On November 20, President Joel Seligman announced The Meliora Challenge had passed the $1 billion mark. Chairman Emeritus Bob Witmer, Jr. ’59 (middle) and Seligman applauded James Aquavella, M.D., (at podium) for making a commitment of more than $4 million, helping the University become one of 29 private colleges and universities in the U.S. to raise $1 billion or more in a campaign.