Between 1983-1987 Michigan Technological University embarked on a Century II Campaign in partnership with industry, alumni, and friends to support the growth of the recognized Spheres of Excellence heading into Michigan Tech's second century. The campaign, which overlapped with the university's centennial celebration, utilized a broad base of support at various levels of industry and society reaching out to faculty, students, alumni and leaders of industry. The goals of the Century II Campaign included reinforcing the recognized strengths of Michigan Tech faculty and students; strengthen tomorrow's industrial leadership through the education of young engineers and scientists; expand the productive capacity of the nation through advanced industrial and manufacturing technologies; spur the resource-based economic sector through biotechnologies; and assure a safe and healthy environment through advanced technologies for managing industrial wastes and noise pollution and maintaining air and water quality.