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5/19/95                                    Roy Summerford

AUBURN FACULTY CONTRIBUTE $450,000 FOR STUDENTS, LIBRARY

      AUBURN -- Auburn University faculty and staff have contributed or 
pledged more than $450,000 to Campaign Auburn since Oct. 1, with nearly 
half that amount coming through pledges to the Auburn Family Campaign 
over six weeks of April and May.
      As of May 15, about 850 faculty and staff made pledges or 
contributions to the universityÕs $175 million comprehensive campaign, 
Campaign Auburn: The Next Generation, to raise private funds for academic 
support.
      Buddy Weaver, vice president for Alumni and Development, said 
most of the contributions are in the three target areas of scholarships, 
fellowships and the library. ÒThis show of support for students and 
academic quality is a good sign to our alumni that the Auburn family 
really does take care of its own,Ó he said. 
      Family Campaign Co-Chairs Wayne Flynt of History and Athletic 
Director David Housel said they are encouraged by the show of support by 
faculty and staff during a time of economic uncertainty. 
      Flynt, a Distinguished University Professor, said faculty and 
staff are making a sacrifice that goes beyond normal giving.
      ÒI am really gratified that so many people are responding,Ó he 
said.  ÒI interpret it as people being so committed to Auburn that they 
put aside all sorts of concerns and grievances in order to give.Ó
      Flynt said the gifts prove that faculty and staff want to help 
students. ÒFor so many people to give at a time like this proves that the 
faculty and staff really do care about the students. There really is 
something to this ÔAuburn FamilyÕ feeling; there is the sense of being 
committed to something other than ourselves. WeÕve got some good people 
here and it shows.Ó
      Housel said he is gratified that faculty and staff chose this 
time to show their support for the university. ÒIt is easy to give when 
times are good, but Auburn people are willing to stand up for what they 
believe in even when times arenÕt so good Ñ this really says a lot for 
the faculty and staff at Auburn.Ó
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