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Why Do
We Need a
Campaign?
What is it that drew this
distinguished group of alumni
and friends to Philadelphia
to celebrate the School's
Campaign kickoff?
During a reception before
dinner, we asked some of
the attendees why they believe
the Campaign is necessary.
Sam Gorman, W'66, WG'67
"Wharton definitely needs this
Campaign. It takes a lot of resources
to sustain the continuing quest for
knowledge, to be a leader in facilities
and technology, to bring in new
faculty, and to support students in
the right environment and learning
experiences. We need the resources
to continue to be a world leader in
educating, training and creating
world business leaders."
Ron Rosenfeld, W'61
"If we want to maintain our preeminence,
it takes resources.
Our physical assets on campus
are depreciated, and we have
a lot of competitors. If we are
going to stay number one, we
need to invest in the future."
Beth Kaplan, W'80, WG'81
"It is easy to get complacent when
you are on top, but we need to be
thinking about what we can do to
renew ourselves. For me, it is very
personal. Wharton opened up the
world to me. I believe much of my
personal and professional success
can be traced back to my years at
Wharton and Penn. When I've come
back to campus, I've been impressed
with the students at Wharton.
They are such terrific and talented
people. It is exciting to be part of
attracting this kind of talent."
Jim Anchin, W'65, WG'66
"I am a big believer in education and
schooling. That is the means to elevate
bright people and give them a
chance to develop and contribute to
society. I went to Wharton, my kids
went to Wharton. I love this school."
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