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Lindsey's local scholarship fund drive will be April 8-21, 2008 Funds raised will support Adair County residents enrolled at Lindsey Wilson. Sue Stivers is chairman of the fund drive this year, who cites economic benifit Columbia and Adair County derive from the school's presence. By Duane Bonifer, LWC Public Affairs Director Beginning next week, Adair County residents and businesses will be asked to show their support for one of the county's biggest economic assets. The Lindsey Wilson Adair County Fund Drive will be held April 8-21, 2008. During that time, residents and businesses will be invited to contribute to scholarship support for Adair County residents who attend Lindsey Wilson. All of the money raised during the Adair County Fund Drive will be used to support Adair County residents enrolled at Lindsey Wilson. A total of 276 Adair County residents are enrolled at the college this school year. This school year, the 276 residents have collectively received more than $1 million in institutional aid from the college. "Without a doubt, Lindsey Wilson is one of Adair County's most important and precious assets," said Sue Stivers, who is chair of this year's campaign. "Lindsey Wilson is a major piece of Columbia-Adair County's economic engine, and it is extremely generous to our residents by making a college education affordable to everyone in the county." Chairman Stivers cited a recent report by the Federal Reserve that asserted that region's with colleges receive several economic benefits. For example, Lindsey Wilson employs more than 275 employees who contribute to the local economy. The college also attracts several hundreds visitors a year through conferences held on campus, cultural-affairs events and athletic contests. "Adair County benefits every year from people who come to the college for meetings and conferences," Ms. Stivers said. "Many of these people stop in our community to buy goods and services, but it's not uncommon for many of them to return as tourists once they experience what our region has to offer." The Fed report also noted that a well-educated workforce is critical in order for a community to compete in the 21st century. "One of the great things about Lindsey Wilson is that many area residents who are educated by the college remain in the region after they graduate," Stivers said. "That makes our region even more attractive because most prospective businesses want to locate in areas with a well-educated population." Another economic boost from Lindsey Wilson comes from the college's "temporary residents," the 700 residential students who live in the college's residence halls from August through May. "These students don't just spend their own money, they also attract friends and family members from out of town who spend their money locally as well," Stivers said. "Lindsey Wilson just means so much to our community. That's why it's so important for everyone to support the Adair County Fund Drive." Columbia Mayor Pat Bell said that because of Lindsey Wilson's presence in the community, "Columbia-Adair County is a more attractive to businesses and potential new residents because we consider higher education to be a top priority." "I am amazed how Lindsey Wilson has grown over the years," Bell said. "It has expanded its facilities, increased the number of courses offered, and developed new degree-programs to meet changing needs." And Adair County means a great deal to Lindsey Wilson. "This college is poised to take off and soar over the next five years," said Lindsey Wilson President William T. Luckey Jr. "Lindsey Wilson is about to undergo a tremendous period of growth, but that would not be possible were it not for the incredible relationship we have with the citizens and businesses of Columbia-Adair County. Lindsey Wilson is blessed to be located in an extremely supportive community." For more information about the Lindsey Wilson Adair County Fund Drive, contact Sue Stivers at info@lindsey.edu or (270) 384-8400. This story was posted on 2008-04-01 14:58:59
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