WVSU Help for Haiti
The WVSU family rejoiced with assistant professor Dr. Paul Mocombe when he learned that his father had been found alive in the rubble following the earthquake in Haiti then shared in his sorrow on the news that his aunt and two cousins had not survived. Now the WVSU community is coming together in an organized effort to help the people of Haiti.
A candlelight vigil for Haiti was held on January 20 on the WVSU Student Plaza with students, faculty, staff attending. Dr. Mocombe spoke to the group. Boxes for donations have also be displayed around campus.
The National Center for Human Relations, Student Activities, The Leadership Club, the Office of Collegiate Support and Counseling (Multicultural Counselor) and the Public Relations Student Society are working on activities to occur during Black History Month.
One possible sustainable development to arise out of this collaboration has been a discussion around establishing a scholarship for a Haitian student to study at WVSU beginning this fall. Should this occur, this student’s progress could be tracked over time as Haiti rebuilds. A long term strategy which would indeed , promote WVSU and allow a student in dire need to “Experience the Power of Education!”
The Creole Club at Bethune Cookman University created this video about Haiti – before and after the earthquake. Click here to view the video (opens in a new page)
Golf Classic To Raise Funds for WVSU Haitian Scholarship
Welcome to the 1st Annual Mocombeian Foundation Benefit Golf Classic benefiting The West Virginia State University Haitian Scholarship Fund.
Come join us May 14th, 2010 at Scarlet Oaks Country Club to help raise money for The West Virginia State University Haitian Scholarship Fund. The Mocombeian Foundation, Inc. in partnership with the National Center For Human Relations presents the 1st Mocombeian Foundation Benefit Golf Classic Benefiting The West Virginia State University Haitian Scholarship Fund.
The West Virginia State University Haitian Scholarship Fund is a scholarship fund established at West Virginia State University after the devastating earthquake that ravaged the island of Haiti on January 12, 2010. The Fund offers two full-ride scholarships for Haitian students majoring in the natural and social sciences to attend West Virginia State University.
9:00AM Shot Gun.
1 player registration fee is only $175. To register for the event, donate, or for more information please visit the link below: