Student Philanthropy ChallengeThe Student Philanthropy Challenge seeks to raise awareness of philanthropy on our campus, what it means to be a future alumnus and build support among Minnesota State Mankato's first-year, sophomore, junior and senior students.
You might not realize how you have benefited from alumni and friend gifts. These funds support student scholarships, faculty training and development, department resources, and many other initiatives that enhance your education.
Please see the list of Co-chairs, along with their photos at the bottom of this page.
Tuition covers only a portion of what it costs to run our University, so gifts from private sources are essential. YOU have benefited from gifts made by students who have graduated before you. These alumni and friend gifts have made a difference in the quality of your education and your Minnesota State experience.
Your gift is combined with many other donations and the collective amount does have an immediate and tremendous impact. Your gift does make a difference! Below are some examples; these amounts can go a long way in enhancing your education:
You can give your gift to any area on campus. You can also make a gift in honor of your parents or a favorite professor or coach.
"I gave to the student philanthropy challenge because I think it is really important to dontate to MN State and increase the value of our degrees. It is also a great feeling knowing that the money I gave will go to improve our school and help others." - Cherice, Nursing major, Senior
"I understand the importance of giving back especially to an institution I will continue to benefit from for the rest of my life. I chose to give to the Mass Communications Department. If I can help my program grow, its value will increase and so will my career opportunities." - Doha, Public Relations major, Senior
"I gave because my school gave to me, it's as simple as that. I have some very special professors who've helped me along the way, and I want to show my appreciation. I also know that the buildings and supplies the school has come from donations, and my donation will help future students with their educations." - Sarah Beth, English, Senior
"I gave to the SPC because of my association with the Annual Fund, and I know how important it is to give back to MN State, because I am a student also, and I know how costly education can be." - Sherry, Manufacturing Engineering Technology major, Senior
First-year class
Mark Steinman, Human Biology
Teesha Hegge, Elementary Education
Sophomore class
Sam Nelson, Medical Technology
Nicole Seeberg, Pre-Occupational Therapy
Essia Grealish, Spanish/Family Life & Child Development
Junior class
Jake Miller, Undecided
Kari Allen, Marketing/Management
Alix Bergmann, Biology Education
Senior class
Doha Seif, Public Relations
Kristin Larson, Community Health
Malorie Johnson, Communication Disorders
