Students will have the opportunity during Tuition Freedom Day to thank the donors who make it possible for them to attend Lipscomb.
Thursday in the Student Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Student Alumni Philanthropy Council is hosting a day to celebrate and thank Lipscomb’s donors.
An email will be sent out Tuesday after chapel telling students all about the event. As a private institution, Lipscomb relies on donors to provide much of the funding for the school. The money that each student pays only covers 78 percent of Lipscomb’s tuition cost. The other 22 percent is donated.
The Philanthropy Council wants to make the day a special and fun day for students while reminding them to be thankful.
Student Alumni Philanthropy Council President, Matt Johnson is excited about the day and wants students to know how important the donors are for the University and its students.
“To put it in perspective, students would be paying over $7000 more a year for tuition were it not for donors,” Johnson said. “Writing one letter is a great way to show appreciation to these generous people.”
Students who wish to be a part of the event will be asked to write a letter to a donor, and in return there will be donuts, candy, t-shirts, music and other free prizes.
The prizes are only an incentive for students to help. Johnson wanted to stress just how much these donors influence students’ lives.
“Personally, I would not be able to afford Lipscomb were it not for these donors, and I want them to know how thankful I am for their generosity.”
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