Since its 1884 beginning, The W has always been an innovator. From being founded on the idea that women should have access to higher education to its tradition of excellence in liberal arts and professional education for women and men, The W prepares all of our students for many roles.
Recently, in my new role as Alumni Association president, I was asked to participate in several Blues Week activities to help welcome our students back to campus for the start of the new school year. As I prepared to travel to Columbus, I was nervous and apprehensive to be on campus as it came to life once more after a year of pandemic lockdown. What would the atmosphere be like? Would it feel like it did two years ago pre-pandemic or even how it did when I was a freshman way back in 1999? Would there be the same cheer or the same sense of W camaraderie? So much had changed over the last year of adversity and misfortune - would our beloved W family be able to recover?
The opportunity to give back to an organization or entity that has given so much to you is a privilege. That opportunity was afforded me in the form of service as Chair of the MUW Foundation. I am honored to work with the Foundation Board, a dedicated group of alumni and friends who are leaders in their respective fields and communities. These individuals are giving a great deal of time and using their expertise to direct the W toward achieving unprecedented heights in giving, which will fund improvements and scholarships that will ultimately benefit every student.