As construction continues on the Jerry
Falwell Library at
Liberty University, a capital campaign is proving
successful as more members of the Liberty family are
signing up to be a part of the school’s largest building
project to date and honor its beloved founder.
Since April, more than $400,000 has been raised. Many of
those donations have been through the purchase of
engraved bricks that will line the walkways at the
prominent entrances to the library.
The bricks, available in three different sizes, record
the achievements and gratitude of those whose lives have
been touched by the university.
Many alumni have joined the campaign as a way of giving
back to their alma mater. Even Liberty’s most recent
graduates have decided to make their mark. The Class of
2012 chose the library as their senior
class gift, a tradition at Liberty. Graduates
donating $20 or more wore a special green cord at
Commencement to show their support. They have raised
$19,000 through the purchase of commemorative bricks.
The campaign has already secured more than $270,000 in
naming opportunities from faithful donors for more than
70 different areas in the library, including: the
four-story book tower, automated book retrieval system,
grand entrance hall, graduate and faculty commons,
technology center, lakeside atrium, terraces and
balconies, a newly created lake and many other
high-profile spaces.
Longtime supporter Leona Fuqua said she was excited to
hear the news that a building would be named in
Falwell’s honor. She has listened to his sermons since
the 1960s and has witnessed his vision for the school
becoming reality.
“I feel like Jerry Falwell, Sr. was a Godsend. He wasn’t
just a great preacher; he was a great person,” she said.
The new four-story, 170,000-square-foot addition at the
heart of Liberty’s growing campus is scheduled to be
completed in late 2013. With the theme of “Honor the
Past. Embrace the Future,” the welcoming and innovative
Jerry Falwell Library will further energize Liberty’s
mission of Training
Champions for Christ.
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A standard brick is 4 by 8 inches, allows for up to
3 lines of engraving and cost $125.
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A large brick is 8 by 8 inches and costs $500 for 6
lines of engraving.
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The premier brick is 12 by 12 inches, has 12
lines of engraving or a logo and costs $1500.
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