Concordia College, Moorhead, Minn. - C-400 Past Projects

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Past Projects

C-400 Past Projects

	Project 1: Carl B. Ylvisaker Library Chair: Stephen Dahl, Fargo, N.D. The Carl B. Ylvisaker Library was completed in 1956 with space for 120,000 volumes and seating for about 400 readers. It featured two large reading rooms, a periodicals reading area, three seminar rooms, a computer/microfilm center, a classroom and a faculty lounge.
	Project 2: Lorentzsen Hall Chair: Stephen Dahl, Fargo, N.D. The construction of the administration building, Lorentzsen Hall, was C-400’s second project. Completed in 1966, Project 2 raised $500,000, and membership reached 1,088, enrolled by 310 enlisters. During Projects 1 and 2, C-400 members also supported other projects, including the Hvidsten Hall of Music, the Jake Christiansen Stadium and the Great Teacher Program.
	Project 3: Frances Frazier Comstock Theatre Chair: Noel Fedje, Fargo, N.D. In July 1966, C-400 assumed an obligation of $567,000 toward a projected cost of $850,000 for the first phase of the Humanities-Social Sciences Center, since renamed the Frances Frazier Comstock Theatre. The project raised about $100,000 in excess of the original goal. Project 4: Library, Norwegian Village, Chapel, etc. Chair: Charles Bailly, Fargo, N.D. July 1968 marked the beginning of the largest goal for C-400 to that date, $850,000. Of that amount, $500,000 was pledged for the enlargement of Ylvisaker Library; $100,000 for the construction of the Norwegian Village at Concordia Language Villages near Bemidji, Minn.; $100,000 for the reconstruction and refurbishing of Old Main Chapel; $100,000 for student aid; and $50,000 for campus improvement and beautification.
	Project 5: Knutson Student Life Center and Pool Chair: Dr. John Holten, Moorhead The Joseph L. Knutson Student Life Center was dedicated Sept. 10, 1975. The center’s Centrum is a large multipurpose room where chapel, concerts, lectures and various student activities are held. An extended foyer includes a lounge, college pastors’ offices, the Korn Krib, Office of Campus Security and the campus post office. The $700,000 project also included the swimming pool.
	Project 6: Old Main Renovation, etc. Chair: Dr. Donald Bentley of Hawley, Minn. A goal of $750,000 was set, of which $500,000 was designated for the renovation of Old Main, a campus landmark constructed in 1906, now used for classrooms. New windows, electrical wiring, air conditioning and a sprinkler system were installed. The remaining $250,000 was used for debt retirement and student financial aid. The project was completed in April 1976.
	Project 7: Grose Hall Remodeling and Debt Retirement Chair: Robert Engelstad, Moorhead A $700,000 commitment, this project was completed in 1977 and had two objectives: the remodeling of Grose Hall as a classroom building for five academic departments and debt retirement. The remodeling of Grose Hall, which cost $350,000, included the installation of bathroom facilities, a stair tower and an elevator shaft. It provided 11 classrooms and a link to Academy Hall. Project 8: Founders Fund Chair: Robert Engelstad, Moorhead In January 1978, the college launched a major three-year fund drive for $10,750,000. Called Founders Fund, it was designated to meet three high-priority needs of the college: $5 million for biology and home economics facilities; $3.75 million for annual support; and $2 million for endowment. In support of Founders Fund, C-400 adopted as Project 8 the goal of securing 2,000 memberships. C-400 gained 2,150 memberships by May 1981.
	Project 9: Financial Aid Chair: Earl Stein, Moorhead To support the college in its goal of making a Concordia education accessible to all qualified students regardless of their financial resources, C-400 adopted student financial aid as Project 9. It reached its goal of 1,000 new members by April 1983.
	Project 10: Founders Fund II Chair: Carl Wall, Fargo, N.D. In 1983, C-400 set a three-year goal of securing $2.5 million in support of Founders Fund II and Project 10. The successful completion of that campaign, which yielded $26.2 million, contributed substantially to the college’s efforts to keep tuition stable.
	Project 11: Scholarship for Rural Students, etc. Co-Chairs: Craig and Julie Johnson, Fargo, N.D. Sensitive to the economic challenges facing agribusiness in the Upper Midwest, C-400 elected to adopt scholarships for rural students as the primary target for Project 11. This three-year effort generated funds for renewable scholarships of $500 to $2,000 for incoming freshmen from rural areas. Project 11 also provided funding for academic equipment. C-400’s goal of 1,800 new members was surpassed in March 1989.
	Project 12: Centennial Fund Co-Chairs: David and Marjo Lysne, Moorhead Assisting the college in reaching its Centennial Fund goal by securing 2,500 new memberships by May 1992 was the focus of Project 12. One purpose of the $46.5 million Centennial Fund was to ensure affordability by increasing endowment ($15 million) and annual gift support ($13.2 million). Its second goal was to strengthen quality by adding $6 million to endowment for faculty support, $4 million to endowment for student scholarships and $8.3 million for facility construction and maintenance. Project 13: Funding for Excellence Co-Chairs: Dr. J. Fred and Karen Lundstrom, Fargo, N.D. With the successful conclusion of the Centennial Campaign, C-400 launched its 13th project, Funding for Excellence, with the focus on strengthening quality and maintaining affordability. Funds raised during the three-year campaign were committed to faculty enrichment, campus ministry programming, and construction of the Olson Sports and Fitness Forum and Offutt Concourse. The goal to secure 1,750 C-400 memberships by April 30, 1995 was surpassed by nearly 100 memberships.
	Project 14: Library Without Walls Co-Chairs: Dr. J. Fred and Karen Lundstrom, Fargo, N.D. Providing access to critical 21st century technology was the goal of C-400’s Project 14: Library Without Walls. Launched during Homecoming 1995, Project 14 concluded in April 1997 with 1,463 C-400 memberships, well over its goal of 1,250 new members. Project 14 funds were used to build an electronic information network on campus; provide access to computers and information technology for students, faculty, staff and constituents; and bring state-of-the-art interactive multimedia systems into Concordia classrooms.
	Project 15: Sustaining the Mission Chairs: Richard and JoEllen Solberg The goal of Project 15: Sustaining the Mission was to close the gap between what a quality education actually costs and what parents and students can be expected to pay. Funds raised by Project 15 provided both direct budgetary support and financial aid for students who enter Concordia. This subsidy directly benefitted all students regardless of their individual circumstances. The project concluded in April 2000, with the addition of more than 2,800 new C-400 memberships.
	Project 16: Supporting the Mission Chairs: Bill and Marilyn Guy, Fargo, N.D. Begun in April 2000, this three-year C-400 project sought to assure the current and future quality of the college. Alumni report that at Concordia they were involved with the faculty to a higher degree, were involved in cocurricular activities like music, athletics and service to a higher degree, gained hands-on experience in careers related to their majors to a higher degree, were helped to integrate their faith into other aspects of life, and were helped to develop moral principles to guide their actions. Project 16 looked to continue building upon these mission critical elements by seeking commitments of $1,000 or more from 2,000 members, alumni and friends of the college. C-400 Today In April 2003, C-400 adopted a new plan to uphold the mission of the college. C-400 is now an annual gift of $1000 or more given during the fiscal year (May 1-April 30), instead of pledges over a period of years.

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