UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — With the Thanksgiving holiday fast approaching, preparations are underway for Penn State’s 2022 GivingTuesday campaigns. To advance its mission of “changing education by educating for change,” the College of Education once again will raise financial support for the Office of Education and Social Equity.

As the hundreds of students and alumni whose lives have been transformed by the OESE already know, its passionate staff works tirelessly to:

• promote diversity and multiculturalism;
• infuse equity and inclusion across the curriculum and student experiences;
• increase access to post-secondary opportunities;
• support the advancement of outstanding educators; and
• provide underserved and marginalized students a sense of community and a safe space to be themselves.

Building upon the college’s previous GivingTuesday success, this year’s campaign will incentivize “Champions” — EDU alumni and friends who leverage the power of their own networks to increase their own fundraising capacity.

“The generosity of these contributions, regardless of amount, yield a tangible and immediate impact on students’ lives,” said María Schmidt, assistant dean for education and social equity. “They empower our students to break barriers and to achieve things they never thought were possible. For many, none of this would be possible without the support of alumni, parents and friends. They provide the resources that give students a meaningful, unforgettable and inspiring college experience and affirms our collective commitment to change lives.”

Visit https://raise.psu.edu/givingtuesdayedu to learn how you can lend your support by making an individual gift or by becoming a Champion.