Dear Lincoln Family,

Can we count on you this Founders Day?

April 29th is just around the corner and were looking forward to celebrating Lincoln Universitys 167-year legacy of liberating through education, with you. During the last week of April, there are a number of ways you can support the University and join in on the festivities!

DONATE!

Mark your calendar for the 3rd Annual Founders Day of Giving celebration. Starting Wednesday, April 28 through Sunday, May 2 you can honor Lincolns historic past while fortifying its future with a donation to the University.

Our goal is to reach 400 donors! Every gift counts and helps us address our areas of greatest need across campus. In the last two years, this one-day event has collectively raised over a quarter of a million dollars in support of need-based scholarships, campus projects, athletics, and other critically needed resources. Your support is vital in enabling our institution to flourish.

Want to maximize your giving this year? Serve as a fundraiser by reaching out to your Lincoln Network and telling them their gifts count too! Challenge fellow alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends with a matching gift or challenge gift! Whether you encourage your decade to give a certain number of gifts or give in your classs honor, there are so many ways you can incentivize your peers and increase your impact!

*If you wish to set up a matching gift or challenge gift, contact Director of Annual Giving, Rich Lancaster by email at rlancaster@lincoln.edu.

COMMEMORATE!

On Thursday, April 29, 2021, at 4 p.m. join us virtually for the official Founders Day Wreath Laying Ceremony and the dedication of the Toni Morrison Bench by The Road.

CELEBRATE!

On Friday, April 30, 2021, join the Virtual DJ Battle vs. Bowie State University at 8 p.m. on Facebook Live.

SHARE THE LOVE!

Throughout our week of Founders Day activities, head over to social media and tell us why you love Lincoln by sharing your favorite campus pictures. Make sure we see your posts by using the hashtag #LU167Foundersday

We cant wait to recognize the founding of the nations first degree-granting HBCU and celebrate 167 years of learning, liberating, and leading with all of you. We appreciate your support and thank you for being a part of the Lincoln Family!