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Academic Center Progress

The construction of Phase I of the Academic Center is progressing and the completion of Phase I is slated for spring of 2008. The 8,000 square foot facility includes a library, almost double the size of the current one, a computer lab, student workrooms, and computer workstations that will provide an excellent educational opportunity. Phase II will include a 4,000 square foot science wing and a student commons area.

Approximately $350,000 in new gifts and pledges are needed to complete Phase I of the Academic Center and another $850,000 to be able to build Phase II. Reaching this goal within a year would place Western in a very healthy position to strengthen the quality mission of faith and learning Western has become known for.

The funding for the Academic Center took a leap forward when a donor set a challenge match for gifts of $10,000 or more up to a total of $250,000. This offer is good until December 15, 2008. Gifts are split with 80% going to the capital project and 20% to the Annual Fund. Multiple gifts from one donor can be combined to reach $10,000. Completing this project will be a significant accomplishment in Western's commitment to excellence. We invite you to consider investing in Western and helping to impact student's lives for years to come. To donate to the Academic Center project, the final project of Western's Vision for Excellence Campaign, email Darrel White or contact him at 503-363-2000.