Foundation

Dear Friends of Western:

It is a privilege and an honor to hold the position of president of the WIU Foundation. The time has passed quickly, but the advances of the Foundation have beenCathy Early photo significant over the past 12 months. As I write this letter, the investments of the Foundation are up for the year, which is a good note in the current economy! We continue to report strong annual gifts that have been record-setting for our Foundation. Our alumni and friends continue to keep Western in their annual and future plans, so we are looking forward to continuing growth in future years.

Providing continued support to students through scholarship assistance, grants, and short-term loans from the Foundation allows many students to pursue their educations. Your generosity gives us the opportunity to continue to fulfill this mission. Thank you very much for all you have contributed in the past and in advance for your future support.

Our graduates will continue to provide the vision and the leadership that Western graduates have delivered for the past century. The educational opportunities that Western provides are relevant to the needs of students’ aspirations. The recent addition of both engineering and nursing degree programs is a direct response to regional and national societal needs. We are already receiving donations of scholarships, facilities, and equipment to help bring those programs forward for our students.

Please accept my deep gratitude for your continued involvement with the WIU Foundation and its Board of Directors.

Sincerely,

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Cathy Early
President
WIU Foundation

 

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