Banners announcing Western’s All in Campaign can be seen across the university’s campus, including on Alumni Hall.STEVE ANDERSON/WESTERN COMMUNICATIONS
Fundraising, alumni engagement campaign – a ‘grand collaboration’ to build a better future for Canada and the world
With the spirit that has driven transformative contributions over the generations – from sparking the idea for insulin to founding the field of wind engineering – Western will leverage its legacy of excellence in research and education to create a better future for Canada and the world.
To address critical challenges of the 21st century, the campaign has three ambitious targets: engage 185,000 alumni through 1.5 million meaningful interactions and raise more than $1-billion.
The campaign “calls on the imagination and resources of our community” to build a healthier and more sustainable future for generations to come, says Western president Alan Shepard.
“We are living through profound change – and the challenges we face are complex and urgent,” says Prof. Shepard. “At Western, collaboration and innovation are happening every day to address these challenges, and through this campaign, we will have the power to do even more. It’s a call of action to bring alumni, students, faculty and friends together to meet this moment.”
Harnessing Western’s Global Community
“We thank our donors for this tremendous support and for setting the momentum to drive bold ideas and solutions forward,” says Karen Bertrand, vice-president (advancement). “Their generosity represents the ‘all in’ spirit of our alumni, friends and partners who recognize when they give through Western, they’re funding initiatives that will benefit Canada and the world.
“By harnessing the power of our global alumni community, we will expand our reach and deepen Western’s influence in communities close to home and around the globe,” says Ms. Bertrand.
Tackling Canada’s toughest challenges, now
Prof. Shepard adds the campaign will generate game-changing research while investing in the next generation of leaders.
“We have a chance to lead the kind of transformation the world needs while helping prepare global citizens who will champion real change. The time is now. The opportunity is in front of us – let’s make it happen, together,” he says.
Learn more: allin.westernu.ca
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