University Advancement
John Dodge House
507 Golf View Lane
Rochester,
MI
48309-4488
(248) 370-4504
Fax: (248) 370-3182
giving@oakland.edu
Co-Chairs
Jennifer Lucarelli
Giving to OU through the AUFD is an opportunity to make a visible difference in the community and in the lives of our students. The quality of learning students engage in when the classroom is connected with the "real world" is tremendous. OU strives to increase community engagement through service and experiential learning courses, internships, volunteer opportunities, helping students to find their passion while supporting local communities. My personal giving is targeted to health initiatives and work that supports the Pontiac community!
-Jennifer Lucarelli
Chair, Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, Associate Professor, Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
Dawn Fulton
OU is where my career began back in the 80’s. I left to raise my children and when it was time to resume working, I realized that I wanted to work at the university once again. Upon my return, I witnessed growth, advancement and development within the university. Student enrollment had dramatically increased, new programs were added to the curriculum, state of the art buildings were constructed and the university had gained a prestigious reputation. OU has become my working home away from home and I am certainly proud of all the accomplishments I've seen through the years. I look forward to being involved in the future growth at OU and will continue giving to AUFD…it has and will continue to make a significant difference.
-Dawn Fulton
Administrative Secretary, University Advancement
Pat Nicosia
As retirees we all spent many years on campus. I feel strongly that Oakland's retirees have an obligation to financially support the programs on campus that interested us most or simply give an un-designated gift to be used where most needed. There is no better way to do that than during the All University Fund Drive when our gift will get a 50% match from President Pescovitz.
-Pat Nicosia
Ret. Director, Budget and Financial Planning
Greg Jordan
There are hundreds of funds that have been established to support wonderful programs, services and needs for students and the OU community. Each one has a great story behind it. I feel participating in the AUFD is an investment in ourselves that pays never-ending dividends. Every investment matters, no matter the size. The critical thing to do is participate at a level that is comfortable for you.
-Greg Jordan
Director of University Recreation and Well-Being
Judy Didion
I give to the Oakland University Annual Fund because it is an opportunity for me to support the programs and students that I am committed to everyday. Working at Oakland University is more than a job. It is an opportunity to change lives and shape the future of families and communities. We all make a difference every day with our work at Oakland. However, I believe sharing a small or large bit of our compensation through the Annual Fund shows our students and the community that we believe in our work and are willing to take an additional step for their success. Please consider contributing this year.
-Judy Didion
Dean, School of Nursing
Bob and Jackie Wiggins
OU has been our home for 24 years. At first it was just a way for us to extend our K-12 careers by preparing the next generation of teachers. However, it didn’t take long for us to recognize the tremendous possibilities for growth OU offered to us as faculty members and, more importantly to the students at all levels. We know so many instances when Oakland changed students’ lives in powerful and dramatic ways and it is important to us that this work continues and endures! That is why we support the All University Fund Drive.
-Jackie Wiggins
Distinguished Professor of Music Emerita, Founding Director School of MTD and Bob Wiggins, Retired Professor, Education