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As an alumnus and Chairman of the Maennerchor Society, my task now is to beat the drums for financial contributions of at least $1,000 from alumni and friends of the school. You know that funding for public higher education is declining nationwide.
As an alumnus and Chairman of the society, my task is to petition large donations from alumni and friends of the school. You know that funding for public higher education is declining.