Giving Tuesday is coming—and it’s our moment to stand together for Paul Smith’s College. This year I am raising funds in memory of a wonderful classmate and dear friend, Kristy Tapke (Class of 1989).

Across the globe, people unite on this day to support what matters most. At PSC, that means giving our students the resources to thrive—through scholarships, athletics, hands-on learning, and the countless opportunities made possible by the Annual Fund.

Here in the Adirondacks, students don’t just sit in classrooms. They trek through snowy forests, study wildlife up close, craft new recipes in bustling kitchens, and push themselves to excel—whether snowshoe racing, competing in other athletics, or conducting hands-on environmental research that makes a real impact.

Each experience prepares them to be the advocates, innovators, and leaders our world needs.

This Giving Tuesday, you can fuel their journey. Your gift makes dreams possible—and turns today’s Smitties into tomorrow’s change-makers.