Help us reach our goal of 2,026 donors by March 12
Join us for this year’s Great Day to be a Bobcat on March 12, 2026, our annual giving day when we celebrate all that is great about ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½. Let’s show our Bobcat pride by reaching 2,026 donors for Great Day 2026!
We’ll be bringing ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ to you starting at noon EDT, with our Great Day to be a Bobcat Livestream. Tune in for this Great Day tradition featuring students, campus celebrities, President Jenkins, and – of course! – the Bobcat.
You can make this a GREAT DAY by making your best gift to ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½. Give early, or join thousands of other alumni, families, and friends in supporting ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ on March 12 for Great Day to be a Bobcat!
JOIN THE CELEBRATION!
- Make your Great Day gift in under 2 minutes before or on March 12.
- Set a calendar reminder for the Great Day livestream starting at noon on March 12. More information about the livestream schedule will be posted as available.
- Wear ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ gear and post your photos and stories on , using #ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½GreatDay. Please tag us to get re-posted.
- Encourage your fellow Bobcats to participate!
Livestream Schedule
12:00 -12:40 pm
- President Garry W. Jenkins
- Olivia T. ’28, Student Philanthropy Ambassador
- Leah B. ’26, Senior Co-Chair
12:55 – 1:30 pm
- Audrey Thebarge ’17, Student Financial Services
- Jay Burns P’17, P’19, Retired editor of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Magazine
1:35 – 2:20 pm:
- Marisela Flores Pineda ’24, Center for Purposeful Work
- Luke Allen ’22, Campus Life
- Abby Ryan ’21, Advancement
2:25 – 3:10 pm
- Erin Foster Zsiga, AVP and Dean of Students
- Molly Newton ’11, Sr. Assoc. Dean of Students
- Brenna Callahan ’15, Dir. of Health Services and Well-Being
3:15 – 4:00 pm
- Michael Rocque, Professor of Sociology and Department Chair
- Emma L. ’29
- John H. ’29
4:05 – 4:50 pm
- Paul Gastonguay ’89, Head Men’s Tennis Coach
- John Harvey ’09, Leadership Gift Officer
- Tyler Lussier, Leadership Gift Officer
- Ben Peck ’05, Associate College Librarian
4:55 – 5:40 pm
- Christine Schwartz, VP for Dining, Conferences, and Campus Events
- Kim Trauceniek, Sr. Assoc. Dean of Students
- Kirk Read, Professor of French and Francophone Studies
5:45 – 6:30 pm
- Zach R. ’26 & Mohammad Z. ’27, Co-Presidents of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ College Student Government
- Lauren C. ’26 & Kainda N. ’29, Student Philanthropy Ambassadors
6:30 – 7:00 pm
- ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Bobcast with Aaron Morse (pre-recorded)
7:00 – 7:40 pm
- Darby Ray, Harward Center
- Tonya Bailey, Student Center for Belonging and Community
7:45 – 8:30 pm
- Dean Reese P’29, International Student Programs
- Hoi Ning Ngai, Purposeful Work
8:35 – 9:00 pm
- Live a capella with the Crosstones and ManOps
Show your Bobcat Pride on social media posts using ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½-themed Stickers!
Try out our new ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½-themed GIFs!
When creating your posts, search “ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ College” or “ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ GreatDay” in the GIPHY search.
If you use a ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ GIF in your story, tag @ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.Alumni for a chance to be re-posted!
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