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Students benefit from staff philanthropy

13 May 2009

Students across Monash will benefit from the generosity of staff, thanks to a positive response to the University's first ever staff philanthropy campaign, which ran in April.

Monash Vice-Chancellor Professor Richard Larkins said staff had given to key student support initiatives in each faculty.

"It is wonderful that staff have been so enthusiastic about supporting students and programs through the campaign," Professor Larkins said.

"This ground-breaking staff campaign has been an important step as we build a culture of philanthropy at Monash University."

Many staff were inspired to give by the personal stories of students who receive bursaries, scholarships and other opportunities. Other staff were encouraged by the advocacy of their colleagues.

The broader Monash+ campaign has already raised more than $80 million for student support, teaching and learning, research, and campus enhancements.

"Philanthropic support from alumni, staff and friends is the key to the continuing success of the University," Professor Larkins said.

"Philanthropy gives us the ability to consolidate our strengths and the flexibility to respond to new opportunities as they arise."

To learn more, visit the staff philanthropy web page.