10 years running: Students express gratitude to donors

The campus was bathed in orange “tags” on Thursday – more than 400 of them – as a visible reminder to everyone about the many opportunities that the generosity of ’Berg donors have provided not only to the campus but especially to students. 

The Student Alumni Association organized and carried out the 10th annual TAG Day, short for Thank A Giver. Throughout the day, more than 200 students gathered in the University Commons to write postcards to donors, personally expressing their gratitude for all of the opportunities that their gifts have provided. This year, students signed 2,283 postcards, thanking donors for making their ’Berg experience possible and unforgettable. Social media was alive with posts and images of the fun elements of the day.

In honor of the 10th anniversary of TAG Day on Heidelberg’s campus, alumni who participated as students shared their memories of the fun and the important message of spreading the joy of philanthropy. Here are some examples:

"I will always be grateful for the amazing donors that made my years at the berg possible; especially the amazing people I met through SAA. 
#HUTAGDAY" 
—    Whitney Overlin Smith '17
   
"#HUTagDay this was always one of my favorite days of the year on campus. It always made me thankful for all the opportunities and people that Heidelberg gave me " 
—    Rachel Gerken '21

"Can’t believe this was 5 years ago!! Happy #HUTagDay  This was always one of my favorite traditions on campus. I loved getting to thank and celebrate the many people who give to Heidelberg and help students gain opportunities and life advantages!!
—    Katie Mullins '18, MBA '19

"Happy #HuTAGDay to all my Berg people! Thank A Giver Day was one of my favorite SAA events during the year because it really put in perspective why I chose Heidelberg as my second home. Heidelberg has the best alumni around!"
—    Kennedy Conney '20

"Happy #HUTAGDay to all my fellow Berg alumni. Here’s to 10 years of recognizing and thanking Berg donors for all that they do for our students!"
—    Sydney Calabro Hieronymus '19, MBA '20

"Happy #HUTAGDAY ! Thank you donors for giving me an awesome 4 years at Heidelberg."
—    Madalyn Branham '20

"Happy 10 years of TAG Day! Glad I got to be there at the start #HUTAGDAY."
—    Anna Brodman Ranieri '12
 
TAG Day was coordinated by the Office of Alumni Engagement with great help from the 16 members of the Student Alumni Association.