Fundraisers & Events

The 2023 Campaign is underway! See below for Spring 2023 fundraisers.

Spring 2023 Events

Spring Flowering Bulb Sale | Feb 27 - Mar 10

Bring home some cheer with our spring flower sale, featuring big 6" pots of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, Easter lilies, and chrysanthemums in a variety of colors. These high-quality plants are provided by Chuck Hafner's garden center in North Syracuse.

pink and yellow potted tulips with yellow potted chrysanthemum

Image: some of last year's spring flowers: pink tulips, yellow chrysanthemums, and yellow tulips

Date & Location

  • Mon, Feb 27 - Fri, Mar 10 - online sale
  • Wed, Apr 5 - contact-free pickup from 4-5 pm at the Lanigan Hall loading dock 

How to Participate

Order online by 5 pm on Friday, Mar 10 via our secure CashNet storefront (credit or debit card payments only). 

Event Partner

Chuck Hafner's Garden Center

Beneficiary

United Way of Greater Oswego County

Contact

Kristen Haynes, kristen.haynes@oswego.edu

Explore Oswego! Raffle | Mar 13 - 31

The State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA) invites you to Explore Oswego by participating in our virtual raffle! Take a chance and you could be the lucky recipient of one of several prize packages of products and gift cards unique to the Port City from "home grown" vendors! Prize packages are valued up to $952! Chances are priced at only $5 each or 6/$25.

Date & Location

  • Mar 13 - 31 - online sale

  • Tues, Apr 4 - live raffle drawing at 4pm in 702 Culkin Hall

Prize Packages

GRAND PRIZE package – a $952 VALUE!

  • Tiki Tour rental donated by City of Oswego-valued at $200

  • $100 One month membership donated by Blossom Yoga and Wellness

  • $100 One month membership donated by YMCA Oswego

  • $70 One month membership donated by Oswego Boxing Club

  • $50 gift certificate donated by Burke's Home Center 

  • $30 gift card donated by Heidi Ho Donuts

  • $25 gift card to Stewart’s Shops

  • $25 gift card donated by Ontario Orchards

  • $20 gift card to C’s Beverages

  • $20 gift card to Man in the Moon Candies

  • $20 gift card to Oswego Sub Shop

  • $20 gift card 5 Points Liquor

  • $20 gift card Port City Cafe

  • $20 gift card Nora’s

  • $20 gift card GJP’s

  • $20 gift card Canale’s

  • $20 gift card Press Box

  • $20 gift card Fajita Grill 

  • Bottle of wine ($20 Value) donated by Eagle Beverage

  • Nike Hoodie, women’s XXL & water bottle ($50 Value) - Intercollegiate Athletics

  • SUNY Oswego pillow & vented umbrella ($81.98 Value) - Auxiliary Services

Second Prize package -- a $446 VALUE!

  • $100 One month membership donated by YMCA Oswego

  • $50 gift certificate donated by Burke's Home Center 

  • $25 gift card donated by Ontario Orchards

  • $20 gift card to Coffee Connection

  • $20 gift card to Green Planet Grocery

  • $20 gift card to Pizza Villa 

  • $10 gift card to Man in the Moon Candies

  • $10 gift card to Oswego Sub Shop

  • $10 gift card to 5 Points Liquor

  • $10 gift card to Port City Cafe

  • $10 gift card to Nora’s

  • $10 gift card to Fajita Grill

  • $10 certificate off $20 purchase donated by C’s Beverages 

  • Bottle of wine valued at $20 donated by Eagle Beverage

  • Nike Golf Shirt, women’s L & water bottle valued at $45 donated by Intercollegiate Athletics

  • SUNY Oswego blanket & koozie picnic basket valued at $75.98 donated by Auxiliary Services

Third Prize package – a $295 VALUE!

  • $100 One month membership donated by YMCA Oswego

  • $25 gift card to Raby’s Hardware

  • $20 gift card to Garafolo’s Importing

  • $10 gift card to Riverwalk Pizza/Bagels/Coffee donated by Riverside

  • $10 gift card to Nora’s

  • $10 gift card to Port City Cafe

  • $10 gift card to 5 Points Liquor

  • $10 gift card to Oswego Sub Shop

  • $10 gift card to Fajita Grill

  • $10 gift card to Man in the Moon Candies

  • $10 certificate off $20 purchase donated by C’s Beverages

  • Bottle of wine valued at $20 donated by Eagle Beverage

  • Nike Golf Hat valued at $35 donated by Intercollegiate Athletics

  • 16 oz stainless tumbler donated by Auxiliary Services valued at $14.99

How to Participate

Order online Mar 13 - Mar 31 at 5 pm via our secure CashNet storefront (credit or debit card payments only). 

Beneficiary

United Way of Greater Oswego County

Contact

Cathy Johnston, sefa@oswego.edu

 

Yards for Yeardley Supply Drive | Apr 1 - 30

Once again we are partnering with the college’s Title IX office and the It’s On Oz program to collect health and hygiene products to support those who have fled domestic and sexual violence and are utilizing Oswego County Opportunity's SAF (Services to Aid Families) program services.

Date & Location

  • Apr 1-30 - supply drive - boxes located in most campus buildings

  • Apr 26 - 10 am - 5 pm - Walk to Remember! Walk to Prevent! - on the SUNY Oswego Quad in front of Penfield Library

How to Participate

Drop off supplies in collection boxes around campus – boxes can be found in most buildings. Contact your building representative to find out where your building's box is located. 

Supplies needed include:

  • Shampoo / Conditioner, including unscented and cultural hair products

  • Body wash

  • Razors

  • Face wash

  • Toothbrushes

  • Deodorant

  • Twin bedding

  • Toothpaste

  • Mouth wash
  • Lotion

  • Gift cards

  • Towels & washcloths

You can also participate by joining the Remembrance/Prevention walk on the Quad, Wed, 4/26 from 10 am - 5 pm. 

Event Partner

SUNY Oswego Title IX Office and It's on Oz

Beneficiary

OCO Services to Aid Families

Contact

Mark Digby, mark.digby@oswego.edu (supply drive)

lisa.evaneski@oswego.edu (walk)

 

Mother's Day Flowering Hanging Basket Sale | Apr 17 - 28

Just in time for Mother's Day gift-giving, you can purchase big, beautiful 10-inch flowering hanging baskets provided by Ontario Orchards for just $25 each. Choose from million bells solid color, million bells mixed colors, and red geraniums.

Date & Location

  • Apr 17 - 28 - online sale

  • May 11 - contact-free pickup from 12:30 - 4:30 pm at the Lanigan Hall loading dock 

How to Participate

Order online by 5 pm on Friday, Apr 22 via our secure CashNet storefront (credit or debit card payments only). 

Event Partner

Ontario Orchards

Beneficiary

Human Concerns Center

Contact

Cathy Johnston, cathy.johnston@oswego.edu

Children's Book Drive | Apr 21 - 30

We are proud to continue our partnership with the Oswego Bookmobile by hosting our third annual Children’s Book Drive. The Oswego Bookmobile provides books, free of charge, to children in our community during the summer months to support and encourage reading. From now through April 30 we are accepting donations of new and like-new books for children ages 3-18.

Date & Location

  • Apr 21-30 - book drive with collection boxes in most campus buildings as well as the river's end bookstore, Oswego YMCA, Oswego Public Library, and Oswego Elks Lodge

How to Participate

Drop off new and like-new books in collection boxes around campus and the city (see list above). While all books are welcome, Bookmobile does have a wishlist of high-need books, and you can use the links below to order these books directly from the river's end bookstore or Amazon.

You can also make a monetary donation through the Bookmobile website.

Event Partners

River's end bookstore, Oswego YMCA, Oswego Public Library, and Oswego Elks

Beneficiary

Oswego Bookmobile

Contact

Shelly Sloan, shelly.sloan@oswego.edu

Pizza Fundraiser | May 1

A tasty way to support SEFA and the United Way of Greater Oswego County! 10% of all purchases made at Riverwalk Pizza, by app or in person, will go toward our fundraiser.

Date & Location

  • Monday, May 1, 4-7 pm at Riverwalk Pizza at 155 West 1st St in Oswego

How to Participate

Purchase food and drink via Riverwalk Pizza's app or in-person. 10% of all purchases will go toward our fundraiser.

Event Partner

Riverwalk PIzza

Beneficiary

United Way of Greater Oswego County

Contact

sefa@oswego.edu

 

Father's Day Raffle | Jun 1 - 13

Get ready for SUNY Oswego SEFA’s second annual Father’s Day Raffle! This year's raffle will support David's Refuge, a SEFA-approved agency located in CNY that provides community respite and resources to parents of children with special needs or life-threatening illnesses. Take a chance to win one of these TWO great prize packages and give Dad the BEST DAY EVER:

Prize Package #1 – valued at $585

  • Michelob Ultra golf bag donated by Eagle Beverage
  • 9-holes with a cart  donated by Stone Creek Golf Club
  • Nike Oswego Lakers golf hat donated by Oswego Athletics
  • (1) dozen Callaway Chrome Soft X golf balls donated by Dick Galvin 
  • $50 VISA gift card donated by Compass Federal Credit Union
  • (1) bottle of Bill’s Mafia Rose wine donated by Eagle Beverage
  • (2) tickets to a fall 2023 performance donated by ARTSwego
  • (2) tickets to a 23/24 SUNY Oswego regular season hockey game donated by Oswego Athletics
  • Nike short sleeve men’s T-shirt (size M) donated by Oswego Athletics
  • Zebco fishing pole with line and mini tackle box with gear donated by Cathy Johnston
  • $35 in gift cards donated by Rudy’s Lakeside Drive-In
  • $25 gift card to Oswego 7 Movie Theatre

Prize Package #2 – valued at $550

  • oil change and tire rotation donated by Burritt Motors
  • 9-holes with a cart donated by Stone Creek Golf Club
  • $50 VISA gift card donated by Compass Federal Credit Union
  • $20 gift card donated by Six Scoops Ice Cream
  • One month membership plus boxing gloves and wraps donated by the Oswego Boxing Club
  • (1) bottle of XXX Bourbon from Tennessee Whiskey Company donated by Eagle Beverage
  • (2) tickets to a fall 2023 performance donated by the SUNY Oswego Theatre Department 
  • (2) tickets to a 23/24 SUNY Oswego regular season basketball game donated by Oswego Athletics
  • Bauer men’s 1/4 zip pullover (size L) donated by Oswego Athletics
  • Nike men’s long sleeve shirt (size L) donated by Oswego Athletics
  • Sportcraft horseshoe game set w/carrying case donated by Angela Galvin
  • $25 Man in the Moon Candies gift card donated by Bob Hageny
  • $35 in gift cards donated by Rudy’s Lakeside Drive-In
  • $25 gift card to Oswego 7 Movie Theatre

Parenting can be a difficult journey under any circumstances; it’s especially challenging for those providing full-time care to children with special needs. Join us in helping refresh, restore and renew caregivers  — particularly fathers — so they can lead their families with strength and grace. 

Date & Location

  • June 1 - 13 - online sale

  • Raffle drawing June 15

How to Participate

Order online via our secure CashNet storefront (credit or debit card payments only). Chances are $5 each or 6 for $25.

Event Partner

We are grateful for the many individuals and local businesses and organizations (listed above by items) who donated goods and services to our Father's Day raffle baskets. 

Beneficiary

David's Refuge, a SEFA-approved agency located in CNY that provides community respite and resources to parents of children with special needs or life-threatening illnesses.

Contact

Angela Galvin, sefa@oswego.edu

Fall 2022 Events

Click the name of each event below to reveal more information, including how to participate.

Stuff-A-Bus | Aug 8-19

Once again SEFA is collecting school supplies to support United Way's annual Stuff-A-Bus campaign, which provides supplies to children in need in Oswego County’s nine school districts.

Date & Location

  • Aug 8-19 - supply drive at boxes located throughout campus: 

    • Culkin Hall lobby and Provost’s office/703 Culkin
    • Rich Hall-contact Tara Allen Magner
    • Tyler Hall-contact Judy Collette or Traci Terpening
    • Marano CC/Compass-contact Tina Cooper
    • Shineman-contact Kristin Gublo
    • Park & Wilber-contact-Cindy DeWolf-103 Park Hall
    • Rice Creek-box is in room 107
    • Sheldon Hall - contact Cindy Jackson/Tina Trumble-229 Sheldon Hall

How to Participate

The following supplies are needed, and can be dropped off at the collection locations above:

  • Backpacks
  • Loose-leaf paper
  • Spiral notebooks (one-subject through five-subject types)
  • Dry erase markers
  • Composition books
  • Thumb drives
  • D-ring binders (between one and two inches)
  • Tabbed dividers for binders
  • Pocket folders
  • Post-It notes
  • Simple function calculators
  • Glue sticks
  • Rulers
  • #2 Pencils
  • Index cards
  • Hard pencil cases
  • Blue/black pens
  • Erasers
  • Highlighters
  • Crayons
  • Safety scissors
  • Colored pencils
  • Markers

Event Partner

United Way of Greater Oswego County

Beneficiary

Oswego County families

Contact

Cathy Johnston, cathy.johnston@oswego.edu

Food Vendor Nights | Aug 23 & Sept 28

We're teaming up with Fajita Grill & Tully's to offer two Food Vendor Nights in which your purchase of food at the vendor supports the SUNY Oswego SEFA Campaign!

Date & Location

  • Aug 23, 5-9 pm at Fajita Grill, 244 Route 104 West
  • Sept 28, all day, at Tully's Tenders, 192 W Bridge Street, Oswego

How to Participate

  • Fajita Grill: Show up place an order! 10% of proceeds will go to SEFA. Call 315-326-0224 for Fajita Grill pick-up and delivery. 
  • Tully's: Print out the coupon below or ask a SEFA rep for a printed coupon. Give the coupon when paying for your meal, and 10% of the sales will go to SEFA. Coupons must be printed! Electronic will not be accepted.

Tully's night coupon to bring to Tully's on Wed, Sept 28

Event Partner

Fajita Grill & Tully's Tenders

Beneficiary

United Way of Greater Oswego County

Contact

sefa@oswego.edu

Fall Mum Sale | Through Aug 30

Members of the Campus Community are invited to purchase big, beautiful, 8" potted mums from Oliver Paine Nursery, for contact-free pickup in September. Mums are $10 each or 3 for $25.

Date & Location

  • Through Aug 30, online sale via CashNet
  • Contact-free pickup on Sept 8 at the Lanigan Hall loading dock

How to Participate

  • Purchase mums online at the above link, $10 each or 3 for $25
  • Mum color choices are maroon, bronze-orange, yellow, lavender-purple, white

Event Partner

Oliver Paine Nurseries

Beneficiary

United Way of Greater Oswego County

Contact

Cathy Johnston, cathy.johnston@oswego.edu

Totally Teal Tuesdays | Sale through Oct 1, walk Sept 27

With September as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and in honor of late employee Mary Gosek, we are hosting our annual fundraising and awareness campaign. Throughout September, we'll be selling apparel to support Peaceful Remedies -- a local organization founded by Gosek that aims to holistically improve the healing experiences of those with life-altering illnesses. A gathering and walk of remembrance will take place at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 27th.

Shows "Believe, Totally Teal Tuesdays" and a ribbon heart logo - teal and white

Date & Location

  • Apparel sale throughout Sept (first order by Sept 13, second by Oct 1), online at https://forms.gle/TMxRjgyQAZ8i6P4s6
  • Walk of Remembrance - Tuesday, Sept 27 at noon, gathering in front of Culkin Hall for a photo and then walking around the Lagoon

How to Participate

  • Purchase apparel online at https://forms.gle/TMxRjgyQAZ8i6P4s6 - unisex T-shirts for $15-18 and women's long-sleeved shirts for $35-40. Purchases made by Sept 13 will be available by Sept 26, in time for the walk of remembrance. Later purchases can be made until Oct 1 for Nov 1 delivery.
  • Join the Walk of Remembrance at noon on Tues, Sept 27, gathering in front of Culkin Hall for a photo followed by a walk around Glimmerglass Lagoon.
  • Wear Teal every Tuesday in September to raise awareness
  • Help us fill our Lotto Board by pledging to donate at CashNet. Update: Lotto Board winners are Patrick Devendorf and Candy Rasbeck!

Beneficiary

Peaceful Remedies - https://www.peacefulremediesoswego.com/

Contact

Tammy Reitz, tammy.reitz@oswego.edu

SHOP Campus Food Pantry Drive | Sept 19 - Oct 10

Students Helping Oz Peers (SHOP) seeks support from the campus community to continue to provide for those in need among the SUNY Oswego family.

Due to high demand, SHOP currently could use more supplies for their pantry. These items include but are not limited to cereal, milk (non-refrigerated until opened), pasta, pasta sauce, canned ravioli, pasta/rice sides, rice, toilet paper, tissues, lotion, and shampoo/conditioner.

Date & Location

  • Sept 19 - Oct 10, food & supply drive with collection boxes throughout campus at the following locations: Culkin Hall, Marano Campus Center, Lanigan Hall, Shineman Center, Tyler Hall, and Rice Creek Field Station

How to Participate

  • Donate goods at a collection box (listed above) or directly at SHOP during their open hours
  • Make a secure monetary donation at this website

Beneficiary

Students Helping Oz Peers

Contact

Cathy Johnston, sefa@oswego.edu

Pink Day & Pink the Rink | Oct 15 & 20

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and in recognition, we are hosting Pink Day and Pink the Rink. Activities start on Saturday, Oct 15, when we'll "pink the rink" at the women's ice hockey game, and raffle off a pink Laker hockey jersey and 8 prize baskets. Then on Pink Day, Thursday, Oct 20, we have various activities throughout the day, including tabling with giveaways and raffle prizes, a group photo and walk, complementary brownies or cookies from Auxiliary Services for wearing pink, an apparel sale, and a $5 jeans day.

Date & Location

  • Pink the Rink: Sat, Oct 15
    • 6 pm, Deborah F. Stanley Arena & Convocation Center (in Marano Campus Center) - pink jersey raffle (tickets $5 each or $12 for three), prize basket raffle (tickets $1 each or $5 for six tickets) - 8 baskets, information, and pink ribbons,
  • Pink Day: Thurs, Oct 20
    • 11:30 am - 1 pm, Marano Campus Center Food Activities Court:
      • Tabling with pink giveaways
      • SUNY Oswego pink ribbon winter beanie hats for sale, $15 each - first come, first served
      • Prize basket raffle (tickets $1 each or $5 for six tickets)
      • Pink disposable masks for sale, $1 each
      • OCO Cancer Services will be available to share information about services and resources
    • 12:30 pm - Group photo at MCC Food Court followed by a walk through the quad. Wear your pink!
    • All day - free brownie or cookie to anyone wearing pink who purchases an item at Palates, Cutting Board, Laker Express, or Crossroads, courtesy of Auxiliary Services
    • All day - $5 donation to wear jeans with your pink (donate via CashNet)

How to Participate

  • Attend the Laker women's ice hockey game on Oct 15 and help us "pink the rink" by wearing pink and purchasing raffle tickets for our prize basket
  • Participate in any of the activities listed above on Pink Day, Oct 22, including donating $5 to wear jeans via CashNet, stopping by our table in Marano Campus Center Food Court, joining our group photo, our walk around the quad, buying a pink day beanie, or getting a complementary baked good

Event Partner

Laker Women's Ice Hockey 
Auxiliary Services

Beneficiary

Oswego County Opportunities Cancer Services

Contact

Shelly Sloan, shelly.sloan@oswego.edu

Food & Supply Drive for People & Pets | Nov 14 - Dec 2

'Tis the season for giving, and once again we are hosting a food and supply drive for both humans and pets in time for distribution by the holidays. All donations for people will be split between the Human Concerns Food Pantry and the Salvation Army of Oswego County, while all donations for pets will be split between Oswego City Animal Shelter and Paws Across Oswego County.

Date & Location

  • On-campus: Nov 14 - Dec 2 at various campus drop-box locations:
    • Culkin Hall
    • Laker Hall
    • Mahar Hall
    • Marano Campus Center -- The Compass AND The Point
    • Park/Wilber Halls
    • Parking Office
    • Rice Creek Field Station
    • Rich Hall
    • Sheldon Hall
    • Shineman Center
    • Syracuse Campus
    • Tyler Hall

How to Participate

Stop by a campus drop-off site with non-perishable items for humans and pets.

Beneficiary

Human Concerns Food Pantry, the Salvation Army of Oswego County, Oswego City Animal Shelter, and Paws Across Oswego County.

Contact

Michelle Turner, michelle.turner@oswego.edu

Bake Off | Oct 24 & 31

It's the Great SUNY Oswego Bake Off! Calling all bakers and tasters to participate in one of four bake-offs on two separate dates in October. It's building against building in this friendly and tasty competition, culminating in a prize for the best "people's choice" baked good at each sale (4 total) and a certificate to the baked good selected by our guest judge panel at each sale (4 total).  

This year's prize: a set of colorful stainless steel mixing bowls for each of our four winners!

Date & Location

  • Oct 24, Noon - 2 pm, East vs West campus: Tyler Hall and Shineman Center 
    • Tyler Hall "People's Choice" Winner: Judith Wyman Collette; Runner-Up: Krystal Kennel; Celebrity Judge Paul Tomascak's Choice: Judith Wyman Collette
    • Shineman Hall "People's Choice" Winner: Julia Koeppe; Runner-Up: Kristin Gublo; Celebrity Judge Laura Spenceley's Choice: Nicole Wise
  • Oct 31, Noon - 2 pm, North vs South campus: Culkin Hall and Marano Campus Center 
    • Marano Campus Center "People's Choice" Winner: Susan Drobar; Celebrity Judge Ed Gosek's Choice: Megan Runge
    • Culkin Hall "People's Choice" Winner: Jenny Grasse; Celebrity Judge Rameen Mohammadi's Choice: Paul Tomascak

How to Participate

  • Bake: we can't have a bake-off without bakers! Please fill out our signup form if you are willing to bake an item. We are especially in need of vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free, etc. baked goods. The date you participate corresponds with your building:
    • Oct 24, Tyler Hall: Lanigan, Mahar, Tyler, Pathfinder
    • Oct 24, Shineman Center: Park, Rich, Sheldon, Shineman, Wilber, Building 20, King
    • Oct 31, Culkin Hall: Building 12, Culkin, Laker, Rice Creek
    • Oct 31, Marano Campus Center: Mary Walker, Lee, Penfield, Marano Campus Center
  • Eat: Come sample a baked good or two (or five) at any or all of our bake-offs! Remember to vote for your favorite baked good.

Beneficiary

United Way of Greater Oswego County

Contact

No Shave November | Nov 1 - 30

Each year, University Police participates in No Shave November. We're teaming up to raise money to support Liberty Resources Kinship ProgramAll funds will assist families that provide full-time care to foster children. Officers are foregoing shaving to raise funds that will assist families that provide full-time care to foster children.

Date & Location

  • Tabling in Marano Campus Center Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout November with weekly raffle prizes! Dates and times: Nov 7, 8, 15, 16, 29, and 30 from 11 am to 2 pm.
  • $5 jeans Friday on Nov 11. Donate via CashNet 

How to Participate

  • Participate in the $5 Friday on Nov 11 (via CashNet)
  • Stop by our table in Marano Campus Center and enter a chance to win a TON of prizes!  There are weekly raffles that include gift cards to several local businesses including Dunkin Donuts, Tully's, Fajita Grill, etc. Grand prizes include an Ogio Golf bag and a SUNY Oswego Lakers Jersey. Chances to win are only $1.00 or 7 chances for $5.00.

Red and black golf bag

Grand Prize Golf Bag

Event Partner

SUNY Oswego University Police Department

Beneficiary

Liberty Resources Kinship Program

Contact

sefa@oswego.edu

Baskets of Caring | Nov 1 - 10

Our most anticipated event of the year is back in a hybrid format! Purchase raffle tickets online or in-person for beautiful themed gift baskets donated by members of SUNY Oswego and the surrounding community. This is one event you don't want to miss!

Winners

Congratulations to the winners of our 2022 baskets!

Caring For……. Donated By……. WINNER!!!
1. It’s Fall Y’All Angela Galvin Jodi Cary
2. Spice Up Your Life Angela Galvin Jessica Hackett
3. Puppy Love Advisement Center Tom Brown
4. Winter Car Safety University Police & Parking Office Trista Lunk
5. Yippee for Charcuterie! Mahar Hall Stephanie Keltz
6. Elevate Your Backyard Game Campus Recreation Judy Roik
7. Winter Basket Penfield Library Judith Wyman Collette    
8. Gathering Comfort Theatre Dept./Costume Shop Irene Scruton
9. Southern Fare Student Engagement & Leadership/SA Staff/Campus Events Conf. Svcs     Jake Reitmeier
10. Celebrating Fall in Oswego Admissions and Financial Aid Grace Maxon-Clarke
11. Road Trip Office of the Dean of Students Katherine Speed
12. Coffee With The Compass Career Services, EXCEL, & Orientation Tara Magner
13. Staycation/Relaxation Division of Extended Learning April White
14. Friends & Family Gathering Auxiliary Services Sue Drobar
15. Rich Hall Money Ball Rich Hall Joy Knopp
16. Family Game Night SEFA Committee Tekhara Watson
17. You Can’t Live on Pizza Alone So Here's Some Dough.    7th Floor Culkin Hall Joanne Vanslyke
The topic baskets by ticket sales were:
  • First place: You Can't Live on Pizza Alone so Here's Some Dough - 847 tickets - 7th Floor Culkin Hall
  • Second place: Rich Hall Money Ball - 772 tickets - Rich Hall
  • Third place: Friends and Family Gathering - 324 tickets - Auxiliary Services

Date & Location

  • Online: Tuesday, Nov 1 - Friday, Nov 4. Sales open 9 am Nov 1 and close at 5 pm on Nov 4. See below for links and details.
  • In-person: Wednesday, Nov 9 - Thursday, Nov 10, 10 am – 3 pm, Marano Campus Center.
  • Live basket drawings at 3 pm on Thurs, Nov 10 -- attend in-person or view live, streamed on the SUNY Oswego SEFA Facebook page.

How to Participate

  • Donate a basket: Create a gift basket to donate which we can raffle off. Often people team up with family, friends, or colleagues to make a dynamite basket. Basket photos and descriptions should be submitted by Oct 28 via Google form. For questions, contact Shelly Sloan (below). Baskets can be dropped off to Judy Roik in Campus Events and Conference Services (135 Campus Center) by November 8 at 3pm.  Please make sure the form is filled out prior to dropping off the basket.

  • Buy tickets: buy tickets ($1 each) for baskets in person at Marano Campus Center (see dates and times above) or online starting Nov 1, at 9 am.
    • For online sales... click to view baskets
    • Then use this form to select the baskets you would like to take a chance on.
    • Then, use our CashNet site to pay for your chances. Payment must be received by 5 pm on Friday, Nov 4 for all online sales.

  • Remember:
    • $1 per chance
    • Someone can only win one basket (the first one drawn).
    • If you'd rather see baskets in person, come to MCC on November 9 and 10 from 10am-3pm.  Cash only for in-person sales.
    • Baskets cannot be shipped: someone must pick them up in person.

Beneficiary

United Way of Greater Oswego County

Contact

Shelly Sloan, shelly.sloan@oswego.edu

Lori Reitmeier, lori.reitmeier@oswego.edu

Judy Roik, judy.roik@oswego.edu

SUNY Oswego Talent Showcase | Nov 8

Enjoy an evening of entertainment at Bridie Manor, as you listen to your colleagues showcase their performance talents. There is a suggested donation of $5 to attend (cash or credit card). Attendees can also purchase food and beverages from Bridie Manor's menu.

Expected performers include Paloma Alcantar, Caitie Dawson, Bill DeMott, Ranjit Dighe, Shashi Kanbur, Thomas McCaffrey, Erik Mosher, Tim Nekritz and Rose and the Amateurs.

Date & Location

  • Tuesday, Nov 8, 5-8 pm at Bridie Manor, 1830 Bridie Square in Oswego

How to Participate

  • Attend the Talent Showcase at Bridie Manor, from 5-8 pm on Nov 8. Your suggested $5 donation to attend will support Peaceful Remedies and their work for local people with life-altering illnesses.
  • Perform! Interested campus community members should email tim.nekritz@oswego.edu or robert.hageny@oswego.edu by Monday, Nov. 7.

Event Partner

Bridie Manor

Beneficiary

Peaceful Remedies

Contact

Tim Nekritz, tim.nekritz@oswego.edu

Bob Hageny, robert.hageny@oswego.edu

SUNY Oswego Toy Drive | Nov 28 - Dec 7

Once again this year, SUNY Oswego (in conjunction with Oswego County Children's Fund and SEFA) is soliciting your help in making sure each child in Oswego County has a gift to open during the holiday season. Last year, over 800 local families were supported through this program. Those who wish to contribute can pick an ornament off the trees located throughout campus and return unwrapped gifts by Dec 7, the pickup date. 

Date & Location

  • Nov 28 - Dec 7, campus-wide locations: Culkin Hall, Poucher Hall, Tyler Hall, Shineman Center, Park/Wilber Halls, Sheldon Hall, Penfield Library, Mahar Hall, Marano Campus Center, Building 12, and Rich Hall

How to Participate

  • Choose one or more ornaments off the trees located throughout campus (full list forthcoming below). Purchase the items and drop them off unwrapped between Nov 28 and Dec 7.
  • If you would prefer to participate with a monetary donation, checks (made out to Auxiliary Services - Toy Drive) may be sent to Cathy Johnston at 702 Culkin Hall.

Beneficiary

Local children via the Oswego County Children's Fund

Contact

Cathy Johnston, cathy.johnston@oswego.edu

Teddy Bear Toss | Dec 2 & 3

The best way to donate toys to Toys for Tots? By tossing bears on the ice during a hockey game! You can "live toss" new teddy bears at a men's or women's ice hockey game (dates below), or you can donate online to the cause and we'll do the tossing.   

Women's hockey player standing next to stuffed bears, with event details (included here)

Date & Location

  • Through Dec 3, virtual teddy bear sales via CashNet
  • Dec 2, 7 pm - live toss at the women's hockey game, Marano Ice Arena
  • Dec 3, 3 pm - live toss at the men's hockey game, Marano Ice Arena

How to Participate

  • Bring a new teddy bear to the men's or women's ice hockey games listed above and toss it on the ice when the 'toss' is announced.
  • Donate to our virtual teddy bear sale (via CashNet) and we'll do the tossing for you!

Event Partner

Laker Ice Hockey Teams

Beneficiary

Toys for Tots

Contact

Mark Digby, mark.digby@oswego.edu

Holiday Skate | Dec 4

Holiday Skate with the Lakers men's and women's hockey teams is coming back this year! Kids and adults alike will have the chance to skate with SUNY Oswego's players and meet Santa. Skate rentals are available for an extra fee. Proceeds support the United Way of Greater Oswego County.

Holiday Skate details - see blow on the website

Date & Location

  • Sunday, Dec 4, 11 am - 1 pm, Deborah F. Stanley Arena

How to Participate

  • Attend the holiday skate - $3 admission
  • Purchase chances for the hockey jersey raffle - chances are 2 for $1
  • Bring your own skates or rent skates for an extra fee

Event Partner

Laker Ice Hockey Teams

Beneficiary

United Way of Greater Oswego County

Contact

Mark Digby, mark.digby@oswego.edu

Chair of the SEFA Committee

Cathy Johnston: cathy.johnston@oswego.edu

SEFA Committee

Office of the President

sefa@oswego.edu

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