Proud to be VALPO

sfnmman · April 08, 2015, 09:05:23 AM

Hopefully, all readers of this forum will contribute to the Proud to be VALPO campaign that is going on today, April 8, 2015.

valpopal · April 08, 2015, 09:53:40 AM

It is Valpo Day! On Wednesday, April 8, the Valparaiso University community again celebrates with alumni and friends across the country and around the world through our second Day of Giving, "Proud to be Valpo"!

Everyone is invited to get involved in the day's events on campus or through social media. Visit http://www.valpo.edu/proudtobevalpo/to learn how you can engage in this important day of spirit and giving.

valpopal · April 08, 2015, 10:12:00 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_Ym8ush3X0

vu72 · April 08, 2015, 10:28:00 AM

I'm in!! The Valpo website keeps a running total of gifts and it is amazing what is happening. When I made my gift I was number 612 this morning at about 9:15. Right now (10:30) the total is at 1146. Keep it going folks!!

valpotx · April 08, 2015, 12:22:32 PM

#1,253 right here

VULB#62 · April 08, 2015, 01:51:59 PM

Up to 1415 now. How do I find out what my number was? Link?

valpo84 · April 08, 2015, 02:52:05 PM

It's #proudtobevalpo #valpoday today. Please take the opportunity to wear your colors, make a gift or say a prayer.

Currently, there is a matching gift challenge going on -- if you are a recent grad (past 10 years), aggregate gifts up to $2500 will be matched by an alum and his spouse. Here's a video to fire you up and dial the phone or go online.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JFhmKpVJEA&feature=youtu.be

For more details on the matching gift challenge and #valpoday, you can go to the Valpo Athletics page on Facebook. Plus, there's other videos and pictures there. Also, visit Twitter and search #valpoday for lots of tweets and pics.

covufan · April 08, 2015, 03:14:16 PM

Quote from: valpo84 on April 08, 2015, 02:52:05 PM
It's #proudtobevalpo #valpoday today. Please take the opportunity to wear your colors, make a gift or say a prayer.

Currently, there is a matching gift challenge going on -- if you are a recent grad (past 10 years), aggregate gifts up to $2500 will be matched by an alum and his spouse. Here's a video to fire you up and dial the phone or go online.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JFhmKpVJEA&feature=youtu.be

For more details on the matching gift challenge and #valpoday, you can go to the Valpo Athletics page on Facebook. Plus, there's other videos and pictures there. Also, visit Twitter and search #valpoday for lots of tweets and pics.

Nice!

ml2 · April 08, 2015, 03:54:54 PM

Here is the link to the matching gift challenge for men's basketball:
https://www.facebook.com/ValpoBasketball/photos/a.110300962368823.13305.102305816501671/870921152973463/?type=1&theater

Also, there is a competition ongoing between all the teams of Valpo Athletics, with three $5,000 prizes on the line for the winning teams or team.
http://www.valpoathletics.com/news/articles/2014-15/14568/athletics-alumni-challenge-returns-for-valpo-day-of-giving/

Thanks so much to all the people (many of whom are posters on this board) who have participated and made this a special day for Valpo Athletics and Valparaiso University!

VULB#62 · April 08, 2015, 04:48:44 PM

1543 as of 4:45 CDST. First 2000 could be matched by $25 gifts. So far the match is an additional $38,575.00

VUfan · April 08, 2015, 05:56:56 PM

1610 at 5:55 PM

vu72 · April 08, 2015, 08:05:16 PM

1716 at 8:05 Central!

vu72 · April 08, 2015, 10:08:41 PM

They seem to have shut down the counter. Last I checked it was around 1800.

Vale O. Paradise · April 16, 2015, 03:44:29 PM

Great turnout! Hopefully this two-year trend continues...

2015: 2,414 donors raised more than $532,000

2014: 1,885 donors raised more than $280,000