The West Liberty University (WLU) Foundation welcomed three students from the Gary E. West College of Business to serve as interns during the academic year, providing real-world experience to undergraduates interested in the non-profit and development professions.
“Each year, the Foundation is pleased to welcome student interns who assist with the day-to-day activities of the Foundation while learning about various facets of the non-profit sector from accounting and development to marketing and event planning. Our interns also provide a valuable link to the student community and help to foster a culture of philanthropy on campus.” said Betsy Delk, WLU Foundation Executive Director.
The interns now assisting the WLU Foundation in its daily work include:
- Courtney Ellifritz is a Senior Marketing major who has returned for second year as a Foundation intern. On campus, she is a Resident Assistant, sister of Lambda Psi Sigma, and the vice president of Marketing Club. In her free time, Courtney enjoys self-defense training, reading, and spending time with friends and family. She hails from Keyser, WV.
- Isabella “Izzy” Harper is a Junior Business Major with a minor in Chemistry who is a member of the Psychology Club and Clay Club on campus. She also works part-time at Primanti Bros. A native of Shadyside, Ohio, Izzy enjoys spending time with family, traveling, shopping, as well as cooking and baking for her younger siblings.
- Dorde “George” Donovic is a Junior Accounting and Finance major from Montenegro who will provide support to the Foundation’s Finance Administrator, Ginni Findlay. George is a Resident Assistant and Peer Tutor and competes as a member of the WLU Track Team. He is also a member of the WesBanco Investment Club. In his free time, George enjoys playing basketball and hanging out with his friends.
Ellifritz, Harper and Donovic joined the WLU Foundation staff just in time to assist with Homecoming Weekend events. They also recently provided logistical support for the Foundation’s annual Scholarship Day which was held on October 30 in the College Union. During this day-long event, Foundation scholarship recipients are encouraged to write personal thank you notes to the donors who provide their scholarship support. Each fall, Foundation donors look forward to receiving photos, personal details and thank you notes from the students they assist. More than 125 students took part in this year’s event.
The WLU Foundation is pleased to manage over 160 scholarship funds. WLU Foundation Scholarships are established and funded by generous individuals and organizations who wish to provide opportunity to WLU students and help them achieve their educational goals.
The West Liberty University Foundation, Inc. was chartered into existence in 1964 and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and led by its office staff. It maintains offices on both the West Liberty University campus and in downtown Wheeling.
The Foundation’s mission is to raise, invest, and steward private funds to strengthen West Liberty University and to increase opportunity for students of all backgrounds to pursue higher learning. For more information, please visit wlufoundation.org or call 304-336-5635.
