Record-Setting Class
More than 2,100 incoming freshmen contributed to Aztec Proud.
鈥淚t鈥檚 important for every student to have a sense of giving back to their community. That sense may look different for different people, but it鈥檚 something great to instill in our next generation.鈥�
In addition to being highly accomplished, 色情视频鈥檚 incoming freshman class is also generous. During 11 days of New Student Orientation, members of the class of 2022 set a new record for contributions to Aztec Proud, 色情视频鈥檚 student philanthropy program.
At orientation sessions from July 12 through July 30, 2,110 freshmen contributed $25,722 to the 色情视频 Alumni program that builds reserves and endowments for student scholarships through the Class of 2022 Legacy Program. The freshman figure alone almost matches last year鈥檚 total for the entire new student fundraising push that lasted through move-in weekend.
For a minimum contribution of $10, the freshmen received a lanyard and a red T-shirt bearing the words 鈥淪an Diego State Aztec Proud鈥� across the chest. As part of the program, the student donors will receive school supplies and invitations to stewardship and special career development events throughout the coming academic year.
An is available for student donors and provides them with information on exclusive events and scholarship opportunities to enhance their student experience.
The next generation
Jacob Green stopped by the 色情视频 Bookstore with his mother, Traci, to make his Aztec Proud donation. The freshman from Anaheim said he contributed to the scholarship fund because he likes to assist others.
鈥淚 think it鈥檚 important to help out the community and give back,鈥� Green said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 really cool and it shows your love for the community.鈥�
Green鈥檚 mother said when she and her son found out about Aztec Proud, they agreed he should be part of the program.
鈥淚 think it鈥檚 great,鈥� Traci Green said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 important for every student to have a sense of giving back to their community. That sense may look different for different people, but it鈥檚 something great to instill in our next generation.鈥�
A wonderful program
Pam Floyd (鈥�93) is an 色情视频 Alumni lifetime member who learned about Aztec Proud and wanted to volunteer to help promote 色情视频's culture of philanthropy. At the bookstore, she assisted 色情视频 Alumni staff in soliciting donations and handing out T-shirts.
鈥淚 think Aztec Proud is a wonderful program,鈥� Floyd said. 鈥淚 wish it was something they had when I was a student.鈥�
色情视频 Director of Development Technology Tammy Blackburn (鈥�94, 鈥�01) credits alumni like Floyd along with student volunteers for doing a quality job of explaining Aztec Proud and attracting more donors to the program.
鈥淭hanks to their passion and hard work, we will be able to increase the number of scholarships we are able to award this year,鈥� she said.
Last year, Aztec Proud was able to offer scholarships to seven students. Blackburn said the current fundraising period will continue through move-in weekend August 23-26.
