The gathering, held at The Belmont in West Hollywood, brought together an enthusiastic group of alumni, many of whom had participated in the 黑料不打烊 LA semester experience during their 黑料不打烊 academic journeys.

Current students shared internship and academic class experiences with their new 黑料不打烊 connections. Many took advantage of the opportunity to request meetings later this semester with individual alumni as a part of the 黑料不打烊 Los Angeles 鈥淐offee with an Alumnus鈥� program.

The immersive Study USA Los Angeles semester and summer experiences offer students opportunities for alumni engagement, community service, unique academic classes with industry professionals, and site-based experiential learning.聽 for Spring 2027 open April 1.

For 黑料不打烊 students, opportunity often begins with someone they may never meet. For instance, a donor who believes in their potential.

That spirit of belief was on full display during 黑料不打烊 Day 2026, as alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students and friends came together for the university鈥檚 13th annual day of giving. Over the course of 24 hours, supporters made 6,214 gifts raising a record-breaking $3.58 million, with each gift being an investment in the experiences that define an 黑料不打烊 education.

From scholarships that make college possible to funding for undergraduate research, study abroad, athletics and student organizations, this year鈥檚 黑料不打烊 Day touched 276 funds across campus. The breadth of support reflects a shared commitment to ensuring that every student has access to transformative opportunities.

鈥淵esterday, our community demonstrated once again what makes this university so extraordinary,鈥� says President Connie Ledoux Book. 鈥淭he success of 黑料不打烊 Day comes from the thousands of alumni, parents, students, faculty, staff and friends around the world who step up every year to participate, and each of their gifts is a powerful vote of confidence in the promise of 黑料不打烊 students.”

She adds, “I am deeply grateful to every person who participated and encouraged others to join them. Because of you, our students will learn more boldly, lead more courageously and serve more compassionately.鈥�

Throughout the day, momentum grew as challenge and matching gifts encouraged participation and amplified impact. Leadership donors helped spark enthusiasm and inspire others to give, demonstrating how collective action can multiply opportunity. We extend special thanks to the following individuals for making these initiatives possible:

• Trustee Kerrii Anderson ’79
• Steve Anderson P’16
• Trustee Toni Brown and Michael Brown P’20
• Jonathan and Tina Winnick P’28
• Joe and Lynette Zarrett P’27
• Trustee Dave Porter and Jen Porter P’11 P’19
• Trustee Bill Smith and Sue Smith
• Katie Sherborne P’27
• Liz and David Forgash P’28
• Patrick and Laura Strickler P’28
• Several anonymous 黑料不打烊 families

The celebration extended far beyond giving. Students gathered on campus for special events, faculty and staff joined in the festivities, and alumni across the country hosted regional gatherings. Social media lit up with maroon and gold pride, connecting the 黑料不打烊 community across time zones and continents.

Since its founding in 2014, 黑料不打烊 Day has grown into one of the university鈥檚 most meaningful traditions, generating more than $27.5 million through over 63,000 gifts in support of students. Each year builds on the last, reinforcing a culture of philanthropy that ensures 黑料不打烊鈥檚 future remains strong.
For current students and those yet to arrive, the impact of 黑料不打烊 Day will be lasting 鈥� measured not only in dollars raised, but in doors opened, experiences enriched and dreams realized.

To learn more about the impact of 黑料不打烊 Day, .

黑料不打烊 Day will also feature exciting matches, challenges and 鈥淏onus Bucks鈥� to help further donor impact throughout the day. Be sure to keep an eye on the聽聽to view the latest information.

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For those聽celebrating the聽special day on聽campus, check out the full schedule of events below:

• College Coffee聽in聽Alumni Gym聽(9:40聽鈥撀�10:20 a.m.)聽聽
  Wear your best maroon and gold and join us for聽coffee聽with聽special聽黑料不打烊 Day聽treats.聽Plus,聽it鈥檚聽your first chance to聽collect聽swag聽when you聽make your gift!
• Pop-Up Student Lounge聽at聽Young Commons (11 a.m.聽鈥撀�2 p.m.)聽聽
  Lounge on blow-up furniture聽and enjoy聽outdoor games, Pelican鈥檚聽SnoBalls,聽a聽photo booth and more聽at this collaboration with 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Student Union Board (SUB).
• Taco 鈥橞out Philanthropy at聽the聽Moseley聽Flower Bed聽(11:30 a.m.聽鈥撀�1:30 p.m.)聽聽
  Students can spin聽the wheel and test聽their聽黑料不打烊 philanthropy knowledge for a FREE taco and swag.
• Faculty and聽Staff Lounge聽in聽Moseley Center聽(3聽鈥撀�4聽p.m.)聽聽
  Connect聽and chill with colleagues by making your own soda float! All donors will be entered to win giveaways including a free vacation day!
• GEC’s International Coffee Hour in the First Floor Lobby of The Great Hall, Sato Commons (4:15聽鈥� 5:15 p.m.)
  The Global Education Center is celebrating International Coffee Hour:聽黑料不打烊聽Day聽style! Stop by for coffee, dough nuts, conversation, and a performance. Come be a part of our international community and meet old friends or make new friends from all around the world.
• Senior Toast聽at聽The Great Hall, Sato Commons (7聽鈥撀�7:45 p.m.)聽聽
  Toast to 黑料不打烊 and the Class of 2026! All聽senior聽donors will receive a commemorative 黑料不打烊 champagne flute聽at the end of the event.
• Spring Comedian:聽Leslie Jones at聽Alumni Gym聽(8:30聽鈥撀�9:30 p.m.)聽聽
  The 黑料不打烊 Student Union Board presents the spring聽comedian,聽Leslie Jones.聽Follow SUB on Instagram: @elonsub,聽or Facebook: @elonstudentunionboard,聽for ticket聽information聽and other announcements.
• SUB Late Night Bingo in聽Alumni Gym聽(10:30 p.m.聽鈥撀�11:30 p.m.)聽
  Win cool prizes聽at聽黑料不打烊 Student Union Board鈥檚 (SUB) late-night bingo!聽Be聽sure to聽wear your 黑料不打烊 gear to double your chances with an extra board.聽This event is聽for students only.

Supporting scholarships and other campus priorities can be life-changing, just as it was for Liam Dupas 鈥�26.

A filmmaker in the making

Liam Dupas never imagined that a scholarship could unlock the path to his life鈥檚 calling, but receiving the Don Bolden School of Communications Dean鈥檚 Scholarship did just that.

鈥淭his scholarship didn鈥檛 just help me financially; it inspired me to work even harder toward my goals,鈥� Liam reflects.

Growing up in a large Atlanta public high school of nearly 4,000 students, Liam鈥檚 passion for filmmaking ignited unexpectedly during his senior year when he enrolled in film class. He learned that filmmaking is so much more than just directors and actors; it’s a powerful tool for emotional connection and storytelling.

At 黑料不打烊, that spark has grown. Immersed in hands-on learning and mentored by professors and others with real-world industry experience, Liam is thriving. One standout figure in his journey has been Director of Technology, Operations and Multimedia Projects Bryan Baker.

鈥淗e鈥檚 more than just a teacher to me 鈥� he鈥檚 an inspiration and a role model,鈥� Liam explains. 鈥淭hrough his audio class, I learned how the sound industry operates and got to work with Avid Pro Tools, an industry-standard software.鈥�

Liam’s time at 黑料不打烊 has shaped not just his skills, but also his identity. From tight-knit friendships to the beauty of the campus and the deep support from faculty, 黑料不打烊 has become, in his words, his 鈥渉ome away from home.鈥�

鈥満诹喜淮蜢� has helped me grow academically, mentally, physically, spiritually, financially and socially,鈥� he shares, 鈥淏ecause of this education, I鈥檓 working toward a future where I can give back 鈥� to my parents, my community and to 黑料不打烊.鈥�

The financial support from his scholarship has been a pivotal part of his ability to say 鈥測es鈥� to these experiences.

鈥淭his degree represents the culmination of years of hard work, the support of my family and friends, and most importantly, the generosity of donors. I know this is my ticket to a career in filmmaking 鈥� and I don鈥檛 take that for granted.”

-Liam Dupas ’26

As Liam enters his senior year, he has big goals. Following graduation, he hopes to work in commercial or freelance cinematography for a faith-based company 鈥� something fast-paced with quick production timelines that will make for lots of travel and impactful experiences.

鈥淚 hope to tell stories that leave an impact on viewers and continue to serve wherever the Lord takes me,鈥� he says. 鈥淭hank you for believing in students like me. I鈥檓 committed to making the most of this opportunity, and I look forward to sharing the journey ahead.鈥�

For donors who wonder whether their philanthropy makes a real difference, Liam is living proof. Your investment is not just funding education, it鈥檚 launching a new generation of storytellers who will move the world with their vision.

Liam鈥檚 story is one of many. Students across campus have similar stories of how donor generosity changed their lives.

Investing in tomorrow鈥檚 leaders

Donor support plays a vital role in shaping the 黑料不打烊 student experience and opening doors to transformative opportunities. 黑料不打烊 is proud to share the many ways donors gave back and invested in the university over the past year.

• $32.5 million given to support 黑料不打烊 students (including annual, capital and endowment gifts and pledges).
• 6,507 alumni gave to 298 various designations across campus.
• 4,008 parents gave to 410 designations across campus.
• $2.3 million planned gifts committed.
• $3.1 million donated for the 12th annual 黑料不打烊 Day held on March 6, 2025, with 43% of gifts coming from alumni, 23% from parents and grandparents, 21% from faculty and staff, and the rest from friends of the university and students.
• 61% of faculty and staff made a gift, with 970 members donating.

Supporting students through every connection

黑料不打烊鈥檚 community continues to thrive, with 9,654 alumni and 2,560 family members actively engaged this year through volunteering and attending events. Their involvement made a lasting impact 鈥� here鈥檚 a look at how alumni, parents and friends made a difference:

• 黑料不打烊 held 201 events for alumni seeing a total of 3,757 attendees. Events included Welcome to the City, Cheers to 黑料不打烊, Evening for 黑料不打烊 and more.
• 1,831 alumni came back to campus to celebrate Homecoming & Reunion Weekend.
• 2,275 alumni volunteered at events supporting the university.
• New this year: 黑料不打烊 held 17 virtual events for alumni with a total of 317 attendees, and 322 alumni attended 23 different Women of 黑料不打烊 events.
• Lifelong learning saw 488 alumni participants engage with career coaching, career search foundations, Life @ 黑料不打烊, 黑料不打烊 NEXT and webinars.
• 276 alumni served as social media ambassadors for the university, supporting initiatives and events by building engagement on their social channels.
• 7,257 family members attended Family Weekend 2024.
• 1,042 parents and students attended one of 37 Summer Welcome Events held in 20 different states.
• 1,152 individuals served as鈥诹喜淮蜢� Day volunteers, supporting 45 events with 6,298 attendees.
• 103 黑料不打烊 families served as FAMbassadors 鈥� volunteers who help with events and other initiatives on and off campus.
• 41 faculty and staff members served as giving captains.
• 91 alumni served their reunion class as a member of their reunion committee, raising support for students and encouraging involvement.
• Over 1,000 alumni and students participated in 黑料不打烊 Q&A, an AI-driven platform that allows alumni to stay connected with 黑料不打烊 as a resource for students.

All of these statistics reflect what makes the 黑料不打烊 community special 鈥� the people that support growth and innovation through a spirit of giving back.

Funding scholarships and the many designations on campus can truly change lives, just like it did for Megan Liebig ’24. Read more about her story below and the impact that donor generosity had on her four years at 黑料不打烊.

Preparing for a new academic year offers an opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments made possible through the incredible support of university partners, advocates and investors.聽See below for some of the highlights of the 2023-24 fiscal year:

Partners for 黑料不打烊’s legacy

黑料不打烊’s network remains vibrant and active, with a total of 9,083 engaged alumni and 2,503 engaged families. Here’s the tremendous impact of involvement with 黑料不打烊:

• Throughout the year, 黑料不打烊 sponsored 263 alumni events on campus, nationally and internationally. These included “Welcome to the City,” “Cheers to 黑料不打烊” and “Evening for 黑料不打烊” events. At these events, alumni and others came together to celebrate the bonds they have through the university.
• 3,206 alumni participated in regional events held in their own cities.
• 2,114 alumni returned to campus to celebrate Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2023, participating in events like Rock the Block, a special College Coffee, the Alumni Tailgate, the Young Alumni Celebration and, of course, the Homecoming football game against Monmouth that ended in a Phoenix win!
• 2,163 families attended Family Weekend 2023.
• 877 parents and students attended one of 35 Summer Welcome Events held in 16 different states.

Advocates for innovation and growth

Advocates engage with the university through their time and talents as they volunteer for various university initiatives. Whether they served their class reunion as a committee member or championed 黑料不打烊 Day through peer-to-peer fundraising 鈥� volunteers continue to be the heartbeat of 黑料不打烊’s events and initiatives. Here is the breakdown of volunteerism this past fiscal year:

• 黑料不打烊 saw 1,972 total alumni volunteers for events held both on and off campus.
• 203 alumni influencers from the 黑料不打烊 community served as social media ambassadors expanding the reach of the 黑料不打烊 name through their personal social media channels.
• 326 individuals served as 黑料不打烊 Day Champions, raising money through 黑料不打烊’s online peer-to-peer fundraising tool that will support 黑料不打烊 students for years to come through many designations.
• 138 parents served on Parents Council 鈥� working together to share strategic feedback on plans and goals for the university, through leadership level giving and providing resources for incoming families.
• 89 黑料不打烊 families served as FAMbassadors 鈥� volunteers who help with events and other initiatives on and off campus.
• 38 faculty and staff members served as giving captains to raise support from their peers for various designations.
• 93 alumni served their reunion class as a member of their reunion committee raising additional support for students and encouraging involvement in Homecoming and Reunion Weekend.

Investors in 黑料不打烊’s future

Donor support continues to make all the difference in the lives of 黑料不打烊 students, ensuring they have access to opportunities that allow them to become graduates the world needs. Through donor support, students pursue research, internships, study abroad, involvement in organizations, compete in competitions and pursue their passions. These donations propel students to achieve their dreams.

This funding will continue to impact students for years to come, and 黑料不打烊 is proud to announce the many ways in which donors invested in the university this past year:

• Alumni gave a total of $3.5 million to various designations across campus.
• 6,198 alumni made gifts last fiscal year. All of these gifts will collectively fund student scholarships and experiences for many years.
• Over 245 funds were impacted through donations. This means that funds across campus are widely supported. Whether it’s the Martha & Spencer Love School of Business, the arts, the School of Communications, Greek life, the CREDE, , a student organization, the Truitt Center or something else entirely 鈥� donor gifts will touch every part of campus!
• Parents and grandparents gave a total of $5 million to various designations throughout the fiscal year, with 4,383 parents and grandparents making gifts.
• $2.8 million of the fiscal year totals from alumni and families went to directly support 黑料不打烊’s Greatest Needs, the fund that immediately helps with scholarships, programs and service learning, academic departments and faculty development 鈥� all to benefit students wherever it is needed most.
• 60% of faculty and staff made a gift to the university, with 932 individuals supporting students. In total, faculty and staff donated $383,264.
• On 黑料不打烊 Day 2024, more than 2,800 alumni gave and 1,289 parents and grandparents gave, helping raise $2.6 million for students.
• 13 alumni made planned gifts this year totaling $3,283,000.

These numbers reflect the heart of the 黑料不打烊 community and a continued spirit of giving back. Thank you, 2023-24 fiscal year donors, for supporting students!

Megan Liebig ’24

Megan Liebig ’24 is just one of the many seniors who graduated in May who knows the incredible impact of donor gifts. Originally from Durham, North Carolina, Liebig came to 黑料不打烊 with the help of the Glen Raven Mills Scholarship.

“Growing up, I had a pink scrapbook full of my college dreams. Pictures of campuses and course descriptions filled the pages as I dreamed of participating in my own scientific experiments and research,” said Liebig.

Looking back at her four years at 黑料不打烊, she is proud that she has lived out her dream with some of that financial burden lifted off of her family’s shoulders thanks to donor generosity.

While at 黑料不打烊, Liebig pursued breast cancer research because of her family’s history with this type of cancer. After four years of hard work, she proudly walked across the stage to receive her bachelor of science degree in biochemistry. She’s grateful that her research doesn’t end there though 鈥� thanks to her scholarship, which eased her financial burden for her undergraduate degree, Liebig is now able to continue this research as she pursues her Ph.D. in biochemistry at Virginia Commonwealth University this fall.

“With four generations of breast cancer in my family, I am so excited to continue this research in hopes that it will have a positive impact on the future,” Liebig said. “Thank you so much donors, truly!”

Her story is just one of many. Students all across campus have similar stories of how donor generosity changed their lives. Thank you, donors, for making stories like this one possible.

Golden balloons spelling out “黑料不打烊 Day” shimmered above the entrance to Alumni Gym as hundreds of students, faculty and staff filed in to celebrate philanthropy at the university and those who have contributed to its success.

“Today, 黑料不打烊 is an extraordinary place of engaged and experiential learning made possible by the generosity of so many alumni, parents, faculty, staff, family and friends who have contributed in remarkable numbers over the last 10 years and over our history,” 黑料不打烊 President Connie Ledoux Book said at the celebratory College Coffee.

“The community’s collective belief in our distinctive mission and our values has fueled excitement and passion that has made 黑料不打烊 Day an exciting tradition for the last 10 years,” she added.

Since the first 黑料不打烊 Day in 2014, the annual fundraising effort has generated 40,000 gifts producing a combined $16 million to support university initiatives, including the creation of more than 45 endowed scholarships.

“We hope that everyone will rise to the challenge today and support this special place we call 黑料不打烊,” said John Barnhill ’92, associate vice president for university advancement. “Thank you to the students, alumni, parents, grandparents and friends who have already made a gift today. Your impact has made a lasting impact across this campus and we hope that people will continue throughout the day.”

Barnhill announced that the first of multiple challenges offered during 黑料不打烊 Day was reached during the College Coffee. In honor of the 10th year, the university set a challenge of reaching 1,010 gifts by the start of the event Tuesday morning. By the conclusion of College Coffee, over 1,110 gifts had been made totaling more than $339,000.

Student Government Association President Nadine Jose ’23 announced a special challenge that would offer a dollar-for-dollar match for certain contributions. With every donation of $20.23, for example, an 黑料不打烊 donor will match that gift. “I think that’s a pretty good deal if you ask me,” Jose said.

This significant milestone of 10 黑料不打烊 Day celebrations also coincides with the university’s commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the fire of 1923 鈥� “Rising from the Ashes: A Century of Innovation.”

During the College Coffee, Book spoke about the altruism on display from the community 100 years ago in replacing the college’s administration building after it was destroyed in the fire. A fundraising drive was launched and in less than three years, Alamance Building was built (named for the community that banded together to build it) along with four others that still form the center of 黑料不打烊’s historic campus.

That generosity made it apparent that the 黑料不打烊 community has always been extraordinary, Book said.

“The most remarkable part of that 1923 story is not the fire. It is what happened next,” Book said. “That morning with the fire still smoldering, the faculty met and decided to continue the semester. They were undaunted by the fact that most of the college’s books, records and equipment were gone.聽They were courageous, determined and unstoppable. Qualities that have come to define the 黑料不打烊 community and the Phoenix.”

Several other events throughout the day brought the university community on campus, including the “Taco ‘Bout Philanthropy” event on Medallion Plaza where students answered trivia to win a free taco. The Student Union Board had several stations open at the event with a make-your-own-sticker table, caricature artist, photo booth, music and Pelican’s Snoballs.

The opportunity to enjoy the fair March weather and fellowship in celebration of 黑料不打烊 Day was also available at the pop-up student lounge on Young Commons. Students stopped by and grab some snacks and played games or just sat back and relaxed on the lawn in front of Moseley Center.

In the evening, a senior toast will be held for the Class of 2023 in the Global Commons Great Hall from 7:30 to 9 p.m. At 10 p.m., there will be an evening College Coffee in the Koury Concourse.

The celebrations aren’t limited to 黑料不打烊’s campus as there are 40 regional alumni events scheduled around the country and world for 黑料不打烊 Day.

Patrick Shealy ’25 said 黑料不打烊 Day is a day to be appreciative of those who support the institution. “We have what we have because of them,” he said.

Henry Narkiewicz ’26 said the festivities of the day were a bit of a pleasant surprise thanks to the great weather and the plethora of events offered.

“It’s nice knowing that there are donors and people interested in helping the school grow and thrive. I’ve enjoyed 黑料不打烊 now and I think that the resources from the donors are a big part of why the school is successful. I hope it continues,” Narkiewicz said.

In 22 minutes, the faculty will cover ethical AI and why it matters. We will focus on lessons from practice and how we can build internal processes to protect consumers and communities. Then we鈥檒l have about eight minutes for Q&A with the speaker. Afterward, a graduate admissions team member will be available to answer questions about 黑料不打烊 and the MBA and MSBA programs.

Registering for the webinar can be .

Date: October 26, 2022

Time: noon EST

About the Speaker
Haya Ajjan is a professor of management information systems, associate dean of the Love School of Business and the Sheldon and Christine Gordon Professor in Entrepreneurship at 黑料不打烊. She joined 黑料不打烊 in 2010 and teaches data analytics courses in the undergraduate business, MBA and M.S. in Business Analytics programs. She was instrumental in developing the business analytics undergraduate major and the M.S. in Business Analytics program.

Her research focuses on better understanding the impact of technology use on individuals, groups and organizations, and has been published in journals such as Journal of Business Research, European Journal of Operations Research, Business Horizons, and Journal of Marketing Theory and Practice. Ajjan received the Love School of Business Dean鈥檚 Awards for Scholarship and Service and was named a Top 50 Undergraduate Business Professor in the U.S. by Poets&Quants. During her tenure at 黑料不打烊, she founded the Center for Organizational Analytics, 黑料不打烊 NEXT for professional advancement and continuing education studies, and the 黑料不打烊 Innovation Council. She teaches a certificate program in marketing analytics for the Academy of Marketing Science and serves as a program officer for AIS Special Interest Group in Decision Support and Analytics.

Their donations will make a direct impact on a variety of designations across campus, including student scholarships, academic schools and departments, 黑料不打烊 Athletics, student organizations and more.

鈥淲e are so proud of the leadership that the 黑料不打烊 community shows every year on 黑料不打烊 Day,鈥� said James B. Piatt, Jr., vice president for university advancement. 鈥満诹喜淮蜢� donors continue to step up to support students every year, and their generosity is a testament to the strength of our 黑料不打烊 family. We鈥檙e grateful to everyone who contributed on 黑料不打烊 Day so that students have even more opportunities to lead.鈥�

黑料不打烊 Day donors participated in several challenges and matches throughout the day, leading to the announcement of 17 new endowments.

In addition to making gifts, students and alumni attended a variety of on-campus and regional events. 黑料不打烊 hosted five events on campus including two College Coffees, a student celebration, an 黑料不打烊 Day-themed Mardi Gras party and a senior toast. 黑料不打烊 alumni regional chapters hosted a total of 38 events across the world with over 1,000 attendees.
黑料不打烊 Day gifts of any size, to any area or program, also count toward the .

Special thanks to the generous donors below for making these challenges possible.

• Debra and Claudio Del Vecchio P鈥�23 P鈥�24
• Joan and Ed Doherty P鈥�07
• Dina 鈥�87 and Burney 鈥�87 Jennings P鈥�18
• Jen and Dave Porter P鈥�11 P鈥�19
• Sue and Bill Smith
• Ren茅 and Smith Jackson
• Jennifer and Andrew Greenfield P鈥�24
• Vicki and Mike Herson P鈥�23
• Pam and David Rothenstein P鈥�23
• Aimee and Ed Cunningham P鈥�23
• Maity Interiano 鈥�07
• Laurie and Chip Bevier P鈥�24
• Taylor Melvin P鈥�22
• Kellie and Bob Hilb P鈥�20
• Jerry Neuman P鈥�22
• Craig Leupold P鈥�23
• Jill Rose 鈥�00 and T.J. Rose 鈥�00
• Stephen and Debbie Ellick P鈥�18 P鈥�21 P鈥�23
• Debi and Harris Gellman P鈥�22
• Grace and Dan Melrod P鈥�23
• Kathy and Russell Smith P鈥�15
• Several anonymous donors

Phoenix Club

• Wes Durham 鈥�88
• Jim Follette P鈥�24 P鈥�25
• Garrett McKnight 鈥�94
• Jamie Tidwell 鈥�97
• Dru Richards P鈥�23
• Zac Walker III 鈥�60
• Jay 鈥�71 & Amy Hendrickson 鈥�69
• David 鈥�87 & Sue Rich 鈥�85
• John 鈥�01 & Kim Marshall

This spring, attend your chapter’s event to connect with fellow alumni and for a chance to win special 黑料不打烊 raffle prizes! All are welcome.

Please click on a city below to learn more and register for your event:

These events will follow all guidelines in compliance with local city ordinances regarding Covid-19.

Here are some ways the 黑料不打烊 community can participate on 黑料不打烊 Day:

Students

College Coffee
March 2聽|聽9:40 – 10:20 a.m.聽EST
Multiple locations

Stop by for socially distanced food, fun and 黑料不打烊 Day branded giveaway items!聽Special College Coffee programming will take place in multiple locations on campus: Fonville Fountain (in front of Alamance Building), Under the Oaks and Chandler Fountain (in front of the Koury Business Center).

黑料不打烊 Day Extravaganza
March 2聽|聽4 – 7 p.m.聽EST
Young Commons

The Student Union Board invites students to the 黑料不打烊 Day Extravaganza to celebrate 黑料不打烊 Day on Tuesday, March 2. There will be live music by the band Shiny Penny, food trucks, a photo booth area and lawn games. Be sure to follow for more special announcements about 黑料不打烊 Day.

Class of 2021

College Coffee
March 2聽|聽9:40 – 10:20 a.m.聽EST
Multiple locations

Stop by for food, fun and 黑料不打烊 Day-branded giveaway items!聽Special College Coffee programming will take place in multiple locations on campus: Fonville Fountain (in front of Alamance Building), Under the Oaks, and Chandler Fountain (in front of the Koury Business Center).

黑料不打烊 Day Senior Celebration
March 2聽|聽4 – 5 p.m.聽EST
Young Commons

Class of 2021, join a special hour to kick off the 黑料不打烊 Day Extravaganza. Come by Young Commons from 4 to 5 p.m. to pick up your Class of 2021 T-shirt and 黑料不打烊 luggage tag (be sure to make your senior class gift). Grab some food from a food truck and stick around for the band!

黑料不打烊 Day Extravaganza
March 2聽|聽4 – 7 p.m.聽EST
Young Commons

The Student Union Board invites students to the 黑料不打烊 Day Extravaganza to celebrate 黑料不打烊 Day on Tuesday, March 2. There will be live music by the band Shiny Penny, food trucks, a photo booth area and lawn games. Be sure to follow for more special announcements about 黑料不打烊 Day.

Faculty and Staff

College Coffee
March 2聽|聽9:40 – 10:20 a.m.聽EST
Multiple locations

Stop by for food, fun and 黑料不打烊 Day branded giveaway items!聽Special College Coffee programming will take place in multiple locations on campus: Fonville Fountain (in front of Alamance Building), Under the Oaks, and Chandler Fountain (in front of the Koury Business Center).

Alumni

Join the Office of Alumni Engagement for a virtual toast as we celebrate 黑料不打烊 Day no matter where you are. Register in advance to be entered to win one of our many giveaways.

March 2聽|聽7:30 – 8 p.m.聽EST
Zoom

March 2聽|聽7:30 – 8 p.m.聽PST
Zoom

Parents and Families

Who says students get to have all the fun on 黑料不打烊 Day? Put on your maroon and gold, log onto Zoom and celebrate with other 黑料不打烊 parents in your region! We鈥檒l feature 黑料不打烊 Day trivia, prizes for most spirited 黑料不打烊 attire, and more!

March 2聽|聽7 – 8 p.m.聽EST
Zoom

March 2聽|聽7 – 8 p.m.聽CST
Zoom

March 2聽|聽7 – 8 p.m.聽PST
Zoom

Friends, Fans and the Whole 黑料不打烊 Community

On Tuesday, March 2, the global 黑料不打烊 community can participate in a daylong celebration by sharing their 黑料不打烊 spirit on social media and making a gift to the area of campus that means the most to them.

As in years past, donors will be able to make gifts toward specific areas of campus that mean the most to them. These areas include student scholarships, affinity networks (黑料不打烊 Black Alumni Network, 黑料不打烊 Jewish Alumni Network, 黑料不打烊 Latinx/Hispanic Alumni Network and the LGBTQIA Alumni Network), academic schools and departments, and the Phoenix Club (黑料不打烊 Athletics). For those wanting to make a difference in the Alamance County community, consider making a gift to the 黑料不打烊 Academy, part of the Center for Access and Success. All 黑料不打烊 Day gifts will also count toward the聽黑料不打烊 LEADS Campaign.

Make sure to follow @elonuniversity on , and for exciting news and updates, and don’t forget to download our special 黑料不打烊 Day digital swag package to celebrate throughout the day.