Ivy Tech Day fundraiser today to include Columbus campus livestream

Ivy Tech is planning another major fundraising drive today in support of Ivy Tech Day.

According to the Columbus campus, you are encouraged to donate during the 24-hour fundraising event. Money raised will be dedicated to student success, scholarships, and transformative programs. This is the third year for the college system-wide annual day of giving.

As part of the festivities, the Columbus school will be holding a live streaming event on the campus YouTube channel. It will be hosted by campus Chancellor Dr. Steven Combs and Vice Chancellor of Development Therese Copeland. Although originating from Moravec Hall on the Central Avenue campus in Columbus it will also feature a remote from the Franklin campus. The  livestream is set to start at 9 a.m.

Last year, Ivy Tech Columbus raised more than $13,000 on Ivy Tech Day. Statewide the annual day of giving raised more than $400,000 for students across the college system.

According to the school, more than 10,000 students are enrolled in the Ivy Tech Columbus area which includes Bartholomew, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson and Shelby counties.

You can watch the livestream on the Columbus campus Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@ivytechcolumbus

You can make a donation here: https://giveday.ivytech.edu/giving-day/99395/department/99409