Parents Fund
About the Parents Fund
The Parents Fund is one of Clarkson’s important annual giving efforts. Led by the Parents Committee, the program invites current and past parents to support high-priority campus initiatives affecting student life and learning. It is a tradition at Clarkson that the Parents Fund supports immediate opportunities to accelerate the university’s excellence. Gifts from parents demonstrate a special vote of confidence in the work being done at the University.
Each year the Parents Committee, in consultation with the University, suggests where to direct Parents Fund resources. Currently, gifts to the Parents Fund are supporting the new Student Center. Previous projects supported by the Parents Fund include the new Turf Field, Concrete Café, Cheel Campus Center and a scholarship fund.
About the new Student Center
Fostering Community, Building on Clarkson’s Dedication to Learning-Living Excellence
Clarkson’s new Student Center houses student social and recreational activities, clubs and organizations, a mail center and food service venues. The Center enhances social connectivity and community by offering functional, inviting spaces for learning and living. The design embraces elements of Clarkson tradition while demonstrating a high tech, eco-friendly, and innovative design.
The new building is approximately 56,000 square feet and consists of three main levels with exterior path connections to the Educational Resource Center (ERC) and to CAMP. The building opened in August 2010.
Our Commitment
The Parents Committee, representing all current and past parents, have committed to raising $250,000 through the Parents Fund to support the Student Center. Our collective support will be recognized with the naming of the first floor lounge in the new building. This commitment represents the strong feeling of parents towards the success and overall mission of Clarkson University.
The Parents Fund is one of Clarkson’s important annual giving efforts. Led by the Parents Committee, the program invites current and past parents to support high-priority campus initiatives affecting student life and learning. It is a tradition at Clarkson that the Parents Fund supports immediate opportunities to accelerate the university’s excellence. Gifts from parents demonstrate a special vote of confidence in the work being done at the University.
Each year the Parents Committee, in consultation with the University, suggests where to direct Parents Fund resources. Currently, gifts to the Parents Fund are supporting the new Student Center. Previous projects supported by the Parents Fund include the new Turf Field, Concrete Café, Cheel Campus Center and a scholarship fund.
About the new Student Center
Fostering Community, Building on Clarkson’s Dedication to Learning-Living Excellence
Clarkson’s new Student Center houses student social and recreational activities, clubs and organizations, a mail center and food service venues. The Center enhances social connectivity and community by offering functional, inviting spaces for learning and living. The design embraces elements of Clarkson tradition while demonstrating a high tech, eco-friendly, and innovative design.
The new building is approximately 56,000 square feet and consists of three main levels with exterior path connections to the Educational Resource Center (ERC) and to CAMP. The building opened in August 2010.
Our Commitment
The Parents Committee, representing all current and past parents, have committed to raising $250,000 through the Parents Fund to support the Student Center. Our collective support will be recognized with the naming of the first floor lounge in the new building. This commitment represents the strong feeling of parents towards the success and overall mission of Clarkson University.
If you're a Clarkson parent, or the parent of a Clarkson graduate, we encourage you to join us by participating in the Parents Fund this year. Please make your pledge using our secure website or mail your check to:
The Parents Fund
Clarkson University
Box 5530, 8 Clarkson Ave
Potsdam, NY 13699-5530
Thank you for your consideration. Your gift to the Parents Fund is an important investment and will help support the Clarkson community and make a difference for many students. For further information, contact the Clarkson Fund at 315-268-6582 or email Marcell Mallette, Director of the Clarkson Fund.
