From the left are Maxwell Dyasi, Mahikeng Campus Alumni Committee member, Bongani Mahlangu from the NWU Convocation, Prof Sonia Swanepoel, deputy vice-chancellor for community engagement and Mahikeng Campus operations, and Keabetswe Gopane, alumni relations practitioner. On the far right is Jean Stidworthy, director of marketing and student recruitment, with the cheque for R90 000.
Last year the Alumni Relations Office hosted various paid events to assist struggling final-year students.
They successfully raised R90 000 to help students with outstanding debts of R5 000 or less to clear their financial obligations and graduate in 2024.
The Vanderbijlpark Young Alumni Chapter has also helped deserving graduates with their outstanding fees, enabling them to embark on successful careers and contribute meaningfully to society.
With their donation to the Meal-a-Day programme, the chapter ensured that students facing financial difficulties receive a nutritious meal each day, enhancing their overall well-being and educational prospects.
Making a lasting impact
“These philanthropic endeavours highlight the importance of alumni networks and their potential to make a lasting impact on society,” says Prof Linda du Plessis, deputy vice-chancellor for planning and Vanderbijlpark Campus operations.
“Our Young Alumni Chapter serves as an inspiration to others. By coming together and pooling their resources, alumni can create a ripple effect of positive change, enabling access to education and addressing challenges faced by marginalised communities.”
Many ways to give back
Keabetswe Gopane, alumni relations practitioner at the Mahikeng Campus, says the decision of the Alumni Relations Office to support students aligns with the office’s mission to encourage alumni to give back to the university in various ways.
“This contribution will aid the upcoming generation of alumni and significantly contribute to fostering a culture of alumni giving,” she says.
“Beyond financial contributions, we also ask our alumni to assist in other ways.
“These may include offering their time through mentoring, participating in motivational talks, providing training, delivering public lectures and connecting NWU students with various opportunities,” says Keabetswe.
The Alumni Relations Office donated R90 000 to help students with outstanding debts, while the Young Alumni Chapter of the Vanderbijlpark Campus contributed R90 000 towards the education fees of deserving graduates and R20 000 for the university’s Meal-a-Day programme.
Sometimes, when the future seems bleak and inaccessible to underprivileged students, all it takes is an act of kindness to bring a brighter tomorrow within their reach. This is exactly the approach that our Alumni Relations Office and a Young Alumni Chapter have chosen.
– Angeline Marokoane and Phenyo Mokgothu –
From the left are Maxwell Dyasi, Mahikeng Campus Alumni Committee member, Bongani Mahlangu from the NWU Convocation, Prof Sonia Swanepoel, deputy vice-chancellor for community engagement and Mahikeng Campus operations, and Keabetswe Gopane, alumni relations practitioner. On the far right is Jean Stidworthy, director of marketing and student recruitment, with the cheque for R90 000.
Last year the Alumni Relations Office hosted various paid events to assist struggling final-year students.
They successfully raised R90 000 to help students with outstanding debts of R5 000 or less to clear their financial obligations and graduate in 2024.
The Vanderbijlpark Young Alumni Chapter has also helped deserving graduates with their outstanding fees, enabling them to embark on successful careers and contribute meaningfully to society.
With their donation to the Meal-a-Day programme, the chapter ensured that students facing financial difficulties receive a nutritious meal each day, enhancing their overall well-being and educational prospects.
Making a lasting impact
“These philanthropic endeavours highlight the importance of alumni networks and their potential to make a lasting impact on society,” says Prof Linda du Plessis, deputy vice-chancellor for planning and Vanderbijlpark Campus operations.
“Our Young Alumni Chapter serves as an inspiration to others. By coming together and pooling their resources, alumni can create a ripple effect of positive change, enabling access to education and addressing challenges faced by marginalised communities.”
Many ways to give back
Keabetswe Gopane, alumni relations practitioner at the Mahikeng Campus, says the decision of the Alumni Relations Office to support students aligns with the office’s mission to encourage alumni to give back to the university in various ways.
“This contribution will aid the upcoming generation of alumni and significantly contribute to fostering a culture of alumni giving,” she says.
“Beyond financial contributions, we also ask our alumni to assist in other ways.
“These may include offering their time through mentoring, participating in motivational talks, providing training, delivering public lectures and connecting NWU students with various opportunities,” says Keabetswe.
The Alumni Relations Office donated R90 000 to help students with outstanding debts, while the Young Alumni Chapter of the Vanderbijlpark Campus contributed R90 000 towards the education fees of deserving graduates and R20 000 for the university’s Meal-a-Day programme.
Sometimes, when the future seems bleak and inaccessible to underprivileged students, all it takes is an act of kindness to bring a brighter tomorrow within their reach. This is exactly the approach that our Alumni Relations Office and a Young Alumni Chapter have chosen.
– Angeline Marokoane and
Phenyo Mokgothu –
