It is particularly appropriate that the gift honors Dr. Arthur Barnes, who was an inspiration to the students with whom he worked for so many years. Since his retirement, the band has had a part-time director. With the completion of the fundraising campaign the university will be able to hire a full-time director. Donations came in from all over the United States and from alumni in more than a dozen countries around the world. All individual, company and foundation donors will have their names inscribed on a Donors' Wall of Fame in a new Band Shak.
Additional donations are welcome.