Thank you for your interest in 2RPi Day! To learn more ways to support Rensselaer students, please visit giving.rpi.edu.

Events

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

Past Events

$10,000

Digits of Pi Challenge

If we reach 314 gifts, $10,000 will be unlocked for the Annual Fund, thanks to long-time Rπ supporter Trustee Paula Simon ’68.

314 / 314 Gifts

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$10,000

Nick Pinchuk ’68 Reunion Challenge

Calling all Reunion alumni! If we receive 68 gifts from members of Reunion classes ending in 3 or 8, a $10,000 gift will be made to the Rensselaer Annual Fund, courtesy of Nick Pinchuk ’68, who is celebrating his 55th Reunion!

68 / 68 Gifts

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Match

Rensselaer Parent Match

Any current Rensselaer parent who makes a gift to the Parents Annual Fund or a School Annual Fund on 2Rπ Day will have their gift matched, up to $10,000, thanks to an anonymous donor.

$2,758 MATCHED

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Welcome Back Donor Challenge

Any alumnus or alumna who has not yet made a gift this year and gives on 2Rπ Day will be entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card.

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Fraternity and Sorority Chapter Champion Competition

The fraternity or sorority chapter with the highest donor participation in giving from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 will be awarded a coveted trophy and bragging rights! SigEp holds the current title of Chapter Champion.

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$5,000

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Bonus Challenge

On top of his match, Jonathan “Jerry” Witter ’82, ’83 has generously offered to donate an additional $5,000 if 50 gifts are made to the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chapter Support Fund on 2Rπ Day!

50 / 50 Gifts

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Match

RAA Board of Trustees Match

All gifts to the RAA Scholarship or RAA Endowment Fund will be matched, up to $6,280, thanks to the RAA Board of Trustees.

$6,280 MATCHED

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RAA Chapter Challenge for 2Rπ Day

In addition to the year-long competition, in honor of 2Rπ Day, the chapter with the greatest participation *TODAY* will receive an additional $500 for chapter programming from the Office of Alumni Engagement!

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Double Dog Dare Drawing

We love to see your pets showing their Rπ spirit! After you make your gift on 2Rπ Day, post a photo of your pet on social media using #RPIPet628 to be entered to win an RPI pet pack. Be sure to make your post public so we can see it!

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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	545
2	Parent of a Current Student	67
3	Faculty or Staff Member	45
4	Friend	37
5	Parent of a Former Student	24
6	Current Student	16

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$50,000

Nick Pinchuk ’68 2Rπ Day Challenge

If we reach our goal of 628 gifts total, $50,000 will be unlocked for the Annual Fund (area of greatest need), thanks to longtime giving day donor Nick Pinchuk ’68.

628 / 628 Gifts

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Match

Double Dog Dare Match

We double dog dare you to make a gift! All gifts to the Annual Fund (area of greatest need) made from 2-4 p.m. EDT will be doubled, up to $6,280, thanks to an anonymous donor.

$6,280 MATCHED

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$2,500

Jenna and Matt Ter Molen Power Hour

If we reach 25 gifts between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. EDT, an additional $2,500 will be unlocked for the RPI Annual Fund, thanks to Jenna and Matt Ter Molen, vice president, institute advancement!

25 / 25 Gifts

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Young Alumni Drawing

Show your Rensselaer pride and spirit by making a gift on 2Rπ Day! Any graduates of the last ten years (2013-2023) who give today will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card and RAA swag, sponsored by the Young Alumni Council and Office of Alumni Engagement!

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Match

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Match

All gifts to the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chapter Support Fund will be matched by Jonathan “Jerry” Witter ’82, ’83, up to $5,000.

$5,000 MATCHED

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$5,000

SigEp 75 Challenge

When 75 gifts are received in the Sigma Phi Epsilon Chapter Support Fund, a $5,000 gift from members of the alumni board will be unlocked.

75 / 75 Gifts

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RAA Chapter Challenge

The chapter with the greatest percent participation in giving from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 wins the RAA Chapter Challenge, and will receive $2,000 toward future chapter programming support from the Rensselaer Office of Alumni Engagement. Second place will receive $1,000, and third place will receive $500.

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Reunion Drawing

Any alumni in Reunion (with a class year ending in 3 or 8) who make a gift on 2Rπ Day will be entered to win a RPI prize pack! We hope you join us back on campus for Reunion & Homecoming October 13-15.

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Class of ’23 Challenge

Calling the Class of 2023! Leave your mark by making a gift on 2Rπ Day. Any member of the Class of 2023 who makes a gift today will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card!

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