These cards with flower seeds in them were given to those attending the reception.
Winston-Salem State University could be compared to a large garden – a place where young minds are stimulated, professors’ research yields improved medical care, business practices and teaching methodology; choir members raise their voices in song and aspiring artists combine talent and vision to form works of art; and athletes strive to win in the classroom and on the field.
Donor Jeanette Lewis shares a moment with a scholarship recipient.
On a campus of over 6,000 students and 900 faculty and staff, there is always the seed of an idea, the budding talent, the enthusiastic student and faculty joining in a common pursuit of knowledge. The success of students, faculty and staff is made possible by others – those who have planted that initial seed, that resource, which allows the talent to mature. The “Seeds of Success” are sown by our donors – those alumni, friends, corporations and foundations – that have made the investment in our future. From their financial investments – the very seeds that sustain our growth – come scholarships, endowed professorships, and a learning and living environment that fosters a quality educational experience.
At a recent reception, Chancellor and Dr. Deborah Reaves and others expressed the University’s appreciation to major donors who planted the seeds of success that allowed WSSU to provide a quality educational experience to students. Here are excerpts from what some of them had to say.
Dr. Kenneth Chandler, WSSU's new director of corporate and foundation relations, extends a hand to a scholarship recipient.
With their investments, many students received scholarships that allowed them to complete their WSSU degree. With their investments, faculty have opportunities to pursue research that enriches the educational experience of our students. And, with their investments, WSSU can provide quality facilities for learning and living on campus. For those seeds, the investments that help our university and its people grow and thrive, we are most grateful. The garden will flourish as future alumni, friends, corporations and foundations plant new seeds of success.
