recognition area. Finally, the project expands the capacity of the stadium from 4,000 to 5,000 by adding 1,000 visitor bleachers on the east side of the stadium. Budget In November 2017, the Board of Trustees authorized this project at an estimated cost of $4 million, to be funded entirely by the CWU Foundation. In January, the CWU Alumni Association committed $250,000 toward the construction of an “Alumni Plaza” at the north end of the field. Soon after, an individual alumnus committed $100,000 to augment that initiative. The concept development of the Alumni Plaza has just begun, but key elements likely will include a raised area on the north end of the stadium where the alumni tent now stands. The plaza will be elevated about six feet and overlook the field. To date, the CWU Foundation has received $3 million in commitments for the Tomlinson Stadium Renovation. University Advancement (UA) staff are meeting with donors, alumni and friends capable of making leadership level commitments to the project while preparing for the official public launch of the campaign in mid-March. The goal is to have all the funds committed for the project before the end of the fiscal year. The CWU Foundation is enjoying its most successful fundraising results in recent history. As of December 31, 2017, total fundraising activity for the year approached $6 million, easily surpassing the 12-month totals of each of the past six fiscal years. Significant major gift commitments for the Tomlinson project are driving these exciting results, in addition to a $1 million gift received for STEM scholarships and an $800,000 gift for STEM education. Critical to UA fundraising efforts is a continued focus on alumni engagement. In the months of February and March we will be conducting a “Wildcat Alumni Road Show,” bringing alumni engagement activities/events to all parts of Washington state, Northern California, Southern California, Palm Springs, Arizona and Washington D.C. There is even a playlist for this road trip that alumni can download on Spotify (see “Wildcat Drive for 5”). The name of the playlist corresponds with UA’s goal of having a total membership of 5,000 members in the CWU Alumni Association.
Upcoming Activities
• January 31, 2018 • January 31, 2018 • April 4, 2018 • April 27, 2018 • May 3- 23, 2018 • June 7, 2018 • June 9, 2018 • June 10, 2018 • September 14, 2018
Review schematic design package
Prepare SEPA checklist Bid advertisement
Bid opening
Contract award Notice to proceed Commencement
Contractor mobilization (fence)
Substantial completion
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