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The Class of 1973 Emergency Fund

The Class of 1973 Emergency Fund assists low-income students who face unexpected expenses or income loss. Students’ lives are often derailed by circumstances outside their control. Emergency financial support makes UW–Madison a more accessible university for students from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. Now more than ever, it is important to invest in the next generation of Badgers. By aiding students in their times of need, you are ensuring the success of another generation of Badgers who will change the world.

Members of the Class of 1973 can contribute by making a gift to the Class of 1973 Emergency Fund.

Please refer to the instructions below to learn about the different ways to contribute. For any questions, please contact Lindsay Broms, associate director of development for scholarships and student support, at lindsay.broms@supportuw.org or 608-250-0468.

Matching Gift

At the reunion weekend we were pleased to announce that as of October 13, the Class of 1973 has raised a total of $20,335 for the Class of 1973 Emergency Fund – however, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous engineering alum from your class, we were able to double your class’s impact with a dollar-for-dollar match of $20,000, bringing your class gift total to $40,335 for the Class of 1973 Fund.

But there is still time to give and help students in need! We now have an additional $10,000 match from this donor, meaning from now through December 31, you can continue to double your Impact and support the Class of 1973 Emergency Fund. Thank you again for your support and we look forward to leaving an impactful class gift!

Ways to Participate

You can contribute through any one of these options or through a combination of them:

  1. Respond to the class-gift mailing or class-gift email.
  2. Make a credit-card donation online at supportuw.org/giveto/classof1973.
  3. Donate via mail (include “Class of 1973” in the memo of your check, and see further instructions).
  4. Leverage a match from your employer.
  5. Give a qualified charitable distribution directly from your IRA.
  6. Give a donation of stock.
  7. Give an estate gift.

For alternative giving options, please contact Lindsay Broms at lindsay.broms@supportuw.org or call 608-250-0468.

Your Gift Will Make a Difference

The Class of 1973’s class gift provides the opportunity to have a profound impact across campus. Along with creating a legacy, the Class of 1973 Emergency Fund will address the need for immediate student financial support. The fund offers financial assistance for emergency travel home, food insecurity, medical emergencies, and other urgent needs. Unexpected financial strains such as these are some of the most common factors that cause students to leave higher education before completing their degrees. By giving to your class gift, you’ll help deserving students gain the support they need to continue pursuing their passions and continue the UW tradition of excellence.

Thank you for considering a donation to the Class of 1973’s class gift. UW–Madison and the Wisconsin Alumni Association are grateful for your class’s contributions.