Parents Enrichment Fund Focuses on Library Needs
Each year, the University of Wisconsin Foundation organizes an effort to support the Parents Enrichment Fund. The mission of the UW Foundation, the fundraising arm of UW–Madison, is to engage those who care about the university and welcome ways to support teaching, research, and outreach programs.
A student checks her e-mail account using one of many public computers in the Memorial Library
In recent years, the focus of the Parents Enrichment Fund has been the campus library system, a resource that, despite changes in technology, is increasingly popular and important to the success of each student. The library staff has dedicated the funds raised to address issues brought to light by students. Examples include longer library hours for safe study, additional technology for use of personal and rented laptops, and modern, comfortable spaces for group work or quiet reading and writing.
Current students who work at the UW Foundation will soon be calling parents to discuss this important effort. These students are a great resource for connecting with campus, and they will enjoy talking with you about current events, your son or daughter, and the Parents Enrichment Fund–Libraries.