VN_SPR SUM_06 covers FINAL.indd - Villanova University

“The impact of your leadership and vision will be felt at Villanovafor many years to come.”—JAMES C. CURVEY ’57 VSB, CAMPAIGN VICE CHAIRMAN, THANKING FATHER DOBBIN“Since the public announcement ofthe campaign in December 2004, morethan $100 million has been committed,which far eclipses the $21 million-per-yearpace of the campaign prior to that point,”Elizandro reported. “To date, the campaignis approaching $210 million, representing70 percent of the $300 million goal. Thissupport signifies the confidence amongdonors in the campaign, the Universityand its leadership.”Much of this progress can be attributedto the increase in volunteer activityamong committee members. Their willingnessto engage prospective donors wasa strong signal to Father Donohue that thecampaign not only will achieve financialsuccess, but also will establish and solidifylongterm relationships throughout theVillanova community.“It is important to seize the uniqueopportunities that come with a changein leadership by maximizing myinvolvement inall types of activities,”FatherDonohue said,reinforcing hiscommitment tothe campaign. “Ihope to engageyounger alumni,and I encouragethe developmentof new eventsthat will attracta new generationof Villanovasupporters.”(From left) Patricia H. Imbesi; the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., ’75 A&S,University president-elect; and Emily C. Riley. The Steering Committeemeeting provided an opportunity for Father Donohue to share his thoughtson the campaign and its role in addressing University priorities.John G. Drosdick ’65 Ch.E., chairman ofVillanova University’s Board of Trustees(left), with John M. Elizandro, vice presidentfor Institutional Advancement. The SteeringCommittee discussed the continuing progressin commitments to The Campaign for Villanova,an indication of the confidence of donors andprospects in the University and its leadership.(From left) William B. Finneran ’63 VSB, campaign vice chairman; Father Dobbin; JamesC. Curvey ’57 VSB, campaign vice chairman; and James F. Orr III ’65 A&S. The SteeringCommittee honored Father Dobbin for his leadership of the University and the campaign.Spring/Summer 2006 23