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One Enchanted Evening

New York Campaign Kicks off in Style

 It was a memorable September evening for UVMers in and around the Big Apple as The Campaign for the University of Vermont brought its uplifting message of pride and possibility to New York's American Museum of Natural History. More than 300 alumni, parents, and friends were in attendance.  

Hosted by President Daniel Mark Fogel and Rachel Kahn-Fogel, the event featured remarks by Max Ansbacher '57, Chairman of the New York Regional Campaign Committee; National Campaign Steering Committee co-chairs Joan Kalkin and Robert Cioffi '90; and President Fogel, who was joined at the podium by Rachel Kahn-Fogel for a presidential toast to UVM and its future.

UVM supporters gather at the Museum of Natural History
UVM supporters gather at the Museum of Natural History

In his remarks, Fogel spoke of the impressive array of accomplishments at the University over the past several years, from record enrollments to financial strength to the success of the Campaign itself. We cannot miss the opportunity this moment represents,he said, and stressed the importance of UVM's New York-area supporters to achieving the Campaign's $250 million goal. A highlight of the evening was his announcement that the Campaign had just passed the $200 million milestone, or 80 percent of the goal.  

Also featured was a presentation spotlighting UVM people making a difference in the world, hosted by Philip Baruth, professor in the Department of English, and featuring the late James B. Petersen, former professor and chair of the Anthropology Department; Emmy award winning documentary film producer Julie Anderson '80; Bill Ruprecht '80, president and CEO of Sothebys; Mary Cushman '85, MD '89, associate professor, in the College of Medicine; and Bob Corran, UVM director of athletics.  

Entertainment was provided by the outstanding UVM Jazz Band.  

The goal for the New York Campaign is $20 million to be raised by June 30, 2006, which will bring the total from UVM's New York supporters to more than $55 million since the overall Campaign launch in 2001.