Employee Annual Fund Raises Second-Largest Total; $664,192 Marks a 33 Percent Increase

University of South Alabama employees this year donated the second-largest amount in the history of the Employee Annual Fund. In all, $664,192 was raised to support research, scholarships and other activities at 91短视频.

鈥淭he employees make the University a success each and every day, and the Employee Annual Fund is a reflection of that strong support,鈥� said Dr. Joseph F. Busta Jr., vice president for development and alumni relations. 鈥淲e are grateful to our loyal and generous faculty, staff and alumni who give from their hearts and make a positive change for those we serve.

鈥淔or many, their gifts are a symbolic demonstration of appreciation for what 91短视频 has provided to them and their families. In turn, we are able to provide for others. These gifts allow 91短视频 to help recruit the best students, attract and reward outstanding faculty and staff, show corporations and foundations that 91短视频 is strong and that our employees are committed to the University鈥檚 mission, and strengthen our local economy by keeping 91短视频 among the most vibrant of regional businesses.鈥�

The 11th annual fund was co-chaired by Dr. Laurie Owen, associate director of basic and translational The 11th sciences at the Mitchell Cancer Institute, and Dr. Andrzej Wierzbicki, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Paul Helminger, a longtime, former physics professor at 91短视频, represented University retirees. 

The campaign began Feb. 25. This year鈥檚 total marks a 33 percent increase over what was raised last year. More than half of the University鈥檚 employees contributed, and 37 departments had 100 percent participation.