How will my gift be used and what impact
will my gift make?
Optical Sciences maintains its worldwide reputation because of
our ability to attract and support the world's best students, faculty
members, and researchers. With your generous support, we will continue to
improve our curriculum, support our faculty members, and enhance the
learning environment for our students. Why can’t Optical Sciences support itself on tuition dollars?
Tuition dollars comprise only a small portion the total university
budget and the dollars aren’t specific to any respective college,
school, or unit on campus. Therefore, only a small portion of the monies
collected help support Optical Sciences.
Why is it important that Optical Sciences be rated as the
top optical sciences teaching and research venue in the world?
With worldwide recognition come the best and brightest students,
groundbreaking research initiatives, and the most talented faculty.
Regardless of your affiliation, be it alumnus or supporter, you can take
pride in knowing you are part of what makes this college the best in the
world.
I heard about the Industrial Affiliates program and I'm wondering
why can’t Optical Sciences support itself on those membership
fees?
Every dollar counts and the Industrial Affiliates have been incredibly
generous. However, their generosity has limits and we must
constantly find new and recurring sources of funding. Every dollar donated
makes a difference.
Do you ask Optical Sciences employees and faculty members to
donate?
Yes. The UA
Cares program, developed in partnership between the University and the
University of Arizona Foundation is one of the ways for faculty and staff
to “give back” to Optical Sciences. However, Optical Sciences
also conducts an annual fundraising program, the October Support Campaign,
that includes asking all Optical Sciences employees to make a donation.
What do you mean by a naming opportunity?
A naming opportunity refers to the ability for you or your company to
prominently display your name next to a teaching laboratory, conference
room or other such room in recognition of your support. We have various
levels of giving available based on the location. Take a look at the
Naming Opportunities link for more
detailed information.
Why am I asked to donate to the University of Arizona and
Optical Sciences so many times during the year?
Every effort is made to try and limit the number of times you are asked to
“give back” to the University and in particular to Optical Sciences. However, some
fundraising campaigns are conducted independently and it is
possible that you might be asked to give by different units at the
university. To the extent possible we will try to limit how many times you
are asked to give and by whom. The Optical Sciences Director of Development is able to
discuss your concerns and my possibly be able to assist with limiting how
many times you are asked to give during the year.
 Please contact Will Rivera,
Director of Development, for information relating to this site or with
questions regarding donations to the college. 520-626-8754.
wrivera@optics.arizona.edu |