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UO boasts record year ■ Average contributions to the University nearly double in 1999-2000 By Rebecca Newell Oregon Daily Emerald In the most successful private fundraising effort in the history of the University and the state, the Oregon Campaign received $58.5 million in gifts and pledges during the 1999-2000 fiscal year. Higher than the previous record-breaking year 1995-1996 by 12 percent, the University re ceived a total of 37,000 different awards from 21,000 donors. The total far surpassed the goal, which was set at between $49 million and $50 million. “It’s one of those great examples of teamwork,” said Duncan Mc Donald, vice president for Public Affairs and Development. “There are so many factors which come into play.” According to McDonald, poten tial donors look at many factors in cluding where money is going in the school and the efficiency of the operation. Also, he added that giv ing is up on a national level. “Three years ago, the average gift was $1,700,” McDonald said. “Now it’s $2,700. That speaks vol umes.” Rande Pape, who served as president of the University Foun dation during the record-setting year, said in the same release that the giving is a “bold statement of support for the University's vi sion.” Baseball continued from page 1 “I don’t think Portland is a vi able town for major league base ball,” said Bob Beban, general manager of the Eugene Emeralds. “The region is just too small. You look at the struggles going on right now with Kansas City, Pittsburgh and Montreal. You would see the same things happen here.” MLBoregon.com, however, counters such talk on its Web site by stating that Portland is the only market out of the top 34 markets in the country that doesn’t have two professional franchises. Port land ranks 22nd overall with more than 1.7 million people — larger than Milwaukee, Cincinnati and Kansas City, which all have teams. Lashbrook also has emphasized the importance of supporting the local minor league teams in Eu gene, Salem-Keizer and Portland. “It is imperative that we support our minor league clubs,” Lash brook said. “It’s time to demon strate to MLB and our public offi cials that Oregonians truly love baseball.” While Beban may not think the town of Portland is suitable, he did admit that he would be a sup porter and said that a big-league team would “have a very positive influence on the Northwest League. “It would boost the interest in baseball tremendously and bring Be cool... Make a better world. RECYCLE! in more media to the state, along with new fans in a super-charged environment. “I would be the first to applaud it.” The fact that the MLBoregon.com group was in Seattle trying to attract the atten tion of Oakland was certainly news to the A’s administration, who didn’t seem to be too con cerned when reached for reaction on Wednesday afternoon. “The idea that this team is going to Oregon or any other state is too outrageous to even comment on,” said Jim Young, director of public relations for the Oakland Athlet ics. “We don’t think we’re in finan cial trouble and there is no right to even think that the A’s will leave Oakland. There is no other com ment from this organization. ” Such remarks won’t stop Lash brook and his troops as they em bark on an intensive crusade that Lashbrook believes will help lead to the ultimate dream: Catching a big-league ball game under the sun in a fan-friendly ballpark located in the heart of Portland, near the Rose Garden. “The pieces are all in place,” Lashbrook said. “We have been as sured that an owner will surface as the push for financing goes for ward, and Major League Baseball has officially said relocation will occur if a club cannot overcome its difficulties in its current market.” All Ways I ravel • Sale ends July 27th • Orlando -$198.00* New Orleans -$198.00* Baltimore -$198.00* New York -$198.00* *tax not included, restrictions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Eurail Passes issued onsite!!F E-mail: awt@luv2travel.com 009474 off all shoes Puma 'vitrfifaiHt pf+ff rf irpt skuiehmut -h"*> 5 adidas I over 100+ I styles Simple^ AIRWALK adidas 957 Willamette • 687-0898 Emerica. — poppi*/ -> Lunch Monday through Saturday Dinner 7 Nights a Week 992 Willamette Eugene, Or 97401 343-9661 Capture Your Memories of Summer! 460-L Digital Camera $499 doubles Buy one set of 4x6 prints from 135-24 exposure film for s6.99 and receive a second set FREE. ♦•Canon ^ C-3030 Zoom Digital “399” iwerShot : -VI. sioo I DIGIT/\L GLPH \ NOW ONLINE at www.THEfiHUTTERBUGONLINE.eom Shunerbug U of 0 Campus 890 E 13th fit. 342-3456 special savings for yourself ODE CLASSIFIEDS... QQ worth looking into!
