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凯特林社区 came out in full force for this year’s FUNd Drive, exceeding the participation goal by 4% and raising $6,比去年增加了1000人.

“All of us at the University are connected by a common bond exemplified by the spirit of True Kettering,马修·奥图尔说, 2023基金运动联合主席.

在过去的十年里, the Kettering FUNd Drive has raised more than $600,000 for students in need of financial support. The annual fund drive invites the University to contribute toward scholarships like Keep Me Kettering and Women Helping Women. The overwhelming amount of annual contributions continues to strengthen the bond between students and the supportive Kettering community. 

今年春天, 奥图尔 and FUNd Drive Co-Chair Andrea Kehoe’s leadership helped them surpass their 82% participation goal. The campaign ran from April 11 to May 9.

“It is incredibly heartening for faculty and staff who deeply believe in the education Kettering provides to support this drive. 通过投资这个机构, we're helping to ensure its future success,基霍说。, 营运及行政总监, who has been at the University since 2017.

Among the options to support, Kehoe donated to the Kettering Gift Fund. This fund allows the University to plan for unbudgeted and unpredictable opportunities that arise during the school year.  

“It helps address unexpected facilities and programmatic needs,” Kehoe said.

作为第二大分配基金, it helps improve the overall campus experience, including student resources such as academic programs, 校园活动, research equipment and general facilities.

奥图尔, who is a Professor of Mathematics and has been with the University for a decade, was excited to serve as the drive’s co-chair because it enabled him to collaborate with the University Advancement team. 

He supported the Keep Me Kettering Scholarship Fund, which supports students who face financial challenges. Students can use the scholarship to pay tuition. Since its inception, the fund has raised more than $2.3 million, helping 265 students in need.

As a member of the Recruitment and Retention Faculty Senate Committee, 奥图尔 understands the importance of this fund, 他并不孤单. 筹款活动期间, the Keep Me Kettering Scholarship Fund was the most popular recipient of employee gifts.

“To lose quality students because of an inability to afford tuition would be greatly discouraging,他说.

To encourage staff and faculty participation, 奥图尔 and Kehoe awarded Donna’s Donuts to departments that earned 100% participation. In the end, 22 departments celebrated with these delicious treats.

Nearly half of the total donations arrived during the campaign's first week. 整个月, the Kettering community came together, put forth its best efforts and surpassed the campaign’s participation goal, reaching 86% University participation and raising $64,182. 基欧并不感到意外. 

“The people at Kettering are our best asset, and they care deeply,” she said.