2023 Day of Giving

We met our goal of 1,200 givers, and set a new Day of Giving revenue record, thanks to your support. On behalf of all of the Pioneers who benefit from your gifts, thank you for sharing your love!

• The Class of 1962 (from Jim Perry)
• 1964, 1966, 1967 Undefeated Crews (from Skip/Gas Station (Robert) Gundlach  & Lydia Fell)
• The Class of 1968 (from Robert E. Jensen)
• The 1974-75 basketball team (from Alex Couladis)
• The class of 1978 (from Susan Day Brown)
• The class of 1982 (from George F Macdonald)
• The class of 1993 (from Robin D Rountree)
• The class of 1994 (from Anonymous)
• The class of 1994 (from Nicole McMahan Carrera)
• The class of 2002 (from Molly Young Riddle)
• The class of 2010 (from Kimberly Sheasley)
• The class of 2018 (from Jake Smith)
• Dominique Antomarchi Adair (from Jolene & Stephen Reeder)
• Alpha Xi Delta (from Anonymous, and from Kimberly Sheasley)
• Alpha Xi Delta Class of '87 (from Anonymous)
• Neal E. Anderson '60 (from Raymond & Susan Anderson)
• Professor Dr. Les Anderson '55 (from Anonymous)
• Jeanne Arbuckle (from Larry Hiser)
• Christie Banks (from Elicia Banks-Gabriel)
• Wendy Bartlett '74 (from Ernie L Kleski)
• Grant Bauer '12 (from Joe Pavicic)
• Coach Joe Bergin (from Karen Nephew)
• Ryan Boggs (from Pixie Boggs)
• Meg Hatfield Burns '70   (from Nancy Freed, from Merri Lynn (Mel) Neidig Hayes Todd and from Sonja (Sonny Kelly) Davis)
• Pat Cain '81 (from Jack & Welanda Stevenson)
• Dave Casto (from Chris McDaniel & Laura Wise)
• Chi Gamma's Upcoming Centennial (from Chelsey Walls)
• Chi Omega  class of 1984 (from Katharine Ferrer Zirolli)
• Coaches Norm Lindamood, Jeff Hugel and Joe Tewksbury (from Gwendolyn & James Smuts)
• Arnie Civins ’71 (from Reggie Sims)
• Michael Conaty '89 (from Johanne & Thomas Slattery)
• Michael Conte (from Eric & Miranda Miller Finn)
• Katie Cretin (from Julie Waitman)
• Sam Dahler ‘08  (from Bill Barron & Emily Taylor)
• Larry Dean (from C. Paul Staley)
• Julie deChristofaro '84 (from Barbara Coffey Roth)
• Dr Jackie DeLaat (from Anonymous)
• William Dempster '50 (from Brian C. Dempster)
• Russ Des Cognets (from James & Gwendolyn Smuts)
• Joe Divelbiss '65 (from Anonymous)
• Eric Dobkin '64 (from Ross Lenhart)
• Bill and Bonnie Donnelly (from Emily Schuck)
• Janice Donoghue '75 (from Robert and Lynne Goldsmith)
• Coach Roger Eddy (from James & Gwendolyn Smuts and from Kevin Suter)
• Trent Elliott (from Ginger & Michael O’Connor)
• Pamela (Peterson) Elliott '75 (from Frederic C Elliott)
• Kate Ensinger '19 (from Anonymous)
• John Forcier ‘78 (from Anonymous x3, from Susan Shanahan Davis, from Beth Dickey, from Maribeth Quinn Eppen, from Robert Friedman, from Bruce & Karen Peeps Kinney, from Marysue Knowles, from William & Edel J Kollar, from Francis J Lattanzi, from John Lubimir, from Peter Maercklein, from Philip Mazzara, from Josh Murray, from Mark & Victoria Pimentel, from Jeffrey M. Scott, from Roger L Shands, and from Jack & Welanda Stevenson)
• Tony Garrido (from Bret Allphin)
• Pat Butler Germano (from Jacquelyn Kelley)
• Abbey Gladstone '78 (from Josh Murray  and from Dale Robinson)
• Kathryn Gloor (from Reggie Sims)
• Andrew Good (from Jason Mackay)
• Hudson S. Green (from Lucinda T. Spaney)
• Marilyn and Hudson Green (from Anonymous)
• Tim Gubert (from John & Karen Suter)
• Dean Haine ’62 (from Clive & Barbara Wallis)
• Dave Harrison (from Anonymous and from Andrew Dudas)
• William Hartel (from Aaron & Sandi Handleman)
• Meg Hatfield '70 (from Susan Forbes)
• Diane Herbst '76 (from Patricia Quinn-Munson)
• Mary Jo Herdman (from Carol E Kingzett)
• Erin O'Brien Higgins (from Don Ritter & Leslie Straub Ritter)
• Dr Michelle Hilden-Willard (from Van Easton)
• Professors Robert Hill & Dr. Jones (from Charles W. Snodgrass)
• Jack Hopkins (from David H Harrison)
• Jeff Houston (from Megs Yunn)
• Jeffrey C. Houston '06 (from Cory Medina)
• Ashe Hull (from Heath Blandford)
• Jeff Hummiston  (from Jerry & Kellie Prial)
• Martin T Hupp ’86 (from Joanne Mullan Chilone)
• Josh and Sarah Jacobs and family (from Jack Hopkins)
• Steve James (from Chris McDaniel & Laura Wise)
• Mike Joliat ’06 (from Reggie Sims)
• Professor Jones (from Charles W. Snodgrass)
• Wynn Kenyon (from Chris McDaniel & Laura Wise)
• Steve Kessler '71 (from William O’Grady)
• Kaitlyn Knowles '25 (from Stormy Dover)
• Lambda Chi Alpha (from Don & Leslie Ritter)
• Lambda Chi Alpha Class of 1974 (from William M Pruner)
• Raynald A Lane (from Christopher (Chip) Lane)
• Coach Vi LeClair (from Toni Hall Holcombe, from Robert Oziomek, and from Martha E (Marti) Knight Thorne)
• Garrett J. Legraen (from Connie L. Legraen)
• Seth A. Legraen (from Connie L. Legraen)
• Coach Ralph Lindamood (from Bruce Coffin Jr., from Thomas R. Illingworth,and  from Stephen E. Littler)           
• Isla Long (from Sammi Williamson)
• Mike and Jan Lund '70/'71 (from Barton Gullong)
• Don '60, Jim '63, and Rich '68 Luthy (from Missy Gandor)
• Marietta College Baseball (from Jared and Craig Weiss)
• Dr. James A Murtha  '60 (from Raymond & Susan Anderson)
• Tony Mayle (from Reggie Sims)
• MC Media Students (from Mike)
• Joe McDaniel (from Chris McDaniel & Laura Wise)
• Mariah McGill (from Nancy McGill & John Billard)
• Al Miller (from Chris McDaniel & Laura Wise)
• Brad Mishler (from Robert Oziomek)
• Mandy Morgan ’96 (from Elita Barnhart)
• Jonna Munfield (from Michael A Stokes, and from Catherine Sundstrom & Sean Munfield)
• Shawn Wilska Murphy '64 (from Gregory and Sara Wilska)
• Anne M. Murtha  '60 (from Raymond & Susan Anderson)
• Richard Craig Nickerson  '71 (from Martha Jane Day)
• Mark Norris (from Richard Norris)
• Erin O' Brien (from Heidi Herz Berry, from Diane Blumstein, from JoAnne Gullotta, from Maria Prosser Jacques, and from Val Pierson)
• Tanner O’ Connor (from Ginger & Michael O’Connor)
• Dr. James H. O'Donnell and Dr. Mabry O'Donnell               (from Charla L. Nutter-McNaboe & Dr. Dennis McNaboe)
• Dr. James O'Donnell (from Sheryl A. Vaneff Weber)
• Ann Priscilla Palmisano (from Helen Tobin Moore)
• Dr. Gama Perruci (from Emma Burger and from Baffour P Nkrumah-Ababio)
• Roger Patterson '62 (from Leslie T. Harris)
• Susan West Pearl '80 (from Sarah Elizabeth Griffin)
• Joyce Pennington (from Anonymous, from Rebecca Harvey Day, from Julie Dye, from Elizabeth A. Ford, from William Hampton, from Marilee Morrow, from Amber Robinson, and from Susie Warman)
• Professor of Art Charles Peterson (from James & Judy Gottgalf Moffitt)
• Jean Rocks (from Joan Rocks)
• Paul Rudolph (from David & Janice Golubchik)
• Dr. Bernard & Julia Russi (from William and Deborah Myers)
• Dr. Bernie Russi (from Gay Vernon)
• Bill & Judy Ruud                (from Jack Hopkins)
• Dr. Mark Schaefer (from Taylor Myers)
• Carolyn O’Brien Schaaf (from Jacquelyn Kelley)
• Don Schaly (from Thomas J Galla)
• Mike Schonewolf (from Robert Oziomek)
• Kevin Scully '76  (from Roger & Shelley Rittenhouse)
• Henry G. Showalter ’74 (from Jacob ( Jay ) F. Showalter)
• Linda Showalter ’79 (from Reggie Sims)
• Laura Baudo Sillerman (from Lawrence Young & Patty Dye Young)
• Members of the Softball Program Past and Present (from Richard and Barb Danford)
• Mike Stark (from Anonymous x2, from Andrew Dudas, and from Thomas L Bono)
• Dr. Dwayne D. Stone (from Barbara & Reed Irwin)
• John B. Story (from Lynn Unger)
• The Sweet Suite! (from Beth Kreber Black)
• Dr. Mike Tager (from Taylor Myers)
• Tau Kappa Epsilon (from Michael M Stark)
• Eric Taylor ’08 (from Reggie Sims)
• Jacob A. Taylor '12 (from Daniel & Rebecca Taylor)
• TKE ZS   (from John L Ziomek)
• Tiffany Elliott Tucker (from Ginger & Michael O’Connor)
• Prof. Lee Walp (from Andrew Berkowitz)
• Bob and Cathy Wardwell (from David Plumb)
• Anna Weber '04 (from Anonymous)
• Jeff Welch (from Jack Hopkins)
• Jon Wendell  '69 (from Richard Lewis Miles)
• Edward L Winslow '51 (from Marcie Winslow Schnicker)
• Prof. David F. Young (from David N. Bosley)

We did it! To celebrate the 1000+ Pioneers who have shared their love so far, the Marietta College Board of Trustees is making an additional $50,000 donation to MC. Congratulations, Pioneers!

There's never been a better time to show your #Luv4MC - our final Pioneer Power Hour is about to begin! From 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Eastern, your gift will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, thanks to generous members of the Board of Trustees. Don't miss this final opportunity to double your donation, and use those sharing buttons to encourage your fellow Pioneers to join you!

A special live recording of the "Potterversity" podcast begins in just one hour, and it's not too late to join us! Click here to register, and get a behind-the-scenes peek at love and wonder at Hogwarts.

Our Esports team has been sharing the love online since 9:00 a.m. - have you seen them in action? The streaming marathon continues on Twitch, so don't miss this opportunity to see members of our newest varsity team play!

As they look to expand the Esports Center, they're saying thank you to donors with a chance to win a special Esports Genova Chair, courtesy of CDW and Spectrum Industries. Make your gift now, or email alumni@marietta.edu to enter the raffle!

Did you miss our first Pioneer Power Hour? Have no fear, a new opportunity is about to begin! If you make a gift - of any amount - between 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Eastern, your donation will trigger an additional $100 contribution to The Marietta Fund, up to $5,000. Give now, and spread the word to increase the impact of your love!

A special Pioneer performance begins in just one hour, and it's not too late to join us! Click here to register, and kick off the afternoon as you enjoy music and discussion with current students at noon. 

It's our first Pioneer Power Hour! From 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Eastern), your gift - of any amount - will release an additional $100 donation to The Marietta Fund, thanks to generous members of the Board of Trustees.

Don't forget to join us for these special events throughout the day:

Love of Gaming: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

As a member of the National Association of Collegiate Esports, Marietta College’s newest varsity team competes nationally in games such as Rocket League, League of Legends, Rainbow Six, Overwatch, and Super Smash Brothers. Join our esports athletes for a special Day of Giving marathon to celebrate the love they have for the game, and for our alma mater.

Click here to watch the team play on Twitch!

Love Songs: 12:00 noon

Enjoy listening to some of today’s most talented Pioneer performers as they present a selection of love songs. From well-loved classics to brand-new pieces from junior Ashley Manion’s original musical “Stratum,” this is an experience you won’t want to miss!

Click here to register!

Love and Wonder: 4:00 p.m.

Attention all Harry Potter fans! Join Dr. Katy McDaniel, Chair of the Department of History, Philosophy, Gender & Sexuality, and Religion - and renowned Harry Potter scholar - for a live recording of her popular podcast "Potterversity.” We’re diving deep into the world of Hogwarts to explore the various forms of love found throughout the series. From teenage romance, to the deep bond between friends and family, to the fondness students share for their unique campus, you can join us as we discuss and analyze the themes of love in the beloved franchise. So grab a cup of Butterbeer, sit back, and let the magic of Potterversity transport you to a world filled with love and wonder when you join this special live event.

Click here to register!

Celebrating the Impact of Your Love: 18:35 (6:35 p.m.)

Join President Ruud on our Facebook page as we review early results, check in on the competitions, and highlight the projects you support will help make possible.

Click here to visit our Facebook page!

Pioneer Peloton Challenge: 7:00 p.m.

The Pioneer Peloton Challenge makes its grand return! Join Marietta College Trustee Andrew Ferguson '95 again this year for a little friendly competition. He's contributing $50 per rider to the Marietta Fund for anyone who participates and, for those with Peloton Bikes®, he's giving another $2,500 per rider in honor of the Pioneer of your choice for anyone who can beat his output metrics.