  {"id":177,"date":"2025-10-14T18:20:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T18:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/giving-tuesday\/?page_id=177"},"modified":"2025-10-27T19:54:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T19:54:11","slug":"allan-challenge","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/giving-tuesday\/allan-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"Allan Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-177\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-177-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-177-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-177-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-177-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">An Additional $2,500 Up for <strong>Grabs<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-177-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-177-0-0-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For students only! Allan Wagaman \u201906, past president of the Alumni Association and one of the pioneers of Giving Tuesday at SMCM, continues to inspire students to embrace the spirit of philanthropy. On Giving Tuesday, he\u2019s putting up <strong>$2,500<\/strong> for one lucky student to win for their favorite SMCM fund. Here\u2019s how this works\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-177-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"get-to-the-patio\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-177-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-177-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-177-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-177\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/allan-station-night-lights-1.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/allan-station-night-lights-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/allan-station-night-lights-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/allan-station-night-lights-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/allan-station-night-lights-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/allan-station-night-lights-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" title=\"allan station night lights\" alt=\"People gather under a black canopy decorated with string lights at an outdoor evening event, with tables set up for food or drink service.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-177-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-177-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Step 1: <strong>Get to the Patio<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-177-1-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-177-1-1-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stop by the Campus Center Patio on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Tuesday, December 2 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.<\/strong> or <strong>5 p.m. - 7 p.m.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-177-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-177-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-177-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Step 2: <strong>Take Action<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-177-2-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"6\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-177-2-0-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embrace the Giving Tuesday spirit by doing ONE of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-177-2-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-177-2-0-2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Option #1 - Drop off a non-perishable item for Solomon\u2019s Shoppe<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Option #2 - Sign 25 thank you postcards for our Giving Tuesday donors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Option #3 - Donate $10 or more to an SMCM fund that\u2019s important to you<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-177-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-177-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-177\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/54180438942_69af634d8f_k-1.jpg\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/54180438942_69af634d8f_k-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/54180438942_69af634d8f_k-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/54180438942_69af634d8f_k-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/54180438942_69af634d8f_k-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/54180438942_69af634d8f_k-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/54180438942_69af634d8f_k-1-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" alt=\"A clear plastic bin filled with canned food items labeled as a donation box for Solomon\u2019s Shoppe, promoting Giving Tuesday.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-177-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-177-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-177-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-177\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/54181762530_aff5867bd1_k.jpg\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/54181762530_aff5867bd1_k.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/54181762530_aff5867bd1_k-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/54181762530_aff5867bd1_k-1024x811.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/54181762530_aff5867bd1_k-768x608.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/54181762530_aff5867bd1_k-1536x1217.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" alt=\"Five people dressed in winter clothing stand and converse under a canopy decorated with holiday lights, next to a table with a donation box and a Santa hat.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-177-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-177-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Step 3: <strong>Cast your ballot<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-177-3-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-177-3-1-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill out the Allan Challenge ballot onsite with your name and the SMCM fund you want to support to be submitted into the drawing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-177-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"enjoy-the-festivities\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-177-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-177-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-177-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Step 4: <strong>Enjoy the festivities<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-177-4-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-177-4-0-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve submitted your ballot, treat yourself to our hot chocolate bar with next-level candy fixings, toast a s'more (or two) over the fire and enjoy the lights, music and holiday cheer.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-177-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-177-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-177\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/allan-ballot-station-1.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/allan-ballot-station-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/allan-ballot-station-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/allan-ballot-station-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/allan-ballot-station-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/allan-ballot-station-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" title=\"allan ballot station\" alt=\"Two people at an outdoor table with a light-up snowman decoration; one is writing, while the other stands nearby wearing a winter hat and scarf.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-177-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"win-big\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-177-5\" ><div id=\"pgc-177-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-177-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-177\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/allan-station-day-1.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/allan-station-day-1.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/allan-station-day-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/allan-station-day-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/allan-station-day-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/allan-station-day-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" title=\"allan station day\" alt=\"People gather in a sunny brick courtyard near a tent and informational signs, with several trees and a building in the background.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-177-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-177-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Step 5: <strong>Win Big<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-177-5-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-177-5-1-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The winner of the Allan Challenge will be drawn at random during the SAGE students\u2019 meeting on Friday, December 12, at the Bonnie M. Green Alumni Center.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last year, the SMCM Veggie Co-op took the prize, thanks to their advocate, Lannon Fritts '25!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-177-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"history\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-177-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-177-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-177-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">A Tradition Where <strong>Every Vote Counts<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-177-6-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-177-6-0-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A record 234 students took part in the 2024 Allan Challenge. With just one vote cast for the Veggie Co-op, it proved that one person\u2014and a little effort\u2014can make a huge impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-177-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-177-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-177\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">2024 Allan Challenge Winner<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/veggie-coop-win.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/veggie-coop-win.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/veggie-coop-win-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/veggie-coop-win-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" title=\"2024 Allan Challenge Winner\" alt=\"A blue starburst graphic announces 2024 SMCM Veggie Co-op &amp; Lannon Fritts &#039;25 as winners, with a heart-shaped veggie illustration and collage of event photos in the background.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-177-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"who-is-allan\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-177-7\" ><div id=\"pgc-177-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-177-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-177\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/allan-challenge-square.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/allan-challenge-square.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/allan-challenge-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/allan-challenge-square-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" title=\"allan challenge square\" alt=\"Text reads: &quot;THE GIVING TUESDAY ALLAN CHALLENGE #SMCMGIVES&quot; on a blue background with faint heart shapes and a heart symbol replacing the &quot;V&quot; in &quot;GIVING&quot;.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-177-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-177-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Who is<\/strong> Allan?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-177-7-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"23\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-177-7-1-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allan Wagaman is a 2006 graduate in political science and public policy. He served as the president of the Alumni Association from 2016 to 2020 and worked with the Alumni Relations team and the Alumni Council to bring Giving Tuesday to Çï¿ûÊÓÆµ back in 2014. Four years ago he was struck by inspiration and offered the generous and eponymous challenge. The rest is history!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-177-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-177-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-177-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"24\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">For <strong>Champions<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-177-8-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-177-8-0-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With its festive decor, the Campus Center Patio during the Allan Challenge is the perfect backdrop for livestreams and photo-ops, like Champion Kenzie Nettleton '25 and her pie-in-the-face challenge for women\u2019s rugby.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-177-8-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-177-8-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"26\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-177\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/54182956681_9ba5939069_k-e1761310827961.jpg\" width=\"1638\" height=\"1516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/54182956681_9ba5939069_k-e1761310827961.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/54182956681_9ba5939069_k-e1761310827961-300x278.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/54182956681_9ba5939069_k-e1761310827961-1024x948.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/54182956681_9ba5939069_k-e1761310827961-768x711.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2025\/10\/54182956681_9ba5939069_k-e1761310827961-1536x1422.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1638px) 100vw, 1638px\" title=\"Photo by Chuck Steenburgh\" alt=\"A man in casual clothes and a cap is pressing a pie into a woman&#039;s face outdoors; both are wearing &quot;Giving Tuesday&quot; hoodies. Broken pie plates and a sheet are on the ground.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For students only! Allan Wagaman \u201906, past president of the Alumni Association and one of the pioneers of Giving Tuesday at SMCM, continues to inspire students to embrace the spirit of philanthropy. On Giving Tuesday, he\u2019s putting up $2,500 for one lucky student to win for their favorite SMCM fund. 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