Development Update College of Science

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Development UpdateCollege of Science

• October 2008

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Economy and Development

• Texas has taken a double hit
• Credit crisis
• Natural disasters
• Fundraising uncertainties
• Self preservation mentality
• Texas legislative session in 2009
• Competition by other charities
• Election results

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Development Plan 2008-09

• TAMU is a beacon of excellence
• Opportunities still exist
• Real estate values in Texas have been stable
• Excellent opportunity for planned gifts
• Networking is critical
• Now is the time to make an impact
• Scholarships are even more important
• Activity and positive attitude

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Charles R. 62 and Judith G. MunnerlynAstronomy
and Space Sciences Engineering Building
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• A Networking reception for women former and
  current students
• Nov. 14
• 4-530 pm
• Eccell Steakhouse
• www.science.tamu.edu/connect

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National Philanthropy Day

• Cynthia and George Mitchell
• Philanthropist of the Year award recipients
  
• Presented by
• The Association of Fundraising Professionals
  Greater Houston Chapter 
• Houston, Nov. 13, 2008

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Save the Date!

• Trotter Endowed Lecture Series
• The Trotter Prize in Information, Complexity and
  Inference is awarded annually for pioneering
  contributions to the understanding of the role of
  information, complexity and inference in
  illuminating the mechanisms and wonder of nature.
  The Trotter Lecture seeks to reveal connections
  between science and religion, often viewed in
  academia as non-overlapping, if not rival,
  worldviews.
• Dec. 4, 2008
• Dr. Owen Gingerich,
• 2008 Trotter Prize Recipient
• Dr. Charles Townes
• 2002 Trotter Prize Recipient

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Save the Date!

• Spring Awards Banquet
• Thursday evening, March 26, 2009
• EADC meeting
• Friday, March 27, 2009

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