The 2014 United Way Campaign at Rensselaer contributed $94,577 to the United Way of Northeastern New York. Rensselaer recently kicked off this year’s 2015 United Way campaign. In addition to pledging a donation, there are several opportunities for members of the campus community to contribute.
United Way Events
Community Fair Dec. 3
Just in time for the holiday season, the annual community fair will feature handmade crafts and baked goods. The Armory.
Christmas Tree Sale
Contact Nicole Durrick (276-2805, Room 3108 Pittsburgh Building) or Jacqueline Farmer (276-8031 or farmej@rpi.edu) by December 10 for a coupon voucher to any Hewitt’s location in the Capital Region.
50/50 Raffle
Join the United Way committee at the Houston Field House for RPI vs. Cornell University on January 15 and on January 16 for RPI vs. Colgate University.
Cell phone and Blackberry Drive
Donate your old equipment to the United Way (all proceeds will go directly to this year’s campaign). Just delete all personal data; no accessories or chargers are needed. Mail or drop them off to Jacqueline Farmer, at the VCC (276-8041); or drop them off at the United Way table at the Community Fair on Dec. 3.
United Way Committee
Chairs
Shirley Ann Jackson, President
Charles F. Carletta, Secretary of the Institute and General
Counsel
Jacqueline Farmer, DotCIO
Tanya Rautine, Office of the VP for Research
Coordinators
Nicole Durrick, School of Management
Kristy Ganance, Research Administration and Finance
Representatives
Carly Brackett, School of Architecture
Denise
Elwell, Office of the VP for Research
Pamela Murarka, School of Science
Josh Cherry, School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Sandra Madigan, Institute Advancement
Cindy Novak, Provost’s Office
Dana Chichester, Core Engineering
Marie McDowell,
Human Resources
Sherry Perpetua, Administration
JoAnn Drost, DotCIO
Jenni Mullet, Government and Community Relations
Bonnie Skarka, VP for Enrollment
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