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SHC Gets Huge Boost From Give Day 2018 Kristen Dunham | Reporter Give Day 2018 proved to be big success for Spring Hill College on March 19. The annual SHC fundraiser raised more than $230,000, according to Mary McDonald, SHC’s vice president for Development and Alumni Relations. SHC surpassed its goal for the event by more than $5,000. “We are thrilled that the Spring Hill College community rallied around Give Day 2018 to meet and exceed our goal,” McDonald said. “But we are even more excited about the culture of philanthropy that we are building on campus. Give Day would not have been a success without the team effort from our divisions, our athletic teams and our alumni. And we are most grateful,” she continued. Nearly 700 donors responded to the campaign, which was largely waged over social media. Of the donors, 62 percent were SHC alumni, according to the campaign’s website. Twelve percent were SHC faculty and staff, and nine percent were parents of SHC students. Further, seven percent were friends of the college, and four percent were current SHC students. The success came after changes were made to the program, giving incentives and funds for different divisions of SHC. Donors had a chance
to donate to the division that has impacted them most. Director of Annual Giving Cris Smith explained, “If we’re going to encourage [alumni] to make a difference on campus, we want to let them have the opportunity to do it where they spent their time and for what they care about.” Gifts are also going to regional scholarships like the Chicago Alumni Scholarship, the New Orleans Chapter Scholarship and scholarships for the Mobile and St. Louis Alumni chapters. Hourly incentive challenge activities encouraged Give Day participation; for example, from 5 to 6 p.m., the most liked post with #shcgiveThe philanthropy interns celebrate SHC’s Give Day day and the division’s hashtag would receive 2018. | Photo: Kristen Dunham a $250 incentive fund for that division. This department on how to prepare for these hourly encouraged outreach from divisions, alumni activities. and friends. According to unofficial tallies on the The philanthropy interns who work with Phocampaign website, the division of science and nathon enjoy being a part of Give Day because mathematics led the way by attracting 54 donors it impacts students like them who receive scholand donations of more than $9,000. The division arships. They also appreciate the changes that of communication, fine and performing arts had helped directly fund each division. 53 donors and donations of more than $3,000. “This is more personal because it’s not just for The division of languages and literature received our overall goal,” said philanthropy intern Lauryn nearly $5,000 in donations from 23 donors. Herman. She continued, “It’s going specifically According to Assistant Director of Annual to your division or department…Give Day is more Giving Caitlin Jones, the philanthropy interns personal than just our average everyday calling.” from the Office of Development spoke with each
Harvard Inclusivity Changes Spark Debate Morgan Jemison | Reporter A movement spearheaded at Harvard University to make Greek organizations co-ed is gaining attention as it spreads to other colleges and universities. In an effort to promote inclusivity, Harvard’s administration announced that it would be placing restrictions on members of single-sex organizations. These restrictions would prevent students in single-sex organizations, which primarily apply to Greek organizations and final clubs, from holding any leadership positions on campus and receiving official recommendations necessary for postgraduate fellowships and scholarships. Katelyn Whitty, the interim advisor for Spring Hill College’s Panhellenic Council, disagrees with this action. Whitty stated, “I think forcing organizations that have been around for hundreds of years as
Members of SHC Greek organizations come together for a philanthropy event. | Photo: Baylee Jackson single-sex organizations isn’t the the real problems: “Trying to change most thoughtful way to make chang- the makeup of those organizations is short-sighted, especially for the es within a system that maybe isn’t always living their values.” Whitty women’s organizations. They were believes that the solution won’t solve created to be women’s organizations
for a reason and for a purpose, and I think that still stands today.” Keegan Perkins, a member of SHC’s Delta Chi fraternity, said, “It defeats the purpose of brotherhood. I think there would be a lot fewer people joining Greek organizations if that was taken away.” Kayla Ryan, a member of SHC’s Tri Delta, said that if she were given an ultimatum like the Harvard students, the decision would be a difficult one. “If it came down to choosing between keeping my scholarship and being in a sorority, I would have to choose my education. It would be a tough decision, but I would not lose my love for my sisters and our philanthropy,” Ryan said. Although many schools are starting to follow Harvard’s lead, there have not been any instances of this in Alabama or at SHC.