Momentum St. Lawrence Campaign Concludes
with Celebration of Successes

R. Sheldon Johnson '68, left, chair of Momentum St. Lawrence, receives a gift from President William L. Fox '75 for his efforts in leading the campaign. Photo Album of Celebration Weekend

The University’s Momentum St. Lawrence campaign, which concluded December 31, 2010, was lauded on campus over the weekend of February 25-26.  Events included a celebration dinner, seminars, a student talent show, recognition of student academic and community leaders, and an indoor campus and community picnic.  During the weekend, it was announced that $172.1 million had been raised during the campaign, which commenced publically in 2006. The total is the most money ever raised in a campaign in the University's history.

St. Lawrence President William L. Fox ’75 said, "The history of St. Lawrence University is one that embraces a pioneer spirit, open to experimentation and creativity. We sustain that spirit with the tremendous support of the generous donors to Momentum St. Lawrence. I speak as one voice in the chorus of Laurentians, expressing my thanks for the extraordinary generosity of our trustees, alumni, parents, friends, faculty and staff. Their gifts are being used to build upon the magnificent strengths of this special place, ensuring that the University's culture of innovation will endure."

Over seven years, gifts to Momentum St. Lawrence made possible:

• Creation of 45 new endowed scholarships for students;
• Funding for 28 University Fellows, students selected to pursue independent research with faculty mentors;
• Six new endowed professorships;
• Additions and enhancements to facilities, including the award-winning Johnson Hall of Science; Sullivan Student Center; Diana B. Torrey '82 Health and Counseling Center; Steiner Senior Townhouses; Pub 56, a social gathering space; new space for student radio station KSLU and performance venue Java; arts facilities throughout the Noble University Center, most notably Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall; athletic facilities, such as North Country Field, Leet-Hall Stadium and locker/meeting rooms for football.

Specifically, Momentum St. Lawrence raised:

• $51.5 million for the University's endowment;
  
• $41.1 million for facilities;
• $20.9 million for program enhancements;
  
• $37.2 in support of the St. Lawrence Fund;
• and $21.4 million in undesignated bequests or trusts; unrestricted gifts; gifts-in-kind; and miscellaneous gifts.

Announcing the totals, Momentum St. Lawrence Chair R. Sheldon “Shel” Johnson ’68 said, "We thank our fellow trustees, and the members of the National Major Gifts Committee for their tireless and enthusiastic work. We thank the faculty, staff and students who inspired such philanthropy or worked as our partners. And we thank all benefactors of St. Lawrence for the faith you have shown in your commitments."