Since Inspiring Horizons: The Campaign for Oswego began in 2002, more than 50 people have chosen to carry on the work of founder Edward Austin Sheldon, by joining the ranks of the Sheldon Legacy Society. Their bequests, annuities and other planned gifts have helped the campaign toward its $23 million dollar goal. The campaign ends June 30.

"Donors at every level have made our success possible, and they will put us over the top. You need not be wealthy to make a real difference in the lives of Oswego's students. Remembering Oswego in your will or setting up a charitable gift annuity will allow you to provide for your family now and help Oswego in the future," college President Deborah F. Stanley said.

"When you leave Oswego in your will, you've considered us family," said Kerry Casey Dorsey '81, vice president for development and alumni relations. "We are humbled and honored. There could be no greater validation of your Oswego experience."

Dorsey called planned gifts a "significant foundation" for the campaign. From the early campaign bequests of $2.2 million from Charles L. Wiley '22 and $1.3 million from Professor Emeritus Girgis Ghobrial to recent bequests from alumnus Ross Vedder '35 of $88,000 and from Professor Emeritus of History Robert Carter of $50,000, the campaign has been strengthened and supported by legacies to Oswego.

"You do not have to be a millionaire to support the college through a bequest, as I did, or through a charitable remainder trust or other planned gift," said M. Catherine Richardson '63, chair of the Oswego College Foundation Board of Directors. "You do not have to state the exact amount of the gift in your will; you can simply bequest a percentage of whatever is left!

"Whatever the bequest, you will benefit future generations of Oswego students."

For more information about making a planned gift to Oswego, contact Mark R. Slayton at 315-312-3003 or e-mail give2@oswego.edu or visit Oswego's Web site for planned giving.

- Michele Reed

PHOTO CAPTIONS:
Upper photo: Charles L. Wiley '22 left a $2.2 million bequest to SUNY Oswego.

Lower photo: Professor Emeritus Girgis Ghobrial left a $1.3 million bequest.


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