As I look forward to the fall semester at MSU, I am filled with excitement. We have spent the past year hoping to see students and alumni back on campus and at athletic events. It seems we might be able to do just that this fall.
MSU plans to have students back in a larger capacity, and with that comes the belief that we will be able to see alumni in person, too. Safety will continue to be our top priority, and we are eager to make campus a place of community once more. Homecoming may look different than in past years, but we are excited about the potential to host more inperson events in a safe and celebratory way. Be sure to visit alumni.msu.edu for the latest information as we finalize plans for the fall.
I want to thank the alumni community for stepping up in these times of virtual events and gatherings. The way that Spartans around the globe have found to stay involved with MSU throughout the past year has been aweinspiring.
Give Green Day was moved to the spring for the first time ever, and 7,039 Spartans around the world donated over $1.24 million. Of those gifts, over 1,200 were from first-time donors. Even amidst a pandemic, you gave to programs and departments that mattered to you, many of which support emergency funds for students in need of aid.
Our alumni clubs made a big difference on Give Green Day, contributing 18% of the total money raised. Many people gave as part of the 1855 Donor Project, which encouraged gifts of $18.55, $185.50 and $1,855 in honor of MSU’s founding year.
Alumni contributed in more ways than one. On the Global Day of Service, a thousand Spartans volunteered in their communities and virtually. From writing letters of support to MSU students in recovery, to mapping parts of the world to aid in humanitarian relief, to volunteering at numerous food banks, MSU’s community impact was felt around the world.
Moving forward, as we transition to more in-person gatherings, we are still going to be reaching out to you virtually, as well. We have enjoyed being able to get large groups together and want to continue to find ways to stay connected. No matter the venue, I look forward to what is ahead for the Spartan community.
Go Green!
Nick McLaren, ’99
Executive Director, MSU Alumni Office