Shaw Univ. Alumni Queen Contest
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My name is Tyreese R. Woulard McAllister; I am leading a campaign for Shaw University Alumni Queen 2015. I graduated Cum Laude from Shaw University in 1990 with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Management and a minor in Public Administration. While attending Shaw University, I pledged Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., and served two years as the Financial Secretary of my beloved Alpha Rho Chapter. I was also Junior Class President, and Senior Class Vice President. I went on to earn a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from the University of the District of Columbia in 1996. I received a post-masters certificate in Addictions Counseling from Johns Hopkins University and am now pursuing a Doctorate in Forensic Psychology. I am employed as the Director of Emergency Mental Health System and a Hostage Negotiator. While I have gone on to further my education, I attribute the tremendous amount of career success and satisfaction, to my earlier years Shaw University.
Shaw University was founded in 1865 as an institution of higher learning for African Americans. Today Shaw University hails as a culturally diverse institution that continues to produce leaders in the twenty-first century. Shaw University has lived up to its administrative motto: “Strides to Excellence, Only the Best!” In 2015, Shaw University will celebrate 150 years. This celebration of 150 years is bittersweet, because while Shaw University is making history as it has also been named as one of three historically black colleges and universities (HBCU’s) that are at risk of closing their doors. Ten of the 11 HBCUs in North Carolina have seen enrollment drop this year, and include budget cuts that reduce its number of degree programs. HBCUs historically have smaller endowments and see fewer private donations when compared with traditional universities, making this campaign needed. Making your support of Shaw and other HBCU urgent.
Several Shaw University alumni and other alumni of HBCUs have joined me to raise revenue and are doing their part by joining my campaign to ensure the sustainability of Shaw University. Raising money for our University is just as important as raising awareness about the plight of HBCU’s. As you can imagine with lower enrollment, the university’s budget is suffering. The campaign for Alumni Queen is not only a fundraiser, but a concerted effort to increase awareness about the historical Shaw University and gain continuous support for Shaw University.
It is my goal to raise $22,500.00. Although this may seem like a lofty goal for one individual, I believe that with your help, we can do it! I am simply asking 150 individuals to donate $150.00. To this end, I am requesting that you make a tax deductible contribution to this CAUSE. Why? Because Shaw U needs you! Because African American students need HBCU’s! Because we cannot do it without you! Because it’s the right thing to do!
While everyone will not be able to give at the rate of $150.00, any amount is truly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your tax deductable contribution and continued support.
Sincerely,
Tyreese R. Woulard McAllister
Shaw University was founded in 1865 as an institution of higher learning for African Americans. Today Shaw University hails as a culturally diverse institution that continues to produce leaders in the twenty-first century. Shaw University has lived up to its administrative motto: “Strides to Excellence, Only the Best!” In 2015, Shaw University will celebrate 150 years. This celebration of 150 years is bittersweet, because while Shaw University is making history as it has also been named as one of three historically black colleges and universities (HBCU’s) that are at risk of closing their doors. Ten of the 11 HBCUs in North Carolina have seen enrollment drop this year, and include budget cuts that reduce its number of degree programs. HBCUs historically have smaller endowments and see fewer private donations when compared with traditional universities, making this campaign needed. Making your support of Shaw and other HBCU urgent.
Several Shaw University alumni and other alumni of HBCUs have joined me to raise revenue and are doing their part by joining my campaign to ensure the sustainability of Shaw University. Raising money for our University is just as important as raising awareness about the plight of HBCU’s. As you can imagine with lower enrollment, the university’s budget is suffering. The campaign for Alumni Queen is not only a fundraiser, but a concerted effort to increase awareness about the historical Shaw University and gain continuous support for Shaw University.
It is my goal to raise $22,500.00. Although this may seem like a lofty goal for one individual, I believe that with your help, we can do it! I am simply asking 150 individuals to donate $150.00. To this end, I am requesting that you make a tax deductible contribution to this CAUSE. Why? Because Shaw U needs you! Because African American students need HBCU’s! Because we cannot do it without you! Because it’s the right thing to do!
While everyone will not be able to give at the rate of $150.00, any amount is truly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your tax deductable contribution and continued support.
Sincerely,
Tyreese R. Woulard McAllister
Organizer
Tyreese R. McAllister
Organizer
Kettering, MD
