Each fall semester, students across the campus participate in Tis the Season, a friendly competition between the Undergraduate Colleges to raise money for local, national, and global organizations in dire need of donations.

This year, students raised more than $20,000 through service auctions, bake sales, penny wars, and in some cases, by letting their peers soak them with water balloons.

Faculty, staff and their families perform at a Tis the Season Coffee House fundraiser.

Through the Tis the Season effort, students have donated more than $225,000 to charities since 2002. This year’s fundraising was done on behalf of Nana’s House, the Long Island State Veteran’s Home, Campus Haiti Relief, Students Helping Honduras, and five other charities.

One of the events held was a Coffee House on campus showcasing the musical and acting talents of faculty and staff. The evening featured a silent auction of various artisan goods, baked goods and gifts.

Photo by Arthur Fredericks.