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Cambium Society
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Cambium Membership Requirements

  • Before you graduate, make a 10-year pledge.
  • Start with a first-year gift of $10 and agree to increase it by $10 each year for nine years.
    Year 1 $10 Year 6 $60
    Year 2 $20 Year 7 $70
    Year 3 $30 Year 8 $80
    Year 4 $40 Year 9 $90
    Year 5 $50 Year 10 $100
  • Make your first gift before you graduate and be listed in the commencement program: Nov. 1 for December graduates and April 1 for May graduates.
  • Make a gift every year to the Fund for Excellence or designated toward a department, organization or activity. Designation can change with each gift or stay the same.
  • If you miss a year because of hardship, you can still keep your membership by fulfilling any past and current commitments.
  • After 10 years, you will have given $550 and become a member of Old Elm Society for cumulative years of giving. Legendary!

Recognition and Benefits

  • Recognition at graduation for your gift commitment
  • Invitation to special Cambium events
  • Recognition online, in publications and at a UCM public event
  • Commemorative gift at time of pledge and after 10-year fulfillment

Make your commitment now.