Maize & Blue Daize is an annual opportunity for alumni to show Carleton pride, (re)connect with fellow Carls, give thanks for Carleton experiences, and support current students!
During Maize & Blue Daize, gifts to the Alumni Annual Fund will be matched!
- Alumni gifts received online, by phone, or by mail by April 7 are eligible to be matched dollar-for-dollar (up to $1,000) while challenge funds are available (matching pool = $200,000).
- Gifts sent by mail must arrive by April 7 to count for the match.
- New recurring gifts (monthly or yearly) are eligible for matching funds, but installments of previously established recurring gifts that process from April 4–7 will not unlock challenge funds.
- If you wish to make a non-cash gift, please contact the Alumni Annual Fund Office at aaf@carleton.edu to ensure it's counted for the match.
Thank you to the entire Carleton community of donors and volunteers who made Carleton’s fourth-annual Maize & Blue Daize 2025 possible. Together, 1,660+ alumni, families, faculty, staff, and friends of the College raised more than $1.1 million in unrestricted funding for the campus community.
Gifts during Maize & Blue Daize alone could provide the equivalent of the following…
- 11 financial aid packages; PLUS
- 13 curricular innovation grants for faculty; PLUS
- 500 new books and 200 new eBooks for Gould Library
- A year of multifaith programs, services, and groups sponsored by the Office of the Chaplain; PLUS
- 1,500 (free) appointments at Student Health and Counseling; PLUS
- 30 Convocation speakers; PLUS
- Travel for 22 sport club teams to practices and competitions, PLUS
- New recovery equipment for student athletes, including 7 zero-gravity chairs and 7 pairs of compression sleeves.
Thank you for being part of the community that is Behind Every Carl. We’re already looking forward to next year!
501 days ago by Abigail Tupa
That’s a wrap on Carleton’s fourth-annual Maize & Blue Daize!
Thank you for helping us hail the maize and blue this week with your generosity. We’re grateful for everyone who volunteered, gave back, attended in-person and virtual events, sent Virtual Friday Flowers, and took the time to reconnect with fellow Carls near and far. Maize & Blue Daize is a true demonstration of the strength of the Carleton network worldwide.
Stay tuned as we tabulate final results over the next few days—these numbers aren't final yet!
504 days ago by Abigail Tupa
The dollar for dollar matching pool has been depleted, but recurring gifts still unlock $100 each. Consider just $5 per month. For less than the cost of a latte each month, you could provide the equivalent of two new books for the Student Health and Counseling resource center!
504 days ago by Abigail Tupa
In the final hours of Maize & Blue Daize, we're reconnecting to our theme and reminding ourselves of the incredible community behind each student at Carleton. You can be part of that network with your Maize & Blue Daize gift!
504 days ago by Abigail Tupa
We're nearly 75% of the way to our goal with just 2 hours left. Let's see what we can accomplish together in the final hours of Maize & Blue Daize 2025!
504 days ago by Abigail Tupa
We're in the final hours of Maize & Blue Daize 2025. Let's keep the energy up through the deadline. The 2025 donor goal is within sight!
504 days ago by Abigail Tupa
Today we’re celebrating the Class of 2027 as they declare their majors at the Major Celebration in Great Hall. Current students have 33 majors and 40 minors to choose from, and the list is always growing.
504 days ago by Abigail Tupa
In honor of Maize & Blue Daize 2025, our very own Billy Bratton ’25 has given us another puzzle to solve. Complete the Maize & Blue Daize crossword here!
504 days ago by Abigail Tupa
We’re halfway to our goal of 2025 donors in honor of the Class of 2025! Can we get there before midnight?!
504 days ago by Abigail Tupa
Coffee with Carls on Saturday April 5 was a big success! More than 675 members of the Carleton community registered for 57 events around the globe to spend time with other Carls. A big shoutout to our hosts for organizing these gatherings.
Did you snap a photo at Coffee with Carls? Upload it to our Coffee with Carls album. Or, post it on social media with and tag @CarletonCollege.
The cost of a latte goes further than you might think—especially during Maize & Blue Daize. Set up a $5 recurring gift by April 7 and you'll unlock an extra $100!
Were your Knights teammates and coaches a core part of your community at Carleton? Honor them with a gift to the Carleton Athletic Initiative this Maize & Blue Daize!
506 days ago by Abigail Tupa
Thank you to the alumni, families, and friends of the College who have contributed $229,922 to the Maize & Blue Daize campaign already!
Students are enjoying a campus-based version of our beloved alumni tradition “Coffee with Carls” (happening Saturday, April 5 at a location near you) featuring coffee from local shops like Little Joy and Blue Monday!
507 days ago by Anita Fisher Egge
Maize & Blue Daize festivities are underway on campus! Seniors are completing their pre-graduation checklists at the Senior Showcase. Let's show our support for their class by reaching our goal of 2025 donors in their honor!
507 days ago by Abigail Tupa
Carleton's fourth-annual Maize & Blue Daize fundraising campaign is officially live!
Thank you to everyone who made a gift early and gave us a head start toward our goal of 2,025 donors in honor of the graduating Class of 2025!
508 days ago by Abigail TupaDonors
View All Donors
| Class Year | Donors | Raised ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 4 | $3,850 |
| 1965 | 6 | $925 |
| 1999 | 14 | $2,770 |
| 1994 | 38 | $16,015 |
| 2021 | 10 | $173 |
| 1985 | 45 | $41,350 |
| 2004 | 9 | $3,230 |
| 2018 | 14 | $1,070 |
| 1967 | 14 | $24,642 |
| 1989 | 47 | $14,495 |
| 1984 | 15 | $4,270 |
| 1996 | 17 | $16,250 |
| 1995 | 33 | $11,615 |
| 2022 | 13 | $561 |
| 2002 | 24 | $1,960 |
| 1982 | 23 | $5,880 |
| 2000 | 21 | $17,603 |
| 1992 | 59 | $16,087 |
| 2007 | 19 | $1,625 |
| 1998 | 13 | $4,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | $486 |
| 2006 | 19 | $1,741 |
| 2008 | 15 | $1,920 |
| 2023 | 12 | $358 |
| 1987 | 21 | $10,980 |
| 1976 | 4 | $875 |
| 1980 | 20 | $39,550 |
| 2005 | 32 | $29,100 |
| 2015 | 11 | $1,757 |
| 1963 | 4 | $450 |
| 1993 | 37 | $10,168 |
| 1949 | 0 | $0 |
| 2019 | 6 | $295 |
| 1943 | 0 | $0 |
| 1945 | 0 | $0 |
| 1944 | 0 | $0 |
| 1947 | 1 | $300 |
| 1950 | 0 | $0 |
| 1961 | 2 | $1,025 |
| 1958 | 1 | $50 |
| 1969 | 9 | $7,450 |
| 1971 | 0 | $0 |
| 1983 | 29 | $10,275 |
| 1954 | 0 | $0 |
| 2010 | 33 | $21,185 |
| 1951 | 1 | $100 |
| 1970 | 7 | $3,060 |
| 2009 | 10 | $750 |
| 1956 | 3 | $425 |
| 1957 | 0 | $0 |
| 1972 | 4 | $800 |
| 2011 | 9 | $850 |
| 1946 | 0 | $0 |
| 1968 | 10 | $7,268 |
| 2017 | 10 | $495 |
| 2012 | 6 | $420 |
| 1952 | 2 | $125 |
| 1977 | 28 | $20,357 |
| 1964 | 20 | $2,940 |
| 1986 | 16 | $2,245 |
| 1978 | 24 | $6,650 |
| 2024 | 11 | $294 |
| 1975 | 1 | $50 |
| 2016 | 8 | $325 |
| 1948 | 0 | $0 |
| 1973 | 14 | $11,650 |
| 1974 | 16 | $15,225 |
| 1953 | 1 | $100 |
| 2014 | 5 | $240 |
| 1997 | 25 | $9,675 |
| 1959 | 2 | $1,500 |
| 1955 | 0 | $0 |
| 1988 | 26 | $9,525 |
| 2013 | 10 | $739 |
| 1962 | 6 | $1,728 |
| 1981 | 14 | $16,550 |
| 1960 | 4 | $500 |
| 1979 | 29 | $14,100 |
| 2001 | 9 | $1,525 |
| 1991 | 33 | $10,419 |
| 1990 | 101 | $61,187 |
| 2003 | 26 | $6,499 |
