A Message from Cyndy Shersick
Director, Milestone Campaigns, Rutgers University Foundation
Despite 2020 ushering in life-altering events no one could ever have anticipated, in true Rutgers University spirit, alumni stepped up to the plate to help through their class giving.
I am happy to share the gift initiatives that reunion classes chose to mark their milestone years. These class gifts enable Rutgers to continue providing students with an outstanding and inspiring educational experience.
Class scholarship endowments significantly increased this year because of generous donors. The Rutgers Future Scholars program, the Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, Zimmerli Art Museum, Alexander Library, the Glee Club, Oral History Archives, and Athletics received much-needed funding. Additionally, three reunion classes chose to support the Scarlet Promise Grants campaign, which President Jonathan Holloway announced his first day in office.
Thank you for making an impact on Rutgers students’ lives by choosing to be part of your class campaign.
Scarlet forever,
Cyndy Shersick
Director, Milestone Campaigns
The 75th Anniversary Class
Class of 1945
- The Class of 1945 Crew Shell Endowment Fund
- Class of 1945 John Dempsey Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Class Gift Amount: $11,150
The 70th Anniversary Class
Class of 1950
- Alexander Library
- Rutgers Oral History Archives
- Baseball Program
- Zimmerli Art Museum
- Scarlet Promise Grants
- Class of 1950 Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Class Gift Amount: $76,320
The 65th Anniversary Class
Class of 1955
- The Class of 1955 Scholarship Fund
- Class Gift Amount: $20,150
The 60th Anniversary Class
Class of 1960
- Rutgers Future Scholars Program
- Rutgers Gardens
- Glee Club
- Scarlet Promise Grants campaign
- The Class of 1960 Student Glider Endowment
- Class of 1960 Scholarship Fund
- Class Gift Amount: $100,525
The 55th Anniversary Class
Class of 1965
- Zimmerli Art Museum
- Rutgers Future Scholars Program
- Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services
- Class of 1965 Scholarship Fund
- Class Gift Amount: $101,500
The 50th Anniversary Class
Class of 1970
- Class of 1970 Oral History Project
- Class of 1970 Lecture Series
- Class of 1970 Scholarship Fund
- Class Gift Amount: $140,000
The 45th Anniversary Class
Class of 1975
- Rutgers Future Scholars Program
- Internship Program at the Office of Veteran and Military Programs and Services
- Scarlet Promise Grants
- Class of 1975 Scholarship Fund
- Class Gift Amount: $70,000
The 40th Anniversary Class
Class of 1980
- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
- Class of 1980 Scholarship Fund
- Class Gift Amount: $20,500