{"id":47877,"date":"2023-04-04T11:33:14","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T15:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/?p=47877"},"modified":"2023-10-19T13:25:23","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T17:25:23","slug":"another-extraordinary-year-of-givingpack-to-the-wilson-college-on-day-of-giving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2023\/04\/another-extraordinary-year-of-givingpack-to-the-wilson-college-on-day-of-giving\/","title":{"rendered":"Another Extraordinary Year of #GivingPack to the Wilson College on Day of Giving"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

There is no limit to what can be accomplished in 24 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Records have been set for the farthest an individual has run, the most pull-ups completed and the number of restaurants visited, all within 1,440 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On March 22, those 24 hours were used for a vital purpose: investing in the next generation of textile leaders on NC State\u2019s fifth annual Day of Giving<\/a>. This university-wide fundraising event, which began in 2019, directly impacts the Wilson College of Textiles because donations made are amplified through the power of the entire Wolfpack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe extraordinary generosity shown on Day of Giving and beyond is a high-impact illustration of our community\u2019s passion for a long-lasting and deep connection to our college. It is Wilson for Life<\/a> in action,\u201d says David Hinks, dean of the Wilson College of Textiles. \u201cIt is inspiring and humbling to see so many of our alumni, friends, students and colleagues supporting our Wilson College in building a brighter future for our students, our programs and the industry we serve.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With support from committed members of the Wilson College of Textiles community, $1,317,631 was raised on Day of Giving \u2014 all within 24 hours \u2014 from 562 gifts.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

This is the fourth consecutive year that the Wilson College of Textiles raised over $1 million on Day of Giving through gifts to the college by way of the North Carolina Textile Foundation (NCTF)<\/a>. As the philanthropic arm of the college, the NCTF uses donor support to make the college\u2019s groundbreaking, industry-leading work possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Across a wealth of programs, the Wilson College of Textiles introduces students to the wide world of textiles \u2014 and starts students down their path to lifelong success.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYour gift is a direct investment in the future of textiles and the next generation of textile leaders,\u201d says Michael Ward, executive director of the NCTF. \u201cWhat our students are learning today will allow them to go out into this world and tackle our society\u2019s greatest challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlocking exceptional opportunities for students<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Scholarships were a key focus during Day of Giving this year for the university and the Wilson College of Textiles. For many students, scholarship support is a critical bridge that makes attending NC State possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One exceptional example of this is the college\u2019s robust and impactful Centennial Scholarship program<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Established in 1999 to honor the college\u2019s 100th anniversary, this scholarship program alleviates the financial burden on our students’ lives, families and futures. Scholars are provided with a minimum of $15,000 per year for four years and $7,500 in enrichment grants to be used for studying abroad, attending leadership programs, and exploring career opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n