United Way campaign tops 88 percent of goal

FROM RICE NEWS STAFF REPORTS

In its 10th week, the 2011 Rice Campaign for the United Way has hit 88 percent of its $150,000 goal. Pledges and contributions total $132,008. With eight weeks remaining in the campaign, the Social Sciences division continues to lead the campus in contributions with $17,079. The Engineering division is in second with $15,644, followed by the Administration division with $15,026. The Public Affairs division leads in overall participation with 91 percent.

Rice employees can make a pledge payable by payroll deductions spread over all paychecks in calendar (and tax) year 2012 by logging in to ESTHER (http://esther.rice.edu) and filling out the United Way form. To make a cash, check or credit card contribution (for tax year 2011), complete, print and mail the pledge form found atwww.rice.edu/unitedway.

For more information on the 2011 Rice Campaign for the United Way, visit www.rice.edu/unitedway.