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 Campaign for Undergraduate Education at Stanford
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This programme is organized by Mary Ellen Simoni email.
 
The Campaign for Undergraduate Education builds on the unparalleled renaissance in undergraduate programmes at Stanford during the past decade. New and highly successful programmes have been funded, in part with annual gifts to The Stanford Fund for Undergraduate Education. It is now time to make these innovations an enduring part of the Stanford undergraduate experience. This campaign will raise $1 billion, mostly in endowment, to do just that. This campaign seeks to support undergraduate education at Stanford in two ways: by building an endowment specifically for undergraduate programmes and scholarships and by increasing annual giving to The Stanford Fund for Undergraduate Education. As President John Hennessy stated, “To complete this ambitious renewal of the undergraduate experience, Stanford must earn the support of every student, parent, alumna/us, and friend. Throughout this effort, I hope what you learn will inspire your participation.”
 
If you are interested in making a gift to support the Campaign for Undergraduate Education, or have any questions or comments about making a gift from the United Kingdom, please contact:
 
Mary Ellen Simoni
Director of Alumni Relations and Development for Europe
36 chemin des Rollands 38560 Jarrie FRANCE
Phone/Fax: (+33) 476.72.07.65; e-mail: mesimoni@stanford.edu
 
You can also make a gift online, using a VISA, Mastercard, or American Express card, by visiting:
http://cue.stanford.edu/globals/gift.html
 
The Stanford Trust
If you currently pay taxes in the United Kingdom, you may be able to further the effectiveness of your gift by utilizing The Stanford Trust. The Stanford Trust is a charity (#1022726) registered with the UK Charity Commission. Through the Trust, donors of £100 or more may participate in the UK Gift Aid Scheme--a form of tax relief for single cash gifts made to The Stanford Trust and other UK charities by residents in the UK.
 
Example: You send a cheque for £300 to The Stanford Trust. For the purposes of Gift Aid, this is treated as a gift made net of basic tax rate. If the basic rate of tax is 25%, this represents a gross amount of £400. The Stanford Trust will claim back tax of £100 (400 x 25% = 100). Thus, a gift of £400 will cost you only £300.
 
How do I make my gift?
  1. Send a check payable to The Stanford Trust to the following address:
    The Stanford Trust c/o Stephanie Williams
    Stanford University Centre in Oxford
    65 High Street Oxford, OX1 4EL
  2. Include a completed copy of Form R190(SD). The Stanford Trust will apply to the Inland Revenue to claim a portion of the tax you have already paid. If you need a copy of this form, please contact Stephanie Williams at the Stanford University Centre in Oxford, tel: (01865) 251 193, e-mail stanford@sable.ox.ac.uk.
  3. If you pay tax at a rate higher than the basic tax rate, you should apply to the Inland Revenue for the additional tax relief.
You can use Gift Aid as often as you like to make gifts to The Stanford Trust. Each payment must be at least £100 and you cannot accumulate smaller gifts to reach £100.
 
Updated 5/24/2004
 
 Don’t Forget to Set Up Your Stanford E-mail Address!
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This programme is organized by the Stanford Alumni Association. More information can be obtained at www.stanfordalumni.org.
 
Do you have an e-mail address?
I know. You are probably thinking – "The last thing I need is another e-mail address" – Or instead, perhaps it’s "What do I need an e-mail address for anyway…."
Well, the University is pleased to make many of its services available via the Stanford Alumni Association’s website:
 
http://www.stanfordalumni.org
 
And best of all – the e-mail service is free! Not only will you benefit the University by increasing awareness of Stanford among your contacts, but also you identify yourself as a member of the Stanford community, a very unique group of people, to say the least.
 
Setting up your own Stanford e-mail address is easy! After you log on to the website:
  1. Under the heading "Log In/Register," click on the button "Register."
  2. Enter your student ID, an 8-digit number that begins with a 0. It can be found on any Stanford mailing label. Or alternatively, enter your Stanford Alumni Association Member ID, a 6-digit number. It can be found on any SAA mailing label.
  3. Click on "Accept."
  4. Enter your proposed User Name and Password.
  5. Click "OK."
That’s all there is to it!
 
Now that you have your Stanford email address, don’t keep it a secret. Please email Administrator/Events Director, Lesley Anne Hunt, and let her know so we can update our records.
 
Thanks very much, and we look forward to hearing from you using your new Stanford email address.
 
Updated 5/24/2004