Lasting Impressions | Summer 2017

NSU COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE © 25 Message from the Chancellor Being involved with the Health Professions Division’s Board of Governors and the NSU Board of Trustees meetings makes me quite aware that a major focus is being placed on the community’s involvement not only with its time, but also with its treasure. What I’m referring to when I use the word treasure are matters related to endowed scholarships, the naming of academic units, and other financial gifts, which are so necessary to ensuring the university’s continued growth and success. At Nova Southeastern University—and at most private, not-for-profit educational institutions in the United States— additional emphasis is being placed on the value of what we refer to as charitable giving, or what I describe as investment giving. When you invest in education, you are investing in the stability of our great country, and in our ability to gain knowledge for the betterment of humanity. As NSU President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., often states, “The seeds that you plant are the trees that will grow into the shade trees of the future.” You may not be available to sit under one of these trees, but there are many people who will sit under them for many years to come. I’m a firm believer in this philosophy. Fortunately, many organizations and individuals affiliated with NSU are planting these seeds and investing in the future of the university—and in the future of our society. From an altruistic standpoint, NSU investment giving is increasing. But it doesn’t just relate to people in the community who have become professionally or entrepreneurially successful who are giving of their treasure. Dedicated alumni and administrators, as well as faculty and staff members, are giving back financially to the university and supporting the projects and programs they are passionate about. Whether it’s a monetary donation to help fund an endowed student scholarship, or through deferred gifts such as life insurance policies and planned estate giving, the internal and external NSU community has realized that an investment in education is a sensible way to leave a positive and indelible imprint on society. Frederick Lippman, R.Ph. , Ed.D. Chancellor, Health Professions Division