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On Thursday, March 6, the global 51������ community will once again celebrate Elon Day, an annual day of giving that inspires thousands of donors to support students and show their pride in the university. Over the years, Elon Day donors have made gifts to funds across campus, including scholarships, academic schools, athletics, student organizations and more. Since Elon Day began in 2014, donors have contributed a collective 51,000 gifts and $21 million in honor of the day.

Elon Day will also feature exciting matches, challenges and “Bonus Bucks” to help further donor impact throughout the day. Be sure to keep an eye on the  to view the latest information.

Those who want to get involved with Elon Day and contribute in another meaningful way can sign up as Elon Day Champions and Amplifiers. These groups play a huge role in making the day a success by rallying their networks to give and spreading the word about exciting giving incentives.

On campus and across the country, events will celebrate the day’s focus of philanthropy and school spirit. New this year, the Fac/Staff Lounge will bring Elon’s faculty and staff to Young Commons for soda floats, outdoor lounge furniture, swag and a chance to enter to win a free vacation day when they make a gift.

For alumni, there will be Elon Day events taking place across the country (and in London) to celebrate this day of giving in their cities. To see if your city is hosting an Elon Day event this year, click here and scroll down to the “Alumni Events” section.

Check out the full schedule of events below:

• Special College Coffee at Alumni Gym (9:40 – 10:20 a.m.) 
  Wear your best maroon and gold to this special Thursday edition of College Coffee and get hyped for the day ahead with food, fun and giveaways.
• Pop-Up Student Lounge in Moseley Center (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.) 
  Spend the afternoon lounging on Young Commons with blow-up furniture, Pelican’s SnoBalls, Oak Originals shops and more. Elon’s Student Union Board (SUB) will also have music, a photo booth and giveaways.
• Whittington Residence Hall Dedication at The Great Hall, Global Commons (11 a.m. – Noon) 
  Attend the honorary naming of Whittington Residence Hall for Gerald O. Whittington, who retired in 2024 as senior vice president emeritus and special assistant to the president after a 32-year career.
• Taco ’Bout Philanthropy at Moseley Kitchen (Noon – 2 p.m.) 
  Spin the wheel to test your Elon philanthropy knowledge and win a free taco and Elon swag.
• Fac/Staff Lounge in Moseley Center (3 – 4 p.m.) 
  Take a break from the work day and come celebrate Elon Day with us! Make your own soda float, chill on the lounge with colleagues and enter the raffle for a free vacation day if you make a gift on Elon Day. Plus, we will have free swag!
• Senior Toast at The Great Hall, Global Commons (7 – 7:45 p.m.) 
  Toast to Elon and the Class of 2025 with a glass of champagne, hear from President Connie Ledoux Book and receive a commemorative Elon champagne flute. You must be over the age of 21 to receive a glass of champagne.
• Spring Comedian: Joe Gatto at Alumni Gym (8:30 – 9:30 p.m.) 
  Elon SUB presents the spring comedian, Joe Gatto. Follow SUB on Instagram: @elonsub, or Facebook: @elonstudentunionboard for details including ticket availability.
• SUB Late Night Bingo at McKinnon Hall (10 – 11 p.m.) 
  Elon SUB hosts late-night bingo with a chance to win cool prizes. Plus, get an extra two boards as a senior donor.