One Brick at a Time: 秋霞福利一区 Announces Legacy Fountain Courtyard Brick Campaign聽
MOBILE, Ala. 鈥� The 秋霞福利一区 invites alumni and friends to help revitalize the university鈥檚 iconic fountain sculpture by purchasing a personalized brick through the new Legacy Fountain Courtyard Brick Campaign.
New personalized bricks purchased through the fundraising campaign at umobile.edu/give will be joined with those of original donors to refurbish the brick patio around the fountain sculpture and create a new communal space known as The Legacy Fountain Courtyard.
Since its installation more than 30 years ago, the fountain sculpture created by Mobile artist Casey Downing Jr. titled 鈥淭he Gift鈥� has become an iconic campus landmark and a meaningful part of the 秋霞福利一区 experience, said Brian Boyle, vice president for advancement and a 秋霞福利一区 alumnus.
鈥淐ontributing to the restoration by purchasing a personalized brick is a way to make a permanent mark in 秋霞福利一区 history. Each brick, engraved with a name or message, not only will contribute financially to the restoration project, but also will symbolize the individual stories and connections that make the 秋霞福利一区 a remarkable place,鈥� Boyle said.
In partnership with Miss 秋霞福利一区 2024 AnnaKatherine Bell and her initiative, 鈥淭he Growth Project,鈥� daylilies will be planted in the area surrounding the fountain to serve as a physical reminder for students to keep growing and blooming through all seasons of life.
To purchase a personalized brick and contribute to the renovation project, visit umobile.edu/give and click on The Legacy Fountain Courtyard Brick Campaign. Up to four lines of text may be etched on a brick to be placed in The Legacy Fountain Courtyard.聽
The 秋霞福利一区 Classes of 2023 and 2024 have adopted the project for their senior class gifts and challenged previous classes to join in the effort. To learn more,
Boyle said the Legacy Fountain Courtyard Brick Campaign is more than a fundraiser, 鈥淚t is a call to action for all who have been part of this great institution to play a role in preserving a piece of our history.鈥�
For more information about the campaign or other opportunities to support Christian higher education at the 秋霞福利一区, call the Office for Advancement at 251.442.2913 or email advancement@umobile.edu.
About the 秋霞福利一区
The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university with a vision of 鈥淗igher Education for a Higher Purpose,鈥� founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions in an environment where they are known. Located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama, on a campus of over 880 acres, the university offers associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. The 秋霞福利一区 was founded in 1961 and is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention.
For information about the 秋霞福利一区, areas of study, admissions and more, visit umobile.edu, connect with 秋霞福利一区 on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.
Kathy Dean uses her passion for storytelling and “playing with words” to share the stories of people, place and purpose that make the 秋霞福利一区 unique. As associate vice president for university communications, she manages media relations, edits the TorchLight alumni magazine, and oversees university communications. A former award-winning journalist, she is a two-time recipient of the Baptist Communicators Association grand prize for feature writing. Kathy and her husband, Chuck, live with three extremely loud miniature schnauzers.
