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Dear fellow graduates of the Class of 1965,
This fall, we will celebrate our 50th reunion during Homecoming on Duquesne's campus. It is hard to believe that 50 years have gone by since we completed our studies at Duquesne. To celebrate and honor this milestone, we have decided to come together and make a personal contribution that is meaningful to each of us to help ensure the future of our beloved Duquesne.
I would ask each of your kindly to please join me and making a contribution to Duquesne University in honor of our celebration. Please choose to contribute an amount that is personally meaningful to you. You can choose to donate to any school or program on campus that holds a special place in your heart, or simply dedicate your gift to the most urgent priorities on campus.
I thank you for your consideration and hope to see you on campus at our reunion on October 9th-October 11th (click here for complete Homecoming information and to register).
John McDonough
Where will my money go?
Gifts made as part of the Reunion Giving Challenge support Duquesne students through scholarships, student activity funds, academic excellence and more. Your gift can also be designated to any school or area on campus that you are passionate about, or to the area of greatest need.
Alumni giving also impacts Duquesne’s ratings, rankings and elevates the University’s reputation, all of which add more value to our degrees.
What if I already donated? You can still help spread the word!
If you already donated – you can still help! Please share this website on social media or send out an email and encourage your fellow alumni to also participate. Don’t forget to also use #duqhomecoming.
What happens if our class has the highest participation rate?
The class with the greatest percentage of participation towards or over their goal will have bragging rights at Homecoming and be announced as the winners of the first Reunion Giving Challenge.
How can I maximize my gift?
Matching gifts also count towards your reunion gift so be sure to check with your and your spouse’s employer or search participating employers here.
Additional Questions?
If you have additional questions regarding the Reunion Giving Challenge, please contact Allison Hannon, A ’12, Development Associate of Annual Giving, at hannona@duq.edu.
A gift of $25 provides the donor with a ribbon highlighting their support to wear at Homecoming festivities on campus.
Donors who contribute $100 and above will have their names listed on prominently displayed honor roll boards at the reunion event at Homecoming.
Donors who contribute $500 or more will receive a coupon code for free admission for two to an event sponsored by the Department of Alumni Relations (some restrictions apply).
Gifts of $1,000 or more qualify the donor for admittance into the Duquesne Society—Duquesne’s most loyal and committed supporters throughout the year who receive periodic benefits and event invitations for their contributions to the University.