“It’s important to continue the cycle of giving back at Dickinson because it helps so many students. Unfortunately, education is not free, but I deeply believe that it should be accessible to all.” —Gabrielle Richards ’07, women’s lacrosse volunteer
“The college gave me my best friends and a wonderful education. Dickinson’s courses and activities made me a better student, leader and person, and its diverse community allowed me to build lasting friendships with students from across the United States and all over the world. I also give because the college has done more and better, year after year, during the 20 years since my graduation.” —Angela Wallis ’02, 20th-reunion volunteer, class agent, Mermaid Society member
“I hope my gift provides access for students who need financial assistance for their education. I am forever grateful for the generosity that was provided to me when I was a student. I think giving back is a simple way to assist the endeavors of an institution that provided you with so many resources.” —Kali Avans ’11, Alumni Council member, vice president of the African American Alumni Association, Mermaid Society member
“We felt that focusing on a specific area, especially one as important as mental health, would be the most impactful. Working with the college, we were able to find this unique way of aligning something that is important to our family and can benefit the current students. On Day of Giving, we will be offering a challenge to help raise additional funds for wellness initiatives at Dickinson. We want to ensure that Dickinson students have the support they need for wellness and mental health.” —Jon ’06 and Nicole Hays ’07, John Dickinson Society and Mermaid Society members
“My family and I feel it is important to support the students and faculty at our colleges and universities. From a young age, I remember my parents (my mother is a member of the class of ’76), my godmother (class of ’77) and their classmates celebrating their time at Dickinson. They participated in reunions and career events, and they visited campus regularly. I saw how they kept in touch with and gave back to the college they cared so much about, and I wanted to keep that tradition going once I became an alumna.” —Ellen Dunlap ’03, class agent and Mermaid Society member
“Support from Dickinson’s alumni and donors has helped to shape my time at Dickinson and made it possible for me to create an unforgettable and invaluable undergraduate experience. Through my participation in a broad range of academic and cocurricular activities, Dickinson prepared me to go into the wider world with confidence in my abilities and security in the knowledge that, starting in May, I am a member of a dedicated, worldwide alumni network.” —Meredith Franchini ’22