Campaign aims to raise $97,000
The University of North Georgia's (Â鶹ÊÓƵ) annual #ONEÂ鶹ÊÓƵ– Bold Forward Giving Campaign has returned and will last from April 1-30. Contributions to the 21 projects will support various Â鶹ÊÓƵ groups in their attempts to plan events, buy equipment, conduct research, and pursue other ventures.
This year's campaign aim is to bring in $97,000 for the 21 projects supported through the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Foundation's efforts. All projects have been carefully selected, as they support President Mike Shannon’s 7 Big Bets to make Â鶹ÊÓƵ the most innovative, dynamic, legacy-making university in the nation.
This campaign is serving as a catalyst to accelerate synergy between the various programs under a big bet umbrella. There is a university-wide process of consolidating our efforts for the betterment of our students and to highlight the principles that make Â鶹ÊÓƵ exceptional.
Alberto Perez
annual giving officer for the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Foundation
"'ONEÂ鶹ÊÓƵ — Bold Forward' emphasizes the principles of unity and vision. President Shannon has infused Â鶹ÊÓƵ with energy and vision, and he needs a unified Â鶹ÊÓƵ family to make that vision a reality," Alberto Perez, annual giving officer for the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Foundation, said. "This campaign is serving as a catalyst to accelerate synergy between the various programs under a big bet umbrella. There is a university-wide process of consolidating our efforts for the betterment of our students and to highlight the principles that make Â鶹ÊÓƵ exceptional."
One new project this year is .
The project aims to bring in $5,000 in donations that will directly benefit students enrolled in programs encompassing business, nursing, K-12 education, and agricultural industries, among others
"As the demand for master's degree holders continues to grow across various industries, it's essential to support aspiring graduate students in pursuing their educational goals. By contributing today, supporters are not only investing in the education of future leaders but also the health and wellness of communities across the United States," Dr. Troy Terry, dean of Graduate Studies, said.
Another notable project this year is the with a goal of $5,000. The award recognizes a student leader at the annual Alumni Awards Banquet who exemplifies the qualities most admired and respected in Dean Hyams: dedication, enthusiasm and integrity.
"Dean Mike Hyams was an exceptional, servant leader. As the first dean of students and having served for 28 years, he has had a tremendous impact on students, especially student leaders," Alumni Relations officer Wesley Thomas said. "The Hyams Emerging Leadership Scholarship is designed to identify and encourage students as they begin to take leadership roles at the Dahlonega Campus. This scholarship was established to honor Dean Hyams and to continue his legacy of developing student leaders for years to come."
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This campaign has occurred since 2017, and all interested parties looking to participate in the annual giving tradition can learn more information at .
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