Southern University targets $25M for SU Give Day campaign

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Southern University System Foundation is asking alumni, students, faculty, staff, and supporters to join its annual SU Give Day on Thursday, Aug. 28.

The all-day virtual event will stream live on Southern’s Facebook page. It’s the final push for the Foundation’s “Are You In?” campaign to raise $25 million.

According to a news release, funds raised will support Southern’s five campuses:

• Southern University and A&M College.
• Southern University at New Orleans.
• Southern University Shreveport.
• Southern University Law Center.
• Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center.

It will also help the Southern University Laboratory School.

The event goes from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It will include panel discussions and presentations led by LaTangela Sherman from Cumulus Media.

Highlights include:

• 9 – 10:15 a.m.: President Dennis J. Shields talks with chancellors about supporting campuses, faculty, and students.
• 11 a.m. – noon: Spotlight on student leaders from the Student Philanthropy Council, Student Government, and SU Lab School.
• 1 – 2 p.m.: Focus on corporate partners and their impact.
• 3 – 4 p.m.: Discussion on legacy gifts and alumni achievements.
• 5 – 6 p.m.: Dr. Kedric Taylor and the Human Jukebox band highlight the need for funding.

For more information or to donate, visit sugiveday.org.

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