Support the Soul of Stetson
Originally constructed in 1934, Hulley Tower is now a shell of its former self after being battered by multiple hurricanes in 2004 and taken down to its base a year later.
In 2023, a historic reconstruction effort was launched to restore Hulley Tower to its former 116-foot height with a new 52-bell carillon to ring out across campus.
Alumni have committed nearly $1.4 million in gifts and pledges to date. An additional $500,000 state grant is outstanding.
Phase I
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$7,100,000 goal* Hulley Tower Reconstruction Belfry Addition
*includes $1.9 million endowed maintenance fund
Funds must be raised in order to begin Phase I, which includes the building reconstruction and bells. Phase II is expected to begin in late 2024, as Phase I is complete.
Large, lead gifts are needed in Phase I, while Phase II will have additional giving options at a wide range of giving levels.
Phase II
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Landscaping Features
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Goal TBD
Phase II will include landscaping and features for community gatherings as it opens up the area around Hulley Tower for a greater connection with the Carlton Union Building.
WAYS TO GIVE
There are many Soul of Stetson funding opportunities that exist campus-wide, from donating to Hulley Tower, to naming opportunities or even getting a bell. Stetson accepts multi-year pledges toward the Hulley Tower reconstruction, and gifts of cash, stock, IRAs and more. You can also select to make a monthly recurring gift.
DONATE TO HULLEY TOWER
To donate to the project, and/or discuss available naming or gift opportunities in Phase I of the HulleyTower reconstruction, please contact Amy Gipson at [email protected] or 386-822-7220.
GET A BELL
Hulley Tower, once rebuilt, will include a full 52-bell carillon. We are eager for each Greek organization to sponsor a Hulley carillon bell. Each Greek bell can be designed by the organization that sponsors it! They will be cast at the Grassmayr Bell Foundry in Innsbruck.
NAMING OPPORTUNITIES
If you are interested in making a leadership gift toward a naming opportunity, please contact Amy Gipson at [email protected]. Please be assured that your gift in this grassroots alumni effort will go toward the reconstruction of this historic landmark.
Historical Memorial | $2,000,000
Name on official, significant Hulley Tower Signage
Belfry | $1,000,000
Large donor plaque
Tower Foundation | $1,500,000
Large donor plaque
Core Tower | $1,000,000
Large donor plaque
Core Tower Donors | $500,000
Opportunities to name historical features like windows
($100,000-500,000)
Water Bell* | $150,000
Each bell will have a plaque with instructions as to the water bell’s auditory and tactile features (2 available)
Bell in the Carillon* | $50,000
Name will be inscribed on the bell and Donor Wall*each (52 available)
Name on Donor Wall | $25,000
Minimum gift amount for name
to appear on Donor Wall