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students and facultyIn the wake of a magnificent pledge of art from Peter '56 and Paula Crane Lunder, Colby's Board of Trustees voted on May 26, 2007, to increase the campaign goal from $235 million to $370 million. The new goal distinguishes Reaching the World as the largest fund-raising campaign in Maine history.  Read more
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Endowment
Gifts to Colby's endowment are invested for long-term growth. A fixed percentage of endowment assets is spent annually.

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Facilities
The spectacular Mayflower Hill campus, long heralded as one of the nation's most beautiful college campuses, is in the midst of its most ambitious expansion since the move from downtown Waterville more than a half century ago.

Campaign News Campaign Progress
Fairfield and Westchester Counties Regional Campaign Celebration and Admissions Presentation
Julie Halloran, Heidi Irving-Naughton '88

On May 13, 2008, at the Wee Burn Country Club in Darien, Connecticut, Colby's Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Parker Beverage talked to Colby alumni, parents, and friends about navigating the college search process.


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Sloop Hero Society Inaugural Dinner
The Sloop Hero Society Inaugural DinnerThe Union League Club in New York City was the site of the inaugural dinner for the Sloop Hero Society March 4, 2008.

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$312 Million
(84.32%)
as of April 30, 2008
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Donor Profiles
Michael ’66 and Sally Gordon
Michael ’66 and Sally Gordon As the result of a $5-million gift for financial aid from Trustee Michael Gordon ’66 and his wife Sally, one or two Colby students in each class will be able to attend the College with substantial scholarship aid.

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Gifts at Work
The Goldfarb Center
Lovejoy lecture The Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement facilitates collaborative teaching and research among faculty members and students from different disciplines.
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