SU Give Day aims to raise $25 million for Southern University System campuses

The Southern University System Foundation is calling on all Southern University alumni, students, faculty, staff, and supporters to unite for its annual SU Give Day on Thursday, Aug. 28. This all-day virtual event, streamed live on Southern's Facebook page, is the final appeal for the Foundation’s “Are You In?” campaign. This year's goal is $25 million.

The goal is to rally support and secure philanthropic contributions for Southern's five campuses — Southern University and A&M College, Southern University at New Orleans, Southern University Shreveport, Southern University Law Center, and Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center — as well as the Southern University Laboratory School.

From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., SU Give Day will feature a series of panel discussions and presentations, hosted by Cumulus Media on-air personality LaTangela Sherman, live from the Valdry Center for Philanthropy on the Baton Rouge campus. The schedule includes:

• 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.: Southern University System President Dennis J. Shields will engage with chancellors across the System, and will discuss focusing on the university’s campuses, faculty, and students.
• 11 a.m. - noon: This segment will spotlight the Southern University System Student Philanthropy Council and Student Government, featuring leaders from all campuses and the SU Lab School.
• 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.: The segment will spotlight Southern University’s corporate partners and their impact across business and industry.
• 3 p.m - 4 p.m.: A discussion on the impact of legacy gifts will lead into a celebration of alumni who have paved the way through their achievements, leadership, and philanthropy.
• 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Dr. Kedric Taylor, director of bands for the Southern University Human Jukebox, will join current and former band members for discussions highlighting the need for funding.

For more information or to make a contribution, go to sugiveday.org.