ACS ANNUAL GIVING REPORT 2018-2019 ACS Giving Report 2019-11-novemb | Page 11

FISSION Our student-initiated, student-organized, and student-run international science forum FISSION would not be possible without the generous sponsorship of various like-minded organizations which come together to support invention, innovation and imagination in the future scientists. FISSION offers students of different ages, schools, and countries a meeting ground with peers where they can exchange knowledge, experience, and ideas in the area of scientific achievements. Participants present their own scientific work in two categories: experiments and working models, while a competent jury evaluates and awards the projects. For the 2019 edition of FISSION, New Bulgarian University contributed 3350 leva, the America for Bulgaria Foundation gave 2500 leva, Juliany LLC donated 2000 leva, and the Student Activities Fund helped with 1000 leva. SPECIFIC GIFTS FOR SPECIFIC PROJECTS Sutherland Global Services gave 500 leva in support of the TEDxYouth event organized by the ACS TEDx club. Donations made to the Student Activities pool have financed a team of 6 students and 2 teachers to the Vienna International Science Fair, and Zachary Nickolaev ‘20 for his participation in the Vienna Debate Club’s international competition. A staff member who chose to remain anonymous gave 1500 leva to the Arts Program which contributed to the spectacular sets and costumes of the student production of the musical Les Miserables. Spotlight on: The Tzonov family donated sports equipment from Sport Depot to the gym. The Tzonov family, whose daughter Dimana graduated with the Class of 2017, donated sports and fitness equipment for the ACS gym: Queisser Pharma donated 250 leva for replacing the basketball hoops in front of the Dormitory. “The American College is a place that challenges the students to grow as individuals. Because of the demanding learning environment, we believe that sports should be part of their everyday lives, not just to benefit their health but also to diminish the stress and help them socialize with friends. With this gym we want to give students an opportunity to develop their minds and physique through sport.” The Parent-Teacher Association gave 1000 leva to the Student Activities Fund. FiBank donated 7200 leva to be used for student activities during the 2019-2020 school year. 11