Senior Class Challenge 2009
The Class of 2009 Has Spoken! This year's senior class will leave a gift to the Emerson College General Scholarship Fund to help enhance financial aid award packages for future Emersonians.“There are certain things that are fundamental to human fulfillment. The essence of these needs is captured in the phrase ‘to live, to love, to learn, to leave a legacy’.” –Stephen Covey
In addition to voting, many members of the Class of 2009 had great things to say about what they hoped the gift would be:
"I think a scholarship would be really nice because I, along with some of my friends, would not have made it through college without our scholarships, and financial aid makes a world of difference to students and families."
"I believe the most important thing is making sure that young people have the chance to receive an education that has been as rewarding as mine. That is why I believe a scholarship fund would be the best idea to donate as the Class of 2009's legacy. Especially in these troubling economic times, media walls and artwork are lovely ideas, but what will be most beneficial is a scholarship for a needy student."
"Enabling students who cannot otherwise afford it to attend should be our legacy."
MAKE YOUR CLASS GIFT TODAY! or, Contact us.
The Senior Class Challenge is an annual giving program developed to encourage participation and continue a tradition of philanthropy among our current students and future alumni. As a senior, this is your opportunity to join classmates in leaving a lasting legacy at Emerson by giving a gift to your school. If you would like to know more please contact Kyle MacDonald, the Class Challenge Chair, at kyle_macdonald@emerson.edu.
Top 10 Reasons Why Students Give
- To show gratitude to the professors and fellow students who made their experience memorable.
- To be applauded and respected by peers.
- To feel good about being a member of the Emerson community.
- To demonstrate pride in the quality education they’ve received to other students, faculty, alumni, and friends of Emerson College
- To make a difference today, this year, and every year.
- To aid present and future Emerson students, in much the same way, parents, and friends did for them.
- To feel a connection with the College and be part of influencing new initiatives.
- To continue the tradition of class giving.
- To let the Class of 2009 be remembered for years to come!
- Because they care.
What are some of the past gifts?
2008 – Provided funding for two game tables and a video monitor in the new Student Lounge in the Max Mutchnick Campus Center
2007 – Named a room in the Paramount Center—first senior class to raise $10,000 (including parent contributions)
2006 – A gift to the Victoria Snelgrove Memorial Scholarship
2005 – A gift toward the new student center completion fund
2004 – Framed artwork of the old student union
How can I get involved?
If you’d like to make an even bigger impact, you can be part of the Senior Class Gift Committee. We also have many opportunities for students to get experience in fund-raising, public relations, advertising, and marketing. If you’re interested, please contact Stacey Cate, Annual Giving Coordinator, at stacey_cate@emerson.edu.
Questions? Please contact us at 617.824.8272, or send us an e-mail to stacey_cate@emerson.edu.
How to give
Online: https://www.emerson.edu/alumni/giving/
Phone: 617.824.8272
Mail: Send a check (made payable to Emerson College) to:
120 Boylston Street, 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02116
