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Each year, with real pride, I have opportunities to tell our alumni at home and around the world of the achievements of Victoria’s staff and students and the difference their work can make to people’s lives. Whether it is research into climate change and new cancer vaccines, or the nurturing of the creative talents of young writers and musicians, Victoria continues to play a vital role in New Zealand’s economic, social and cultural life.

We have experienced extraordinary growth in recent years, with our four Wellington campuses now accommodating 22,000 students. This growth is testimony to Victoria’s reputation and ongoing success, but it also creates challenges as we seek to meet the learning, teaching and research needs of our students and staff. We are responding to these challenges as a University community, and your help as a Victoria graduate would be of enormous assistance.

The fundraising priority for this Alumni Appeal is scholarships for able students in financial need. As Courtney Meredith has testified,scholarship winnerscholarships can provide life-changing opportunities. Alternatively, you may choose to contribute to the Victoria Trust Fund, enabling us to take advantage of new strategic opportunities, such as the Victoria International Leadership Programme. With the assistance of the Victoria Trust Fund, this programme provides students with opportunities to enhance their leadership skills, international knowledge and cultural awareness.

Many of us are coping with financial pressure in our lives, but all donations, whether large or small, are greatly appreciated, with a regular automatic payment especially valued. You will be pleased to know that tax laws introduced last year allow you to claim a one-third tax rebate on donations, up to a maximum claim equal to your annual taxable income.

I can assure you that the Victoria University Foundation will manage your gift in accordance with your wishes and that the enduring nature of the University will ensure your contribution to the 2009 Alumni Appeal will have significance well into Victoria’s future.

Yours sincerely
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Pat Walsh
Vice-Chancellor
Victoria University of Wellington

 

 

 

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