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December 6, 2001

UPT launches public phase of fund drive

Pitt's Titusville campus last month launched the public phase of its capital campaign, "Blueprint for Progress." The goal of the campaign is $1.5 million.

The money will go for physical plant renovations, new academic programs, scholarships and other campus needs.

Titusville President Michael A. Worman said that $800,000 had been raised or pledged during the campaign's quiet phase, including $100,000 from the John Nesbit Rees and Sarah Henne Rees Charitable Foundation, which went to renovate the snack bar in the McKinney Student Union.

"This jumpstart in UPT's capital campaign is a positive refection of strong support that already exists and a firm indication of this campus's ability to reach its goal," Worman said.

Other plans call for the renovation of the 500 block of Walnut Street, which bisects the Titusville campus, and the creation of a park area with brick-lined walkways, a stone entranceway, a campus green, a specially designed clock tower and new landscaping.

The physical plant improvements are expected to be completed by August 2002.

UPT also plans to add at least two new associate degree programs over the next five years at an approximate cost of $300,000. These programs are expected to attract about 60 new students.

The campaign hopes to raise some $200,000 in support of student scholarships. Approximately 95 percent of Titusville students receive financial aid of some kind.

Filed under: Feature,Volume 34 Issue 8

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