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The 1867 Society
Launched in 2008, the 1867 Society is a student-led effort that is building a tradition of giving to Illinois among current students.
Membership
Any current undergraduate, graduate or professional student who makes a monetary gift to any Urbana campus gift fund in a single fiscal year (July 1- June 30) will automatically become a member of the 1867 Society.
Students are encouraged to give to the 1867 Society Fund, the Annual Fund for their college or department, and/or funds that benefit students across campus such as the General Scholarship Fund, the Library Annual Fund or Student Affairs.
The 1867 Society Fund
The 1867 Society Fund is a gift fund that will be used to support a different campus-based project every year. When students give to the 1867 Society Fund, their donation will be combined with others to make a powerful impact on campus. Each spring, they will receive an e-mail with several potential campus projects that could be funded by the 1867 Society Fund. They will be asked to vote for their top choice. Votes will be tallied and the dollars will be given to that project before the end of the school year.
First 1867 Society Fund Gift Made to the Undergraduate Library
In May 2010, donors to the 1867 Society Fund voted to give $1,100 in funding to the Undergraduate Library.
The Library will use the money to complete two new projects that will benefit students. Flat-screen technology will be added to five collaborative rooms within the Learning Commons. Students will be able to utilize these conference rooms to collaborate on group projects using new technology. Additionally, power-assist equipment will be installed on four doors in the Undergraduate Library to give students with disabilities greater access to its services and collections.
The Executive Board of the 1867 Society presented the award to the Undergraduate Library on Thursday, May 6th in the Undergraduate Library. Watch it on YouTube.
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To visit the 1867 Society student site, click here.