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Earlham Day is our annual celebration of all things Earlham! Now in its 12th year, this special day on April 22 brings our community together to support and uplift both current and future generations of Earlham students.

Earlham Day is about more than honoring tradition—it’s about investing in what comes next. Your gift directly impacts students by funding scholarships, enhancing academic programs, and supporting the meaningful experiences that define an Earlham education.

Every gift, no matter the size, helps ensure Earlham remains a place where curiosity thrives, leaders emerge, and lifelong connections are made. And on Earlham Day, your generosity goes even further—each donor helps unlock an additional $200 for the Earlham Fund!

Spread the word, make your gift, and join the entire Earlham community in making history this Earlham Day. Together, we can achieve something truly extraordinary.

Join online – Event Schedule

10 a.m. Environmental Policy in the Shadow of the Midterm Elections

  • Earlham professor of politics and environmental sustainability, Thor Hogan
  • Director of the Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry, Colorado, Conor Hall ’13
  • Executive Director of the U.S. House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition, David Schutt ’14

11 a.m. Fulbright Bootcamp: Three Students on the Road to Global Scholarship

  • Hosted by Earlham professor of history, Elana Passman

11:45 a.m. Heart(h)side Chat

  • President Paul Sniegowski; Vice President for Enrollment Management, Marketing and Communications, Jeffrey Perkins ’94; and Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Kim Tanner ’90.

12:45 p.m. Earlhamites Helping Earlhamites: Neuroscience

  • Hosted by Earlham professor of psychology, Beth Mechlin, and current students, grads working in neuroscience field

1:30 p.m. Student Voices Today

  • Bonita Washington Lacey ’78 and student panel on current on-campus student life

2 – 6 p.m. Live Stream Recording Replay, then will be available on YouTube.

Join in-person – On-campus & Regional Events

Brooklyn, New York

Location: The Home of Molly Slothower ‘08
Address: 211 Midwood Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Time: 5:00 pm EDT

Hosts:
Sophie Erickson ‘08
Deena Ismail ‘09
Molly Slothower ‘08

RSVP Here: https://alumni.earlham.edu/register/ED26-NYC

Chicago, Illinois

Location: Revolution Brewing
Address: 3340 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm CDT

Host:
Jared Patton ‘13

RSVP:https://alumni.earlham.edu/register/ED26-Chicago

Durham, North Carolina

Location: Namu Korean Eats, Beer Hall & Coffee Bar
Address: 5420 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707

Time: 7:00 pm-8:00 pm EDT

Hosts:
Sandy Sweitzer ’83
Nora Weston ’12

RSVP Here: https://alumni.earlham.edu/register/ED26-Durham

Florence, MA

Location: The Home of Laurel ’76 & Paul Foster-Moore ’74
Address: 147 Turkey Hill Rd., Florence, MA 01062

Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm EDT

Hosts:
Margaret Humber Droz ‘58
Laurel Foster-Moore ‘76

RSVP Here: https://alumni.earlham.edu/register/ED26-Florence

Freeport, Maine

Location: The farm of Josh Olins ’87 and Naomi Beal ’89—Talbot Farm
Address: 139 South Freeport Rd, Freeport, ME 04032

Time: 5:00 pm-7:00 pm EDT

Hosts:
Naomi Beal ‘89
Taylor Boucher ‘15
Teague Morris ‘86
Josh Olins ‘87

RSVP Here: https://alumni.earlham.edu/register/ED26-Maine

Glen Mills, Pennsylvania

Location: Evans/Graf-Evans Barnhouse
Address: 1260 Middletown Road, Glen Mills, PA, 19342

Time: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm EDT

Hosts:
Melissa Graf-Evans ’75
Jonathan Evans

RSVP Here: https://alumni.earlham.edu/register/ED26-GlenMills

Greensboro, North Carolina

Location: The home of Rebecca Tolmach ‘08 and Evan Fackler ’10
Address: 303 Mimosa Dr. Greensboro, NC 27403

Time: 6:30 pm EDT

Hosts:
Evan Fackler ’10
Rebecca Tolmach ’08

RSVP Here: https://alumni.earlham.edu/register/ED26-Greensboro

Houston, Texas

Location: Skeeters Mesquite Grill
Address: 5529 Weslayan St, Houston, TX 77005

Time: 4:00 pm-7:00 p.m. CDT

Hosts:
Dante Brown ’95
Peggy Osbourn ’78
Daniel Rose ‘95

RSVP Here: https://alumni.earlham.edu/register/ED26-Houston

Indianapolis, Indiana

Location: The Home of Martha Henn ‘84 and Ledger Heavilon
Address: 6201 Meridian Street West Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46260

Time: 5:00 pm-7 pm EDT

Hosts:
Martha Henn ’84
Katie Pawelczak ’01
Samuel Pigott ’21
Rosiland Wells ’84

RSVP Here: https://alumni.earlham.edu/register/ED26-Indy

Louisville, Kentucky

Location: O’Shea’s Irish Pub
Address: 956 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY 40204

Time: 4:00 pm-6:00 pm EDT

Host: Alex Davis ’98

RSVP Here: https://alumni.earlham.edu/register/ED26-Louisville

Portland, Oregon

Location: The home of Kirk Wright and Allison Lew
Address: 2005 NE Couch St Portland, OR 97232

Time: 5:00 pm-8:00 pm PDT

Hosts:
Rick Burian ’76
Ben Dyer ’95
Allison Lew ’80
Kirk Wright ’81

RSVP Here: https://alumni.earlham.edu/register/ED26-Portland

Richmond, IN

Location: Earlham College
Address: 801 National Rd West, Richmond, IN 47374

Campus will be buzzing on Earlham Day! Stop by to help us celebrate and enjoy activities like the Academic Fair, poster sessions, and Spring Awards throughout the day.

Then join us for a special Earlham Day Open House from 5-7 pm in the May Crossen Commons in Runyan Center.

Please register for the Open House, all other events are open with no registration required.

St. Paul, Minnesota

Location: Sweeney’s Saloon
Address: 96 Dale St N, St Paul, MN 55102

Time: 6:00 pm-9:00 pm CDT

Hosts:
Susan McNaughton ’88
Gerry Tyrrell ’87
Greg Woods ’07

RSVP Here: https://alumni.earlham.edu/register/ED26-Minneapolis

Seattle, Washington

Location: The Locöl Kitchen & Bar
Address: 7902 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126

Time: 5:00 pm PDT

Hosts:
Elly McKenzie ‘05
Stacey Wurster ‘06

RSVP Here: https://alumni.earlham.edu/register/ED26-Seattle

Silver Spring, Maryland

Location: McGinty’s Public House
Address: 911 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Time: 2:00 pm EDT

Host:
Adam Tobin ’10

RSVP Here: https://alumni.earlham.edu/register/ED26-Maryland

Upper Arlington, Ohio

Location: Littleton’s Market
Address: 2140 Tremont Center, Upper Arlington, OH 43221

Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm EDT

Hosts:
Jay Coffman ’02
Susan Littleton ’05

RSVP Here: https://alumni.earlham.edu/register/ED26-Columbus

Waikoloa Village, Hawaii

Location: Home of Jeff Streiffer ’92 and Julia Althoff
Address: 68-3681 Eleele St, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738

Time: 5:00 pm HST

Hosts:
Jeff Streiffer ’92 and Julia Althoff

RSVP Here: https://alumni.earlham.edu/register/ED26-Hawaii

Become an Earlham Day Advocate!

Share your Earlham pride, inspire giving, and support opportunities for today’s students.

Advocates help by sharing Earlham Day posts and sharing what Earlham means to them—encouraging classmates and friends to participate.
With brief training and just a few hours of your time, you can help build momentum for Earlham Day.

Why join?

  • Support student opportunities
  • Strengthen our alumni community
  • Amplify our collective impact

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Earlham Day?

Earlham Day is our annual giving day supporting the College’s greatest needs. Gifts to the Earlham Fund provide scholarships, enhance academic programs, and enrich the student experience – shaping the outcomes for current and future Earlhamites.

When is Earlham Day?

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 12:00 AM EST – 3:00 AM EST April 23, 2026

Is there a minimum donation amount?

Gifts of any size make an impact! Earlham Day is all about participation. Help us reach our goal of 2,400 donors by joining in. Every donor unlocks an additional $200 toward the Earlham Fund!

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes! Earlham College is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

How do I make a gift on Earlham Day?

Making a gift is easy!

  • Online: By clicking “Give Now” at the top of this page.
  • By Phone: Call 765-983-1313, and our team will assist you.

Are there other ways I can support Earlham on Earlham Day?

Yes! Sign up as an Advocate to share why you give and inspire others to join you. Spread the word using #EarlhamDay2026, and encourage others to give. Every post, share, and gift helps amplify our impact!

What if I’m having trouble making my gift?

We’re here to help! If you experience any issues:

📞 Call us at 765-983-1313
📧 Email us at [email protected]

With gratitude to our Match Donors

Every Earlham Day gift was matched with $200 (per donor) to the Earlham Fund due to the generosity of these alumni and friends:

Georges ’63 and Shorty ’61 Birenbaum – Douglas ‘74 and Carol ‘74 Burks – Doreen ‘68 and Bruce ‘68 Dimick – Eric ’96 and Becky ’97 Dimick Eastman – Philip Greenwald ’77 – Ken Hellendall ’77 – Michael Melampy ‘71 and Nance Hikes – Brian Ransdell ‘99 – Steve ’63 and Beth ’64 Ronald – Alan ’74 and Peg ’74 Scantland – Russell Scott ’71 – David Stump ’72

Questions about giving?

EARLHAM ALERT:
Earlham College will be closed Monday, Jan 26 due to winter weather.
EARLHAM ALERT:
Earlham College will be closed Monday, Jan 26 due to winter weather.