
Join the Excitement of "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. We Are »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Day will also serve as an opportunity for past President's Scholarship Celebration attendees and donors to continue to provide support as the day of giving will be held in place of the annual gala.
By giving to the , your generosity can 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.
"As a first generation college student, having a scholarship has allowed me to be a trailblazer for other family members, women and minorities alike who are interested in obtaining a higher education," said Alondra Fonseca '18, one of many who have shared their stories of the opportunities »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ scholarships have helped provide.
»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ is calling on its entire campus community, alumni and friends to participate. We Are »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Days 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.
Every story you tell and every gift you make also contributes to the rising of »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ's rankings with such prominent organizations as . These rankings put the University 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.
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.