The Kept-Up Academic Librarian: College Alumni Most Likely To Donate Big At 25th And 50th Reunions

July 17, 2012

College Alumni Most Likely To Donate Big At 25th And 50th Reunions

The alumni who celebrated their 50th class reunion at Carleton College in Northfield last month danced to Elvis hits, ate seared salmon and bison ribs, and announced a jaw-dropping donation to their alma mater. It was spelled out in placards in front of the dining room one morning: $ 30 MILLION ! The gift, made by just 223 people, set a reunion record for Minnesota colleges. Read more at:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/topic/sns-mct-223-alums--reunion--30-million-for-carleton-20120716,0,3152403.story

Jul 17, 2012 2:08:00 AM | Alumni Relations, Development

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