4/3/23 - Update

Hot Off the Press!! Be One of the First to Make a CU Gift via VENMO!!!

We are excited to announce that VENMO is now available as a payment option! And the Class of 2023 will be the very first users of this more convenient way to give. If you haven't had a chance to make your donation toward the Senior Class Gift, try this new donor experience now! (Remember, if you contribute $23 or more, you will receive the Silver Philanthropy Cord to wear at graduation.)

We also want to invite you to our CHEERS TO OUR YEARS & CAP AND GOWN PICKUP event.

Tuesday, April 18 I 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Stackner Ballroom | Campus Center

Alumni Council Chair Ann Laatsch '88 will lead a toast to officially welcome the Class of 2023 into the alumni family. (Please sign up to ensure there is enough food!) As if a champagne toast and picking up your cap and gown weren't reason enough to attend, Seniors will also have the chance to speak with...

~ the Alumni Council to better understand how you can stay involved as an alum.

~ Career Services to ensure you are "resume and interview ready" when considering new opportunities in your career path.

~ Graduate Admissions to discover flexible, comprehensive programs that are perfect for people with busy schedules looking to take the next step in their professional journey.

~ Student Activities to get excited about upcoming senior week events.

~ the Senior Class Gift Committee to make your $23 donation to support future students and receive your Silver Philanthropy Cord. Remember to try out the new payment option, Venmo, at https://connect.carrollu.edu/seniorclassgift.

~ Empire Photography to take a professional headshot in your cap and gown

~ the Office of Intercultural & Diversity Engagement to get thrilled for the IDE Graduation Celebration Brunch for our affinity students.

~ Rec Sports to learn more about the Almost Done Pioneer Run and alumni opportunities.

~ and Rev. Elizabeth McCord, Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Life, for information about our annual Baccalaureate service on Friday, May 12.

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3/24/23 - update

50 DAYS TILL GRADUATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Come play trivia in celebration!

Day/Location: Friday, March 24 | MDR

Time: 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Theme: 2000's Pop Culture

Prizes: Diploma/Tassel Frames, Alumni Swag, CU Car Gear, and more!

Study up on your 2000s pop culture and come ready in teams of 4! Food and drink (alcoholic and mocktails) will be provided.

We will also have Philanthropy Cords available for pick up. If you would like to participate with a donation, visit our Senior Class Gift page or make your gift in person on Trivia Night.

2/10/23 Update: Happy Grad Fair

NEW ADDITIONAL INCENTIVE TO MAKE A CLASS GIFT!

We know you are so appreciative of all the faculty and professors who have made your time here so memorable. If you make a donation of $23 in honor of your favorite faculty member or professor, they will receive a personalized recognition certificate on your behalf. When you are making your gift on the Senior Class Gift page, it will ask if you would like to leave a message or comment. Please just enter the name of the faculty member or professor you would like to honor.

If you would like to remain anonymous, please just email Cindy the name of who you are honoring.

For those who have already made a gift, simply email Cindy the name of the faculty member or professor you would like to honor.

2/2/23 Update

February 2 marks the official start of our 100 Days Until Commencement Countdown! In honor of this celebratory milestone, here are 100 reasons why YOU should contribute to your Senior Class Gift (if you haven't already).

In no particular order, YOU should contribute to your Senior Class Gift

1. Because you love Churchill

2. Because you get a philanthropy cord for Commencement

3. Because you want to better the lives of future students who attend Carroll

4. Because your peers are contributing

5. Because other students have given back to better your experience

6. Because Carroll is a non-profit organization and needs support from alumni and donors

7. Because the Senior Class Gift Committee wants your support

8. Because Carroll has prepared you to succeed in your career path

9. Because it aligns with your New Year's resolutions

10. Because you can skip a few Starbucks Frappuccinos

11. Because it would make our Alumni Council proud

12. Because you belong to the College of Heath Sciences

13. Because you belong to the College of Arts and Sciences

14. Because you belong to the School of Business

15. Because you belong to the School of Education and Human Services

16. Because The Carroll Fund helps all students on campus in one way or another

17. Because you like your professors

18. Because youre on a sports team

19. Because you participate in Student Organizations

20. Because you enjoyed seeing the Animal Behavior dogs on campus

21. Because youre thankful for the memories made at Carroll

22. Because youre thankful for the friends youve made at Carroll

23. Because you got an A on a recent exam

24. Because you passed your mid-term

25. Simply because you want to support Carroll

26. Because every dollar makes a difference

27. Because you enjoy the Pasta Bar in the MDR

28. Because you never have to hear the fire alarm from mac and cheese again

29. Because Pio Pete is your hero

30. Because you have a minor

31. Because you never have to have class in the Bergs again

32. Because you never have to look for a parking spot again

33. Because you never have to eat Carroll eggs again

34. Because you dont have to climb Main Hall stairs anymore

35. Because the Office of Alumni Engagement will be proud of you

36. Because you never have to take an 8 a.m. or 6 p.m. class again

37. In honor of Gert, as you were part of the last class that got to meet her

38. Because you like using the Nursing Simulation Lab

39. Because campus is growing, and your support is needed

40. Because Carroll is your second home

41. To break last year's record of participants

42. To break last year's record of dollars raised

43. Because SI sessions saved you

44. Because you believe your Carroll experience was worth every dollar

45. Because of Late Night Breakfast

46. Because of opportunities to play BINGO

47. Because of opportunities to play Trivia

48. Because youve won a prize at BINGO or Trivia

49. Because you want to see improvements on campus

50. Because campus was always beautiful while you were here

51. Because you dont have to get stuck behind trains anymore

52. Because you dont have to hear the train honk in the suites anymore

53. Because you dont have to study anymore

54. Because you enjoyed working out at the Pio Fitness Center

55. Because you want to see larger fitness facilities (Van Male Renovation coming!)

56. Because you want to help contribute to the Business building

57. Because you dont have to sleep on a Carroll mattress again

58. Because you got to see the beautiful holiday lights on campus

59. Because you enjoyed Homecoming celebrations

60. Because youre an international student

61. Because you never have to deal with move-in day again

62. Because you participated in intramural sports

63. Because you were on a Carroll Club team

64. Because you found love at Carroll

65. Because you participated in Carrolls Got Talent

66. Because you like seeing Cindys golf cart

67. Because you can count it as a tax deduction

68. Because your class is depending on you

69. Because it feels good to give back

70. Because you dont have to take tests anymore

71. Because you dont have to do group projects anymore

72. Because you dont have to write papers anymore

73. Because you dont have to purchase textbooks anymore

74. Because you wont have to wait for the shuttle again

75. Because you wont have to worry about parking tickets on campus

76. Because you wont have to stress about registering for classes

77. Because you wont have to stress about registering for housing

78. Because you wont have to walk to class in the ever-changing Wisconsin weather anymore

79. Because you dont have to deal with dorm life challenges anymore

80. Because you enjoy the Stone Creek Coffee Shop

81. Because you received Scholarships to come to Carroll, which are funded by donations

82. Because youre graduating from Wisconsins first college

83. Because you are part of a Carroll Legacy family

84. Because you are a future young alum

85. Because as an alum, you will be the future of Carroll

86. Because it would make President Gnadinger proud

87. Justin Latawiec 17, your Assistant Director of Young Alumni Engagement, will be proud

88. V.P. of Institutional Advancement, Victoria Dowling, will be proud

89. Ann Laatsch 88, our Alumni Council Chair, will be proud

90. Our Board of Trustees (President Gnadingers bosses) will be proud

91. Because it will make your parents proud

92. Because its a great way to start thinking about philanthropy

93. Because if you made it this far and email Cindy Trione with your favorite reason, we'll give you a Pio Pete magnet

94. Because you can sacrifice a few other purchases to support your class gift

95. Because tuition doesnt cover all the costs associated with running the University

96. Because its a great way to start your Carroll Legacy

97. Because you can!

98. Because you want to help continue driving this tradition forward

99. Because its a great way to celebrate graduating

100. Because Carroll is a community that you want to give back to

On February 10th we will have the first Grad Fair, where you can order your cap and gown, make your donation to the Senior Class Gift, and pick up Alumni materials.

On March 24th the senior class gift committee will be hosting a Class of 2023 ONLY Trivia night to celebrate not only our senior year but as a thank you for your support to the Senior Class Gift. The night will be full of fun, food, alcohol and prizes.

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Hello from the 2023 Senior Class Gift Committee!

Somehow we have reached our final year at Carroll University, and it is going by all too quickly. Before our time here does come to a close, we ask that you consider joining us in leaving one last legacy at the place where we have made life-long friends, learned lessons from challenges we've had to overcome, and created countless memories we have for a lifetime!

This year, Carroll is striving to DRIVE TRADITION FORWARD! One of Carroll's traditions is that each year, the Seniors unite to make a contribution on behalf of the entire class to their beloved school. This year, we are raising money for The Carroll Fund, which helps support student scholarships, improve facilities around campus, keep small class sizes, and ensure strong faculty - all of the things that WE have been able to enjoy throughout our time here!

Last year's Senior Class Gift Committee deserves our admiration for compelling 20% of their classmates to contribute and earning the largest class gift participation percentage in Carroll's history. Fellow Seniors, WE CAN DO BETTER!

Our goal is to compel at least 23% of our classmates to contribute so that WE can earn the largest class gift participation percentage in Carroll's history!

Will you please join us in LEAVING A LEGACY by making a donation?

SPECIAL NOTE: Any SENIOR (Undergrad or Graduate) who donates $23 or more will receive a Silver Philanthropy Cord to wear at commencement. What a great way to show your pride in giving back!

Thank you,

Senior Class of 2023 Gift Committee

**We recommend using Chrome to make your gift through JustGiving.

We would like to give a special thank you to the following Donors:

Therese Emil

Sarah Anderson '23

Mary Claire Tomminello '23

Victoria Frafjord '23

Lauryn Lieske '23