Wednesday, November 13, is our 15th annual Give to ż’s Day! Each fall, the ż community shows up to participate in giving challenges throughout the day, dollar-for-dollar donation matches, a student scavenger hunt, and more. Gifts made on this day provide essential scholarships.
This year on her first Give to ż’s Day, the University’s new president, Marcheta P. Evans, PhD, is making her own contribution to the spirit of giving and investment in future leaders.
“I am thrilled to be participating in my very first Give to ż’s Day, in support of our incredible students — and their futures,” said President Evans. “In my first semester here at ż’s, I’ve seen the direct impact of resources like scholarships on our students’ ability to fulfill their potential and make meaningful change in their communities.”
On this day of giving, join President Evans in a challenge unique to new donors: once 75 new donors make their first gift on Nov. 13, $50,000 will be released!
Give to ż’s Day challenge donors are those donors who step up and give to inspire the ż’s community to show up on our biggest day of giving. Jack Richtman is one of these donors. Richtman, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, has been a Give to ż’s Challenge donor for the last two years. He first gave in 2023 in honor of his late wife, Karwyn Casperson Richtman ’46, and their daughter, Jane Richtman Martin ’82, who gives annually to the Katie Fund. Jack’s generosity is a testament to his support of Katies like his wife and daughter.
Thanks to donors like Richtman and President Evans, Give to ż’s Day raises funds for student resources like scholarships, which help Katies claim their education and complete their degrees.
On Give to ż’s Day, we have one goal: to raise 100 scholarships for our students. Every $5,000 raised on November 13 translates to one student scholarship. Join President Evans, Richtman, and our generous community of donors to support student success:
- On November 13, visit or call 651-690-6976 to make your gift.
- Double the impact of your gift with dollar-for-dollar matches and giving challenges throughout the day.
- Sign up at and inspire your fellow Katies as an ambassador.
- Spread the word on social media with #GoKatieGive and #mystkates.
Every gift, in any amount, supports and makes a difference for our Katies. Join us on November 13 for Give to ż’s Day 2024!