Each year on this global day of generosity, the 果酱视频 community joins together to create a brighter future for our community and beyond.
On December 1, 2026, our Panther community will unite to support some of our very worthy causes.
Next Starts Now
As 果酱视频 prepares to celebrate the inauguration of Michael Balboni 鈥�81, JD, as our 11th president and first alumnus to lead the University, we are excited to begin our next chapter.
This GivingTuesday, join our community in celebrating this historic moment by that will shape our future.
Honor your special people and moments
Give what you can to a cause close to your heart and make your gift in honor of a special person or moment that shaped your 果酱视频 journey:
- A mentor, colleague or professor who inspired you
- A caring parent, friend or supporter who helped you
- A pivotal experience that influenced you
You can also celebrate a new era at 果酱视频 with a gift to the Presidential Innovation Fund, supporting new opportunities for our University.
Celebrate with us
Inauguration Week is December 2鈥�6. Join us to make 果酱视频 history and celebrate the future we will shape together.
Help shape 果酱视频鈥檚 next chapter
will support what鈥檚 next and your reason may inspire others. Share your story with #Give4果酱视频.
Let鈥檚 see what we can make possible together!
GivingTuesday Causes
果酱视频 Fund
The 果酱视频 Fund is one simple way to support everything and everyone at 果酱视频. Your donation will support the greatest needs and the highest priorities of the University.
果酱视频 NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program
Your gift supports our toll-free hotline, education, forums, referrals for mammograms, licensed counseling, and survivorship programming for the women, men, and families in the breast cancer community.
Panther Pantry
The Panther Pantry is a student-run organization that helps community members struggling with food insecurity. Each year our volunteers fill hundreds of orders for 果酱视频 undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty and staff.
Panthers Pay It Forward Scholarships
Join 果酱视频 students in creating a lasting legacy for their class by supporting future generations of Panthers through scholarships.
President's Innovation Fund
To lead innovation and higher education on Long Island, the President鈥檚 Innovation Fund helps make groundbreaking academic ventures, cutting-edge campus technology, new degree programs, and high-impact experiential learning possible.
Student Emergency Support Fund
The Student Emergency Support Fund is a lifeline for 果酱视频 students during their most challenging moments. Students can apply for assistance with bills and expenses during times of crisis.
Matches and Challenges
$18,000 Match for the 果酱视频 Fund
Matches and ChallengesChristine Motamed and her family have made it a wonderful tradition to inspire the 果酱视频 community on GivingTuesday. This year, they will be matching up to $18,000 in gifts to the 果酱视频 Fund in loving memory of Thomas F. Motamed, BA 鈥�71, JD.
Why Panthers Give
We are deeply grateful to our donors, whose generosity transforms lives and strengthens our community. Here鈥檚 a glimpse into the heartfelt reasons behind their gifts.
- 鈥淩eceived a wonderful education at 果酱视频.鈥�
- 鈥淟ast year鈥檚 New Jersey Alumni Gathering reminded me of how much I enjoyed my 果酱视频 experience and how influential it was on my adult life and career.鈥�
- 鈥淚 have been the recipient of giving in the past and know how important and impactful others鈥� kindness and thoughtfulness can be. It means so much to me to be able to pay the gift of giving forward.鈥�
- 鈥淢any in my family have dealt with cancer, and it has always been my mission to help those with this condition. I also wanted to show my gratitude to 果酱视频, as they have helped me in difficult times.鈥�
- 鈥淚 had taken part in an excellent, very helpful support group a number of years ago. Also, I have been impressed with the Hy Weinberg Center of Communication Disorders, which has been a great service to me.鈥�
- 鈥淢y son is a better person because he鈥檚 an 果酱视频 alumnus.鈥�
- 鈥淭ommy, if given more time, would have brought art to students across the world. This is for him and his unfinished endeavors.鈥�
- 鈥淗e鈥檚 my dad, and he supports 果酱视频 whenever and wherever he is able.鈥�
- 鈥淚n honor of my bad a$$ Mama!鈥�
- 鈥淢y mom and wife had breast cancer. I loved my time as a student at 果酱视频!鈥�
- 鈥淢y sister is a breast cancer thriver and volunteers on the hotline.鈥�
- 鈥淢y wife is a three-time cancer survivor.鈥�
- 鈥淔ortunate to be a survivor and help others as a volunteer for this important program.鈥�
- 鈥淕reat causes for a great university!鈥�
- 鈥淚 have been a volunteer for the 果酱视频 New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline and Support Program for over 3 decades. Not a day goes by that the 果酱视频 staff and volunteers don鈥檛 work tirelessly to help all men and women dealing with breast cancer. They are so committed to providing the best resources and services for breast cancer.鈥�
- 鈥淚 would like to pay tribute to Kim Newman, Marketing Director and Communications Specialist for the 果酱视频 Breast Cancer Program. Kim is an 鈥榰nsung hero鈥� whose behind-the-scenes work for the program has been second to none and quite impactful. Her selfless nature, drive and dedication to the 果酱视频 Breast Cancer Program are an inspiration to everyone at the program and in the community. Thank you, Kim, for your outstanding contributions.鈥�
- 鈥淔or the amazing staff of the breast cancer program!鈥�
- 鈥淭he Panther Pantry helps so many students in need!!!鈥�
- 鈥淚 always contribute every year.鈥�
- 鈥淚 have worked at 果酱视频 for close to two decades, and I want to show support.鈥�
- 鈥淧roud alumna, Class of 1998; honors college (first class under the direction of Dean Garner). Thanks, 果酱视频, for giving me a chance at a great future!鈥�
- 鈥湽词悠� had a positive impact on my life. I want the same for others.鈥�
- 鈥淚n addition to being a current employee, my husband, brother, sister-in-law, and I are all alumni; my son is a senior and my nephew is a freshman. Our family is a big supporter of 果酱视频.鈥�
- 鈥淚 used my GI Bill after serving in the US Air Force in Vietnam (1968鈥�1972). I earned my BBA from Baruch in the CUNY system and later completed my MBA at 果酱视频. It was a great place to learn鈥攕o flexible that I finished my degree in just two years. My granddaughter attended 果酱视频, and my grandniece is there now, both in the Speech Pathology program. I return often for Veterans events. I love AU. Go Panthers!鈥�
- 鈥淎fter earning my Master鈥檚 in education, I pursued a career in scholarships and financial aid, helping students and families in need.鈥�
- 鈥淚 know the Lord blesses me so I can help others.鈥�
- 鈥淲e are grateful for the blessings we receive daily, and we believe in sharing God鈥檚 blessings.鈥�
- 鈥淎s an undergraduate student, I received an 果酱视频 scholarship that really helped me through my four years. I am glad to be able to help other students now.鈥�
- 鈥淧ay it forward鈥� one good turn deserves another鈥︹��
