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On Wednesday, November 12, the 91制片厂 community will come together to achieve one ambitious goal: to raise 100 scholarships for our incredible students.
As public funding shifts, donor support becomes increasingly vital. Donations from our generous alumni, families, faculty, and staff provide critical scholarships and support services, ensuring students have the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive.
For many students, scholarships are life-changing. Rose Swe Zin 鈥27 shared, 鈥淎ccess to scholarships has allowed me to pursue my education at St. Kate鈥檚 without the constant stress of wondering how I would afford it. It鈥檚 given me the freedom to focus on my classes, get involved in leadership and volunteer roles, and fully embrace the opportunities here that are shaping me into the physical therapist I aspire to be.鈥
Why Give on November 12?
On Give to St. Kate鈥檚 Day all gifts are matched dollar for dollar, thanks to generous challenge donors. Additional challenge funds will be unlocked throughout the day as goals and milestones are met 鈥 doubling the impact of your gift.
New challenges this year encourage parents, faculty, and staff to join in on the fun.
- Parents Challenge: If 75 parents of students or alumni make a gift, they鈥檒l unlock $20,000 in challenge funds.
- President鈥檚 Forum Challenge: If 20 leadership-level donors make a gift of $1,500 or more, they鈥檒l release an additional $30,000.
- Faculty and Staff Challenge: If 100 faculty and staff make a gift of any size, the Senior Leadership Team will unlock their challenge funds.
Rose Swe Zin 鈥27
D鈥橝nn Urbaniak Lesch
Other challenges and friendly competitions include the 50 States Challenge, Class Leaderboard, and Recent Grad giveaways 鈥 and even more surprises throughout the day you won鈥檛 want to miss!
鈥淕ive to St. Kate鈥檚 Day is an opportunity to come together and support this place that matters so much to so many,鈥 said D鈥橝nn Urbaniak Lesch, assistant vice president for engaged learning and employer & community partnerships. She recalls meeting a student鈥檚 grandmother at Commencement and learning that both grandmother and granddaughter鈥檚 journeys were shaped by the Katie Fund. 鈥淭hat moment reminded me of the generational impact of a St. Kate鈥檚 education.鈥
Join the Movement
Help us spread the word and inspire support for this important day as a Give to St. Kate鈥檚 Day Ambassador. Sign up at to access branded images, sample posts, and a unique referral link to track all of the dollars and donors that you鈥檝e helped inspire. On Nov. 12, watch your name rise to the top of the leaderboard. The top ambassador will win two tickets to a show of their choice at The O鈥橲haughnessey!
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, November 12 and help break down barriers, open doors, create opportunities, and be part of something truly life changing.