On March 3, 2008, the UW-Eau Claire Student Senate voted to allocate $250,000 to the Future of Ice campaign. In support of the students, the UW-Eau Claire Foundation moved to provide an additional $250,000 in matching funds. Combined with the students' allocaton, the total contribution from the university of $500,000 represents one fourth of the funds necessary to fulfill the $2 million campaign goal. For more information.