The 2000 Johns Hopkins United Way Campaign chairs are pleased to announce that Hopkins has exceeded its overall goal by nearly 9 percent. With just days to go in the official campaign, the combined contributions from those at the university, JHM and APL total $1,950,000.

Dec. 15 is the official last day for Hopkins pledges to be counted toward the overall United Way of Central Maryland Campaign's 2000 goal. To make a donation, contact 410-516-6060, [email protected] or visit the Web site at http://www.jhu.edu/~outreach/uway.