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Giving Blueday 2025

Supporting Career Development at the Stamps School

Get ready to celebrate and support students, projects, and initiatives at the Penny W. Stamps School of Art and Design on Giving Blueday. This annual tradition of giving at U‑M kicks off at midnight on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Join us in shaping the future of creative professionals by supporting Career Development! At Stamps„ we are dedicated to equipping students with the skills, connections, and real-world experiences they need to thrive in creative industries. Your support on Giving Blueday makes this possible.

Giving Blueday Activities

Watch for special messages, challenges, and surprises to be shared on our social media accounts throughout the day on March 19, encouraging people to give and share information with their networks. 

    Giving Blueday Advocate Program

    Be a champion for Stamps by becoming a Giving Blueday Advocate through GiveBlue+2! As a digital volunteer, you’ll inspire your network to support the causes that make Michigan extraordinary. 

    Here’s how it works:

    1. Sign up as an Advocate and get your personal giving link.
    2. Encourage at least 3 people to donate using your link.
    3. Score an exclusive U‑M ballcap when you reach 3 or more donors!
    4. Top Advocate Prize: The Advocate who recruits the most donors earns $2,000 for the U‑M cause of their choice!
    Students at a table during 2025 Portfolio Expo

    Sign up. Make a difference. Earn rewards!

    Sign up to become an Advocate this Giving Blueday, March 19.

    Become an Advocate

    Say Thanks at Hail Yeah!

    Thursday, March 20
    11:00 am — 2:00 pm
    Stamps Street Gallery

    Do we appreciate when Stamps alums give back to their alma mater? Hail Yeah!

    Hail Yeah! brings people together across the university to thank alums and donors for creating opportunities for Stamps students through philanthropy. The event acknowledges that every gift makes a difference, regardless of size.

    Participants will receive lunch and a special edition Hail Yeah! T‑shirt, while supplies last.

    Students at Hail Yeah in March 2023

    Every Gift Makes a Difference

    Students: stop by the Street Gallery on March 20 to write a thank you note to an alum who made a gift last year.