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