Exciting day! Light the Way is launched
Oct. 5 marked a spirited Founders Day, as the Light the Way campaign was officially announced. With a goal of $200 million, the campaign will transform this University, strengthening student access, academic excellence, and the tremendous impact of our programs.
(l-r) Vice Chancellor Beth Fischer, BoT Chair Betsy Oakley, and Provost Debbie Storrs 
(l-r) Chancellor Gilliam and Campaign Co-chair Randall Kaplan
On the morning of the campaign launch, Spartan students, alumni, staff, faculty and friends set up tables to give out goodies, T-shirts, brochures, and SWAG. Excitement was in the air.
(l-r) David Huskins and David Sprinkle 
Randall Kaplan and Chancellor Gilliam give swag to students at Kaplan Commons.
In the afternoon, the festivities moved inside for the campaign launch celebration in the EUC’s Cone Ballroom. Hundreds of students and members of the campus community enjoyed cupcakes, giveaways, music, and great Spartan camaraderie.
Campaign co-chair Susan Safran (center) with students at the celebration. 
University Marshals present the Founders Day cake.
As dusk arrived, a light installation on Kaplan Commons brightened the night. Each of the 1,800 lights represented 10 donors who’ve already made gifts to the campaign – 18,000 donors in all so far. Light displays on Jackson Library tower and on the eastern side of the EUC near the Minerva statue supported the theme of Light the Way.
The light installation lit up the night.
Each member of the UNCG community has a role to play in this campaign. Get involved right now!
- Visit lighttheway.uncg.edu and share your Spartan story.
- Share how you will light the way for UNCG on social media with #UNCGLightTheWay.
- Consider making a gift to UNCG.
Complete information about Light the Way: The Campaign for Earned Achievement, including ways to get involved, may be found at lighttheway.uncg.edu.
Photography by Jiyoung Park, Grant Evan Gilliard, and Mike Micciche