A Life in a Day

Sometimes, one day in my work as a fund raiser for the University of Iowa College of Education can help change a life. That's why there's no other career I'd rather have.

Though there are some who ask me how I can do a job that involves asking for private support, my response is always the same-how can I not do this job, knowing that it makes a difference in so many peoples' lives?

This year, the UI received just a little more than 14 percent of its total University-wide funding from state appropriations, which means that my fund-raising role is more important than ever for students and faculty in the UI College of Education. Without adequate financial resources, the College's people and programs would suffer.

Knowing this motivates me to continue seeking out methods of support for UI education. In this search, I meet people in all stages of life-from older alumni to new students-and each one of them has a story to tell. Their stories are what inspire me to keep working on behalf of the UI College of Education's students and faculty.

I believe in the human spirit, and my job shows me the best of that spirit every day. By bringing in financial resources that will continue to enhance the college's quality, I am helping students learn and grow. I know that, eventually, these aspiring educators and scholars will go on to do the same for others-which means that my work today will have far-reaching effects on tomorrow.

As the UI enters the last year of its $1 billion Good. Better. Best. Iowa. comprehensive campaign, I look forward to the chance to continue working with alumni and friends like you in ensuring a better future for students in the UI College of Education.

I would welcome the opportunity to talk with you about how your private support can transform the future of education. By making a gift for the UI College of Education, you, too, can help change a life in a day.

Andrew Sheehy
Director of Development