May 26 is Memorial Day. Memorial Day is considered the unofficial beginning of Summer and with Labor Day (September 1 this year) the finale. (Monday, September 1, is also the first day of the Fall Semester at Erskine.) There are 98 days (14 weeks) inbetween. Have a safe and happy summer.

Science Building Update

Campaign Report
5-21-97



Estimated Construction Contract $6,539,000

Campaign Expense Budget +200,000

Estimated Equipment & Furnishings Budget        +250,000

Total Budget    $6,989,000



Deduction of Amount to be Raised During Construction    -$650,000

Dollars Committed (includes $2,181,936.28 since 3/1/97) -5,629,406

Amount Needed Prior to Construction     $709,594



Amount Needed Following the Start of Construction

Completion of Construction Contract     $650,000


Endowment Fund Goal     $3,000,000

Pledge in CRTÕs -750,000

Balance $2,250,000