The SIU Foundation will launch its first Week of Philanthropy Sept. 21-25, a five-day celebration of the generosity that creates opportunities across Southern Illinois University Carbondale.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Week of Philanthropy gives us an opportunity to celebrate the impact of generosity across SIU and, just as importantly, to thank the people who make that impact possible,\u201d said Matt Kupec, vice chancellor for development and alumni relations and CEO of the SIU Foundation.<\/p>\n
Each day will highlight a different aspect of philanthropy through events at the Tedrick Welcome Center, culminating in a campuswide celebration Friday. At the center of the week is the 11th SIU Day of Giving on Wednesday, Sept. 23, a 24-hour online giving event that will invite Salukis around the world to \u201cPaint the Map Maroon.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cDay of Giving gives every Saluki the opportunity to make an impact on something that matters to them. Whether you are supporting a scholarship, an academic program, athletics or another area you love, every gift helps us paint the map maroon and demonstrates the reach of the Saluki family,\u201d said Kathryn Sime, assistant vice chancellor for major and planned giving.<\/p>\n
The five-day celebration includes:<\/p>\n
Through scholarships, faculty support, facilities, research, student experiences and academic programs, donor support continues to expand opportunities throughout SIU. Learn more about the impact of philanthropy at siuf.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The SIU Foundation will launch its first Week of Philanthropy Sept. 21-25, a five-day celebration of the generosity that creates opportunities across Southern Illinois University Carbondale. \u201cThe Week of Philanthropy gives us an opportunity to celebrate the impact of generosity across SIU and, just as importantly, to thank the people who make that impact possible,\u201d … Continue reading SIU Foundation launches first Week of Philanthropy Sept. 21-25<\/span>