Salve Day of Giving is on March 30

salvetoday Posted On March 28, 2023
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As Salve Regina continues its 75th anniversary year, the University will celebrate the third annual Salve Day of Giving on Thursday, March 30, to help celebrate 75 years of mercy education fostered by philanthropy.

“The generosity of our extended Salve family inspires me,” said Dr. Kelli J. Armstrong, president of Salve Regina. “Not just the act of giving, but the fact that it is a vote of confidence in Salve, today and in the future.”

By acting collectively through philanthropic events such as Salve Day of Giving, alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends open a world of opportunity for Salve Regina students. Gifts of all sizes make an immediate impact, and participation is a vote of confidence for the path ahead.

To commemorate the day, several activities will take place on March 30 from 2-5 p.m. on Gerety Hall’s lawn.

  • The Office of Student Engagement will host a “spin the wheel” event based on Salve Regina’s history of philanthropy.
  • Students can write thank you letters to donors, showing their appreciation for the impact Salve Day of Giving has on their college experience.
  • Ruggles will make a special appearance.
  • Food trucks from Friskie Fries and Newport Chowder Company will be on hand, sponsored by the Campus Activities Board.

Last year was record-breaking for Salve Day of Giving, and this year the University aims to surpass that achievement with a goal of 750 donors. To further encourage participation, several anonymous challenge donors will match gifts throughout the day.

Emmet Schule ’26, an accounting major, member of the men’s soccer team and caller for student philanthropy, attributes scholarship funds to the opportunities he enjoys as part of his Salve Regina experience.

“Salve Day of Giving is extremely important,” Schuele said. “I view its importance as helping the school fund the scholarships and programs which make an education at Salve possible for so many students here and those looking to come here.”

The Salve Regina community is encouraged to participate with a gift of any size to unlock grants and challenges, or simply by spreading the word and telling a friend. Early gifts are an option for those who may be busy on the day of the event and help generate excitement, and an act of any kind supports the student experience at Salve Regina.

Learn more about participating in the third annual Salve Day of Giving at salve.edu/dayofgiving.