Get ready: Kalamazoo College is holding its Day of Gracious Giving on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The annual giving day is the college’s largest fundraising day of the year, and the entire K community is invited to come together to provide vital support for the student experience.    

Contributions of all sizes support scholarships and financial aid, faculty resources and K’s highest priorities, empowering K students to explore the world in new and exciting ways and creating life-changing experiences.  Last year’s Day of Gracious Giving raised more than $564,000 from 1,314 donors, not including the anonymous matching pool.

This year’s theme celebrates the Kalamazoo College journey—the unexpected discoveries, remarkable achievements and lifelong connections that come with being a K student.

The Day of Gracious Giving is inspired by another beloved K tradition, the Day of Gracious Living. That event falls on a date chosen by student representatives, a surprise that’s revealed when the campus-wide email goes out and the chapel bells begin to ring, signaling to all students: classes are canceled, gather up your friends and have an amazing day!   

“The Day of Gracious Giving continues to signify the traditional spirit of the Day of Gracious Living, one of care, appreciation and gratitude for this amazing community,” said Laurel Palmer, director of the Kalamazoo College Fund.   

Palmer encourages everyone to help illuminate paths for K students, igniting the spark of discovery—blazing trails for today’s explorers and tomorrow’s innovators with the warmth of your generosity. This day is about participation, and your engagement makes gifts and students go places!   

On May 7, follow K on social media and check for updates in your email to start your adventure in giving!