UTICA, NY - SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) will host its annual Day of Giving on March 27, a 24-hour fundraising campaign encouraging alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the university to support students and the programs that help them succeed.

This year’s campaign features an anonymous $40,000 matching gift, doubling the impact of every dollar raised. Supporters are encouraged to participate and help unlock these funds to benefit vital student-centered initiatives.

“The generosity of our alumni, faculty, staff, community partners and friends make an incredible difference in the lives of our students,” said Vice President of Institutional Advancement Andrea LaGatta. “Your support, whether through a new scholarship or gift, ensures that SUNY Poly students have the resources they need to thrive. Every gift matters, and with our generous matching donation, your impact is doubled. We invite everyone to join us in shaping a brighter future for our students.”

Contributions raised during the Day of Giving will support several key areas on campus, including Wildcat Athletics, Student Scholarships, the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), the SUNY Poly Emergency Fund, Poly Pantry, and the SUNY Poly Annual Fund. A newly established scholarship, supported through this initiative, will further defray already-low college costs for students attending SUNY Poly, ensuring higher education remains accessible and affordable.

SUNY Poly also expresses its appreciation to our Day of Giving sponsors, which include:

President’s Sponsors
Anonymous 1978 alum
Gina ’03 and Steve ‘05 Surace
Global Strategic
Greg ’15 and Maryrose ’05 Raab
Joseph M. Asselta Charitable Trust
Mark Rosen
NYSTEC
The Dan Ryan Scholarship

Provost Sponsors
Assured Information Security (AIS)
Berkshire Bank
Kevin Volk ‘83
Pepsi
Wildcat Hospitality

Scholars Sponsors
Clifford Fuel
The Wildcat Den/Auxiliary Services

Community Supporters
Bank of Utica
Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse
Knucklehead’s Brewhouse
Lafa Mediterranean by Zeina’s
Stewart’s Shops

Those interested in establishing a scholarship at SUNY Poly should contact Andrea LaGatta, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, at andrea.lagatta@sunypoly.edu. For other gifts, please visit: sunypoly.edu/dayofgiving