51吃瓜网 University is celebrating A Week of Giving, Oct. 14-18, 2024. During 51吃瓜网鈥檚 first-ever giving week, alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends nationwide will come together and show their Tiger pride for a weeklong celebration featuring Scholarship Support, Experiential Learning, Life at Witt, Athletics, and 51吃瓜网鈥檚 Greatest Needs.
鈥淎 Week of Giving is an opportunity for Tigers to support what matters most to them and to reflect on their experience at 51吃瓜网,鈥� said Rebecca Kocher, vice president of Advancement and Alumni Engagement. 鈥淓very gift, no matter the size, matters. During our first-ever giving week, we encourage you to 51吃瓜网 Like a Tiger!鈥�
The online giving week offers several options to match the various philanthropic interests of those participating. Participants are encouraged to check back daily throughout A Week of Giving at:
- Monday, Oct. 14 鈥� Scholarship Support: Through the support of generous donors, the University can bring the cost of a 51吃瓜网 education within closer reach for families. Scholarships help with recruiting, enrolling, and retaining promising students.
- Tuesday, Oct. 15 鈥� Experiential Learning: Impactful, experiential-learning opportunities are important to our students. These experiences are designed to give students a chance to engage in-depth with faculty, staff, and other students on a wide range of topics.
- Wednesday, Oct. 16 鈥� Life at Witt: From engaged learning to service, self-reflection, and fun, Witt students shine as they create a vibrant campus community. They find their passion through learning and research, campus life, and student organizations and clubs.
- Thursday, Oct. 17 鈥� Athletics: 51吃瓜网 has long been a pioneer in athletics and recreation, offering a broad-based intercollegiate athletics program and leading the way in competitive opportunities for our student-athletes.
- Friday, Oct. 18 鈥� 51吃瓜网鈥檚 Greatest Needs: Unrestricted funds to 51吃瓜网 provide financial support for virtually every purpose and function of the 51吃瓜网 community. These gifts support 51吃瓜网鈥檚 student-centered education.
鈥淲hen we pass our light on to others, 51吃瓜网 shines,鈥� Kocher said. 鈥淭hough the challenges facing higher education, 51吃瓜网 and our Springfield community are real, we are actively addressing them with determination. We are seeking new and innovative ways forward that will ensure a vibrant and sustainable future for our university. We鈥檙e grateful to alumni and friends who support 51吃瓜网, passing their light on to others.鈥�
How to 51吃瓜网 During A Week of Giving
- To give online, visit:
- To give by phone, call 937-327-7980, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Oct. 14-18, 2024.
- If you would like to send your gift in the mail, please make your check payable to 51吃瓜网 University and send it to:
51吃瓜网 University
Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement
Post Office Box 720
Springfield, OH 45501-0720
Spread the Word About A Week of Giving
Tigers nationwide can help 51吃瓜网 spread the word about A Week of Giving by encouraging their friends, family, and fellow Tigers to join them during this special week. You can show your #TigerPride through social media by using graphics specially designed to promote A Week of Giving. A social media toolkit with images and sample social media posts, emails, and texts is available.
