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Florida TomorrowThe Campaign for the University of Florida Levin College of Law UpdateNearly every aspect of society relieson the rule of law — and the decisionsand counsel of generations ofthose who have studied it. The importanceof legal education to the vitality of the ruleof law cannot be overstated. That is whywe are so proud of the generous supportof our alumni and friends that has helpedUF Law pass the halfway point in its$47-million capital campaign. Your supportthrough the Florida Tomorrow campaignnot only has an immediate and obviouseffect on your area of choice but also createsripples of change that will resonatefor many years to come. Florida Tomorrow,in short, will be when private generositytranslates into the public good, and membershipin the Gator Nation and UF Lawis recognized everywhere as being synonymouswith excellence.Campaign Totals by Year Commitments by Type as of Oct. 31, 200830000000250000002000000015000000100000005000000PledgesOutstanding47.80%Commitments by Purpose as of Oct. 31, 2008 Commitments by Source as of Oct. 31, 2008200000001500000010000000500000000$10,971,251Dec. 31,2006FacultySupportGraduateSupport$24,861,917Dec. 31,2007$27,063,642Oct. 31,2008$4,895,153$3,833,497$3,254,804$15,080,188CampusEnhancementProgramSupportBequestPledges10.52%Friends$2,432,999Parents$105,193Other1.28%CorporationsFoundations $973,141$946,789Other$407,674Cash40.41%Alumni$22,197,846SUPPORTGifts &PledgesIn recognition ofrecent gifts andpledges:■ Ellen Bellet Gelberg(LLMT 77) made apledge of $500,000to establish the EllenBellet Gelberg TaxPolicy Lecture Series.■ An anonymousdonor establishedan unrestrictedinsurance policybequest endowmentof $100,000.■ David L. Roth(JD 68) made abequest pledge of$50,000.■ The Joseph W.Little Pro BonoSupport Fund wascreated by Philip A.& Phyllis S. DeLaneythrough an annualgift of $5,000 and alife insurance bequestof $100,000, whichwill permanentlyendow the program.FALL 2008 43