Two SMC students smiling and text ARE YOU READY? 1863 minutes of giving, April 17–18, 2024

Get Ready for ‘One Day One SMC’

On April 17–18, the Saint Mary’s community comes together to celebrate all that is Saint Mary’s. It’s a chance to support student scholarships, the College’s greatest needs, and programs that matter most to you.

by Office of Marketing & Communications | April 15, 2024

Get ready for One Day One SMC—a day when we come together to celebrate all that is Saint Mary’s. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the SMC community coming together in this way. So for this milestone, on April 17–18 we’ll celebrate SMC with 1,863 minutes (or just over 31 hours) of giving in honor of our founding year. 

On One Day, each donation—no matter how large—makes a big impact. Give to support student scholarships, the SMC Fund, Galloping Gaels—or choose from 75 programs and causes throughout Saint Mary’s that you care about most. Your support on this day is a testament to our legacy, and a vote of confidence in our future, as we continue to empower our students to make lasting change in the world. 

A student holds a One Day One SMC sign outside on campus

Gifts can be split up to five ways, and every gift counts, starting with just $5! Together, we can reach our ambitious goal and raise important dollars for the College and Saint Mary’s students.

How to Participate

  • Make a gift to support student scholarships, the College’s greatest needs, or the program of your choice
  • Spread the word about One Day One SMC—including through social media, by re-sharing the posts on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X (formerly Twitter). 

Are You on Campus on April 17? Stop by the Chapel lawn for a BBQ as we kick off Lasallian Heritage Days!

April 17 also marks the beginning of Lasallian Heritage Days with a campus-wide Kick Off Barbecue. Join us from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Chapel Lawn, enjoy time with friends and colleagues, and learn more about One Day One SMC. During Lasallian Heritage Days, we host a series of programs and special events to honor the founder of the Christian Brothers, John Baptist de La Salle, and celebrate the work of the many Brothers and partners in our educational mission here at Saint Mary’s and all around the world.

A dozen students point at a One Day One SMC sign on campus

Next Steps

Learn More about One Day
Make a Gift

Stories That Show the Impact of the SMC Community

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In Their Own Words: 23andMe’s Olivia Luna ’20 on Gaining the Courage to Click “Send”
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In Their Own Words: Autumn Adeyan '24 on the Jackie Robinson Fellowship, STEM, and Planting a Legacy
Jose Feito, PoY
‘The Very Best of Us—And What We Aspire to Be’: José Feito is SMC’s Professor of the Year
Jesus Jimenez Portrait
In Their Own Words: Jesus Jimenez ’24 on Creating Better Support Systems for Bilingual Students
Tom Brown, High Potential 50th Anniversary Logo, and LaReia Torres
Student Action Helped Bring the High Potential Program into Being. Fifty Years Later, Student Scholars Are Preserving Its History.
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Scholar at Work: How Sunayani Bhattacharya Turns the Focus of Literary Analysis onto the Reader, Connecting Past with Present
Brandon Cadiz '20
In Their Own Words: Sports Podcaster Brandon Cadiz ’20 on Creating His Own Career Opportunities
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Making Family History: Jose Miranda ’25 on Baile Folklórico, Mentorship, and the Importance of Putting Yourself out There
Michael Marchetti out in the field holding a net
Scientist at Work: Michael Marchetti on His Innovative New Textbook, ‘Ecology in a Changing World’
First-generation student Mat Escalante on the balcony of Guerrieri East, his residence hall
Making Family History: Mat Escalante '25 Wants to Talk to You about Acceptance and Gratitude
8 women from Saint Mary's community and text CELEBRATING WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
Celebrating Women’s History Month in the Gael Community

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