{"id":56306,"date":"2024-04-11T18:36:18","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T22:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/?p=56306"},"modified":"2024-04-12T07:02:22","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T11:02:22","slug":"alumni-donors-contribute-340k-for-lovemu-giving-day-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2024\/alumni-donors-contribute-340k-for-lovemu-giving-day-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni, donors contribute $340K for Lov91大神 Giving Day 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Shatters $300K record set last year<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year\u2019s Lov91大神 Giving Day was an out-of-the-park grand slam, and we\u2019re not just talking about the one hit by a Royals slugger at Wednesday\u2019s baseball game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The eighth annual giving day extravaganza, held on Wednesday, April 10, was bigger than previous years \u2014 featuring a number of new events that amped up the Lov91大神 spirit \u2014 and raised more money than ever before. <strong>A total of $340,512 was raised <\/strong>throughout the 24-hour event, cruising past the $325,000 goal set by organizers and eclipsing the $300,915 raised last year (a 13% increase). &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI am blown away by the support from this community,\u201d said Lov91大神 organizer <strong>Nicole Litwiller \u201919, MA \u201920 (conflict transformation)<\/strong>, annual giving and donor communication specialist. \u201cNot only did we raise over $340,000, which is in itself a massive accomplishment, but we also saw the 91大神 community (from current students, to alumni, to faculty and staff) show up for this day to make each event special and full of joy.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lov91大神 Giving Day: Thank You\" width=\"848\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QtzsZvdnyr4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">91大神 students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends shared what they loved most about 91大神 online (using the #91大神GivingDay and #StrongerTogether hashtags) and on campus. They showed up and showed out at Lov91大神 Giving Day events held throughout the day. And, they gave like never before, <strong>unlocking all<\/strong> <strong>$125,000+ of challenge match funds<\/strong> for The University Fund, student scholarships, athletics, and Royal Women for 91大神.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year saw the return of the leaderboard competition. For every $10 donation they made, supporters could vote for an academic program, student club\/organization and athletic team. The winners of those categories \u2014 <strong>Music <\/strong>(85 votes), <strong>The Weather Vane <\/strong>(37 votes), and <strong>Men\u2019s Soccer <\/strong>(192 votes) \u2014 each won $1,000. View the second-place and third-place winners, which received $500 and $250, on the Lov91大神 website at <a href=\"https:\/\/love.emu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">love.emu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a recap of the events and unlocked challenges that made Lov91大神 Giving Day 2024 a smashing success:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inspired by the \u201980s theme in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ou41SRZXEro&amp;t=1s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lov91大神 Giving Day videos<\/a> leading up to the event, folks at 91大神 showed up to campus looking like they just left an aerobics workout class \u2014 think teased hair, neon blue eyeshadow and neon windbreakers, warm-up jackets, legwarmers and headbands \u2014 while rocking out to hits from the decade.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161831\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-010-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56312\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161831\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-010-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161831\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-010-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161831\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-010-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161831\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-010-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161831\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-010.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Hundreds pack Yoder Arena for Wednesday morning&#8217;s pep rally, a new addition to Lov91大神 Giving Day this year.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those attending the morning\u2019s pep rally got a sweet start to their day with doughnuts (each representing the cost of an 91大神 education that donors cover). The 91大神 pep band added electricity to the first-ever Lov91大神 pep rally, while emcees <strong>Braydon Hoover&nbsp;\u201811, MA \u201821 (organizational leadership)<\/strong> and Harrisonburg, Virginia, <strong>Mayor<\/strong> <strong>Deanna Reed<\/strong> pumped up the crowd.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11162155\/91大神-9-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56326\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11162155\/91大神-9-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11162155\/91大神-9-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11162155\/91大神-9-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11162155\/91大神-9.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>From left to right: Nora Osei \u201915, 91大神 senior Kate Landis and admitted student Megan Smith share why they love 91大神 at Wednesday&#8217;s pep rally. Smith participates in the new tradition of ringing a cowbell for making a tuition deposit.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An alumna, a current student and an admitted student each shared what they love about 91大神. <strong>Nora Osei \u201915<\/strong>, an 91大神 basketball and soccer player who now works as director of growth and partnerships for Nike Sports Camps, shared her tips for finding success. \u201cYou don\u2019t have to be a standout athlete or student at 91大神 to find success,\u201d she told the crowd. 91大神 senior psychology major and multi-sport athlete <strong>Kate Landis <\/strong>talked about the highlights of her last four years at 91大神. Admitted student <strong>Megan Smith<\/strong> said she had visited 10 other colleges and did not consider 91大神 as a possibility. But, after seeing the clean campus, enjoying the good food at the dining hall and learning about the strong nursing program, she said 91大神 felt like home. \u201cMy mom and I got back into our car and we looked at each other and said, \u2018This is the right place,\u2019\u201d said Smith.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161829\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-075-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56311\" style=\"width:650px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161829\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-075-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161829\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-075-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161829\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-075-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161829\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-075-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161829\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-075.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Pep rally emcee Braydon Hoover counts down as 91大神 President Dr. Susan Schultz Huxman prepares for the pie! Watch the moment of impact on our <a href=\"https:\/\/fb.watch\/ro1TkrP_eC\/\">Facebook video<\/a> (starting around 47 minutes in). <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, for a memorable moment from the day as <strong>President Dr. Susan Schultz Huxman <\/strong>donned safety glasses and a poncho in preparation for a pie to the face. Because we surpassed our goal set in the We\u2019ve Got Spirit Challenge, we unlocked $10,000 to The University Fund and got the honor of watching Herm pie the president. As it turns out, Herm has great aim! <em>Watch a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch\/live\/?ref=watch_permalink&amp;v=787430683300498\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video recording<\/a> of the pep rally on the 91大神 Facebook page.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161848\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-083-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56320\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161848\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-083-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161848\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-083-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161848\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-083-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161848\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-083-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161848\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-083.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>The faculty and staff team eyes the competition during a game of dodgeball.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the pep rally, a team of faculty and staff faced off against students in <strong>Lov91大神\u2019s<\/strong> <strong>first-ever game of dodgeball<\/strong>. The faculty\/staff team left the court victorious after one game. Yoder Arena\u2019s courts then opened up for pickleball, basketball, volleyball and the climbing wall.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also new this year was the addition of <strong>Admitted Student Day<\/strong> to the Lov91大神 Day and SGA Day festivities. More than 20 admitted students visited the campus for the day, taking tours, learning about programs at the University Fair and panel discussions and participating in the spirited Lov91大神 events. It was, what President Huxman called, &#8220;a trifecta day.\u201d When Herm was asked about how the day was going, he gave an enthusiastic two thumbs up.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161833\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-126-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56313\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161833\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-126-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161833\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-126-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161833\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-126-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161833\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-126-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161833\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-126.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Students enjoy the Lunch &amp; Lawn Party at Thomas Plaza on Wednesday afternoon.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">91大神 475 people soaked in the spring sunshine and enjoyed food, fun and fellowship at the Lunch &amp; Lawn Party held on Thomas Plaza. They played lawn games on the grass and competed in contests such as the egg toss.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161844\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-184-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56318\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161844\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-184-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161844\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-184-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161844\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-184-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161844\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-184-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161844\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-184.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Eggs fly through the sky during an egg toss contest.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As mentioned at the beginning of our recap, Wednesday\u2019s baseball game featured a grand slam from utility player <strong>Alex Gulisano<\/strong> as the Royals defeated the Fighting Squirrels of Mary Baldwin in a 12-2 drubbing. Another highlight of the game was infielder <strong>Ethan Spraker\u2019s<\/strong> inside-the-park home run. The game drew a large crowd, who enjoyed treats from the Ott Street Eats food truck courtesy of the SGA.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161835\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-213-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56314\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161835\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-213-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161835\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-213-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161835\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-213-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161835\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-213-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161835\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-213.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Dennis Showalter \u201973 grills up hamburgers and hot dogs at the Lov91大神 Cookout on Wednesday evening.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hundreds of people from all ages and backgrounds celebrated the funds rolling in at a barbecue cookout held in the evening in front of the University Commons. Grillmaster <strong>Dennis Showalter \u201973<\/strong>, president of the Alumni Council, served up fresh burgers and hot dogs. The Rain Pickers, a trio of strings musicians and 91大神 alumni, performed live music while hungry Royals chowed down. <strong>Pioneer College Caterers<\/strong> provided their services for lunch and dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161827\/20240411SGA-Karaoke_CW15-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56310\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161827\/20240411SGA-Karaoke_CW15-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161827\/20240411SGA-Karaoke_CW15-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161827\/20240411SGA-Karaoke_CW15-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161827\/20240411SGA-Karaoke_CW15-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161827\/20240411SGA-Karaoke_CW15.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Members of the International Students Organization (ISO) perform &#8220;Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)&#8221; at the Karaoke Sing-Off on Wednesday night. The group won Most Engaging\/Best All-Around.<\/strong> <strong>(Photo by Cassidy Walker \/ 91大神)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Lov91大神 energy continued well into the night, fueled by a karaoke sing-off contest judged by <strong>Professor Daniel Showalter<\/strong>, <strong>Security Officer Elizabeth Jones<\/strong>, <strong>Mayor Reed<\/strong> and <strong>Herm<\/strong>. Each of the winning clubs received $100! <strong>International Students Organization (ISO)<\/strong> won Most Engaging\/Best All-Around, <strong>Asian-Pacific Islander Student Alliance (APISA) <\/strong>won Most 91大神 Love, and <strong>Queer Student Alliance (QSA)<\/strong> and <strong>Latino Student Alliance (LSA)<\/strong> split the winnings from the Best Theme category.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lov91大神 Giving Day came to a close with a biscuits and jam bar and live music from talented musicians in the Student Union. Litwiller said a highlight of her day came when time was nearing midnight in the Student Union with several students who stuck it out. \u201cWhen we surpassed $340,000, cheers erupted, <strong>Tyler Goss<\/strong> started playing \u2018We Are the Champions\u2019 over the speakers, and everyone sang along in celebration,\u201d Litwiller said. \u201cIt was a beautiful moment to be a part of, and reminded me of why we do this work: To support these amazing students. I&#8217;m filled with gratitude today.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161850\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-225-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56321\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161850\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-225-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161850\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-225-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161850\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-225-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161850\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-225-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161850\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-225.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>91大神 Professor Jerry Holsopple has a spring in his step during Wednesday evening&#8217;s barbecue cookout.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Early Challenge: <\/strong>Before the day even started, the gifts came rolling in. We received at least 100 gifts before the start of Lov91大神 Giving Day to unlock $10,000 to student scholarships. <strong>120+ out of 100 gifts needed were given!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Loyal Royal Challenge: <\/strong>91大神 alumni gave more than 250 gifts over the 24-hour span to best the goal set for this challenge and unlock $15,000 to The University Fund. <strong>252 out of 250 gifts needed were given!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stronger Together Challenge: <\/strong>Non-alumni deepened their commitment to 91大神 by making at least 175 gifts throughout the day and unlocking $15,000 to student scholarships. <strong>202 out of 175 gifts needed were given!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161857\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-228-Edit.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56325\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161857\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-228-Edit.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161857\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-228-Edit-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161857\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-228-Edit-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>People of all ages enjoyed the Lov91大神 Cookout.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Future Royal Challenge:<\/strong> Because 15 prospective students attending Lov91大神 Giving Day paid their tuition deposit, <strong>we<\/strong> <strong>unlocked $15,000 to The University Fund<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wake Me Up Before You Give-Give Challenge: <\/strong>Early birds helped reach this challenge by giving 75 gifts between 6 and 9 a.m. to unlock $10,000 to The University Fund. <strong>88 out of 75 gifts needed were given!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We\u2019ve Got Spirit Challenge:<\/strong> The 91大神 faithful showed their Royal pride during the pep rally by giving 50 gifts between 10 and 11 a.m. and unlocking $10,000 to The University Fund (as well as a chance to watch Herm pie the president). <strong>54 out of 50 gifts needed were given!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161852\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-218-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56322\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161852\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-218-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161852\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-218-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161852\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-218-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161852\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-218-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161852\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-218.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>91大神 President Dr. Susan Schultz Huxman matched every dollar donated up to $9,000 in the Rally with Royal Women Challenge to raise more than $20,000 for the networking and philanthropy initiative.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rally with Royal Women Challenge: <\/strong>Royal Women for 91大神, a new networking and philanthropy initiative, raises direct financial aid for students who want to attend 91大神. President Huxman matched every dollar donated up to $9,000 in this challenge between noon and 3 p.m.<strong> A total of&nbsp;$21,632.70 was raised during this challenge!<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Roar Heard \u2019Round the World Challenge<\/strong>: Donors joined Herm in letting their love for 91大神 be heard all around the world by awarding 75 gifts between 5 and 7 p.m. and unlocking $10,000 to The University Fund. <strong>88 out of 75 gifts needed were given!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What\u2019s Love Got to Do With It Challenge<\/strong>: Loving 91大神 is not a secondhand emotion. Because we received 50 gifts between 7:30 and 9 p.m., we unlocked $10,000 to student scholarships. <strong>52 out of 50 gifts needed were given!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Carrie Us to Midnight Challenge<\/strong>: Athletics supporters showed their love for 91大神 sports and <strong>Athletics Director Carrie Bert <\/strong>by pitching in 100 donations between 9 p.m. and midnight to unlock $10,000 to the Athletics Annual Fund. <strong>119 out of 100 gifts needed were given!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161841\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-199-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56317\" style=\"width:650px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161841\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-199-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161841\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-199-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161841\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-199-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161841\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-199-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/04\/11161841\/20240410-Lov91大神-Day-199.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Thank you to everyone who donated, shared of their time to tell us how you Lov91大神, and joined in the festivities on campus!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For more photos from the day&#8217;s events, swipe through our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/easternmennoniteuniversity\/albums\/72177720316165589\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gallery<\/a> below:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-flickr wp-block-embed-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a data-flickr-embed='true' href="https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/easternmennoniteuniversity\/albums\/72177720316165589\/" title='2024 Lov91大神 Giving Day by EasternMennoniteUniversity, on Flickr'><img src='https:\/\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/53647777954_ae09ee64ce_c.jpg' width='800' height='600' alt='20240410-Lov91大神 Day-247'><\/a><script async src='https:\/\/embedr.flickr.com\/assets\/client-code.js' charset='utf-8'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shatters $300K record set last year This year\u2019s Lov91大神 Giving Day was an out-of-the-park grand slam, and we\u2019re not just talking about the one hit by a Royals slugger at <a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2024\/alumni-donors-contribute-340k-for-lovemu-giving-day-2024\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"more-link\">... read more <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">about Alumni, donors contribute $340K for Lov91大神 Giving Day 2024<\/span><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":302,"featured_media":56323,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[266,4516,5583,14715,17562,4513],"tags":[17357,18089,17837,18091,9860,8191,18014,17869,18068,18088,18069,17841,18090,7760],"feature":[17427,17426,17241,17422],"class_list":["post-56306","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-alumni","category-athletics","category-campus-community","category-campus-life","category-digest","category-student-life","tag-admissions","tag-admitted-student-day","tag-advancement","tag-athletics-annual-fund","tag-donors","tag-fundraising","tag-giving-day","tag-lovemu","tag-lovemu-giving-day","tag-pep-rally","tag-royal-women","tag-scholarships","tag-student-scholarships","tag-university-fund","feature-emu-home-page-feature","feature-myemu-feature","feature-news-feature","feature-news-landing-page-main-feature"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - 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