Students give thanks during Philanthropy Week
This week is dedicated to thanking private donors that make education at OSU possible
Joce DeWitt
Issue date: 10/27/10 Section: News
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This week, students have the opportunity to learn who is supporting their educational experience at Oregon State University and to appreciate donors who have given back to the community.
This opportunity is part of Philanthropy Week, an event held by the Student Philanthropy Council, associated with the OSU Foundation.
In light of the Foundation announcing that it plans to continue fundraising past the original end date of the Campaign for OSU, the Student Philanthropy Council has made an effort to get students as involved as possible.
The Student Philanthropy Council created Philanthropy Week as a time dedicated to educating students on the impact private support has on campus. It also has served as an opportunity for the OSU student community to thank people who have made a monetary gift to the school.
"We really want people to understand how much private support impacts the everyday student experience," said Kate Morris, OSU Foundation Telefund manager and leader of student programs. "Every donor's contribution makes a difference to the university and we are very proud to have the great support we have here at Oregon State."
The Student Philanthropy Council aims to involve students and encourage them to thank donors through activities.
The different activities available this week included a booth in the MU Quad that students visited to write thank you cards to donors and enjoy popcorn and beverages provided by University Housing and Dining Services.
Another Philanthropy Week activity that will continue through Friday is a daily trivia contest located on the official Facebook page of Oregon State Student Philanthropy. Questions are posted and prizes will be distributed to winners who demonstrate their knowledge by answering questions about the OSU Foundation and philanthropy at OSU.
A scavenger hunt activity called scvngr is also available this week for students interested in learning the facts about philanthropy at OSU.
This opportunity is part of Philanthropy Week, an event held by the Student Philanthropy Council, associated with the OSU Foundation.
In light of the Foundation announcing that it plans to continue fundraising past the original end date of the Campaign for OSU, the Student Philanthropy Council has made an effort to get students as involved as possible.
The Student Philanthropy Council created Philanthropy Week as a time dedicated to educating students on the impact private support has on campus. It also has served as an opportunity for the OSU student community to thank people who have made a monetary gift to the school.
"We really want people to understand how much private support impacts the everyday student experience," said Kate Morris, OSU Foundation Telefund manager and leader of student programs. "Every donor's contribution makes a difference to the university and we are very proud to have the great support we have here at Oregon State."
The Student Philanthropy Council aims to involve students and encourage them to thank donors through activities.
The different activities available this week included a booth in the MU Quad that students visited to write thank you cards to donors and enjoy popcorn and beverages provided by University Housing and Dining Services.
Another Philanthropy Week activity that will continue through Friday is a daily trivia contest located on the official Facebook page of Oregon State Student Philanthropy. Questions are posted and prizes will be distributed to winners who demonstrate their knowledge by answering questions about the OSU Foundation and philanthropy at OSU.
A scavenger hunt activity called scvngr is also available this week for students interested in learning the facts about philanthropy at OSU.
"You use your phone to get clues that we have available," Morris said. "You get points for participating in different parts of the scavenger hunt. Some clues lead to more points than others."
"Scvngr is SMS-based so anyone with text messaging can play, and the winner receives a new iPod Nano," said J.P. Bertram, a student intern with the OSU Foundation's Annual Giving Programs.
Lacie LaRue, director of Annual Giving Programs, said all the activities offered this week will show students how they can give back.
"Every activity has an educational element to it," LaRue said. "We would love a little more awareness on the positive influences of the campaign. This week is making students aware of how much of their education is provided through private funding."
The last major activity of the week to promote student philanthropy will be the launch of a video contest that requires participants to film themselves thanking OSU campaign donors.
"Students create a one- to two-minute video to demonstrate appreciation to OSU donors," Morris said. "This contest has some big prizes, and big name judges. We will try and get the word out this week, but will be promoting it further in the near future."
"A lot of students don't realize how much support they've received, but nothing on campus comes free," Bertram said. "Just looking around campus, all of this growth and progress that students enjoy is because of private donors. We want students to be able to understand this."
Though some activities of Philanthropy Week have already passed, it's not too late to get involved and thank supporters for the charitable contributions they've made.
"I hope in the near future today's students realize they can also have an impact on the next generation of OSU students," Morris said. "This week is truly about education and saying thanks."
Joce DeWitt, staff writer
737-2231, news@dailybarometer.com
"Scvngr is SMS-based so anyone with text messaging can play, and the winner receives a new iPod Nano," said J.P. Bertram, a student intern with the OSU Foundation's Annual Giving Programs.
Lacie LaRue, director of Annual Giving Programs, said all the activities offered this week will show students how they can give back.
"Every activity has an educational element to it," LaRue said. "We would love a little more awareness on the positive influences of the campaign. This week is making students aware of how much of their education is provided through private funding."
The last major activity of the week to promote student philanthropy will be the launch of a video contest that requires participants to film themselves thanking OSU campaign donors.
"Students create a one- to two-minute video to demonstrate appreciation to OSU donors," Morris said. "This contest has some big prizes, and big name judges. We will try and get the word out this week, but will be promoting it further in the near future."
"A lot of students don't realize how much support they've received, but nothing on campus comes free," Bertram said. "Just looking around campus, all of this growth and progress that students enjoy is because of private donors. We want students to be able to understand this."
Though some activities of Philanthropy Week have already passed, it's not too late to get involved and thank supporters for the charitable contributions they've made.
"I hope in the near future today's students realize they can also have an impact on the next generation of OSU students," Morris said. "This week is truly about education and saying thanks."
Joce DeWitt, staff writer
737-2231, news@dailybarometer.com
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