Tag Archive: Finlandia Giving Day

March 18, 2020

Giving Day Postponed

In respect to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the Finlandia Alumni Board has decided to postpone their Giving Day scheduled for March 18th, 2020.

In a message from Monica Hill, Finlandia University Alumni Board president, “It’s time to channel your Sisu! In this challenging time, while Finlandia students are adjusting to their new learning environment, we are more committed than ever to love and support students in their quest for an education. We hope to show our students that our [...]

March 5, 2020

Finlandia Alumni Board to host second Giving Day for student textbooks on March 18

The Finlandia Alumni Board is hosting their second Giving Day on March 18, 2020. The day is dedicated to raising money to help students pay for textbooks. Last year, the FAB helped 39 students with their textbooks, raising almost $10,000. Their goal this year is to raise enough money to help 50 students.

“What a delight it was to encourage students with something tangible,” said FAB President Monica Hill (’76) of the [...]

August 16, 2019

39 Students Selected for Alumni Association Textbook Awards

The Finlandia Alumni Board (FAB) has selected 39 students for its first-ever Alumni Association Textbook Awards. The award is given out in the form of a $250 textbook voucher to North Wind Books, and winners can collect their award at North Wind Books. With over 150 applicants, narrowing it down to 39 was a daunting task.

“The instant we started seeing applications coming in, we knew we had selected the right cause,” said Olivia Myers, Coordinator of External [...]