Does anyone know what the Union is on SMU's campus? Unfortunately, the answer is probably a "no". Recently I received an email from one of my friends that is on the Union and his email explained the following: SMU has approximately 13% of it's alumni give back every year. Some may think that is a lot of money but now in the large spectrum of things. Schools that SMU compares itself to, ie. Vanderbilt, Baylor, TCU, all have at least 31% of their alumni give back to the school. Yes, SMU has a substantial endowment but it is nothing compared to the Princetons and Yales.
By only giving back a small amount each year and keeping up with your pledge, SMU's number can grow and it will be us, the students, who benefit from it. Our degrees will be worth more and SMU's reputation will only rise. The high standards set by the school will be even more dignified and our athletics will become stronger.
So, please, if you can just set aside about $20, that is all we, the Union, are asking. For my class of 2009 we are asking each student to pledge $20.09 representing our graduation year. But, please, don't feel obligated to donate that much. To some $20 is a lot and to others it is a great expense so please just reflect on what SMU has done for you.
It has been tough to get these words across to my peers but I feel that if I only get one person to donate, I have made a difference.
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