Since the creation of Taylor Lake in 1905, the peaceful pond at the foot of campus has made its way into دمأغس°تس lore. It’s now the centerpiece of an annual fund challenge: five دمأغس°تس administrators will swim Taylor Lake if 1,300 recent grads (2003–2012) make a gift to the annual fund before the end of the fiscal year on June 30.
Dean of Admission Gary Ross ’77, Dean of First-Year Students , Vice President for Advancement , Athletic Director , and Alumni Director and Associate Vice President are all going overboard to demonstrate their love for the university.
It began as a simple dip to encourage generosity. But shortly after the news hit دمأغس°تس’s Facebook page, the situation took a competitive turn. “Vicky, you are a tremendous colleague, great athlete, and committed administrator,†posted Decock. “But if our young graduates are going to support دمأغس°تس by June 30, then this Canada goose is going to win!â€
The annual fund will release challenge results the first week of July, and if enough gifts come in, the plunge will take place later that month — exact date to be determined. In the meanwhile, community members can learn more about the competition at and follow the war of words at .