(Editor's Note: President Marc Johnson has released the following letter to the campus community regarding the annual United Way campaign.)

Dear Colleague,

The 2014-2015 United Way Campaign will run from Oct. 15 through Nov. 19. This year, the University is working with the United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra as well as the United Way of Southern Nevada campaigns to raise funds. Last year, University employees contributed $20,143. 

United Way focuses on providing building blocks for a good quality of life: education, financial stability and health. Please consider supporting this year's campaign which directly impacts our local community; a community that so generously supports the University. Let's help improve the quality of life for those that need assistance in Northern Nevada.

Employees interested in participating in the campaign should return their completed pledge form to the address noted on the pledge form by Wednesday, Nov. 19. As part of the campaign process, we are again offering incentives. Employees who make a pledge of $25 or more will be eligible for a drawing to win special prizes. Winners will be notified by Dec. 1.

Information is available for both United Way groups. 

For the United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra: http://uwnns.org/

For the United Way of Southern Nevada: http://uwsn.org/

If you have any questions, contact Lynda Buhlig, Assistant Vice President of Development, at 682-6013 or lbuhlig@unr.edu or Mui Condon, Assistant Director of Development, as 682-6015 or ngu@unr.edu.

Sincerely,

Marc