FOUNTAIN FLOWS THROUGH WINTHROP HISTORY

So…should people expect the new fountain’s waters to change colors occasionally?

“It has been a wonderful tradition. I’m sure it’s not over yet,” Monte noted mischievously.

“Maybe they could add steps into the fountain, so we

don’t get hurt – I mean, so people don’t get hurt while they’re dying it red,” Marian suggested with a grin.

Learn more about the Fountain Restoration Project at www.winthrop.edu/fountainproject.

Campus Master Plan

In addition to the Fountain Restoration Project, other changes are happening on campus in the near future. Prioritized by Interim President George W. Hynd, the 2021-22 Campus Master Plan process is engaging the campus and surrounding community in a highly interac- tive exercise to address a wide array of planning issues leading to the development of a prioritized, phased master facility plan for Winthrop’s main campus and athletics, recreation and research complex.

In September, representatives from Quakenbush Archi- tects and Ayers Saint Gross, the two consulting firms procured to oversee the Campus Master Plan process, conducted virtual focus groups and interviews with a diverse group of campus stakeholders. In addition, campus community members had the opportunity to stop by the Community Concourse to learn more about the process and share their thoughts about Winthrop’s

campus today and in the future. Feedback gathered will be instrumental in setting the vision and direction for the campus over the next 10+ years.

Learn more about the Campus Master Plan at www.winthrop.edu/campusmasterplan.

The Campus Beautification Initiative: Revitalizing Winthrop

We frequently talk about Winthrop’s beautiful campus and how Winthrop is viewed by prospective and cur- rent students, alumni, employees and the community. The Campus Beautification Initiative: Revitalizing Win- throp offers the opportunity to respect the institution’s history by contributing energy, vision and engagement to this important endeavor that also was prioritized this year by Hynd.

Led by College of Visual and Performing Arts Dean Jeff Bellantoni, the initiative includes place making and improving the sense of place; capturing prospective students’ attention; facilitating projects such as land- scaping, wayfinding, lighting, clean-up, etc.; and more.

All of the projects are 100 percent donor-supported from the Campus Beautification Fund.

How You Can Help

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1. Visit the crowdfunding site: www.winthrop.edu/fountain/give. 2. Call the Office of Alumni Relations at 803/323-2145 or e-mail alumni@winthrop.edu with questions on other ways to donate and/or contribute.

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If you are from the Classes of 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 or 1974 make your gift and then visit www.winthrop.edu/fountain/give to see how much your class has raised toward your class goal.

The initiative also includes a Year of Service compo- nent, in which volunteers pledge to tackle several projects throughout the year, such as planting and watering plants and spreading mulch. Approximately 65 people have pledged so far.

Learn more about the Campus Beautification Initiative at www.winthrop.edu/revitalizingwinthrop.

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