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Bushnell Launches $36M Capital Campaign with Largest Single Local Corporate Foundation Gift in Their History
EUGENE, Ore. – On Saturday, October 24, Bushnell University launched its Venture Further $36M campaign with more than $11M already committed, including the largest one-time corporate foundation gift in their […]
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Spring ACE Day Showcases Student Research
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Our Beacons are building confidence and taking steps toward their future careers during Mock Interview Day on campus, putting their professional skills into practice alongside business professionals.
Reflecting on the opportunity, senior Maxwell Al-rubaie shared: “Going to Mock interview day was very beneficial for me in seeing how I interviewed in a professional space that I was able to be comfortable in. I was originally nervous to go, however once I saw some friends I relaxed and took a lot of the weight away. I wish I took advantage of the opportunity more throughout my years here.”
Great work, Beacons!
Today, on Veterans Day, we pause to honor and express our gratitude to all who have served our country. To the veterans and military-connected families among our Bushnell students, faculty, staff, and alumni, thank you for your service, sacrifice, and dedication.
We had one of our biggest Fall Preview Days 🍁 ever this weekend with numerous students and families all getting to experience what makes Bushnell special!
Celebrating our Bushnell University first-generation students and all that they have accomplished on National First-Gen Student Day! Great job, Beacons, we are so glad to have you at Bushnell!
Goodrich Hall: At the heart of our campus in the past and the present.
🎄🗣️ We got the real truth from our Beacons last week on when it is acceptable to put up a Christmas tree. The answers may surprise you!
Our Venture Further celebration launch event was a great time connecting with friends of Bushnell and sharing our exciting vision of the future of our university. Watch the a recap of the event here!
Bushnell University: Night & Day study spot edition 🌃🌇
Bushnell Family Weekend was a blast! 💛💙
It’s always a joy to see our Beacons and their families having a great time on campus.
Bushnell University has officially launched its $36 million Venture Further campaign with more than $11 million already committed, including a historic $1 million gift from the Oregon Community Credit Union (OCCU) Foundation!
The largest one-time corporate foundation gift in Bushnell’s history will support the development of the OCCU Foundation Healthcare Simulation Center, providing state-of-the-art, hands-on learning experiences for students in the College of Health Professions. Located within Bushnell’s Health and Science Center, this innovative facility will simulate real-world healthcare environments to better prepare students for careers in nursing and other healthcare professions.
We are deeply grateful to the OCCU Foundation for its generous partnership and shared commitment to expanding healthcare education and strengthening the healthcare workforce throughout our region!
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Learn more about Venture Further at bushnell.edu/venturefurther/
Bushnell University is excited to announce a new journey to transform our campus, our students, and our community: Venture Further.
On Saturday, October 24, we kicked off the new campaign with a celebration of our past and a presentation of our vision for the future as we seek to provide meaningful resources for the community in which we live and serve.
Venture Further: The Campaign for Bushnell University is built upon three pillars:
EXPAND the College of Health Professions – Equipping Bushnell graduates to live out the healing mission of Jesus as competent and compassionate caregivers.
ENHANCE the student experience – Transforming the student experience through campus expansion and supporting a thriving learning community.
EQUIP the next generation of leaders – Continuing Bushnell’s commitment to making higher education affordable and accessible to all students.
With an overall fundraising goal of $36 million, we are incredibly grateful to announce that Venture Further is launching with over $11 million already raised, made possible through the generous support of our alumni, friends, and university partners.
We look forward with excitement and gratitude to all that this next chapter will make possible for Bushnell University and the communities we serve!
Learn more and find ways to give on our dedicated Venture Further webpage: bushnell.edu/venturefurther/
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