Representatives of the Class of 2014 convened to select a senior gift for the university and will begin fundraising this week for a commemorative historical marker to be placed in the Grove.

Senior Class President Matthew Kiefer said the marker will be a special gift to the university because of the Class of 2014’s involvement in the funding of the project.

“Our goal is to have $5 from every senior,” Kiefer said. “Anyone interested in donating in addition to the funds being raised by seniors can give to the representatives who will be collecting money.”

Costs for the sign have been estimated to be $3,500-4,000.

Kiefer said he hopes to see most of the funds raised before spring break.

“We have 22 student representatives – 19 student council members and three officers — who will be collecting donations,” Kiefer said.

Kiefer said that the sign placement must first be approved by the university’s facilities planning department and will be announced this semester.

— DM Staff Report