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In the Trojan Spirit, USC alumni have issued a 61% participation challenge to the Class of 2008. When 61% of seniors from participating schools give a gift of ANY SIZE, USC alumni will contribute up to $5,000 to the Class of 2008 Study Alcove Initiative.

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61% PARTICIPATION = OUR GOAL

Challenge
Update

  • 64.9% Senior Participation
  • 3226 Seniors
  • $14,094

Participation
Breakdown by School:

Leventhal 63.2%
LAS 54.7%
Marshall 72.5%
SPPD 56.3%

(Last Updated: 5/20/2008)

Frequently Asked Questions FAQs

1. What is the Senior Gift?

Our Senior Gift will be used to construct a brand new study alcove inside the new Ronald Tutor Campus Center to provide much needed study and meeting space for students.

2. Who participates in the Senior Gift?

Every senior in the Class of 2008 can participate. If you are a senior, you can help us reach our goal of 61% participation from the class. When we reach this goal, USC alumni will contribute $5,000 to our senior gift project.

3. What if I can only give a small gift?

It's ok! A gift of ANY gift size is appreciated, even if it's a few dollars. Your participation is truly vital for the university because it helps the university grow.

4. Why should I participate?

5. Your participation could help us beat the participation of seniors at the powder blue school.
4. Many alumni have been supporting USC while you've been a student here to give you the best education and resources possible. Now it is your turn to continue this Trojan tradition.
3. You and your classmates will be the first class to have an opportunity to give something to the Ronald Tutor Campus Center. Representing the past, present and future of the University, the Ronald Tutor Campus Center will be a gathering point for students and alumni in the heart of campus for decades to come.
2. You are the first class at USC to participate in a Senior Vote for the Senior Gift '08. Your voice counted. Now it is time for your support.
1. No one else can do your part. Participation matters, not gift amount. When 61% of seniors from participating schools give a gift of ANY SIZE, USC alumni will contribute up to $5,000 to the Class of 2008 Study Alcove Initiative.

5. When can I participate?

You can contribute anytime through April 30, 2008. Click here to give now!

6. How do I make a gift?

There are several ways that you can make your gift to the Senior Gift '08 campaign.

Online: Click here
Mail:

Send a check (payable to USC Annual Fund with memo: Senior Gift) to:

Senior Gift '08

USC Office of Annual Giving

3375 S. Hoover Street #H208

Los Angeles, CA 90089-7799

Phone:

(213) 740-7500 (Office of Annual Giving) or stop by in person on the 2nd floor of the University Village.

What is the Senior Gift? The Winning Vote Is...The Class of 2008 Study Alcove

The senior gift will be used to construct a brand new study alcove inside the new campus center to provide much needed study and meeting space for students. The Class of 2008 Study Alcove will be recognized with a personalized plaque for the Class of 2008. Location: The Ronald Tutor Campus Center Complex will replace the current Commons and Topping Student Center buildings, that will house a number of university centers, including a new Admission Center and an Alumni Center, along with student offices and work space, collaborative project and group study areas, multipurpose areas for events and gatherings, meeting and boardrooms for student organizations, study lounges, cafés, a full-service restaurant, a convenience store, technology resources, and game and entertainment areas. Construction begins in 2008.

study alcove
Ronald Tutor Campus Center Complex
Rendering by AC Martin

Questions?
Contact Kim Newstadt, Assistant Director for Donor Relations
USC Office of Annual Giving
newstadt@usc.edu
213-740-7500
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