Gies Giving Day
October 24, 2024
“This gift was never about the money or about the naming of the College; it was about a commitment to building the greatest business school on Earth – where purposeful leaders pursue their passion to make the world a better place.” – Larry Gies, October 26, 2017
Gies Giving Day is the annual celebration of the naming of our College. This year, we celebrate the 7th anniversary of Larry and Beth Gies’ transformative gift, which has had a lasting impact on our faculty, staff, and learners. The Gies gift has provided – and will continue to provide – vital scholarship support for many learners who have earned a Gies Business education. Increasing scholarship support aligns with our purpose to create “life-changing access,” and the Gies gift is helping us deliver on that purpose every day.
Right now, there are many qualified learners who could thrive at Gies Business but can’t afford to attend. In addition to reaching those potential learners, our goal of expanding access also includes uplifting the learners who are already here – helping fund their unmet need so they can get the most out of their journey.
On Gies Giving Day, we invite you to participate. We’re raising money for the Scholarship Fund and also the Gies College of Business Access Fund, with the first lead gift from Steve and Megan Shebik. The Gies Business Access Fund will allow us to expand access to Gies by engaging with prospective learners in new ways, developing impactful support programs for existing learners, and providing access to unique experiences for more learners.
Every gift, no matter the size, has the power to shape a learner’s future. It can help reduce financial burdens, open doors to new opportunities, and provide support for them to succeed in their education. By participating however you can, you’re investing in a brighter future for our learners and helping to ensure they have the resources they need to become the next generation of purpose-driven leaders.
Let's come together and create a lasting impact.