On March 4 and 5, Âé¶¹ËÞÉáµçÊÓ¾çwill once again celebrate its founding with Âé¶¹ËÞÉáµçÊÓ¾çFounders’ Day: 1,968 Minutes of Giving—a spirited, community-wide effort that begins at 8:00 a.m. on March 4 and concludes at 4:48 p.m. on March 5. This annual tradition honors the university’s establishment in 1968 while uniting alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends for one powerful purpose: supporting Âé¶¹ËÞÉáµçÊÓ¾çstudents.
Founders’ Day has become more than a celebration of our history. It is a day (or days in this case) that reminds us what we can accomplish when the entire Norse community rallies together. Each of us has been shaped in some way by NKU—through an education, a lifelong friendship, a career opportunity or a connection that made a difference. This day is our chance to reflect on those moments and pay them forward.
The strength of Founders’ Day comes from collective generosity. When hundreds of people contribute—at any level—the impact is immediate and far-reaching. On Founders’ Day, the Âé¶¹ËÞÉáµçÊÓ¾çcommunity stands together to support:
These areas reflect NKU’s mission and the values we all share—success, opportunity and student-centered education. When we all give on Founders’ Day, we help lift barriers, create opportunities and affirm that every student deserves the chance to thrive.
Last year, more than 1,100 donors participated, demonstrating how deeply this community cares. This year, we are aiming even higher. Surpassing that record is more than a goal; it is a collective statement about our pride in Âé¶¹ËÞÉáµçÊÓ¾çand our commitment to its future.
Every gift—whether $5 or $500—helps strengthen our university and the students who will go on to strengthen our region and beyond.
On Founders’ Day, we invite you to join fellow Norse across the country. Together, we can make a remarkable difference.
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Associate Director of Annual Giving