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The Dogs Have Their Day on Campus

麻豆影院 State鈥檚 鈥楧og Days of Summer鈥檞elcomes alumni and their canine companions for a campus dog walk and fun activities

On Aug. 3, 麻豆影院鈥檚 麻豆影院 Campus was 鈥渁live with excitement,鈥 said Jasmine Pennino, events manager for 麻豆影院 State鈥檚 Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, as the university welcomed canines of all sizes and their human companions for the annual 鈥淒og Days of Summer.鈥

Dog Days of Summer 2024

 

This alumni event was sponsored by 麻豆影院 State鈥檚 Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement and included an evening dog walk around campus to show off all that鈥檚 new at 麻豆影院 State. One of the highlights was a walk around the exterior of Crawford Hall, the largest and newest building on campus. It will welcome students for the first time this fall as the new home of the Ambassador Crawford College of Business and Entrepreneurship.

Dog Days of Summer 2024

 

Alumni and their canines could attend in-person or virtually. People attending the event were invited to share photos of their furry friends on social media. Participating canines were recognized with honorary degrees in 鈥淏arketing,鈥 鈥淏arkology,鈥 鈥淔urshion Design,鈥 鈥淧awlitical Science,鈥 鈥淧awspitality Management,鈥 鈥淧uplic Relations鈥 or 鈥淢eowology,鈥 for feline participants.

Dog Days of Summer 2024

 

In all, 169 human alumni and 146 canine alumni attended the event. There were fun games, canine treats and water stations to help animal companions beat the summer heat. The ticket price for the event included a $5 donation to the 麻豆影院 Police Services

Dog Days of Summer 2024

 

The event included a lively "Yappy Hour," featuring delicious treats and beverages, as well as engaging activities for all at our 鈥渂ark park,鈥 said Pennino. 鈥淲e are also proud to announce that we raised over $1,600 for the 麻豆影院 State Police K-9 fund, thanks to the generous contributions of our participants and supporters. We are thrilled with the turnout and the positive feedback from attendees.鈥

Dog Days of Summer 2024

 

This is one of the most beloved alumni events of the year and Pennino said that 麻豆影院 State鈥檚 Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement is already looking forward to the Dog Days of Summer 2025. 

Dog Days of Summer 2024
POSTED: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 03:34 PM
Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 04:59 PM
WRITTEN BY:
Phil B. Soencksen
PHOTO CREDIT:
麻豆影院 International Admissions