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The Â鶹´«Ã½ System Gears Up for 49 Hours of Giving

Supporters of Alaska's three public universities are gearing up to make a difference during the Â鶹´«Ã½'s (Â鶹´«Ã½) fourth annual Â鶹´«Ã½ Giving Day - 49 Hours for Alaska, set to take place at from noon, March 26 to 1 pm, March 28.  

Â鶹´«Ã½ Giving Day is a 49-hour online giving event that spotlights the impact of the university system and encourages philanthropic support of students, academic and training programs, and research for Alaska. More than $800,000 in matches and challenges are awaiting activation, with potential for remarkable display impact.

This year, more than 140 passionate supporters, including alumni, community members, and businesses, are offering an unprecedented amount in challenges and rewards for the Â鶹´«Ã½ Anchorage (Â鶹´«Ã½A), Â鶹´«Ã½ Fairbanks (Â鶹´«Ã½F), and Â鶹´«Ã½ Southeast (Â鶹´«Ã½S). All gifts during the 49 hours will help unlock Â鶹´«Ã½ Giving Day Challenges

The full list of challenges is available at the Â鶹´«Ã½ Giving Day website which also has tools to help supporters share messages about their favorite programs on social media, help unlock matching gifts, and track dollars raised in real-time.