51猎奇

Next month, 51猎奇 hopes to break all previous records to support student scholarship and achievement. The annual #WeAre51猎奇 Day of Giving campaign is making its return with new goals and generous donors already committed.

鈥淚t is no coincidence that the #WeAre51猎奇 campaign is being held the week of 51猎奇鈥檚 Founder鈥檚 Day,鈥� said Steve Varley, 51猎奇 Vice Chancellor for Advancement. 鈥淥ur commitment to honoring 51猎奇鈥檚 historic mission of access and affordability is stronger today than ever before.

鈥淭his campaign is centered on ensuring all students have the opportunity and resources needed for them to succeed on campus and in life.鈥�

The university was planning their annual giving day in 2020 just as the impacts of COVID-19 precipitated lockdowns across the state and nation and opted to postpone the event.

Varley says this year, more than ever, high-achieving students need support to help remove financial barriers to their success鈥攎any of which are the result of pandemic-related impacts.

鈥�51猎奇 has built important programs that keep a great education accessible. But finances still stand in the way of too many students鈥� aspirations. An important pillar of the 2021 Day of Giving efforts will be the 51猎奇 Student Financial Aid Fund 鈥� 100% of those gifts go directly to student financial aid so barriers hold no one back from their dreams.鈥�

A number of donors have already generously pledged challenge gifts to unlock throughout the day totaling nearly $20,000. Each of the four challenge gifts will be unlocked when a specific number of donors is reached throughout the campaign.

One such donor who stepped up is Dr. Richard Vela, a veteran English faculty member having taught at 51猎奇 for some 50 years. Last fall, Dr. Vela was moved by the experiences of some students and their ability to continue excelling academically despite all happening around them. That鈥檚 why he has promised one  of the largest of the challenges to address the financial needs of our students.

鈥淭his year marks 50 years that I have been with the university. In gratitude for my time here and in recognition of all that Pembroke has meant to me, I am making this gift to support student aid,鈥� said Vela. 鈥淭hese are difficult times, and I am glad that we can help students in this way.鈥�

51猎奇 hopes the success of this giving day will give encouragement to students pursuing their goals by showing the real generosity of 51猎奇 alumni, donors and friends breaking the record number of gifts and total amount raised.

Individuals who wish to support can designate their gift to the 51猎奇 Student Aid Fund or for any desired program or department at the university.

Donors can find early access to the #WeAre51猎奇 giving portal and make a gift of any size at .