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SU Give Day aims to raise $25 million for Âé¶¹´«Ã½ System campuses

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ System Foundation is calling on all Âé¶¹´«Ã½ alumni, students, faculty, staff, and supporters to unite for its annual SU Give Day on Thursday, Aug. 28. This all-day virtual event, streamed live on , is the final appeal for the Foundation’s “Are You In?” campaign. This year's goal is $25 million.

The goal is to rally support and secure philanthropic contributions for Southern's five campuses — Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and A&M College, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ at New Orleans, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Shreveport, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Law Center, and Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Agricultural Research and Extension Center — as well as the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Laboratory School.

From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., SU Give Day will feature a series of panel discussions and presentations, hosted by Cumulus Media on-air personality LaTangela Sherman, live from the Valdry Center for Philanthropy on the Baton Rouge campus. The schedule includes:

 

  • 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ System President Dennis J. Shields will engage with chancellors across the System, and will discuss focusing on the university’s campuses, faculty, and students.
  • 11 a.m. - noon: This segment will spotlight the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ System Student Philanthropy Council and Student Government, featuring leaders from all campuses and the SU Lab School.
  • 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.: The segment will spotlight Âé¶¹´«Ã½’s corporate partners and their impact across business and industry.
  • 3 p.m - 4 p.m.: A discussion on the impact of legacy gifts will lead into a celebration of alumni who have paved the way through their achievements, leadership, and philanthropy.
  • 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Dr. Kedric Taylor, director of bands for the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Human Jukebox, will join current and former band members for discussions highlighting the need for funding.

For more information or to make a contribution, go to .