Today all members of the worldwide ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ community are invited to participate in this day-long celebration by making a gift to the university and sharing their ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ pride on social media.
Please note: The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Day College Coffee will take place in Alumni Gym on Tuesday, March 5, at 9:40 a.m. In addition, the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Day Mardi Party will take place in Moseley, with a fireworks show viewed from Iconic Plaza at 8:30 p.m.
See more details below.
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Day, the university’s annual day of giving, is here. This day is an opportunity for the worldwide ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ community to come together and make an impact on the lives of current and future ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ students. Now in its sixth year, this day encourages engagement and philanthropy among all members of the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ community around the globe. Join us in making a difference.
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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Day began in 2014 as part of the university’s 125th anniversary celebration. Since then, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Day’s momentum and impact have grown year after year. Last year, donors made history with 5,370 gifts totaling more than $18 million. ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Day gifts of all sizes and designations will count toward this year’s total.
“At its core, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Day is an opportunity for the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ community to come together and create a lasting impact on current and future students,” said John H. Barnhill ’92, associate vice president for university advancement. “The driving force behind ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Day is the belief our partners, advocates and investors have in the university. Together, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ can and will continue to provide opportunities for students.”
The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ community can participate in ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Day events on campus and around the world.
On-campus events include a special College Coffee starting at 9:40 a.m. in Alumni Gym (note the updated location). The senior class giving committee will host the Senior Toast at 7:30 p.m. in Lakeside Meeting Rooms and from 8 to 11 p.m., all students are invited to attend the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Day Mardi Party in Moseley Center. Attendees are invited to watch a fireworks show on Iconic Plaza at 8:30 p.m.
In addition, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Day events will take place in 38 cities around the world. These events will bring the momentum of the day directly to the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ alumni network. To see a complete list of ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Day events, visit elon.edu/u/elon-day/events/.
Learn more about additional on-campus events and regional alumni chapter ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Day parties on the , and follow #ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈDay on social media for exciting news and updates.
Questions? Please send an email to elonday@elon.edu or contact 1 (877) 784-ELON (3566).