Faculty, staff, alumni and friends of Trine University contributed nearly $80,000
toward student scholarships, enhanced classroom experiences and state-of-the-art facilities
as part of efforts during Giving Tuesday, Nov. 27.
A total of 217 supporters contributed $79,152 over the course of the day.
“We are grateful for each gift contributed to provide deserving students with a quality,
affordable private education,” said Steven Nicolet, director of annual giving. “Trine
University would not be the amazing institution it is without the support of our community
of alumni, employees and friends.”
Generous matching gifts assisted in the fundraising, doubling the first $10,000 donated
as well as all gifts toward Books and Beyond Scholarships. Annual scholarships and
gifts by Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) were matched at a 2:1 ratio.
Giving Tuesday, held the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, has been celebrated since
2012. Intended to counter more commercial post-Thanksgiving events such as Black Friday
and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday seeks to celebrate and encourage charitable giving
internationally at the beginning of the holiday season.
