Today October 20 is Columbia Giving Day, a 24-hour online fundraising event to bolster support for the most urgent priorities across the University.

Today every dollar donated to GSAPP will support scholarship funds for current students to create more possibilities for their futures.

Scholarships create a more dynamic learning environment. Increasingly designers, planners, and preservationists recognize the value of a MSRED degree, electing to enroll at GSAPP as dual degree students, thereby placing pressure on their finances as they invest in their future. Moreover, scholarships play a critical role in recruiting the best students from around the world; GSAPP is proud that the real estate development program has attracted students from 29 countries this year.

It’s all about our collective impact. As the fastest growing program at GSAPP by enrollment and with alumni working in 44 countries, the MSRED community represents one of the University’s most vibrant global business networks. Show current students your support by making a gift in any amount meaningful to you.

Is this your first gift to GSAPP? Add a comment about why you give for a chance to unlock additional challenge funds.

Image caption: MSRED students from the Class of ‘21 welcomed the Class of ‘22 during an outing on Little Island.

We are grateful for the early generosity of members of our GSAPP family, who have already stepped forward to make a gift. A special acknowledgement to Shanghai-based Michael Chen ‘01 MSRED, who offered a matching gift challenge to inspire participation from alumni in his regional network.