All NewsSnapshotsStudents Thank a Cardinal For Giving to Wesleyan Olivia DrakeFebruary 21, 20174minOn Feb. 21, the student group, the Red and Black (calling) Society and staff from University Relations hosted Thank a Cardinal Day in Usdan University Center. Students had an opportunity to write brief thank you notes to alumni, parents and friends who’ve made gifts to Wesleyan. Many of these gifts support financial aid. Ava Grob ’20 writes her thank you note. Olivia Cai ’19. Fred Ayres ’17 wrote, “Thank you so, so much for your gift! You’re making a Wesleyan education possible for me.” David Sneed ’17 “Thank you so much for your donation! As a student here, trust me when I say we notice the changes that take place on campus because of generous alum(ni) like you!” More than 100 notes were collected. (Photos by Olivia Drake) University Relations Related Articles All NewsArts & HumanitiesStudents January 29, 2025 Mike Mavredakis Africana Research Collective Visits Louisiana All NewsFaculty January 28, 2025 Ziba Kashef Angle’s New Book Debates Critical Questions About Confucianism All NewsFacultyScience & Technology January 28, 2025 Ziba Kashef Math Researcher Provides New Tool to Study the Brain