On April 23, the University of Kentucky will rally its alumni, friends and fans to support One Day for UK, a 24- hour day of giving where donors can support the college, unit or cause of their choice.
Many areas throughout the university have targeted specific funds for One Day for UK. This year, the Pigman College of Engineering is fundraising for the Engineering Scholarship Gift Fund, to expand access, ease financial barriers, foster academic and professional achievement, empower the next generation of innovators and leaders and strengthen the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Funding priorities include:
To encourage participation, Mike Day, 1993 mining engineering graduate, and wife, Jackie, a 1994 College of Education graduate, have generously created a 125 donor challenge. Once the college receives gifts from 125 individual donors—of any amount—it unlocks the Day's $25,000 gift.
“I know how transformative a UK education can be, and how important that opportunity is for future engineers,” Mike said.
The Engineering Scholarship Gift Fund supports students of all majors in the college and opens doors to opportunities that might otherwise be closed.
“Your support is an investment in students, in innovation and in the future of engineering in Kentucky and beyond,” Jackie said.
On April 23, supporters should visit https://onedayforuk.com/campaigns/stanley-and-karen-pigman-college-of-engineering to make a gift and to track the day of giving’s progress.
To join the online conversation, follow and utilize #OneDayforUK on all social media platforms throughout the day to discuss how donor support and UK has shaped lives.
