Senior Class Challenge 2008

“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

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 read the first senior gift mailing or the senior gift flier.

Senior Gift Vote Results

The results are in:

30% voted for seating and study corrals in the Iwasaki Library

31% voted for support of the Alumni Association Scholarship

WINNER
37% voted for game tables and a video monitor for the new student lounge in the Max Mutchnick Campus Center

As seniors, we hope you’ll make a gift of $20.08 in honor of your graduation year, or a gift of $100, payable in 5 installments of $20.08 every year for 5 years. It's all about participation–each and every gift counts—and together we will reach our $6,000 goal. Make your gift today.

Top 10 Reasons Why Students Give

10. To show gratitude to the professors and fellow students who made their experience memorable.
9. To be applauded and respected by peers.
8. To feel good about being a member of the Emerson community.
7. To demonstrate pride in the quality education they’ve received to other students, faculty, alumni, and friends of Emerson College
6. To make a difference today, this year, and every year.
5. To aid present and future Emerson students, in much the same way, parents, and friends did for them.
4. To feel a connection with the College and be part of influencing new initiatives.
3. To continue the tradition of class giving.
2. To let the Class of 2008 be remembered for years to come!
1. Because they care.

What are some of the past gifts?

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

Senior Class Committee Members