Office of Annual Giving

Fund for Delaware
50th Reunion
Senior Class Gift
Matching Gifts

Annual Giving Societies:
1743 Society
Delaware Diamonds Society

The year was 1957.   Dwight D. Eisenhower was President of the United States, Westside Story debuted for the first time on Broadway and 577 UD students eagerly walked down the Mall (now The Green) to close one chapter in life and begin anew.  Boy, how time flies? 

 As we approach our 50^th reunion, the Class of 1957 reunion committee would like to present a gift to the University at our reunion celebration and we need your help.   With the cost of tuition and living expenses continuing to rise, students today are faced with financial burdens much greater than we experienced.  In-state tuition is now $6,980 and out-of-state is $17,690 (that excludes room and board).  Quite often, this means students must take time away from their academic studies to work or even give up the opportunity to explore a higher education.  As such, our class would like to establish The Class of 1957 Endowed Scholarship Fund which will provide financial assistance to UD students in need. 

Once the Class of 1957 reaches an initial goal of $100,000, we will be able to provide a minimum of $4,000 every year to help UD students in perpetuity.  Our gift could be used to purchase text books, pay tuition costs or even help with living expenses.  Over the years, we will be able to directly impact many young lives that are just now beginning to follow in our footsteps.  But in order to reach our goal, we need everyone?s help!

All gifts received from the Class of 1957 between January ? December 2007 will count toward the total dollars raised.  We hope you will consider designating your gift to the Class of 1957 Endowed Scholarship Fund, beyond your typical annual support.   Gifts can be made to the University of Delaware in a variety of ways including check, credit card, or via the transfer of stocks and bonds.   Now might also be the time to consider a planned gift to the University which can be directed toward the Class of 1957 Scholarship Fund (see enclosed brochure for more information).  Please know that all gifts are important.  A high rate of participation is just as important as the dollars raised!

On behalf of the reunion committee and those enriched by a UD education, we hope you will consider making a gift in honor of the Class of 1957 and thank you in advance for your support.  We truly hope you are able to attend some or all of the festivities to reunite with our classmates and look forward to seeing you at the reunion celebration!