The idea of connecting with current students has always been a motivating factor for me when it comes to donating. One of the most gratifying benefits of endowing an instrument in the UW Band is that I've been able to follow my students through their collegiate careers.

Bruce Ravid (’74 BBA)

Development Priorities & Gift Opportunities

Through the Leadership 2007 Fund Drive, the College of Engineering plans to raise $150 million in order to advance strategic priorities in the coming years.

Students- $30,000,000

  • Graduate Student Fellowships- $14,000,000
  • Undergraduate Student Scholarships- $10,000,000
  • Women and Minorities in Engineering- $3,000,000
  • Student Activities, Awards, Prizes- $3,000,000

Faculty- $30,000,000

  • Endowed Chairs- $15,000,000
  • Endowed Professorships- $10,000,000
  • Faculty Recruitment & Development- $5,000,000

Departments & Programs- $60,000,000

  • Program Enrichment & Enhancement- $30,000,000
  • Consortia & Centers- $25,000,000
  • College of Engineering Fund for Excellence (Unrestricted)- $4,000,000
  • Business for Engineers- $1,000,000

Facilities- $30,000,000

  • Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Building- $27,600,000
  • Student Learning Center- $1,000,000
  • Other- $900,000
  • Engineering Campus Aesthetic Improvements- $500,000