can’t go wrong giving to education. Education changes people’s lives. It is rewarding to be a part of that.
Diana Quigley Fusting '83 and Mike Fusting, TU Parents |
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While Towson accepted me as a teenager without direction, I graduated with a clear career path which has been extremely rewarding. As I have become more involved at Towson, I have become more aware of the population range that the university touches. I always have been proud of my TU degree and find myself talking more about the university and how proud I am of its depth and breadth. It is a school that continues to grow and impress in a very structured fashion.
Brad Callahan CLA '90 Alumni Co-chair |
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The 2009 Founders Society's program ended on June 30, 2009. We extend our sincere thanks to the 567 members whose commitment enabled the Society to exceed key benchmarks for every college and for programs across the campus.
Who has joined the 2009 Founders Society?
• 269 alumni
• 168 friends of the university
• 61 parents
• 91 faculty and staff members
• 3 students
• 67 recent graduates (1-10 years out) who are members of the Principal’s Circle
• 8 members have contributed to Towson for 20 or more years
• 250 donors are charter members
Since its formation in 2006, Founders Society leaders contributed almost $3.3 million to the university. Members supported a wide variety of university priorities, and the top three areas of impact remain scholarships, the University Enhancement Fund and Tiger Athletics.
We encourage you to join us as we build the future of Towson University by making your Founders Society level gift or pledge today.
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