Claire Herquet, Editor

La Salle’s 11th annual Day of Giving (DoG) raised a record-breaking $1.4 million through almost 2,000 donations from our community.  

Last Wednesday, April 10 was a monumental day for Lasallians. This marked the fourth consecutive year that our Day of Giving has raised more than $1 million in philanthropic support. 

The Day of Giving is a day-long event urging the broad La Salle community to show their support for current Explorers and invest in the university’s future. It is a chance for alumni, faculty, families, students, staff, and supporters to give donations and help shape the path for our current and future Explorers. 

Throughout the day, campus buzzed with various activities, including a scavenger hunt, friendship bracelet making, outdoor games, and a pickleball tournament. Student-athletes from various sports teams at La Salle contacted countless members of the university community over the phone to secure donations in support of their respective teams. In addition, students who donated $20.24 received a special cord to wear during their future Commencement ceremonies. 

As Day of Giving concurred with Mission and Heritage Week (a celebration of Lasallian values), many students and faculty gathered for a communal dinner in the Union Ballroom. The event included the recognition of the Distinguished Lasallian Educator Awards, honoring several notable faculty members for their great work in our university thus far. 

Since its start in 2013, Day of Giving has raised over $6.5 million altogether in support of La Salle University. We hope to continue to expand on this total in following years, and the Collegian team would love to thank all our donors who have contributed to our initiatives and programs. 

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