Celebrate Our Legacy, Shape Our Future
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 1,960 Minutes. One Mission. Infinite Impact. 

1960 Minutes of Giving, brings the Stan State community together to invest in the future of our students and the Central Valley. 

From Warrior Wednesday, April 22 at 7 a.m. to Thursday, April 23 at 3:40 p.m., your support fuels scholarships, strengthens academic programs, and enhances student experiences — one minute at a time, one student at a time. 

Choose the fund that matters most to you, share your Warrior Pride, and on April 22 and 23rd track the impact of your generosity in real time. Every contribution, large or small — moves us closer to a stronger, brighter future. 

Together, let’s make every minute count. 

$1,960
First-Time Alumni Donor Impact
Are you an alumnus that has never given before? This match is for you - Be one of the first 10 alumni to make your first gift and unlock $196 from Alumna Adrian Harrell for Alumni Relations. Your participation helps strengthen the Warrior network and creates opportunities for alumni to stay connected, engaged, and supported. Make your first gift today and amplify your impact.
15 Donor Goal
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Leaderboard
Early Riser College Challenge
Start the day strong! The top two academic colleges/units with the most donors between 7:00–10:00 AM will each unlock a $250 bonus. Be an early supporter and help your college rise to the top!
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Day 2: Warrior Eats Pop Up - Purchase Ice Cream Bowl with Toppings
Thursday, April 23, 2026 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. University Student Center. Take a selfie with your ice cream and tell our donors how sweet they are for supporting Stan State.
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Day 1: Fuel the Future - Warrior Food Pantry and Clothing Drive
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 8:00am – 5:00pm Donate non-perishable food and hygiene items at the MSR Lobby, Library Lobby, Student Center and the Stockton and Turlock Warrior Food Pantries. Donate diapers and wipes, new or gently used t-shirts, shorts and socks (all gender wear/sizes) and new or gently used professional clothing for students to wear for class presentations, conferences, job interviews or internships. Donations can also be brought to the University Quad from 10:00am – 1:00pm as part of Warrior Wednesday.
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Warrior Wednesday
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. University Quad Join us on the south side of the Quad and check out the 1960 Minutes of Giving leaderboard, play some lawn games, and take a selfie or add to our donor thank you board. Drop off your gift or use our QR code to make your donation and support the Warrior cause you love.
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Stockton Campus: Warrior Wednesday
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Front of Acacia Hall Post a thank you note on the Donor Thank You Board, enjoy gratitude rock painting, take a selfie and enjoy our community as we celebrate philanthropic support of our students and programs.
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Day 2: Grad Fair and Senior Class Gift
Thursday, April 23, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. University Student Center, Leadership Conference Room & Bookstore. Pick up grad packs, purchase grad bundles and stoles, class rings, diploma frames, confetti poppers, alumni brick and visit GradImages! Use the QR codes at the event to leave your legacy through the Alumni Brick Plaza campaign, make a gift to honor a graduate or make your senior class gift.
$1,000
The President’s Day One Momentum Challenge
Start strong on Day One! When 50 donors give to any cause on April 22, a $1,000 gift from President Rios-Ellis and Dr. Enrique Rios-Ellis will be unlocked. Every gift counts, help us hit 100!
100 Gift Goal
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Day 1: Grad Fair and Senior Class Gift
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 4 – 6 p.m. University Student Center, Leadership Conference Room & Bookstore. Pick up grad packs, purchase grad bundles and stoles, class rings, diploma frames, confetti poppers, alumni brick and visit GradImages! Use the QR codes at the event to leave your legacy through the Alumni Brick Plaza campaign, make a gift to honor a graduate or make your senior class gift.
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Day 2: Donor Thank You Board, Button Making and 1960 Minutes of Giving Countdown
Thursday, April 23, 2026 1:00 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. J. Burton Vasche Library, 1st Floor Lobby. Share messages of gratitude for our donors, make a giving day button and celebrate the final countdown and achievements of this year’s 1960 Minutes of Giving!
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Day 1: Laser Engraving Keychain Workshop
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Warrior FabLab, J. Burton Vasche Library, 2nd Floor, L259. Celebrate the donor support for the Fab Lab and see what this space is all about!
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Day 1: Stockton Campus: Create a Mini Book Nook Workshop
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Room 1049. See what library support helps fund and have some fun!
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Day 2: Donor Thank You Board
Thursday, April 23, 2026 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. University Student Center. Come share your appreciation and post quick thank you messages to the donor thank you board! Take a selfie and post it for social media to let our donor know that we appreciate them.
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Day 2: Fuel the Future - Warrior Food Pantry and Clothing Drive
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 8:00am – 4:00pm Donate non-perishable food and hygiene items at the MSR Lobby, Library Lobby, Student Center and the Stockton and Turlock Warrior Food Pantries. Donate diapers and wipes, new or gently used t-shirts, shorts and socks (all gender wear/sizes) and new or gently used professional clothing for students to wear for class presentations, conferences, job interviews or internships.
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