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Events

Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to gift matching opportunities from some of our most generous donors.

Past Events


$25,000
Digits of Pi Challenge
If we reach 314 gifts, $25,000 will be unlocked for the Rensselaer Annual Fund (area of greatest need), thanks to an anonymous challenger.
314 / 314 Gifts
Completed
$3,100
Lou Bellardo ’67 Power Half Hour
If 31 donors make a gift between 11 and 11:31 a.m. EDT, $3,100 will be unlocked for the Annual Fund, courtesy of Annual Giving Leadership Council member and Pi Day enthusiast Lou Bellardo ’67!
31 / 31 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Diane Ozovek Howard ’82 Annual Fund Match
Anyone who makes a gift to the Rensselaer Annual Fund from 3 p.m. – 3 a.m. EDT will be matched up to $5,000, courtesy of Diane Ozovek Howard ’82, Chair, Annual Giving Leadership Council.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
Event
Fraternity/Sorority Chapter Champion Competition
Congratulations to Sigma Phi Epsilon! Your fraternity has won an award along with bragging rights.
Ended
2
Match
2Rπ RPISEC Giving Day Match
In honor of 2Rπ Day, Jeremy Blackthorne ’15G, will match any gift up to $2,500 in support of the new RPISEC Excellence Fund that will provide resources for those interested in exploring the world of computer security.
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
Event
Young Alumni Challenge
Congratulations to Aidan Noll '18! He has won a $50 gift card.
Ended
Event
ReCAP Challenge
Congratulations to IBM for winning the ReCAP Challenge!
Ended
2
Match
Paula Simon ’68 2Rπ Day Match
Longtime giving day supporter Paula Simon ’68 will match all gifts to the area of greatest need and the school annual funds, up to $10,000.
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
$25,000
Nick Pinchuk ’68 “Double Your Impact” Donor Challenge
If we reach our goal of 628 gifts total, $25,000 will be unlocked for the area of greatest need, thanks to longtime giving day donor Nick Pinchuk ’68.
628 / 628 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Rensselaer Parent Match
Any current Rensselaer parent who makes a gift to the Rensselaer Annual Fund (area of greatest need) on 2Rπ Day will have their gift matched, up to $5,000, thanks to an anonymous donor.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$5,000
SigEp Chapter 2Rπ Challenge
If we reach our goal of 38 gifts to the Sigma Phi Epsilon Chapter Support Fund, an additional $5,000 will be unlocked, thanks to the Alumni and Volunteer Corporation (AVC).
38 / 38 Gifts
Completed
Event
Welcome Back Donor Challenge
Congratulations to Kevin R. Toye Sr. ’99! He has won a $50 gift card.
Ended
Event
RAA Chapter Challenge
Congratulations to first place winner NYC, second place winner Austin, and third place winner Colorado!
Ended
Leaderboard
Who supports 2Rπ Day?
Check back throughout the day to see which group has the most 2Rπ Day donors!
Please choose your affiliation(s) with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute:
Rank Answer Gifts
1 Alumnus or Alumna 592
2 Parent of a Current Student 47
3 Parent of a Former Student 43
4 Faculty or Staff Member 32
5 Friend 22
6 Current Student 20
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