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Neb Zachariah is used to giving her all.
The second-
year Master’s in Human Kinetics student earns high grades
and excels as a member of the Lancer track and field team.
She captured the gold medal in triple jump at the Canadian
Interuniversity Sport championships in March 2011.
Zachariah has many tools in her arsenal to meet the
high goals she has set for herself on the field and in the
classroom, from supportive professors to the best spikes.
Among the most valuable, though, is the $3,500 Blue and
Gold Scholarship she earned as a top scholar-athlete.
“When I received the letter saying that I had won the
scholarship, I was so excited. It made a huge difference,”
she says.
“It covered part of my first
semester’s tuition and almost all
of second semester. Given how
many hours I devote to school
and practice, I really have no time
or energy left for a job. Something
would have suffered.”
In return, a grateful Zachariah
decided to give the little extra
time she did have to the 2010
Annual Giving phonathon team.
Each fall, this dedicated group of students spends eight
weeks chatting with thousands of alumni and asking for
their support.
“I feel like I am doing my part to contribute,” says
Zachariah. “This is my way of giving back.”
University of Windsor president Alan Wildeman says
that scholarships, research and classroom equipment, and
library materials are just some of the campus initiatives
that receive Annual Giving funds.
“When you donate to the University of Windsor, you
are investing in the future of our students. You are helping
them to be creative and successful through scholarships,
facilities, and other resources that strengthen our campus,
and are contributing to the pride we all share when we see
the countless ways our students go on to contribute to the
world we live in,” says Dr. Wildeman.
Mona Dosen, who co-ordinates the Annual Giving
Program, says that the program is “an essential element in
the University of Windsor’s formula for success, especially
in times of tight budgets. “Since 1985, millions of dollars
have been generated by thousands of alumni, friends,
faculty and staff.”
Scholarships are a major focus of current fundraising
efforts. In 2010/11, the University raised a total of
$1,943,630 through the Ontario Trust for Student Support
government-matching program.
The University’s faculty
and staff are doing their part
to lead the way, says Jonathan
Braniff, vice president, University
Advancement.
“Our faculty and staff
campaign has been a wonderful
success, with 31% participation
and an average gift equalling
more than $400,” he says.
“This is tremendous and speaks to the commitment,
dedication and support that our University receives through
every department. Our University, alumni and community
can all make an impact on this region and we are very
excited to play a role in this transformation. Thank you for
your investment in our future.”
So this fall, when your caller ID reads 519-253-3000,
please pick up. It is opportunity calling – the opportunity to
make a positive difference in the life a student, a researcher,
and your alma mater.
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The Annual Giving phonathon will run from the
end of September to end of November 2011.
“I FEEL LIKE I AM DOING MY
PART TO CONTRIBUTE. THIS
IS MY WAY OF GIVING BACK.”
NEB ZACHARIAH
Annual Giving 2011
IT ALL ADDS UP
Left: This fall, Neb Zachariah will spend six weeks contacting alumni about the Annual Giving Program.
BY JENNIFER BARONE
