PSU Magazine Winter 1987

XI Message from Leigh Stephenson, Foundation President, 1986-87 At the end of my fourth and final year as President of the Portland State Univer– sity Foundation, I am proud of our accomplishments in this year's campaign and grateful to the dozens of people who lent their talents and hard work to the Uni versity's cause and to all those indi– viduals, corporations and fo undations whose generosity is the real foundation of Portland State's growth and develop– ment. In 1986-87 , we made an impres– sive start on meeting President Sicuro's $10 million fundraising challenge, but we still have far to go. We have set ambitious goals fo r faculty development and schol– arships, and for vital projects like campus beautification and renovation of Lincoln Hall. With the same energy, enthusiasm and dedication we've enjoyed in the past, I amconfident we will see our present goals fulfilled and be ready to respond to the new challenges of the future. To the Foundation and its capable new president I extend both my best wishes and my continued personal involvement and commitment. Leigh D. Stephenson, President, 1986-1987 Portland State University Foundation Message from William Lindblad, Foundation President , 1987-88 Having a major university in down– town Portland gives our citizens and businesses a special advantage. Portland State University helps attract new busi– ness, top students and researchers to our area. That makes the Uni versity a special partner in the economic development of our state. Portland State, as Oregon's only major urban institution, is committed to providing superior instruction and wide access to higher education. Helping the University maintain that commitment is a major goal of the Portland State Univer– sity Foundation. The PSUFoundation, through its Board of Directors, raises and administers all private funds and provides an impor– tant link between the University and the community. The development of commu– nity contacts will help us accomplish the ambitious plans of PSU President Sicuro. As President of the Foundation, I want to seek broader support and involvement of our business leaders, PSU Alumni , elected officials, faculty and students. For it is only th rough this type of broad support that PSU can expand successfull y into the I990's and beyond. Tuition and state funds provide only basic support. It is private voluntary support that will allow Portland State to expand academic programs, attract key faculty, support research and increase student aid. It is only through private initiative that we can create an environ– ment that breeds excellence. To meet the challenges ahead, we must create this environment by expanding our base of support. This is a time when the University is firml y committed to developing external support. It is a time of challenge and growth at Portland State and I am confi– dent th at the Foundation Board will play a significant role in the development of this University. William Lindblad, President, 1987-88 Portland State University Foundation