Barber-Scotia Kicks
Off Capital Campaign
; first multi-million dollar
pital campaign — titled
"A New Era of Distinction" — in March.
Kickoff ceremonies were held at Lowe's Motor
Speedway in Concord, and more than 165
business and community leaders, including
U.S. Representative Robin Hayes, attended
the festivities.
The campaign's goal is $5.1 million. Of
this amount, $3.0 million has already been
donated through major pledges, including:
$507,000 from the United Negro College
Fund (UNCF) for technology, $60,000 from
CT Communications, $50,000 from the
Presbyterian Church (USA), $250,000 from
The Cannon Foundation, $15,000 from a boar
member and a previous contribution from
Philip Morris.
Campaign funds will be used to improve
academic programs, technology, scholarships,
endowments and campus facilities.
The Rev. William Stewart, Chairman of
the Board of Trustees, announced the official
transfer of property from the Presbyterian
Church to the board.
Campaign chairman Greg Cummings,
general manager of Philip Morris' Cabarrus
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133 years to our community," he said. "Help
continue this tradition of higher education
right here in Cahairus County."
Dr. Sammie Potts, who joined the College
four years ago as President, said, "Barber-Scotia
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"A perfect example is our fundamental
campaign objective that goes back to the
primary focus upon which the College was
founded — that of building a sound teacher
education program."
The College expecrs to raise the remainder
of the $5.1 million over the next 18 months.
"I congratulate Barber-Scotia College on
oltici.illy beginning its campaign. Through the
vision of Dr. Potts and the Board of Trustees,
Barber-Scotia can begin the new century with
tile people and facilities it desperately needs,"
said Tom Ramseur, Cabarrus Regional Chamber
of Commerce CEO. "Both the Cabarrus
Chamber of Commerce and I are proud to
have Barber-Scotia as a vital part of our
The celebration also included presentations
from four BSC students — Sarina Young, Devin
Brown, Lynda Givcns and Moses Tafarki —
who discussed their experiences at the College.
For more information on becoming
at 704/789-2997.
