DH Class of ’04 Makes its Mark

93% Participation

By any measure, their efforts were outstanding.

The 28 students who are members of the Dental Hygiene Class of 2004 completed the first-ever senior pledge drive for dental hygiene students.

Their achievements were impressive.  Consider these facts:
  • Ninety-three percent of the class actually pledged.
  • The target pledge goal of $3,000 was surpassed by nearly 40 percent!
  • The total amount pledged was $4,195.
  • The average amount pledged was $161.
“As a class, you’re awesome,” said Professor Wendy Kerschbaum, director of the dental hygiene program.  “You set a high standard for others to follow.”

She also stressed the significance of their gifts.

“The giving program at any School plays an important role in sustaining a range of programs and allows them to advance,” Kerschbaum said.  “Your efforts will enable us to continue offering the excellent programs we have which, in turn, makes your dental hygiene degree from the University of Michigan so highly regarded.”

Kerschbaum urged the hygiene students to follow through on their pledges and continue giving the next three years.

Kristen Wilhelm, president of the class, said, “Our decision to donate was really not much of a sacrifice.  As soon-to-be-alumni, we would like to see this program continue to succeed in the future.  We hope our gifts will help the University to exceed the expectations of students in the future, just as it has with us.”

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