{"id":60883,"date":"2026-03-24T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/?p=60883"},"modified":"2026-03-25T09:32:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T13:32:53","slug":"help-us-reach-another-historic-lovemu-giving-day-highfor-the-record","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2026\/help-us-reach-another-historic-lovemu-giving-day-highfor-the-record\/","title":{"rendered":"Help us reach another historic LovEMU Giving Day high\u2026for the record"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>Shape the futures of our students by decreasing financial barriers, supporting faculty and staff, and improving facilities during the 10th annual LovEMU Giving Day on Wednesday, April 1<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The world has changed in many ways since the inaugural LovEMU Giving Day was held on April 4, 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing that\u2019s remained constant through the years, says <strong>Nicole Litwiller \u201919, MA \u201920 (conflict transformation)<\/strong>, is the outpouring of donor support during the annual LovEMU Giving Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis year is our 10th annual giving day, so it feels very significant,\u201d said Litwiller, annual giving and donor communication specialist. \u201cHaving been a student when LovEMU Giving Day began, I experienced the impact of donor support directly through financial aid to ensure I could access my education at EMU. Now, I work in the Advancement office and get to see the ways our donors channel their passion through giving to support EMU and our students. We&#8217;re so grateful for all of the support our community has shown and continues to show.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participate in our 24-hour giving day extravaganza, in which alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents, and friends come together to support and celebrate the wonderful university we all love. <strong>Help us set a new record!<\/strong> Last year, we raised $365,313 from 360 unique donors. With your help, we can all make a difference by contributing to scholarships and financial aid, direct support for faculty and staff, life-changing intercultural programs, and, for the first time ever, resources for first-generation college students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LovEMU Day Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"60886\" src=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/03\/23224610\/54426744587_7f01f6885c_h-1536x1023-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60886\" 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\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"60889\" src=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/03\/23224611\/54427794094_c724146fea_h-1536x1024-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/03\/23224611\/54427794094_c724146fea_h-1536x1024-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/03\/23224611\/54427794094_c724146fea_h-1536x1024-1-300x200.jpg 300w, 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https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/03\/23224611\/54427597526_52f70cf252_h-1536x1023-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/03\/23224611\/54427597526_52f70cf252_h-1536x1023-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/03\/23224611\/54427597526_52f70cf252_h-1536x1023-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Clockwise from top left: Adam Stoltzfus &#8217;25 fires shirts into the crowd during last year&#8217;s giving day pep rally. | Students play lawn games on the Front Lawn during the LovEMU 2025 Lunch &amp; Lawn Party. | Tyler Goss zooms down the indoor track during the Real Life Mario Kart Race. | The EMU community gathers inside the Hall of Nations to celebrate during an evening meal together.<\/strong> <strong>(Photos by Macson McGuigan &#8217;17)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plenty of events will be held throughout the day to demonstrate your Royal pride and unleash your LovEMU spirit. Tag #LovEMU and #ForTheRecord in your social media posts and tell your friends and family about LovEMU Giving Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tuesday, March 31<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lip Sync Battle<\/strong><br \/><em>8 p.m. | Yoder Arena<\/em><br \/>EMU\u2019s athletic teams will compete in their annual Lip Sync Battle, hosted by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Come out to cheer on your favorite teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wednesday, April 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the day, the EMU merch store, staffed by representatives from the University Outpost, will sell apparel and other EMU-branded merchandise at the Student Union from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LovEMU participants and guests can also stop by the LovEMU hub inside the Hall of Nations at any time during the day to win prizes, collect a free T-shirt while supplies last, and make a gift in-person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LovEMU Pep Rally<\/strong><br \/><em>10:15 a.m. | Yoder Arena<\/em><br \/>The 10th annual LovEMU Giving Day kicks off with a high-energy pep rally to get everyone in the giving mood. Come early for the doughnuts, but stay for the performances featuring the previous night\u2019s Lip Sync Battle winners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lunch &amp; Lawn Party<\/strong><br \/><em>Noon-1:30 p.m. | Thomas Plaza<\/em><br \/>The annual student appreciation lunch, free for all students and hosted in partnership between Pioneer College Caterers and Campus Activities Council, returns to Thomas Plaza. A description of the event promises \u201cgood food, lawn games, and prizes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LovEMU Community Meal<\/strong><br \/><em>5:30-7:30 p.m. | Hall of Nations<\/em><br \/>Join the campus community for an evening of live music, food, and a celebration of all things EMU. Dinner is free and open to all students, prospective students, faculty and staff, alumni, donors, and families. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fundraise.givesmart.com\/form\/y8Ssug?vid=1pfty9\">RSVP for the meal here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a full list of events, including the first-ever LovEMU dating show, the return of the popular Real Life Mario Kart Race, and an Art After Dark craft night, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/love.emu.edu\/events\">love.emu.edu\/events<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LovEMU Day Challenges<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/love.emu.edu\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"725\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/02\/20150253\/2026-LovEMU-badge-circleAsset-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60655\" style=\"width:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/02\/20150253\/2026-LovEMU-badge-circleAsset-11.png 725w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/02\/20150253\/2026-LovEMU-badge-circleAsset-11-300x283.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s LovEMU Giving Day features $170,000 in challenge match funds from generous donors, split between full-day and timed challenges. It\u2019s the most challenge match funds ever, Litwiller said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThat\u2019s huge,\u201d she said. \u201cWe\u2019re really counting on our community to come together and unlock all those funds throughout the day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The day also marks the return of the popular leaderboard competition. Each gift of $10 or more is eligible to cast a vote for your favorite academic program, student club or organization, and athletic team. First place in each category will receive $1,000, second place receives $500, and third place receives $250.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LovEMU Early Challenge (almost there!)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Help us reach our goal of receiving 120 gifts before LovEMU Giving Day to unlock an additional $15,000 toward the University Fund, our top fundraising priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All-Day Challenges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Loyal Royal Challenge<br \/><\/strong>If 250 alumni make a gift to EMU before midnight, $20,000 to student scholarships will be unlocked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friends of EMU Challenge<br \/><\/strong>If 175 non-alumni participate in LovEMU Day, $15,000 to the University Fund will be unlocked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Future Royal Challenge<\/strong><br \/>Admissions is once again teaming up with LovEMU Day. For each prospective student who attends LovEMU Day AND pays their tuition deposit (either on the day or prior to it), we&#8217;ll unlock $1,000 for EMU&#8217;s scholarship funds. This challenge is funded by two graduates from the class of 1958.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Timed Challenges<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Give early and often to help us unlock over $150,000 in matching funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Early Herm Gets the Worm<\/strong><br \/><em>6-9 a.m.<\/em><br \/>If we receive 75 gifts before 9 a.m., we&#8217;ll unlock $15,000 for student scholarships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>First-Gen Match of 10<\/strong><br \/><em>10 a.m.-noon<\/em><br \/>In this first-ever challenge of its kind, each gift made for first-generation student support will be matched up to $10,000. Plus, a NetVUE grant will match the match\u2014all money raised through the end of next year will be matched up to $60,000. These gifts provide programming for first-gen students to explore vocation in a way that celebrates discovery, fulfillment, and calling. Give from 10 a.m.-noon and have 4x the impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LovEMU at First Sight<\/strong><br \/><em>Noon-3 p.m.<\/em><br \/>On our first LovEMU Giving Day, we had a total of $30,000 to unlock throughout the entire day. Now, in celebration of our 10th giving day, a generous donor has committed that much for just one massive challenge. With 110 gifts between noon and 3 p.m., we&#8217;ll unlock a whopping $30,000 for the University Fund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What a Wonderful World<\/strong><br \/><em>5-7 p.m.<\/em><br \/>In honor of his late wife <strong>Christine Good Shenk &#8217;83<\/strong>, <strong>Ed Shenk &#8217;83<\/strong> has put forward a $20,000 match for Intercultural Programs. Christine&#8217;s cross-cultural to the Middle East during her time at EMU was incredibly transformative for her. With 80 gifts from 5-7 p.m., we will unlock $20,000 to ensure all students are able to access EMU&#8217;s impactful intercultural experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Generosity Marathon<\/strong><br \/><em>7:30-9 p.m.<\/em><br \/>If we receive 55 gifts from 7:30-9 p.m., we&#8217;ll unlock $10,000 for EMU Athletics thanks to an alumni couple from the class of 2020 and an anonymous donor couple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Late-night Leadership<\/strong><br \/><em>9 p.m.-midnight<\/em><br \/>In celebration of Interim President <strong>Rev. Dr. Shannon W. Dycus<\/strong>&#8216; first year in office, two generous donors have put up $20,000 in this final challenge of the day. One-hundred gifts from 9 p.m. to midnight will earn us a final boost for the University Fund to close out the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other ways to show your EMU love<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/03\/25092929\/20260316-LovEMU-Drink-in-Common-Grounds_MM-001-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60938\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/03\/25092929\/20260316-LovEMU-Drink-in-Common-Grounds_MM-001-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/03\/25092929\/20260316-LovEMU-Drink-in-Common-Grounds_MM-001-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/03\/25092929\/20260316-LovEMU-Drink-in-Common-Grounds_MM-001-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/03\/25092929\/20260316-LovEMU-Drink-in-Common-Grounds_MM-001-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/03\/25092929\/20260316-LovEMU-Drink-in-Common-Grounds_MM-001-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Common Grounds has introduced a new specialty drink just in time for LovEMU Giving Day.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>From March 25 to April 1, stop by <strong>Common Grounds Coffeehouse<\/strong> and enjoy &#8220;The Blue Monarch,&#8221; a naturally blue tea steeped from butterfly pea flower petals, swirled with milk, white chocolate, and blueberry, and topped with cold foam\u2014all to celebrate Royal pride. Feeling extra regal? Add boba! Plus, with any order during that week, you can choose to add a small donation that will support student scholarships.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/03\/23220957\/EMU-2026-03-23T220923.553-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60885\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/03\/23220957\/EMU-2026-03-23T220923.553-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/03\/23220957\/EMU-2026-03-23T220923.553-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/03\/23220957\/EMU-2026-03-23T220923.553-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/emu-wordpress-multisite-instance-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/03\/23220957\/EMU-2026-03-23T220923.553.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>A miniature version of Herm enjoys a \u201cBlue &amp; Gold\u201d Blueberry Mango Trifle at Ridge Room (left), while full-scale Herm gets a fresh cut at AJ\u2019s Gentlemen\u2019s Barbershop.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can also show your EMU love by supporting a couple EMU alumni-owned businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ridgeroom.com\/\">Ridge Room<\/a><\/strong> is partnering with EMU again this year. From now through April 1, enjoy a \u201cBlue &amp; Gold\u201d Blueberry Mango Trifle, and profits will support EMU\u2019s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fund. This fund directly supports EMU\u2019s commitment to creating a community of learners where everyone feels connected, accepted, valued, and respected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In honor of LovEMU Giving Day, the owners of <strong>AJ\u2019s Gentlemen\u2019s Barbershop<\/strong> are giving back to their alma mater. When you stop by and mention LovEMU, 10% of your service will go directly to support EMU\u2019s Intensive English Program. Book online at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ajsgentlemensbarbershop.com\/\">ajsgentlemensbarbershop.com<\/a><\/strong> or stop by, and don&#8217;t forget to say LovEMU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to give<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can give online via credit card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay at <a href=\"http:\/\/love.emu.edu\"><strong>love.emu.edu<\/strong><\/a>, by calling 800-368-3383, written check or check by mail, donor-advised gifts, IRA gifts or establishing recurring giving. All gifts are tax-deductible. You can also stop by the LovEMU hub on April 1 and make your gift in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about LovEMU events and challenges, visit <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/love.emu.edu\">love.emu.edu<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shape the futures of our students by decreasing financial barriers, supporting faculty and staff, and improving facilities during the 10th annual LovEMU Giving Day on Wednesday, April 1 The world <a href=\"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2026\/help-us-reach-another-historic-lovemu-giving-day-highfor-the-record\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"more-link\">... read more <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">about Help us reach another historic LovEMU Giving Day high\u2026for the record<\/span><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":302,"featured_media":60884,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18489,266,5583,14715,5861,17562,17564,5642,4513],"tags":[18831,17869,18829,18068,17841],"feature":[17427,17426,17241,17422],"class_list":["post-60883","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advancement","category-alumni","category-campus-community","category-campus-life","category-conferences-and-events","category-digest","category-events","category-faculty-and-staff","category-student-life","tag-for-the-record","tag-lovemu","tag-lovemu-2026","tag-lovemu-giving-day","tag-scholarships","feature-emu-home-page-feature","feature-myemu-feature","feature-news-feature","feature-news-landing-page-main-feature"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.6 - 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