Southeastern to hold annual ‘Giving Day’ Wednesday Sept. 17

Southeastern Louisiana University will celebrate its Centennial Giving Day—a 24-hour online effort bringing Lions everywhere together to make a difference—on Sept. 17.

Vice President for University Advancement Wendy Lauderdale said Giving Day is all about rallying alumni, friends, students, and community members to support Southeastern in big and small ways.

“This is a day when we ask our Southeastern family to come together and help us build on our legacy of excellence,” she said. “Past Giving Day support has helped fund everything from classroom technology to student research, programming, and scholarships. With this being our Centennial year, we’re ready to make it the best Giving Day yet!”

Lauderdale also encouraged supporters to help spread the word.

“Tell your friends, tag your classmates, and share your Lion pride. Every voice helps make this day a true celebration of Southeastern,” she said.

Assistant Director of Donor Engagement Faith Peterson said every donation counts, whether it’s $10 or $10,000.

“What matters is participation,” she said. “Every gift makes an impact on our students. Our Centennial Giving Day is about more than just giving—it’s about joining together to celebrate 100 years of Lion pride and kicking off the next 100 in style.”

Donations are tax deductible and encouraged between 12:01 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 17, at southeasterngivingday.org.

For more information, contact the Southeastern Office of University Advancement at 985-549-2239.