Generally, we are generous to causes we support, whether those causes are human services, religious, the arts or educational in nature. We have a plethora of nonprofit organizations that are doing necessary and wonderful work in our community, and they deserve our support.

Near and dear to my heart is the gift of higher education. At Davis & Elkins College, our mission is, “To prepare and inspire students for success and for thoughtful engagement in the world.” Like a ripple across a placid lake, every young man or woman that is “prepared and inspired” on this campus then returns to their home community. The win-win situation in that home community is that our graduate is prepared for a successful career and meaningful vocation, and in turn improves the quality of life for his or her family as well as the community as a whole. It is a smart investment to support young men and women who yearn for higher education.

Saturday is the “DAY OF GIVING” at D&E. Gifts for D&E’S DAY OF GIVING may be made by mailing a check to the Development Office of the college (100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV 26241) or making an online credit card gift at www.dewv.edu/giveonline.

It is my joy to encounter students on this campus daily.