Charity campaign exceeds 1996 total by $10,000

"Giving to Help," the University's Campaign for the United Way and Other Charities, has exceeded its goal of $250,000, raising a total of $257,338 -- nearly $10,000 more than last year's campaign.

"We're grateful to everyone who contributed to the campaign and to the volunteers who worked so hard to help this worthwhile cause," said Jonathan Kleinbard, Vice President for University News & Community Affairs and campaign coordinator. "Faculty and staff really came through this year, meeting and exceeding our expectations for those who need help. We hope to do even better next year, raising the participation rate as well as the dollars that go to help."

The campaign was coordinated by Katherine Streicher of the Laboratory Schools and Karen Rosselli of Human Resources Management.

A total of $126,286 was contributed to the United Way/Crusade of Mercy, and $131,052 was designated for other charities. Sixty-four individuals contributed $1,000 or more.

The overall participation rate was 18.5 percent, compared with 16 percent last year. In offices with 3 or more employees, the office with the highest rate of participation was the Registrar's Office, with a rate of 94 percent. Other offices with a participation rate of 70 percent or more include Real Estate Operations, 87 percent; the University News Office, 77 percent; Deans and Directors, 76 percent; Office of the Director for Special Projects, 75 percent; University News & Community Affairs, 73 percent; and Legal Counsel, 71 percent. Biological Sciences Division Academic Programs, with two employees, had a contribution rate of 100 percent.

Areas whose contributions totaled $7,000 or more are Graduate School of Business Instructors and Research Faculty, $18,261; Department of Medicine, $14,824; President's Office, $11,602; Deans and Directors, $8,600; Law School, $8,469; Legal Counsel, $8,148; and Divinity School, $7,088;

At a luncheon for the volunteer leaders, the American Heart Association presented the University a plaque in appreciation for the funds raised through the campaign. All contributors were eligible for raffle prizes (see list of winners below.)

Contributions to the University's Campaign for the United Way and Other Charities are accepted throughout the year. For more information, call 702-9600. GRAND PRIZE - Two round-trip coach tickets on United Airlines for any destination (limited to $1,000 total), donated by United Airlines in cooperation with Arrington Travel Center - Thomas Brasitus, Medicine

Pair of tickets to a Chicago Bulls home game - Wendy Irvine, SSA

Three-month membership to The Regents Club health club - Katherine Streicher, Lab Schools

Three-month membership to The Regents Club health club - Frank Thorp, Pediatrics

One-month membership to The Regents Club health club - Wadad Kadi, Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations

One-month membership to The Regents Club health club - Robert Aliber, GSB

A weekend in the V.I.P. Suite at Regents Park - William Hogan, Comptroller's Office

$25 deli tray from Market in the Park - Cynthia Taylor, Harris School of Public Policy Studies

$25 deli tray from Market in the Park - Marianne Ogren, Social Science Division

Chicago Blackhawks autographed inaugural program - Godfrey Getz, BSD

Two Chicago White Sox autographed photos - Kathy Robson, Student Activities

Chicago Bears autographed football - Barbara Harding-Clay, Neurology

Two compact discs from Coconut Records - Wendy Olmsted, New Collegiate Division

$100 gift certificate from Campus Computer Stores - Carol Peterson, Registrar's Office

$100 gift certificate from Campus Computer Stores - Sylvia Robertson, BSD Dean of Students Office

$100 gift certificate from Campus Computer Stores - Betty Katsaros, Anatomy

$50 gift certificate from the University of Chicago Bookstore - Harry Trosman, Psychiatry

$50 gift certificate from the University of Chicago Bookstore - Mark Stein, Psychiatry

$50 gift certificate from the University of Chicago Bookstore - Thomas Heim, James Franck Institute

$50 gift certificate from the University of Chicago Bookstore - Sarah Helman, Humanities

$50 gift certificate from the University of Chicago Bookstore - Larry Hedges, Economics

Pair of tickets to Carmen at Court Theatre - Sherwin Rosen, Economics

Dinner for two at Dixie Kitchen & Bait Shop - Geoffrey Greene, Ben May Institute

$25 gift certificate for International House Gift Shop - Marcos Mendez, James Franck Institute

6" round cake from La Brioche Bakery - Evelyn Steward, Office of Graduate Financial Aid

$25 gift certificate for Hyde Park Co-op - Rita O'Laughlin, Surgery

$25 gift certificate for Hyde Park Co-op - Sharon Hudak, Registrar's Office

$25 gift certificate for Hyde Park Co-op - Takeshi Oka, Chemistry

$25 gift certificate for Hyde Park Co-op - Frank Gober, Real Estate Operations

Pair of tickets to Budapest Festival Orchestra, courtesy of the Department of Music - Nathelda McGee, Divinity School

Pair of tickets to Michala Petri/Lars Hannibal recital, courtesy of the Department of Music - Ivan Badrov, Real Estate Operations

Pair of tickets to London Baroque Concert, courtesy of the Department of Music - Dennis Barden, Development

Pair of tickets to Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra, courtesy of the Department of Music - Diane Herrmann, Physical Sciences Collegiate Division

Athletic Pass for 1996-97 academic year - John Schneider, Medicine

Athletic Pass for 1996-97 academic year - Norman Lebovitz, Mathematics

Dinner for two at Piccolo Mondo Cafe - Sue Eaton, Surgery

Smart Museum exhibition poster - Patrick Palmer, Astronomy & Astrophysics

Smart Museum exhibition poster - Brian Charlesworth, Ecology & Evolution

Smart Museum T-shirt - Carl Thompson, Facilities Services

Smart Museum coffee mug - Richard Ford, Registrar's Office

$25 gift certificate for Spoonful Restaurant - Wayne Johnson, EFI

$25 gift certificate for Spoonful Restaurant - Elizabeth Helsinger, English Language & Literature

$25 gift certificate for Spoonful Restaurant -(Richard Maloney, Physical Education & Athletics

$25 gift certificate for Spoonful Restaurant - Rolando Mercado, Capital Funds

Mummy bead necklace from the Suq Museum Shop - Robert Wernis, Real Estate Operations