Today is Giving Tuesday, a global reminder to donate to charitable causes.

This year, the occasion marks the beginning of the University’s faculty and staff fundraising campaign.

Chris Knack, co-ordinator of the Annual Giving Program, encourages employees to make a donation to support students — and to invite others in their social circles join them.

“Gifts can be directed to any area of campus,” Knack says. “Consider asking family and friends to support your favourite scholarship fund, academic area, sports team, or the UWin Fund which supports the University’s greatest needs. The impact of giving is felt directly by UWindsor students as 100 per cent of your donation goes directly to the designation you select.”

Faculty and staff who take part by donating before Dec. 15 will be entered into a draw to win one of two extra vacation days in 2024.

A second extra vacation day prize will be given to a faculty or staff donor who makes their gift on Giving Tuesday and shares #GivingTuesday content on their own social media feeds.

“Let’s unite in our commitment to higher education,” says Knack. “Join the movement to support our students and be a catalyst for positive change.”