Messenger - Vol. 1, No. 1, Page 38
Fall 1991
1990-91 Report of Private Support
Phonathon pledges up 20 percent

     Pledges of support were up 20 percent over last year's high as
students spoke with 29,000 alumni around the country. Of these alumni,
13,800 pledged support. In addition to receiving pledges of more than
$242,000 (a 20 percent increase over the previous year), the student
callers recorded more than 6,600 changes to personal and occupational
records and received requests for information or service from more
than 700 alumni. Fall and spring phonathons involved over 120 students
calling on behalf of the marching band, the lacrosse team, specific
colleges and class reunion efforts, as well as for general support of
the University.