Alumni News

December Do Good Days 2025: A Season of Generosity and Gratitude 

From December 1-12, 2025, the Washington College community came together for December Do Good Days, a celebration of generosity, gratitude, and campus spirit. Each day offered an opportunity to do a little good, and together, those moments added up to something truly meaningful. 

Throughout the celebration, students, alumni, faculty, staff, and supporters shared their appreciation in big and small ways. Thoughtful thank-you notes were written for professors, coaches, staff members, and students, highlighting the relationships that make Washington College such a special place. 

The impact was felt well beyond words. A total of 260 donors came together to raise $64,197 in support of the College, demonstrating the power of collective giving. Alumni and parents also stepped forward in meaningful ways, signing up to volunteer with the Career Center and requesting Washington College admissions packets to share with prospective students, extending the spirit of Do Good Days far beyond campus and into their own communities. 

Friendly competition was a hallmark of December Do Good Days, bringing together both Centers of Excellence and student organizations. The Rose O’Neill Literary House claimed the top spot in the Signature Center Competition, earning campus-wide bragging rights and the coveted trophy. Student clubs also rose to the challenge, with Fetching Freedom taking first place and winning $1,000, followed by Alpha Omicron Pi in second place with $500, and the Arts and Crafts Club in third place with $250, showcasing the creativity, enthusiasm, and impact of the student-led engagement throughout the 12 days. 

Giving Tuesday brought the celebration to life on campus, as Little Gus and friends traveled from building to building collecting donations for George’s Free General Store. Thanks to the generosity of faculty, staff, and students, the store is now well stocked and ready to support our students. 

December Do Good Days once again showed what’s possible when the Washington College community comes together, proving that a little good, shared widely, can make a lasting difference. 

— Julie Jans