1856 Challenge: Volume IX, Powered By Laurentians

With a flurry of gifts down the stretch, our alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff and students banded together to rally past the goal of 1,856 donors! 

Our team is calculating the final tally, but one thing is crystal clear: St. Lawrence is fortunate to have such a loyal, generous community. For the second consecutive year, you've collectively raised over $1,000,000 for St. Lawrence and our students during the 1856 Challenge!

To our University Trustees, the Alumni Executive Council, and each of our advocates who offered matches and challenges: Thank you for answering the call from Professor Flex, Coach Core, Alumni Alex, and Sir Nibbles.

Before we sign off for the night, we’re honored to share the list of Laurentian Heroes that donors identified. Thank you for your support, and recognizing these deserving Laurentians.

Your Laurentian Heroes!

...and several groups including Class of 2021, Townhouse 204, Colonel Ret. US Army Signal Corps, St. Lawrence ROTC, students, and departments!

The true power of the St. Lawrence Fund is its flexibility. Every gift, no matter the amount, allows St. Lawrence to support the everyday, the unexpected, and the extraordinary. The impact of donor gifts is felt across campus by each and every student and employee. 

With our goal within our sights, the clock ticking down, and the Chapel Bells of Gunnison ringing across campus, it’s time to say… “Laurentians Assemble!” 

Behind the Scenes!
While this is the last Professor Flex comic we'll be sharing, we hope you've enjoyed seeing our newest friends in action. Curious to learn more about them? Watch our behind the scenes video: The Making of Professor Flex

To many who wear the Scarlet & Brown, St. Lawrence feels like home. Laurentians around the world support and help steward our beloved North Country campus through their philanthropy. Thank you for helping us shape the student and campus experience through your generosity!

But as homeowners are all too familiar, "the to-do list" rarely gets shorter! With your support, we can meet the needs of our historic campus and grounds to enhance the experience for our current students and generations to come. Answer the call from Professor Flex and support St. Lawrence today!  

St. Lawrence is proud to have the #1 Alumni Network in the country, a testament to Laurentians who are willing to support Career Exploration Initiatives, to become mentors, site visit hosts, career panelists, and mentors to our students.

We know how important real world experiences are and the role they play in helping our students succeed during and after their time at St. Lawrence has ended. Now's your chance to answer the call from Professor Flex. Make a difference for a future student! 

We're marching through the halfway mark as over 928 Laurentians have already made a gift to support this year's 1856 Challenge and helped unlock $50,000 in St. Lawrence Fund support! 

The world needs more Laurentians. When deserving students are in need of scholarship support, Professor Flex knows just who to call...YOU!!

At St. Lawrence, scholarships give promising students the chance to pursue a life-changing education, regardless of financial background. Now's your chance to answer the call from Professor Flex. Support the St. Lawrence Fund and Student Scholarships by making a gift to the 1856 Challenge. Make a difference for a future student today!

During this year's 1856 Challenge, April 14 – 15, we’ll be featuring our new comic strip character and her loyal sidekicks, showcasing how donors to the St. Lawrence Fund rush to the rescue, supporting the everyday, the unexpected, and the extraordinary. We hope you’ll follow along!  Learn more about the characters.