I actually heard about this from someone coming out of the reception today with EMU President Susan Martin, but it’s reported in this mlive/AANews blog entry: “New president of Eastern Michigan University commissions excellence fund with $10,000 donation.” From the article:
Speaking at a press conference shortly after EMU regents formally approved her appointment, Martin noted the pride in the university cited by EMU alums, staff and friends of the university she talked to during the presidential search process. She urged EMU supporters to join her in contributing to the excellence fund.
“If you love EMU, take a dollar and send it too the office of the president. If you’re doing well, put in $5 or $20. Send it to EMU to show the world we are proud of our university,” she said.
Her remarks came after the Board of Regents meeting at 9 a.m. that lasted less than five minutes. All eight regents voted to approve the appointment of Martin, whose selection had been announced Sunday afternoon.
First off, I wish I had five minute meetings.
Second, Martin is definitely off to a good start here, taking a page from the Mary Sue Coleman play book, I think– didn’t she donate a bunch of money when she started over at U of M? And, as far as I can gather, Martin has now donated more money to Eastern Michigan than the last three presidents combined.
I guess she understands that people vote with their wallets. EMU could use a bit of self love.
Great example for all!
Fallon came with a $1,000,000 anonymous gift.