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“We owe our present experience to the investment by Drew University alumni. Paying it forward to future students maintains a legacy of generosity and scholarship.”—Engy Gadelmawla C’18, Former SGSC Chair

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The Tradition Continues

Established in 1983, the Senior Gift Society recognizes donors who in their senior year make a donation to the University to support the next generation of Drew students. The campaign is organized by members of the Student Alumni Association, who host exclusive senior events to fundraise for their class gift. Senior Gift Society members are a special group of donors who recognize the impact of alumni support throughout their years as a student and are helping shape Drew’s future as they transition into alumni.

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Frequently Asked Questions

WHO RUNS THE SENIOR GIFT SOCIETY CAMPAIGN?

Student volunteers manage the Senior Gift Society fundraising campaign. The committee members cultivate a spirit of philanthropy among the senior class, help educate classmates about the importance of giving to Drew, and organize senior-only events throughout the year.

HOW DO I GIVE TO SENIOR GIFT SOCIETY 2020?

We encourage seniors to give online. However, you can also make a gift with cash or check at an upcoming Senior Event.

More information on ways to give to Drew.

WHAT DOES SENIOR GIFT SOCIETY SUPPORT?

Seniors can give to the Annual Fund – meaning their donation will be used to support the areas of greatest need – or designate their gifts to the area that made their Drew experience most meaningful, such as academic programs, scholarships, athletics, or student life.

More information on what to support.

HOW MUCH SHOULD I GIVE?

A gift of $25 is the suggested donation level for Senior Gift Society, but gifts of any size are welcomed.

Seniors who make donations of $100 or more will become a member of the Drew Society at a pro-rated amount. Drew Society members are the University’s top-tier donors and are among Drew’s closest friends and leaders.

CAN I SPREAD OUT MY PAYMENT OVER TIME?

You can become a member of the Senior Gift Society with a recurring gift that spreads your payments out over time. With a monthly gift charged automatically through your credit card, giving is convenient and sustaining. Annual support of the University has the biggest impact on students and your monthly gift ensures your continued support of Drew each year.

WHY SHOULD I JOIN SENIOR GIFT SOCIETY?

Giving to Drew is so important because tuition does not cover the entire cost of a Drew education. By giving, you join over 4,000 others who donate to Drew every year to support scholarships, academic programs, internships, and campus improvements. Also, the percentage of alumni who give is a key statistic used in university rankings and plays a critical role in Drew’s ability to compete for major institutional grants.

Senior Gifts in Detail

C’18

Project: Donor’s Fund of Choice
Chair: Engy Gadelmawla
Class participation: 36%
Dollar amount: $2,360
Trustee match: $6,000
President match: $1,000
Total: $9,360

C’17

Project: Solar-powered phone charging station
Chairs: Marley Crank and Jonathan Van Dongen
Class participation: 62%
Dollar amount: $7,746
Trustee match: $10,000
Total: $17,746

C’16

Project: Enhanced sitting in the Tolley-Brown Circle
Chairs: Kristin Zeigler and Oliva Cuozzo
Class participation: 60%
Dollar amount: $7,238
Trustee match: $5,250
Alumnus match: $2,000
President match: $1,000
Total: $15,488

C’15

Project: Fire Pit in the Tolley-Brown Circle
Chairs: Joseph Grosso and Ben Schaefer
Class participation: 36%
Dollar amount: $10,695
Trustee match: $3,500
President match: $1,000
Total: $15,195

C’14

Project: Refurbished library atrium
Chairs: Neena Robertson and Stephanie Weymouth
Class participation: 31%
Dollar amount: $11,300
Trustee match: $3,000
Total: $14,300

C’13

Project: New games for the EC
Chairs: Nicholas Canan and Christine Felix
Class participation: 27%
Dollar amount: $10,696
Trustee match: $7,500
Total: $18,196

C’12

Project: Pub patio bench
Chairs: Brian Kelly and Rebecca Reeve
Class participation: 11%
Dollar amount: $2,754
Trustee match: $2,800
Total: $5,554

C’11

Project: Outdoor deck for the Commons, combo gift with C’10
Chairs: Adijat Mustapha and Lenora Willis
Class participation: 29%
Dollar amount: $4,993
Trustee match: $1,625
Total: $6,618

C’10

Project: Outdoor deck for the Commons, combo gift with C’11
Chair: Arnold Kawuba
Class participation: 41%
Dollar amount: $8,876
Trustee match: $3,500
Total: $12,376

C’09

Project: Reforesting campus
Chair: Kate Grehl
Class participation: 41%
Dollar amount: $6,786
Trustee match: $2,500
Total: $9,286

C’08

Project: Brothers College café
Chair: Stephanie Buchta
Class participation: 38%
Dollar amount: $9,1389
Trustee match: $3,500
Total: $12,639

C’07

Project: EC renovation
Chair: Katrina Samaniego
Class participation: 41%
Dollar amount: $18,195
Trustee match: $4,000
Total: $22,195

C’06

Project: Renovation of The Space
Chair: Sigourney Giblin
Class participation: 64%
Dollar amount: $34,396
Trustee match: $7,

C’05

Project: Campus clock
Chair: Lea DeMenocal
Class participation: 93%
Dollar amount: $13,780
Trustee match: $5,000
Total: $18,780

C’04

Project: Baldwin-Haselton outdoor social space, combo gift C’01 & C’02
Chair: Adrienne Rumore
Class participation: 68%
Dollar amount: $5,060
Trustee match: $3,100
Total: $18,160

C’03

Project: UC patio
Chair: Alyssa Marland Co-Chair: Lindsey Citrino
Class participation: 86%
Dollar amount: $14,139
Trustee match: $2,600
Total: $16,739

C’02

Project: Baldwin-Haselton outdoor social space, combo gift C’01 & C’04
Chair: Kim Milardo
Class participation: 76%
Dollar amount: $12,877
Trustee match: $2,600
Total: $15,477

C’01

Project: Baldwin-Haselton outdoor social space, combo gift C’02 & C’04
Chair: Justin Serpone
Class participation: 57%
Dollar amount: $16,634
Trustee match: $4,000
Total: $20,634

C’00

Project: Class of 2000 Prize/Scholarship
Chair: Elaine Byrne
Class participation: 40%
Dollar amount: $13,160
Trustee match: $3,000
Total: $16,160

C’99

Project: Gift in Honor of Maureen Horan
Chair: Kara Loeffler
Class participation: 36%
Dollar amount: $1,689
Trustee match: $2,000
Total: $3,689

C’98

Project: Brothers College courtyard benches
Chair: Paul Saso, Jr.
Class participation: 69%
Dollar amount: $8,159
Trustee match: $6,500
Total: $14,659

C’97

Project: Class of 1997 Project
Chair: Laura Sarlo
Class participation: 42%
Dollar amount: $3,388
Trustee match: $3,388
Total: $6,776

C’96

Project: Seminary Hall Project
Chair: Dana Spincola
Class participation: 50%
Dollar amount: $3,918
Trustee match: $4,000
Total: $7,918

C’95

Project: Renovation of Seminary Hall elevator fund
Chair: Erin Hennessey
Class participation: 38%
Dollar amount: $2,635
Trustee match: $2,700
Total: $5,335

C’94

Project: Library benches
Chair: Christine Fitzpatrick
Class participation: 37%
Dollar amount: $16,245
Trustee match: $3,300
Total: $19,545

C’93

Project: Reforestation of campus
Co-chairs: Kat O’Connor & Sue Crowley
Class participation: 25%
Dollar amount: $10,285
Trustee match: $2,100
Total: $12,385

C’92

Project: Renovation of Seminary Hall elevator fund
Co-chairs: Steve Rush & Andrew Sorger
Class participation: 30%
Dollar amount: $10,305
Trustee match: $2,100
Total: $12,405

C’91

Project: Endowed gift to Career Center and The Other End
Chair: Barbara Garnish
Class participation: 25%
Dollar amount: $13,025
Trustee match: $2,703
Total: $15,728

C’90

Project: Workstation in the library with a plaque
Chair: Michelle-Lee Berko
Class participation: 10%
Dollar amount: $5,195
Trustee match: $1,000
Total: $6,195

C’89

Project: “Alumni at the Center” brick & remainder to Annual Fund
Chair: Colin Brown
Class participation: 28%
Dollar amount: $6,936
Trustee match: $1,969
Total: $8,905

C’88

Project: Prize given through the dean’s office to a student in the sociology department
Chair: Peter Litton
Class participation: 43 pledges
Dollar amount: $5,565
Trustee match: $5,000
Total: $10,565

C’87

Project: Named gift within renovated Mead Hall
Co-chairs: Jim Benson & Mary Burke
Class participation: 75%
Dollar amount: $24,166
Trustee match: $7,500
Total: $31,666

C’86

Project: Gift towards the renovation of Mead Hall
Co-chairs: Tracy Wood & Bob Oliverio
Class participation: 70%
Dollar amount: $24,935
Trustee match: $6,000
Total: $30,935

C’85

Project: Endowed prize with interest awarded on an annual basis to a senior
Co-chairs: Karen Locke & Tom Andrews
Class participation: 35%
Dollar amount: $11,625
Trustee match: $3,561
Total: $15,186

C’84

Project: Renovation of Brothers College bell tower, clock and chimes
Co-chairs: Nancy Comito & Maurice Washington
Class participation: 36%
Dollar amount: $14,052.50
Trustee match: $2,810.50
Total: $16,863

C’83

Project: Class of 1983 Senior Gift Award
Chair: David Scott
Class participation: 27%
Dollar amount: $7,191
Trustee match: $2,385
Total: $9,576