Report of the President: 2012 - UWC-USA

TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Letter from the President 1
Report from the Board of Trustees 2
Board of Trustees and Distinguished Trustees 3
Report of Financial Activities 4
Annual Fund Report 6
National Committees 7
Philanthropic Support by Giving Level 9
The Mountbatten Society (page 9)
The Castle Club (page 10)
Other Supporters (page 13)
Education Through Experience 19
Philanthropic Support by Class 21
A Laboratory in the Woods 23
Service Learning 26
Oh, the Places They Go! 29
In-Kind, in Honor of, in Memory of 30
Onward 32
Planned Gifts and Ways to Give 33
On the cover:
Class of 2012 graduates celebrate
after the ceremony
Photo credits:
Malak Abureehan ’12, Timothy J.
Dougherty, Hannah Freedman ’12,
Valentin Herrgesell ’13, Austria,
Titus Kabega ’13, Uganda, Milton Riess,
Kate Russell, Arjan Stockhausen ’11
DEAr FriENDS,
As you read this, we will have just marked the
school’s 30th anniversary with a very special cel‑
ebration. Hundreds gathered for the festivities,
and I was especially honored to share the stage
with former President Phil Geier; Shelby Davis,
the extraordinary philanthropist whose gen‑
erosity has transformed so many lives; and a
group of very special alumni who are taking the
mantle of leadership in supporting UWC‑USA.
As we’ve observed our anniversary, we’ve taken
time to reflect on the good work that’s been
done by so many, as well as to look forward
to tasks and goals that lie ahead. The past year
was particularly poignant as we saw nine fac‑
ulty and staff “graduate” into retirement and
new projects. From the classes they led, the
relationships they formed, and the countless
initiatives in which they were involved, these
good friends made significant contributions to
the formation and growth of UWC‑USA.
Last year also saw many achievements. We ac‑
celerated our work as an integral partner in
restoring the Old Town Mission in Las Vegas,
N.M., a site that is now an invaluable resource
for local youth and community programs.
Our students continued to see individual suc‑
cess. One of them—Josh Leon ’12—received
the prestigious Gates Millennium Scholar‑
ship, which will support his studies all the way
through graduate school. And hiring new fac‑
ulty and staff was wonderfully successful: This
fall, we’ve welcomed an exciting group of tal‑
ented individuals who bring new perspectives
to campus. We’re already feeling their energy
and witnessing their commitment to the im‑
portant work of the UWC mission.
Beyond our campus, I’ve had opportunities to
meet alumni at points around the globe, from
London to New York, Seattle to Hong Kong. I
was very fortunate to participate in the first
“unReunion” organized entirely by our alumni
from the “early years,” 1984, 1985, and 1986.
This three‑day event attracted nearly 100 alum‑
ni from around the world, and it was simply a
joy to attend.
As we move toward 2013, I am invigorated by the
work ahead. We spent last year crafting a new
strategic direction, which was accepted by the
Board of Trustees in May. Implementation steps
recommit UWC‑USA to supporting the impact
of our mission through our students, staff,
alumni, and program participants; strengthen‑
ing the quality of our distinctive experiential
academic and co‑curricular programs; and mak‑
ing manifest our commitment to financial, en‑
vironmental, and social sustainability.
All these initiatives—not to mention the cru‑
cial work of day‑to‑day school—wouldn’t
be possible without your generous support.
Alumni, parents, trustees, distinguished trust‑
ees, friends, faculty, staff, and even current
students understand the absolute value of
UWC‑USA, and they have expressed that sup‑
port through financial gifts, volunteer efforts,
and countless other ways that help spread the
word out about this treasure of a school. I truly
thank you for all you have done and continue
to do.
With gratitude,
Lisa A. H. Darling
President, UWC‑USA
Letter from the President
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT: 2012 1
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