University of Delaware Office of Public Relations The Messenger Vol. 5, No. 1/1995 Recognition: A Special Report At Delaware, Employees Give More Than Their Time Gwendolyn Davis works hard as an executive secretary in the University's Office of Admissions. But, she contributes more than her time and effort to the University. She's one of 716 employees who supported various programs and projects during F.Y. 1994-95. "I give because I believe in the University of Delaware, and most importantly, I believe in our students," Davis says. "This is my way of saying that I want to do a little bit more for the students-just a little something of myself to become a part of their success." Davis supports the College of Education to honor her son, Jimmie, Delaware '92, and daughter, Lindsay, Delaware '98, both education majors. For Donald Puglisi, contributions to the University are a way of saying thanks. "The University has been very good to me over the past 25 years," says Puglisi, MBNA America Business Professor of Finance. "It's like a family. My contributions allow me to repay the University." Puglisi also has established the John F. Puglisi Scholarship within the College of Business and Economics. In honor of his father, the $5,000 award is presented each year to an outstanding B&E senior. Payroll deductions are just one of the ways that employees can contribute to the University, reports Joseph W. Bradley, director of annual giving. "Employees can give to specific project campaigns or to scholarships, too," Bradley notes. "It's a very important way to help students." During F.Y. 1994-95, Bradley says, employee contributions totaled $330,908. The Delaware Diamonds-a group of more than 500 donors whose members have made or pledged gifts of $5,000 or more over a five- year period-now includes 85 faculty and staff members, says James J. Dawson, director of major gifts in the development office. "Gifts received from those who know us best are in so many ways the most satisfying ones to receive," Dawson says. Call Bradley at (302) 831-2104 to learn more about options for employee giving.