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UW-Barron County Foundation

 

• Friends of the University
• Mission and Vision
• Invest in YOUR UW
• Find Out More
   

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"Strengthening Higher Education at the UW-Barron County"
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Friends of the University
Community partners help UW-Barron County move toward new levels of excellence through contributions to the UW-Barron County Foundation to create opportunities not otherwise possible.

In the past year, through the Foundation, students received scholarships, learned about the campus, attended class in facilities with updated equipment and technology, and celebrated commencement.  Cultural and educational events for K-12 students provided stimulating exchange on campus and through distance learning; students and instructors benefited from support of teaching and learning projects, course development, and professional enhancement opportunities.

UW-Barron County Foundation's board of directors and volunteers include alumni, friends, community leaders along with UW-BC faculty and staff.

Founded in 1966, this non-profit corporation plays an increasingly important role in helping the campus fulfill its educational mission.  Though UW-Barron County receives assistance from the State of Wisconsin and Barron County, it relies on the generosity of supporters to supplement shrinking public resources.  Learn more about our UW-BC Foundation board members:

 

Mission and Vision
The University of Wisconsin-Barron County Foundation provides financial resources for programs and activities that enhance and promote education at UW-Barron County.  Contributors to the Foundation believe that an investment in UW-BC is an investment in the future of our communities.  Primary ways the Foundation supports this goal include:

Scholarships
Funds to help offset the cost of education are provided by individuals, businesses, civic organizations and UW-BC faculty and staff who believe an investment in education of our students today is a long-term investment in our communities.  Learn more about the scholarship program:


Equipment
As technology advances, classroom instructional tools must keep pace to provide students with appropriate tools to succeed.  Funds to purchase instructional equipment directly benefit students in the classroom.

Faculty Professional Development
Engaging students in the teaching and learning process and providing the best education possible is the goal of UW-Barron County faculty.  Professional development funds ensure that faculty are accessing state of the art methods and learning and enriching their own teaching and learning skills to benefit students and the campus.

Cultural and Educational Events and Activities
Foundation sponsorships and assistance help energize the campus as a creative hub celebrating the arts, music, cultural heritage, and theatre for the region.  Art exhibits, musical events, theatrical productions, forums, and guest speakers are among events and activities.

Alumni
The Foundation is fostering the development of an Alumni Association dedicated to reconnecting UW-Barron County alumni to their roots.  UW-Barron County is proud of its alumni, many of whom have gone on to enjoy successful careers in a variety of professions.  They are proud of the education they received at UW-Barron County, which has helped them achieve their goals and contribute to their communities.

Invest in YOUR UW in Barron County
Become a partner in education excellence and invest in the future of the region by becoming a participating member of UW-Barron County Foundation.  A multi-year campaign is in progress to strengthen

Investment opportunities include the following:

• Donate financial gifts to support the campus and students
• Sponsor an event or campus educational or cultural activity
• Volunteer at campus events or activities or serve on committees
• Sponsor equipment for a classroom or project
• Endow a chair
• Develop a campus-business partnership
• Mentor a student
• Establish a scholarship fund
• Donate toward specific building projects on campus
• Donate real estate
• Make a bequest to the Foundation in your will
• Name the Foundation as a beneficiary of your life insurance, trust or annunity

Each individual or corporate contribution strengthens educational promise for students attending UW-Barron County. A representative of UW-Barron County or the Foundation will work with you, or you and your financial advisor, to devise a plan which best meet your goals for personal giving and tax benefits. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law, and every donation is appreciated.


Find Out More
Alumni, parents, and community friends of the University are invited to be part of the Foundation’s investment in the future of the campus, its students and its dedicated faculty and staff. To find out more, contact:

Deb Neuheisel Smith Executive Director Barron County Campus Foundation 1800 College Drive Rice Lake WI 54868 715-234-8176 extension 5445 email: uwbcfoundation@uwc.edu

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