IT’S STILL IN OUR HANDS… that’s the theme for this year’s Nelson Mandela International Day, celebrated on July 18th. It reminds us of the joy to be found in serving others, and the progress that can be achieved through unity and a commitment to justice. We hope that wherever Witsies are in the US, they look for ways to serve their neighborhoods. And to give back however they can.
CREATING CONNECTIONS is what the Wits Fund is all about. We build the sense of home and belonging, as well as the professional networks that Witsies can rely on. Wherever you are in the US, please reach out to us if you would like to start a small and sustainable local group. We’d love to help and guide you as our community grows.
Memorial Day is there to remind us of the sacrifices made by those who came before us, and our responsibility to our communities. Let us think deeply about how we can make sure that we honor the memory of our own families and live a life of purpose.
IN A WORLD SEARCHING FOR MIRACLES, be the reason someone else is able to take a step forward, to feel good about themselves, and to have courage. Be the miracle.
Wits and the Embassy of Ukraine to South Africa come together to honor a scientist son of both countries. The much anticipated Balinsky Symposium was a commemoration of the life and legacy of world-renowned Wits scientist Professor Boris Balinsky, who died in 1997.
SPRING HATH SPRUNG, and everything feels more hopeful and alive. Even though there are still days of gloom and darkness to get through, we know that sunny days are just ahead. How can we help our communities bloom, and how can we pay forward all the things for which we are grateful?
Wits University officially welcomed 6,300 first-year students to its campus during the annual Welcome Day event at the end of January.
As we think about our institution and how it advances the public good, we recognise that the world is facing multiple challenges including global conflicts, humanitarian crises, and a climate emergency.
December is already here, bringing to an end another year of successes and challenges for us all. As you take time to reflect on 2023 and prepare for the new year, we hope that you will have a comforting and joyful holiday season, as well as the chance to be of service to each other.
NOW THAT WE HAVE SHAMELESSLY USED OUR SPRINGBOK PRIDE TO GET YOUR ATTENTION, we are asking for your 2023 end-of-year charitable gift to the Wits Fund. Wits (and South Africa) need us and every dollar will go a long way. No matter the size of your donation, whether it’s helping to pay a student’s outstanding fees to enable them to graduate with the rest of their class or establishing a named scholarship in a loved one’s name, we can help guide you so your giving will be maximized.
AUTUMN LEAVES ARE FALLING, AND THE SKIES ARE GREY. The world is feeling fragile, and our thoughts are about how to make sure future generations don’t repeat the mistakes of our pasts. We should each look for ways to make the world better, one small act of love at a time.