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4/24/95                         Roy Summerford

AUBURN ALUMNI CONTRIBUTE $9 MILLION IN FIRST QUARTER OF 1995

      AUBURN -- Auburn University received more than $9 million in the 
first three months of 1995 in gifts and pledges from thousands of alumni 
and other donors to the university's comprehensive campaign.
      The latest show of support brought to $130.75 million the total 
committed to Campaign Auburn: The Next Generation, which has a goal of 
$175 million.
      "Private support is more important than ever before because we 
must rely on our alumni and friends to help us enhance the quality of 
Auburn's programs even in good economic times," said AU President William 
V. Muse.  "In uncertain times like these, private support is crucial."
      Muse said the campaign is on course to meet its goal by Dec. 31, 
1996, but some of the toughest work lies ahead for campaign workers and 
volunteers.       
      
      "Auburn is entering the most challenging phase of the campaign as 
we expand and intensify our efforts, " he said.  "We will be calling on 
all who care about Auburn over the next year and a half to join in this 
effort to help Auburn rise to its potential.
       "This is the opportunity for people who have not given before to 
help Auburn and for past supporters to step up their support. Our success 
depends on the efforts of all."
      Since Campaign Auburn entered its public phase on Sept. 24, 1994, 
more than $21 million has been committed to Auburn by private sources. 
Another $109 million was raised during the leadership phase that began on 
Oct. 1, 1990.
      Funds are being sought to boost the universityÕs endowment, which 
provides a permanent source of support for scholarships, faculty 
development and programs to improve academic quality.  Other goals 
include improvements to facilities and maintenance of ongoing programs 
and operations.
      Campaign Auburn has been boosted through regional campaigns in 
Birmingham; Atlanta; Columbus, Ga.; Montgomery; Auburn/Opelika; and the 
states of Florida and Texas. Faculty and staff are also conducting their 
own campaign, the "Auburn Family Campaign."
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