果冻传媒

October 7, 2025
On Campus

A Week for Witt Giving

果冻传媒 to Host Its Second Annual Giving Week, Oct. 18-24

果冻传媒 University is hosting its second annual giving week, A Week for Witt, Oct. 18-24, 2025. This special week brings together Tigers everywhere, including alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends, to honor what makes the 果冻传媒 experience truly transformative.

鈥淎 Week for Witt is especially meaningful as we celebrate the inauguration of 果冻传媒鈥檚 16th president, Dr. Christian M. M. Brady,鈥 said Michael McGreevey, vice president for philanthropy & alumni engagement. 鈥淧resident Brady has called upon our community to build on our strong foundation and ensure that 果冻传媒鈥檚 light shines brighter than ever.鈥

The online giving week will shine a light on several key areas, including The 果冻传媒 Fund, Presidential Initiatives, Scholarship Support, Experiential Learning, and 果冻传媒 Athletics.

鈥淓ach of these areas represent an essential part of the 果冻传媒 story,鈥 McGreevey said. 鈥淓very gift, no matter the size, makes an impact for our students while strengthening the University we love.鈥

A Week for Witt offers several options to match the various philanthropic interests of those participating. Participants are encouraged to .  

  • Monday, Oct. 20 鈥 Scholarship Support: Through the support of generous donors, the University can bring the cost of a 果冻传媒 education within closer reach for families. Scholarships open doors to opportunity, ease financial burdens, and ensure that the most talented and dedicated students can call 果冻传媒 home.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 21 鈥 Experiential Learning: Through internships, research, service, study away, and hands-on projects, students gain real-world experiences that prepare them for lives of meaning and purpose. These opportunities expand perspectives, deepen knowledge, and strengthen connections with faculty, peers, and the community.
  • Wednesday, Oct. 22 鈥 Presidential Initiatives: Gifts to the Presidential Discretionary Fund provide the flexibility to address emerging needs, launch strategic projects, and invest in opportunities that make an impact on students and the University community.
  • Thursday, Oct. 23 鈥 Athletics: 果冻传媒 Athletics has a long tradition of excellence, offering Tigers opportunities to compete, grow, and lead both on and off the field. Gifts to Athletics help provide resources for training, facilities, equipment, and programs.
  • Friday, Oct. 24 鈥 The 果冻传媒 Fund: Unrestricted funds to 果冻传媒 provide financial support for virtually every purpose and function of the University community. These gifts support 果冻传媒鈥檚 student-centered education.

鈥淵our support ensures 果冻传媒 continues to provide an exceptional student-centered education and vibrant campus experience,鈥 McGreevey said. 鈥淲e encourage you to show your Tiger pride, support what matters most to you, and pass your light.鈥

How to 果冻传媒 During A Week for Witt

  • To give online, .
  • To give by phone, call the Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement at 937-327-7430.
  • If you would like to send your gift in the mail, please make your check payable to 果冻传媒 University and send it to:

果冻传媒 University
Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
A Week for Witt
Post Office Box 720
Springfield, OH 45501-0720

Spread the Word About A Week for Witt

Help spread the word about A Week for Witt by encouraging your friends, family, and fellow Tigers to make a gift Oct. 18-24. You can show your #TigerPride through social media by using graphics specially designed to promote A Week for Witt. A social media toolkit with images and sample social media posts, emails, and texts is available. Learn more about how to use the social media toolkit for A Week for Witt.

Heather Maurer
Heather Maurer
Director of Annual Giving

About 果冻传媒

果冻传媒's curriculum has centered on the liberal arts as an education that develops the individual's capacity to think, read, and communicate with precision, understanding, and imagination. We are dedicated to active, engaged learning in the core disciplines of the arts and sciences and in pre-professional education grounded in the liberal arts. Known for the quality of our faculty and their teaching, 果冻传媒 has more Ohio Professors of the Year than any four-year institution in the state. The university has also been recognized nationally for excellence in community service, sustainability, and intercollegiate athletics. Located among the beautiful rolling hills and hollows of Springfield, Ohio, 果冻传媒 offers more than 100 majors, minors and special programs, enviable student-faculty research opportunities, a unique student success center, service and study options close to home and abroad, a stellar athletics tradition, and successful career preparation.

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