The celebrates what we love most about belonging to the 做厙輦⑹ community.
LakersDay is an opportunity to celebrate the students, faculty and staff who shaped what 做厙輦⑹ means to you. The campus community will come together to share our gratitude for everyone who found ways to give a helping hand, a scholarship, a shoulder to cry on or a second chance.
This day of celebration will raise funds for 11 initiatives with an immediate impact on student success. All of the initiatives are 100% funded by alumni and friends of the University. And because of generous sponsors, more than $50,000 in matching gift opportunities are available.
Maria Rivera is a finance honors student and a member of the first cohort of Deutsch Herczeg Women Leaders, two programs backed by LakersDay.
When I first transferred to 做厙輦⑹ in 2020, it was difficult, not only because of the pandemic, but also because I was in a totally new environment, she said. I feel so fortunate to be recognized with this prestigious scholarship.
Each year, four out of five 做厙輦⑹ students receive a University scholarship or grant, many funded by our generous donors.
We hope LakersDay will show the entire 做厙輦⑹ community the impact of giving back," said Jared Fritz-McCarty, director of development and strategic fundraising. "Over the past three years, donors have contributed more than $15 million in support of scholarships, student support programming and day-to-day operations. LakersDay is our way of building upon this success.
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- University Priorities: Support the day-to-day operations, initiatives and people that directly impact our students education with a gift to the Annual Fund.
- Athletics Fund for Excellence: Cheer on the Lakers and make a difference for our student-athletes.
- Center for Arts Leadership: Empower students in music, theatre and dance to excel as artists and professionals utilizing the arts to inspire social change.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Expand 做厙輦⑹s DEI initiatives designed to make our community more equitable.
- Finance Honors Program: Promote the advancement of women, underrepresented groups and first-generation college students in the profession of finance.
- Future Educators Grant: Support the educators of tomorrow, and help cover required certification exam fees.
- Joan Deutsch Herczeg Women Scholars: Promote real solutions to gender inequities through education, mentorship and leadership programming. Prepare the Women leaders of tomorrow.
- Mansfield Fellowship for Activism & Community Engagement: Empower students to become socially conscious leaders and activists. Provide students with paid internships with Chicago-based community organizations.
- Research & Career Development Grants in Science, Health & Pharmacy: Prepare students to excel in the fields of science, health and pharmacy with funding for research and career development opportunities.
- Scholarships & Grants: Give the gift of opportunity. Provide scholarships and grants to students displaying significant financial need, helping make their educational dreams a reality.
- STEM Center: Enhance academic and career opportunities for Latinx and low-income students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.