President's Perspective Dear Kentucky Wesleyan Family, The fall semester has been a time of celebration at KWC. We were thrilled to welcome our students to a fully residential in-campus environment in August. Our entire campus community has worked diligently to keep everyone as safe as possible as we have continued to navigate the challenges of the pandemic, and it is a joy to be together again for campus events. We were tremendously moved by the announcement of the generous gift of the Jack Wells '77 (1955-2020) Charitable Trust and honored to name the Jack T. Wells Activity Center at 3300 Frederica St. in his memory. He was a stalwart champion of KWC for decades, and this gift will positively impact generations. We are deeply grateful to the Marilyn and William Young Foundation for their investment in the College. The beautifully transformed auditorium, located in the Jack Wells Activity Center, named for the foundation, is a beautiful and versatile space with seating for 500 guests. The centerpiece of KWC's newest addition, it provides a flexible venue for campus and community events. We are also humbled and very thankful for the many gifts of our alumni and friends for named spaces throughout the Wells Activity Center. It is a significant addition to our campus that is constantly in use by our on-campus family as well as the larger Owensboro community. Homecoming 2021 was a marvelous time to reunite following the virtual nature of last year's events necessitated by the pandemic. From a winning football game to the Back Together Bash on the front lawn to the Alumni Hall of Fame and Awards Dinner, it was truly a celebration of Panther togetherness, and I enjoyed meeting many of you. We have passed the midpoint of the semester and are quickly moving toward the holiday season. As you commemorate Thanksgiving and prepare for Christmas and the New Year, I encourage you to consider celebrating your relationship to our College with a gift. The loyalty and generosity of our alumni and friends have made KWC the outstanding institution it is today. I extend my best wishes to you for a happy Holiday season – and hope you will plan to visit campus soon.
Thomas M. Mitzel, Ph.D. President
Fall 2021
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