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CNU Day

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Happy CNU Day!

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Your gift provides the crucial funding that drives our students' success by bridging the gap between cost of attendance and the Captain experience. Whether you support a scholarship, the arts, athletics, programming, or an academic department, your generosity is put to work instantly.

Every gift, no matter the size, creates momentum that makes this day a success. When we give together, our shared contributions are powerful and create a life-changing impact,—because it takes, “Every Captain, Every Year.”

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Celebrate with us

On CNU Day, if you’re near campus

Start CNU Day with President Kelly for his weekly Wednesday Morning Walk around campus - this specific walk is tailored to alumni! It will begin at the fountain in the Plaza next to the DSU and conclude at the Alumni House for a "Captains and Coffee Reception" where we will enjoy coffee, doughnuts, a photo op with Captain Chris, and a word or two from President Kelly.

Join CAB and the Student Alumni Society Advisory Board on the Great Lawn for food, crafts, and more to celebrate CNU Day.

Get ready for an action-packed day on the field! Join us to cheer on our Baseball team at 2 p.m. and our Women's Lacrosse team at 4 p.m. Bring your energy, your CNU spirit, and let’s make some noise for our Captains!

Celebrate CNU Day Coast-to-Coast! At 6:30 p.m., your local time, join fellow Captains for a Happy Hour in a city near you to share memories and make new connections.

Celebrating from afar? Make an impact by grabbing your exclusive CNU Day Vault gear. This collection unlocks only for CNU Day to support student scholarships!

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