Kim Johnson – Since I returned from maternity leave earlier in the week, I have been sorting through mail, responding to e-mail and phone messages, and catching up on the latest news on the Wabash website.
I scanned through the news stories and photos that had been posted since I left and found a recurring theme. Wabash gives back.
While I always knew that, I guess it took looking at several weeks news to see just how frequent the faculty, staff, students, and even alumni, serve the Crawfordsville community and their home communities. Every time I turn around I hear another example of how Wabash is giving back.
As I think about just the last few months, several noteworthy events come to mind. Freshmen split up in groups all over town during orientation to help area not-for-profit organizations. Area alumni set out last weekend for WABASH Day where they worked for Habitat for Humanity, Park & Rec, the Family Crisis Shelters, the Lew Wallace Study, and the Vanity Theater.
During the summer the Business Immersion Program students worked with Christian Nursing Service to make recommendations for the advancement of its organization. And now faculty, staff, and students are supporting MUFFY (Montgomery United Fund for You) with fundraisers, residential drive assistance, and financial gifts. Wabash students were even selected to participate in the annual campaign video.
These are only a few examples of the awesome impact this Little (but) Giant campus has. It’s great to be part of such a caring community.
Photo above: Summer Business Immersion Program students during the recording of the MUFFY campaign video.
