Advancement

The Campaign for the Christian Liberal Arts at Houghton College ended June 30, 2006 with a total of all gifts received during the seven-year effort of $57.2 million. That amount included $16.4

million for current support (The Houghton Fund), $37.6 million for the college’s endowment, and $3.2 million for capital projects.

A campaign celebration, entitled “Strength for Today, Bright Hope for Tomorrow” was held Saturday, October 7^th featuring faculty, staff and donors who spoke of how the campaign had influenced their lives. Also on the program were Campaign Chairs Lyn Barnett and David Blanchard, Board of Trustees Chairman Karl Eastlack, former President Daniel Chamberlain and President Shirley Mullen.

Do you have questions about estate planning? Planned giving? Your will? Each month, Houghton’s planned giving web site features new articles and interactive features that cover such topics. We hope it will be a useful resource for you. New this month:

Q & A: Including Trusts in Estate Plans

Sharpen your pencil and prepare to concentrate. How much do you know about trusts and estate plans? Take our new quiz.

Discover the Joy of Giving Without Using Cash

When thinking about making a charitable gift to an organization that has touched your heart, such as ours, a gift of cash might immediately come to mind.

The Joy of Recognition: Be Anonymous No More

Any planned gift you create helps us build a secure future. You can multiply the result of your gift if you will take just one more step.

Expand your mind. Visit www.houghton.edu/alumni/giving.

Milieu welcomes readers' comments.—Ed.