Parkside Day 2026
One Day. One Parkside. Endless Impact.
On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the UW-Parkside community will come together for Parkside Day, a day to celebrate, give back, and make a difference. Whether you are an alum, student, faculty or staff member, parent, or friend, this is your chance to show your Ranger pride and strengthen the future of Parkside.
Parkside Day 2025 Recap
Thanks to you, Parkside Day 2025 was a huge success! 🎉
1,188 donors came together to raise $196,826 in support of UW-Parkside students and programs.
Your generosity and Ranger spirit resulted in a record-breaking number of donors for Parkside Day.
🏁 We took on the challenges:
$20,250 secured in match and challenge dollars thanks to the UW-Parkside Foundation board and generous donors.
Ranger Athletics teams competed fiercely, with Wrestling winning both the most donors and the most dollars during Athletics Power Hour.
🌟 Volunteers gave back in big ways:
88 volunteer hours
73 volunteers
10 cubic yards of mulch spread
30,000 sq. ft. of invasive species removed
10 bags of trash collected
409 thank-you calls made
430 sq. ft. of windows painted to prevent bird collisions
Together, we made an incredible difference for UW-Parkside. Let’s do it again in 2026!
Missed Parkside Day 2025? Your gift still makes a difference to students and our campus.
What is Parkside Day?
Parkside Day is more than just a single date. It is a movement built around:
Philanthropy: Every gift, no matter the size, helps students succeed.
Engagement: Connect with fellow Rangers through events, challenges, and social media.
Celebration: Share your Parkside pride and join in the fun across campus and online.
Why it matters
Every gift and every act of engagement creates opportunities. From first-generation students to community engagement, your support helps Rangers dream bigger, achieve more, and give back to their communities.
Save the Date
📅 Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Parkside Day is one day with an impact that lasts all year. Stay tuned for challenges, events, and ways to get involved.
What to Expect on Parkside Day 2026
Throughout the day, the Parkside community will come together in many ways to celebrate, give back, and show Ranger pride. Some of the activities you can look forward to include:
📞 Gratitude as students and staff connect with supporters
🏅 Athletics power hour that showcase the strength and spirit of Ranger Athletics
🌱 Volunteer opportunities on campus (indoor and outdoor)
🎓 Student Activities that bring the campus together
⏰ Power Hours that boost giving and engagement
💸 Giving Challenges that maximize the impact of every gift
🧦 Exclusive Giveaways for showing ambassadors Parkside pride
🤝 Ambassador social to connect with Parkside champions
🎉 Parkside Day Celebration to enjoy the day together
Together, we are Parkside.
PARKSIDE DAY FEATURED FUNDS
FUTURE FOCUS FUND
PARKSIDE PATHWAY FUND
Check out all the events for Parkside Day
THE ANNUAL SOCK INCENTIVE
All Parkside Day gifts of $30 or more receive our custom UW-Parkside socks! Stay tuned for the 2026 design!
