Get Hyped for Giving Day + I ⚓ VU Week

Mark your calendars-Giving Day is coming in hot on April 10, and we're going bigger than ever with our first-ever I ⚓ VU Week, happening April 7-11. Each day brings a new way to celebrate Commodore pride, give back and show the world what it means to be #VU4Life.

Here's how to get in on the action:

• Monday, April 7:Stop by the Sarratt Promenade 11 a.m.-2 p.m. to pick up your Traveling Mr. C, then take him on an adventure! Post your best photo on social and tag it for a chance to win a Vanderbilt prize pack.
• Tuesday, April 8:Make a life-saving impact-donate blood at the Community Event Space 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 9:Show your spirit by sporting black and gold. Get excited for Giving Day and keep an eye on socials for fun activations!
• Thursday, April 10:Join the ultimate Giving Day celebration on Alumni Lawn 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy free food, games, music and major Commodore spirit as we rally together to support what makes Vanderbilt special.
• Friday, April 11:We're celebrating YOU! See the impact of our collective generosity through shared stories and final challenge results.

Keep trackof the full event lineup and giving challenges.

Every gift matters, and every donor makes a difference-and it all fuels the Dare to Grow campaign, driving our most ambitious vision: to be the great university of the 21st century.

Let's go, Dores-Anchor Down and Show Up.