Lorne Williams and Linda Embury give to SOS each month – and they hope you’ll join them.
As Co-Chairs of the 2013/14 Supporting Our Students (SOS) campaign, Williams (BMgt ’98, MEd ’07) and Embury are excited to bring the University of Lethbridge community together in support of scholarships and bursaries for students.
“I feel honoured to be Co-Chair,” says Embury, assistant to the associate vice-president (HR and Administration) Human Resources. “I want to be a role model to my colleagues. If we all give, it adds up.”
According to the Co-Chairs, the campaign has far-reaching impact.
“Students are the reason we are all here. By giving to SOS, we can help students go forward and be positive forces in the external community,” says Williams, the assistant dean of northern campuses.
The Co-Chairs ask that you join them in contributing at a level suitable to your circumstances and to an area on campus that holds meaning for you.
“Every little bit helps. All it takes is a few dollars a month to make a difference,” explains Embury.
Williams and Embury understand the challenges faced by many members of the University community at this time, but maintain a sense of pride in the U of L and optimism for the future.
“I know that times are tough as we recover from the southern Alberta flood and face budget cuts,” says Williams, “but the way that we’re getting through these challenges shows our resilience and our collaborative spirit. I believe those same qualities are at the heart of the SOS campaign. Now, more than ever, we need to put students first.”
For more information on Supporting Our Students, or to make your contribution today, visit
www.uleth.ca/giving/supporting-our-students.