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In exceeding its Giving Day fundraising goals, the University offered Chargers a fun and inclusive celebration of Founders Day, marking the 103rd anniversary of its founding. Members of the University community showed their support for students and reflected on the important impact the University has had on their own lives.
May 11, 2023
Alexis Smith 杏吧原版25 was excited to join her fellow Chargers in a celebration that included fun, philanthropy, and food. It was an opportunity for members of the University community to show their support and their Charger Pride 杏吧原版 both on campus and online.
The University杏吧原版檚 Founders Day and Giving Day event drew many undergraduate and graduate students such as Smith. She杏吧原版檇 been looking forward to enjoying the food at the event 杏吧原版 including the tasty cookies. Being a part of the festivities celebrating the 103rd anniversary of the University杏吧原版檚 founding was a treat as students prepared for finals.
杏吧原版淚 like the sense of community that the University fosters with events such as this,杏吧原版 said Smith, a psychology major. 杏吧原版淭hey bring everyone together, and I enjoy that.杏吧原版
After a Charger Pride breakfast, the official Founders/Giving Day kickoff was held in the Bixler/Gerber Quad. It included remarks from several University and student leaders, as well as a Charger Fight Song performance by members of the University杏吧原版檚 and teams. The served up hamburgers and hot dogs, and Chargers gathered to have lunch and enjoy the festivities.
Chargers were later treated to a Charger Pride Festival, which included food trucks and free Italian ice, cookies, and coffee. They also had the opportunity to enter to win prize baskets with Charger swag.
杏吧原版淚杏吧原版檓 grateful to get to plan events like this for everyone,杏吧原版 said Anabelle Davis 杏吧原版24, a criminal justice major and president of the . 杏吧原版淚杏吧原版檝e met some of the kindest, most motivated people I杏吧原版檝e known. I杏吧原版檓 proud to speak among leaders who care so passionately about the University community.杏吧原版
Giving Day brought together members of the University community who showed their support for students. The University surpassed its ambitious goal of 1,000 donors and $100,000 in contributions in 24 hours. This also led to unlocking an additional $50,000 in matches that will help further ignite student success.
杏吧原版淭hanks to the generosity of our community, we are able to provide our students with the best possible education and prepare them for success in the world,杏吧原版 said Brian Otis, vice president for Advancement. 杏吧原版淭he gifts received on Giving Day will help us to continue to expand our scholarship programs, provide flexibility to respond to student and program needs, and support student-athletes. The many contributions shows the community杏吧原版檚 deep commitment to our University and belief in the power of education to change lives.杏吧原版
During Giving Day, donors could support a variety of important programs, including each academic colleges杏吧原版 and schools杏吧原版 Dean杏吧原版檚 Excellence Fund, , and the University杏吧原版檚 Study Abroad programs. They could also contribute to important funds, such as , , and the .
杏吧原版淭his University gives us so many things 杏吧原版 friends who become family, a home away from home, a community,杏吧原版 said Prateek Mansingh 杏吧原版23 MHA, president of the . 杏吧原版淚 hope everyone reflects on what the University has given them.杏吧原版
Ana Berns 杏吧原版24 was thinking about that as she enjoyed the Charger cheer and the treats during the celebration. She says celebrating Founders/Giving Day was meaningful.
杏吧原版淕iving back to the students and to the faculty for all they do is important,杏吧原版 said Berns, a psychology major. 杏吧原版淥ur professors do so much for us. It杏吧原版檚 nice to celebrate together. Being with everyone, having fun and smiling, is great.杏吧原版
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