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Â鶹ÊÓƵ is following a philanthropic tradition, designating the first Thursday of April for donors to come together to support the university. On April 4, 2024, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Vision Day celebrates the power of making a difference through philanthropy.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ's Alumni Association has established the Amy Takayama-Perez Memorial Student Book Award to honor Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumna and former colleague Amy Takayama-Perez, BA Sociology ’96, MEd ’02.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Patriot Pantry, in cooperation with the Capital Area Food Bank, is delivering groceries to food-insecure Â鶹ÊÓƵ students and their families.

Led by the Office of Annual Giving, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Vision Day 2023, held on April 6, highlighted the challenges posed by student food insecurity—which is a growing issue at Â鶹ÊÓƵ and at college campuses across the nation. This year, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Vision Day raised $290,000 for Â鶹ÊÓƵ causes with nearly $90,000 dedicated to student food insecurity.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ has an important ally in its work to counter food insecurity among its students: The Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB)

University Sustainability and the Greenhouse and Garden’s Program are contributing to Â鶹ÊÓƵ's efforts to eradicate food insecurity by providing access to campus-grown fruits and vegetables.

Up to one-third of students nationally are impacted by food insecurity. During the past three years, Â鶹ÊÓƵ has seen a 172 percent increase in student use of the Patriot Pantry.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Vision Day is April 6, 2023

This year, that cause supported by Â鶹ÊÓƵ Vision Day was the Green Machine Ensembles, a group made up of hundreds of students, alumni, and community members devoted to celebrating the power of music to inspire spirit and shape lives.