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CSU, Chico’s Annual Giving Day—24 Hours, One Hundred Worthy Causes
Chico State will host Giving Day, its annual 24-hour fundraising effort to benefit dozens of campus causes, from scholarships and student success centers to Wildcat Athletics and basic needs.
![Elizabeth, in a Student Philanthropy Council t-shirt, brightly greets a student and their parents at the Family Weekend BBQ](https://today.csuchico.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/face1.jpg )
Paying It Forward
Alumna Elizabeth Face shares how Chico State helped her reach her dream public relations job and why she gives back.
![Dozens of fraternity and sorority members stand amid their elaborate designs put together from canned and non-perishable food items.](https://today.csuchico.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/20181010_CANstruction_JH_012-768x512.jpg )
Greek Week Yields Over $13,500 to Benefit University’s Chico Cares Campaign
As part of Greek Week from Oct. 8-12, sororities and fraternities at California State University, Chico teamed up to help their fellow students and raised more than $13,500, benefiting the University’s Chico Cares campaign.
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President Hutchinson’s End-of-Semester Message
As the semester draws to a close, President Gayle Hutchinson reflects on highlights and achievements since January.
![#ChicoLove Week.](https://today.csuchico.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/ChicoLove-Week-2.jpg )
#ChicoLove is in the air!
#ChicoLove made us feel like Willie the Wildcat! Warm and fuzzy!
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In the Spirit of Giving
24 hours. $260k raised. Countless reasons for giving. Chico State Giving Day was a huge success thanks to the Wildcat community!
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‘Cats Give Back
Student and Wildcats across the country are coming together to build a culture of giving back at Chico State.