University of Delaware
Office of Public Relations
The Messenger
Vol. 5, No. 1/1995
Recognition: A Special Report
For These Parents, Fund Raising Promises a 'Second Youth'

     Although they have four grown children, Raymond and Jean
Hartman of Glen Ellyn, Ill., just can't let go of their youth. 
That's why they agreed to serve as co-presidents of the 1995-96 
Parents Campaign for the Delaware Annual Fund.
     "It gives me a chance to have a second youth-a second
opportunity to participate in what's happening today at a major
university," Ray Hartman says. "The campaign also gives me a
direct opportunity to influence my child's education in a
significant way, other than simply paying a tuition bill."
     The Hartmans say they hope their efforts will benefit all
University students, including their daughter, 21-year-old
Rebecca Jean Hartman, Delaware '96. A history major, Rebecca
plans to look for work as a museum historian, maybe even for the
Smithsonian Institution. "Why not?" her proud father asks. "Shoot
for the moon, that's what I tell my kids."
     Both Ray and Jean spent considerable time attending
university classes during their 'first youth.' They earned
undergraduate degrees from Loyola University in Chicago. Jean,
now a school nurse, also received a master's degree from George
Williams University. Ray, a vice president for Beatrice Foods,
went back to Loyola for a law degree.
     Last year, 1,790 parents of current and former students gave
$849,625 in support of academic programs, career services,
library resources and scholarships. For example, an "Applications
of Technology" fund supported the start-up of Student Life TV,
featuring upbeat, humorous programs that entertain and educate
students. Roughly 50 percent of last year's gifts were earmarked
for the University's Initiative Fund, which supports a diverse
array of new and current programs, reports Joseph W. Bradley,
director of annual giving.
     Along with the Hartmans, this year's campaign committee
involves 35 families, including President and Mrs. David P.
Roselle. Members represent seven states.
     Questions regarding the Parents Campaign for the Delaware
Annual Fund should be addressed to Bradley at (302) 831-2104.