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PHILANTHROPY NEWS Tag Day Exposes Students to Impact of Philanthropy s a way to raise awareness for the many ways donors Aimpact Kettering University and its students, Kettering hosted a ‘Tag Day’ during both A and B sections. The fi rst Tag Day was held Nov. 15, 2013, competed against a University leadership in conjunction with National Philanthropy team in a Tag Day scavenger hunt. Teams Day, and the second was held Feb. 27. raced across campus to answer questions Tags with QR codes telling the stories of about the impact of philanthropic giving philanthropy and donor impact at Kettering at Kettering. Winners received Einstein student who signed a card took a Tag Day were placed on 25 items at locations all Bros gift certifi cates and bragging rights. sticker that indicated that Kettering alumni over campus. Faculty and staff were invited Approximately 400 students participated and friends gave to support their education. to wear Tag Day stickers, signifying their during the two events, taking a moment Many students expressed their gratitude philanthropic giving to Kettering. out of their busy schedules to sign thank- for the support of donors, noting that the you cards for the donors who shape their The tags and stories associated with them world-class education offered by Kettering Kettering experience. were intended to show students that would not be possible without them. donors support their education in many In 2013, Kettering facilitated 2,088 scholar Read more: https://www.kettering. ways, both obvious ones and subtle ones. assistance awards, and this would not be edu/alumni-donors/donors-giving- During the common hour, student teams possible without philanthropic giving. Each information/tag-day Kicks Off ettering University graduates share a unique bond because of the robust nature of a KKettering education. The rigorous time demands in class and studying for coursework, as well as the co-op experience that is unparalleled elsewhere make a Kettering education extremely challenging and the payoff for completing it extremely rewarding. The ‘Keep Me Kettering’ scholarship fund debuted in 2013 as a way to remove fi nancial burdens from the other stressors students face. This fund has been created to assist students in times of need, and to ensure they are able to stay in school and complete their education. To date, the campaign has helped 207 new students at Kettering overcome fi nancial challenges and continue pursuit of their degrees. Gifts of all amounts cumulatively make an important difference for families of incoming students, as well as sophomores, juniors and seniors who struggle to complete their degrees because of fi nancial stress. Any amount you choose to give will help students keep their academic dreams alive. To read fi rsthand accounts from students about how vital these gifts are or to make a gift online, visit kettering.edu/keepmekettering. 10 KETTERING MA G AZINE