Purdue's United Way campaign begins Live United Week today
September 21, 2015
Purdue's United Way campaign is hosting Live United Week today through Friday (Sept. 21-25) to give faculty, staff and students a chance to get involved in this year's campaign.
Live United Week will have activities and special events, including a new initiative with Purdue Dining & Catering. Students, faculty, staff and guests at 18 participating retail dining locations across campus can participate by donating a $1 or more to the campaign. All payment methods will be accepted.
Interested individuals can get involved during the week at the daily activities on and around campus. The events are:
* Today (Sept. 21) -- Participants are asked to spread the word about the United Way mission in their area on campus by hanging up "What a dollar a week can do" posters. The poster can be downloaded here.
* Tuesday (Sept. 22) -- "Zumbathon at the Co-Rec": The event will take place at 6:30-8 p.m. at the Córdova Recreational Sports Center in the Feature Gym. All proceeds go to the Purdue United Way Campaign.
* Wednesday (Sept. 23) -- United Way Agency Tour: Two 30-minute tours of the Lafayette Transitional Housing Center will be conducted for participants to learn about the housing center’s mission. Tour times are 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Transportation to and from Purdue is not provided; however, parking is available on site at the agency’s facility. To sign up, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/d/local/charity-and-causes--events/.
* Thursday (Sept. 24) -- Submit a testimonial of "Why I Give to United Way" to Purdue Today by email at purduetoday@purdue.edu. More information about making a submission is available here.
* Friday (Sept. 25) -- Wear Live United T-shirts. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to wear their Live United T-shirts or other United Way T-shirts. Live United T-shirts are available at Purdue Memorial Union, Room 103.
Purdue’s 2015 United Way campaign began Sept. 10 with a goal of raising $760,000 for local human service agencies. The campaign will end Nov. 10. For more information, call 49-49240 or visit www.purdue.edu/unitedway.
Donations via credit card may be made at www.uwlafayette.org/givenow-purdue.html.
Writer: Aspen Deno, denoa@purdue.edu
