Earlham Day is on April 17, 2024!
Earlham Day is just the start of all the good we can do!
Will you help us bring all of Earlham’s community together for the 10th anniversary of Earlham Day? Sign up to be an Earlham Day Advocate and share the Earlham Day giving site on social media, by email, or by phone on April 17.
Check out our schedule of virtual events!
This year, Earlham Day events are airing three times across our biggest day of giving! On Wednesday, April 17, all events will be viewable on the giving site. All times are listed as Eastern Time Zone.
| 10 a.m. | 2 p.m. | 6 p.m. | How to Make a Paper Book Stand: Engineering at Earlham with Whitney Blackburn-Lynch, Engineering Professor |
| 10:30 a.m. | 2:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | Love in Translation: Readings of Roman Poetry with Max Paule, Ancient and Classical Studies Professor |
| 11 a.m. | 3 p.m. | 7 p.m. | Student Stories of the Epic Journey with Brian LaDuca, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, and students Nathen Peck ’24, Blake Taylor ’24, and Loukik Nanda ’25 |
| Noon | 4 p.m. | 8 p.m. | Revitalize Richmond: Earlham and Richmond Growing Together with Dakota Collins ’15, Sara Paule, Eric Dimick Eastman ’96, and Denise Retz |
| 12:30 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. | 8:30 p.m. | The Polarization of American Politics with Thor Hogan, Politics Professor, and Sonia Norton ’18 |
| 1:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. | 20 Years of Gamelan at Earlham with Marc Benamou, Music Professor |
Every donor unlocks a $200 match!
This year, we’re excited to bring back a $200 match for every donor to the Earlham Fund on Earlham Day, April 17! Thanks to Earlham’s generous community, your support will go even further in ensuring every student can change the world for good!
A special thank you to the following alums for making the $200 match possible!
| Georges ’63 and Mary “Shorty” ’61 Birenbaum |
| Eric ’96 and Becky ’97 Dimick Eastman |
| Robert Graham ’65 and Jane Henney |
| Philip Greenwald ’77 |
| Ken Hellendall ’77 |
| Larry Martin ’73 and Raquel Bech |
| Thomas ’57 and Nancy ’56 Newlin |
| Stephen ’63 and Beth ’64 Ronald |
| Alan ’74 and Peg ’74 Scantland |
| Russell Scott ’71 |
| David Stump ’72 |
Celebrating Earlham Day near you!
Many friends and alumni have chosen to host an Earlham Day event! Use the menu below to see who’s organizing in your neck of the woods for Earlham Day’s 10th anniversary!
Amy Kimball ’98 and Erika Steffer ’88 are hosting a meet-and-greet for Earlhamites in Canada from 6 – 8 p.m. ET over Zoom. Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link.
Home of Joseph Heyman ’62
From 5-7 p.m. ET
Hosted by Joseph Heyman ’62, this event includes an early buffet dinner and children are welcomed! To RSVP, please call Joseph at 203-748-5554.
Home of Sharon Haworth ’86 and Peter Lasersohn ’81
From 5:30-8:30 p.m. CT
Hosted by Sharon Haworth ’86 and Ivo Austin ’06, this event is a potluck! Bring something to share if you’re able; vegan and vegetarian options encouraged. If you can’t bring something, come anyway! Families are welcome. To RSVP, please email Sharon at [email protected] or Ivo at [email protected].
Friendly Beasts Cider Company
From 6-8 p.m. ET
Hosted by Fatima Carson ’07, Andy Qualls ’81, and Lily Fishleder ’17, this event is hosted at Friendly Beasts Cider Company, which is owned and operated by two Earlham alumni! The cidery has snacks, beverages (included non-alcoholic), and all ages are welcomed. Half of the revenue from the Earlham Day event will be donated to Earlham. To RSVP, please email Fatima at [email protected], Andy at [email protected], or Lily at [email protected].
The Church Within
From 7-8 p.m. ET
Hosted by Lisa Boyles ’94, this event welcomes families, friends, and children to get to know local Earlhamites! Desserts and drinks will be provided, including gluten-free and vegan options. To RSVP, email Lisa at [email protected].
Alex Davis Law Office
4:30 p.m. ET
Hosted by Alex Davis ’98, this event welcomes all ages and there will be beverages and snacks provided. There’s free parking behind the building and the event is on the second floor. To RSVP, please email Alex at [email protected] or call 502-552-0434.
Wilson County BBQ
2-5 p.m. ET Happy Hour
5-7 p.m. ET
Hosted by Taylor Boucher ’15 and Teague Morris ’86, this gathering welcomes all to Wilson County BBQ! Earlham Day partiers will be on the left side of the venue near the couches and food and drinks are on you! Gluten-free and vegan options are available. To RSVP, please click here.
Bushel and a Peck
1-4 p.m. ET
Hosted by Allan Lohaus ’65 and Irene Shima Whitaker ’70, this event welcomes all, rain or shine! There’s free parking, elevator access, and vegetarian and gluten-free options. Food and drink are on you! To RSVP, please email Allan at [email protected] or Irene at [email protected].
Jakeeno’s Pizza and Pasta
6-8 p.m. CT
Hosted by Greg Woods ’07, Gerry Tyrrell ’87, and Ed Joice ’09, this event welcomes families and children! The menu includes vegan options, but all food and drinks are on you. To RSVP, email Greg at [email protected] or Ed Joice ’09 at [email protected].
Bar K
7 p.m. CT
Hosted by Elizabeth Byrd ’08, this even welcomes all to relax for a drink and casual dining – meal costs are on you. Relax waterside with local Earlhamites or take a paddleboat out on the water! To RSVP, email [email protected].
Climbing Wolf
6-8 p.m. ET
Hosted by Jeff Rappaport ’77 and Kathryn Slocum ’78, this event welcomes you to Climbing Wolf! The venue is a coffee/bar room with pastries available; all food and drinks are on you. It’s just as fine to bring your own food and drink, if you’d like! To RSVP, please contact Jeff at [email protected] or call 917-747-0417.
Caktus Group
5-7 p.m. ET
Hosted by Deborah Zeigenfus Newlin ’85 and Sandy Sweitzer ’83, this event is a casual gathering for friends and families. Appetizers, light snacks, beer, and wine are available. To RSVP, please contact Deborah at [email protected] or Sandy at [email protected].
Tolmach Fackler Home
6:30 p.m. ET
Hosted by Rebecca Tolmach ’08 and Evan Fackler ’10, this event welcomes families and friends to the Tolmach Fackler home for a laid-back potluck with s’mores! Bring a dish if you’re able (a couple vegetarian options provided) and join Rebecca and Evan in the backyard (or inside depending on weather). To RSVP, email Rebecca at [email protected].
Switch
The Historic Trolley District: East Market
5-8 p.m. ET
Hosted by Jay Coffman ’02 and Susan Littleton ’05, Switch is a speakeasy-styled space with food and drink provided with vegetarian and vegan options being planned. Families are welcomed to join! To RSVP, email Jay at [email protected] or Susan at [email protected].
Home of Kirk Wright ’81 and Allison Lew ’80
5-8 p.m. PT
Hosted by Kirk Wright ’81, Allison Lew ’80, Rick Burian ’76, and Shorty Birenbaum ’61, all are welcome to the Wright and Lew household. Bring a light snack and join the Earlham Day celebration! To RSVP, email Kirk at [email protected].
Home of Marjorie Berman ’86
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. ET
Hosted by Marjorie Berman ’86, this event welcomes families and children to get to know local Earlhamites. Bring a vegetarian potluck dish and gather in celebration! To RSVP, please email Marjorie at [email protected].
Home of Bill Leopold ’75
6-8:30 p.m. ET
Hosted by Bill Leopold ’75, Jeanne Angell ’83, and Philip Auerbach ’75, this event welcomes all Philadelphia-area Earlhamites to the home of Bill Leopold. They’re celebrating potluck style, so bring a dish to share if able! To RSVP, please email Jeanne at [email protected].
Colonial Park Pavilion
4-7 p.m. CT
Hosted by Peggy Osbourn ’78 and Mary Branson ’78, this event takes place in the Pavilion at Colonial Park with playgrounds and restrooms readily available. Families and children are welcomed to this potluck event – bring a dish and celebrate! To RSVP, email Peggy at [email protected] or Mary at [email protected].
Sage Street Mill
6 p.m. ET
Hosted by Jeffrey Perkins ’94, this event welcomes local alumni to Jeffrey’s loft for a small Earlham Day reception and celebration! Snacks are provided and parking is along the row of trees by the building. Call when you arrive so Jeffrey can let you in the building! To RSVP, contact Jeffrey at [email protected] or 617-642-9845.
Elliot Bay Brewing
6-8:30 p.m. PT
Hosted by Sarah Miller ’94, this event welcomes alums, friends, and families to gather at Elliot Bay Brewing’s private room. Food and drinks are on your own. To RSVP, email Sarah at [email protected].
Last year’s results
With 2,622 donors, Earlham Day 2023 was a major success! Together, your generosity helped raise $1,264,144 for the Earlham Fund!
To see the full campaign from 2023, visit the Earlham Day 2023 site.
For good is for Everyone
Your gifts on Earlham Day count toward the For Good Campaign, which supports students, campus life, and the Epic Journey.