11:23 a.m., Dec. 18, 2007--This year's United Way campaign at UD raised a net total of $182,000, far surpassing the $175,000 goal and UD's 2006 campaign total of $173,040.

The strong showing of generosity across campus reflects the strong tradition of giving among University employees, said Richie Holland, manager of human resources and affirmative action and a chief organizer of UD's United Way campaign. It also, he said, set an even higher standard for campaigns in years to come.

“We are very encouraged with the level of giving we've seen with this year's campaign,” Holland said, “and the enthusiasm for the cause truly shows the caliber of our UD family.

“As President Harker noted in his campaign kick-off address, United Way is an incredibly important organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of many of our friends and neighbors, and the spirit of generosity is one that feeds on itself,” Holland said.

Holland emphasized his appreciation for individual United Way fundraising sectors on campus, including the Pacesetters--UD administrators and senior-level employees--and the Retiree campaign, which raised $7,900 this year.

Incentive prizes will be distributed in 2008, Holland said.