Following the lead of Red, White & True co-chairs Bev Lewis and Charles Robinson, several University of Arkansas faculty and staff members have volunteered to serve as captains in support of the campus giving initiative. The captains, who work in a variety of areas across campus, are volunteering their time to help spread the word about, and share information related to, the 2011 Red, White & True effort, which will officially kick off in April.

The Red, White & True campus giving initiative is supported by the office of annual programs within University Development.

"I am overwhelmed by the excitement of our outstanding group of faculty and staff volunteers," said Merin Macechko, associate director of annual programs. "They are passionate about everything we can achieve as a campus through philanthropy, and they understand the importance of getting everyone involved. Our captains are a special group of people, and I know there are many more on campus who share their feelings about supporting the University of Arkansas."

The Red, White & True 2011 captains are:

• Lonnie Billington, central supply manager, Facilities Management
• Debbie Blume, executive assistant, Arkansas Alumni Association
• Carl Circo, professor, School of Law
• Ed Clausen, professor of chemical engineering, College of Engineering
• Renee Clay, assistant director, Sam M. Walton College of Business Career Center
• Elizabeth Jordan, instructor, College of Education and Health Professions
• Alice McKee, institutional service assistant, Facilities Management
• Doug Moore, plant maintenance engineer, Facilities Management
• Doug Rhoads, professor of biological sciences, J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
• Curt Rom, professor of horticulture, Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences
• Marilyn Smith, dean's assistant, Division of Student Affairs
• Sheri Lynn Tuck, academic counselor, Fay Jones School of Architecture
• Juana Young, associate dean, Mullins Library

"I love the U of A because it has afforded me unlimited opportunities for learning, prepared me for professional growth and allowed me to pursue my chosen profession," said Billington. "For me, it is about giving back to an institution that has done so much for me. I am a proud graduate of the U of A, a member of the Facilities Management staff for 19 years and dedicated to supporting the U of A in all endeavors."

Visit http://annualfund.uark.edu/facultystaff.php to find out more.