GIFT PLANNING IDEAS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION
FALL 2022 | ISSUE 99
IGNITE: The Campaign for UIC IGNITE: The Campaign for UIC, the most ambitious fundraising effort in the university’s 163-year history, exceeded its $750 million goal more than five months ahead of schedule and officially ended on June 30, 2022—with a final total of $803.4 million raised. An important piece adding to the campaign success is the impact that comes from the thoughtful planning of our donors who have made a deferred gift commitment to support the future of the University of Illinois Chicago. “Each and every gift from our community—no matter the size—expressed dedication, commitment, and vision while redefining student success, empowering faculty, driving discovery, and connecting to our communities. The impact of this recordbreaking campaign will be seen and felt for decades to come,” said Tom Wamsley, vice chancellor for advancement. UIC alumna Denise Oleske (MPH ’74, PhD ’83) was among the campaign’s donors. She endowed a scholarship in the UIC School of Public Health. “In 50 years, I want the students to look back on this moment and know we were committed to their success,” she said. Kate Wojcikiewicz, a junior in psychology from Lockport, Illinois, received a scholarship during the IGNITE campaign. “This generosity takes away the financial stress so that I can truly focus on being the best student and athlete that I can be,” said Wojcikiewicz, who is also a member of the cross country and track and field teams. While we celebrate the record-breaking success of the IGNITE campaign, UIC remains focused on the ongoing fundraising priorities of access, discovery, and community support.
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