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Vol XXXII No. 4

Thursday, August 4, 1999

Generations campaign surpasses $767 million goal

      Notre Dame’s Generations campus, the most ambitious fund-raising effort in Catholic higher education, met its initial goal of $767 million this summer, surpassing its loftiest goals 18 months early. “Generations: A campaign for the Notre Dame student” officially began in May 1997, intent on reaching $767 million by Dec. 31, 2000. At press time, the campaign directors boasted $805 million in gifts and pledges, most of which came from alumni donations. ... [more]
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