Reflections Magazine Issue #61 - Spring 2004 | Page 9

The Annual Fund Is
A Circle That Keeps
Growing Every Year
It starts with a student who has benefited
from the Annual Fund and ends with a
student who has benefited from the Annual
Fund. How is that possible? It’s possible
because the Annual Fund is supported by
alumni with firsthand knowledge of the
value of a Siena Heights education and by
friends who believe in Siena’s mission. This
fund supports current students in a variety
of ways.
Among the ways the Annual Fund supports
and benefits students is through scholarships, new technology, library periodicals,
and academic program support. We have
classrooms outfitted with state-of-the art
technology and a library stocked with the
best periodicals. Tuition alone does not
cover this cost, that’s why the Annual Fund
is so important.
Speaking of tuition, scholarships become
more important as many of our students
face cuts in financial aid from the state.
The additional financial burdens these cuts
place on our students and their families are
sometimes the roadblock that keeps someone from finishing their degree. At Siena,

we do our best to provide scholarships help
students bridge the gap between financial
aid and what they or their parents can
afford. A gift from you of $1,000 can provide
a scholarship for a student in need and it’s a
great way to show that you support a Siena
Heights education!
Of course, every gift to the Annual Fund is
important, no matter the size! Gifts from each
new generation of Siena graduates, paired
with those from faithful alumni and friends,
enable us to provide our current students
with the same opportunities you enjoyed. In
addition to maintaining our strong academic
programs, we’re also working to improve our
physical facilities, provide academic support
for our faculty and make our residence halls
a great place to live.

Dominican tradition of sharing gifts, to help
us reach our goal. Simply use the envelope included in this issue of Reflections
to make your gift today. And remember, we
can double your gift if you or your spouse
is employed by a matching gift company.
Check with your human resources office to
see if you’re eligible or contact the Advancement Office at 517-264-7140.

Thank you for being an important
link in our circle by supporting Siena
Heights University.

For example, we’re planning a $50,000 project to create a centralized laundry room in
the lower level of Ledwidge Residence Hall.
We want to give our students a clean, bright
facility that’s easy to access and convenient
to use.
To continue to make improvements and
maintain our academic quality, we need
your help. We’re counting on your belief in
Siena’s mission, your understanding of the
importance of a Siena education and the

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