
How You Help Make an Impact with We Are »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Day on March 27

In celebration with »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ's (»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ) annual tradition of , »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ's first day of giving -- -- will be on March 27, 2019. This event is a 24-hour participation-driven effort, celebrating 173 years of providing a quality Mercy education to our deserving and talented students. »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ is challenging all alumni to help make an impact to the »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ community and to boost the alumni participation rate this March!
Alumni participation is solely measured by the number of alumni who give annually, not the size of the gift. The power of any donation, no matter the amount, carries an immense impact by improving the University's participation rates that directly contribute to increasing »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ's rankings for such prominent organizations as U.S. News & World Report.
These rankings help put »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ on the map with prospective students as they look for a high-quality education with leadership and service opportunities that will activate the best in each of them, with top employers seeking to higher the very best candidates and with corporations and foundations considering the alumni giving rate when making funding decisions.
By giving to the , your generosity can also impact change across the University by providing life-changing scholarships; developing new internship and networking opportunities, as well as organized mission and service trips; and creating new spaces across campus conducive to students' quality education, such as the new Human Performance Lab and STEM Studio.
"I feel completely blessed to have received scholarships at »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ," said Genesis Garcia-Fisher '19, one of many who have shared their stories of the opportunities »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ scholarships have helped provide. "Scholarships have given me the ability to follow my dreams, which wouldn't have been possible otherwise. It reminds me that I am dedicated, and that I deserve an education that I can share with others."
We Are »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Day is more than an opportunity to make a gift but a day where all Cougars can , show their pride and share their stories. Whether student, alumni, faculty, staff or family, every member of the »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ community is encouraged to take to social media and share how »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ has made an impact in your life and your community.
Join »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ on We Are »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Day and be sure to come out for an evening of community and fun at the We Are »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Day Social at Gilhooley's starting at 5 p.m.! Visit , keyword: We Are »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Day, for more information on how you can get involved.