A message from the national campaign chairs

Dear Alumni and Friends of UW-Eau Claire,

We all remember when others helped us at critical moments in our lives. Perhaps it was in the form of financial aid as we began our education. Perhaps it came through wise advice and motivation given by our parents, relatives, professors, classmates or friends as we faced major challenges in our lives. I will always remember those who unselfishly contributed their time and resources to help me during my formative years at UW-Eau Claire.

Help from others at critical moments dramatically influences lives. A scholarship may allow a student to achieve a college degree that otherwise might not be possible. Support for faculty development or a university program can mean the difference for students between getting a simple education and receiving a life-changing motivational experience.

Our gifts to UW-Eau Claire’s Fulfilling the Promise of Excellence campaign can certainly be a way for us to honor those who helped us in the past. We also can express our thanks by contributing our time and energy to support UW-Eau Claire’s goals of excellence — thereby helping all future generations of UW-Eau Claire students.
The spirit of philanthropy is simple: Support others in whatever way possible to improve their lives. The most sincere form of thank-you that we can give to those who helped us in the past is to repeat and amplify that help to others today. Philanthropy truly changes lives.

David Karlgaard
UW-Eau Claire Class of '67
Fairfax, Va.
CEO and President, PEC Solutions Inc.
National Co-chair, Fulfilling the Promise of Excellence