...and is here to stay, as UI announces historic campaign
Friday, May 3, 2013
Written by: Jill Tobin and Sara O'Leary
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Thursday, May 2, was a big day for philanthropy on the University of Iowa campus, as the UI and the UI Foundation celebrated the second annual Phil’s Day. Short for philanthropy, “Phil” represents all who donate to the university, as well as the students, faculty, and staff who benefit from those gifts.

Using the popular "Phil Was Here ®" logo and theme, many campus buildings were tagged to show the impact philanthropy has at Iowa. UI alumna and longtime contributor Janice Ellig (1968 B.B.A.) gave the Phil’s Day lecture, and students, faculty, and staff were invited to sign thank-you cards, which will be sent to contributors.

The grand finale of the day was the announcement of For Iowa. Forever More: The Campaign for the University of Iowa. The $1.7 billion initiative—the largest fundraising campaign in the state’s history—will dramatically transform learning and discovery at Iowa.

See lots more photos from Phil's Day here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/uifoundation/sets/72157633410663456/

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A banner announcing Phil's Day hangs in a window that also reflects the gold dome of the Old Capitol.
The world Phil is spelled out on the lawn in front of the Old Capitol.
A student standing outside of the Old Capitol on the Pentacrest holds a sign announcing that "Phil was here."
Caution tape bearing the words "Phil was here" was strung across signs across campus, demonstrating the many facilities and programs supported by gifts to the university.
I Am Phil stickers.
Caution tape bearing the words "Phil was here" was strung across signs across campus, demonstrating the many facilities and programs supported by gifts to the university.
A student in oversized gold glasses holds up a sign that says "Thank You."
A personal thank you note intended for donors.
Someone holds up a series of photos taken in a photo booth as part of Phil's Day activities.
UI alumna Janice Ellig addressing faculty, staff and students, and media during the second annual Phil's Day on May 2.
UI alumna Janice Ellig addressing faculty, staff, students and media during the second annual Phil's Day on May 2.
UI President Sally Mason addressing faculty, staff, students and media during the second annual Phil's Day on May 2.
UI Foundation President and CEO Lynette Marshall addressing faculty, staff, students and media during the second annual Phil's Day on May 2.
Tom Hanson, chair of the UI Foundation Board of Directors and the For Iowa Forever More. campaign co-chair, addressing faculty, staff, students and media during the second annual Phil's Day on May 2.
Student Nick Rolson speaks with Daily Iowan Television May 2 after a media event announcing the Forever Iowa. Forevermore. campaign.
Campaign Co-chair Janice Ellig speaks with media May 2 after a media event announcing the Forever Iowa. Forevermore. campaign.
UI President Sally Mason being interviewed by reporters after the campaign announcement.