{"id":1111,"date":"2026-11-03T18:04:58","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T18:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/giving-tuesday\/?page_id=1111"},"modified":"2026-11-03T22:11:41","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T22:11:41","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-1111\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1111-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1111-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-1111-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1111-0-0-0\" 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=\"\"><strong>An Additional $2,500 Up for Grabs<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1111-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1111-0-0-1\" ><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><strong>For students only!<\/strong> 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. This Giving Tuesday, he\u2019s putting up <strong>$2,500 for students to direct to an SMCM fund.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1111-0-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1111-0-0-2\" ><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<h3>Here\u2019s how this works\u2026<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1111-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1111-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1111-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-1111\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#step-1-get-to-the-patio\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-person-walking-arrow-right\"><\/i>Get to the Patio<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#step-2-take-action\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-user-pen\"><\/i>Take Action<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#step-3-cast-your-ballot\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-person-booth\"><\/i>Cast Your Ballot<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#step-4-enjoy-the-festivities\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-regular fa-face-kiss-wink-heart\"><\/i>Enjoy the Festivities<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#step-5-win-big\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-sack-dollar\"><\/i>Win Big<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#who-is-allan\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-magnifying-glass\"><\/i>Who is Allan?<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#for-fund-reps\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-comment-dots\"><\/i>For Fund Reps<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1111-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"step-1-get-to-the-patio\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1111-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-1111-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1111-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-1111\"\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-1111-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1111-2-1-0\" 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=\"\">Step 1: <strong>Get to the Patio<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1111-2-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1111-2-1-1\" ><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 1 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-1111-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"step-2-take-action\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1111-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-1111-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1111-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><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-1111-3-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"8\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1111-3-0-1\" ><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 <strong>ONE<\/strong> of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1111-3-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1111-3-0-2\" ><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\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Option #1<\/strong> - Drop off a <strong>non-perishable item<\/strong> for Solomon\u2019s Shoppe<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Option #2<\/strong> - <strong>Sign 25 thank you postcards<\/strong> for our Giving Tuesday donors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Option #3<\/strong> - <strong>Donate $10<\/strong> 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-1111-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1111-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-1111\"\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><div id=\"pg-1111-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"step-3-cast-your-ballot\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1111-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-1111-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1111-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-1111\"\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-1111-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1111-4-1-0\" 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 3: <strong>Cast your ballot<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1111-4-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1111-4-1-1\" ><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><strong>Fill out the Allan Challenge ballot onsite with your name and the SMCM fund<\/strong> you want to support and submit it for the drawing. If your ballot is selected, the fund you chose will receive $2,500.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1111-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"step-4-enjoy-the-festivities\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1111-5\" ><div id=\"pgc-1111-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1111-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><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-1111-5-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1111-5-0-1\" ><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>Once you\u2019ve submitted your ballot, stick around for the fun. <strong>Treat yourself<\/strong> to our <strong>hot chocolate bar<\/strong> with next-level candy fixings, <strong>toast a s'more (or two)<\/strong> over the fire and <strong>enjoy the lights, music and holiday cheer<\/strong> on the Campus Center Patio.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1111-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1111-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-1111\"\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-1111-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"step-5-win-big\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1111-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-1111-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1111-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-1111\"\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-1111-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1111-6-1-0\" 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=\"\">Step 5: <strong>Win Big<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1111-6-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1111-6-1-1\" ><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>The winning Allan Challenge ballot will be drawn at random during the <strong>SAGE students\u2019 meeting on Friday, December 11<\/strong>, at the Bonnie M. Green Alumni Center.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1111-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"who-is-allan\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1111-7\" ><div id=\"pgc-1111-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1111-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><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=\"\">Who is Allan?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1111-7-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1111-7-0-1\" ><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><strong>Allan Wagaman is a 2006 graduate<\/strong> in political science and public policy. He served as <strong>president of the Alumni Association from 2016 to 2020<\/strong> and worked with the Alumni Relations team and the Alumni Council to bring Giving Tuesday to St. Mary's College of Maryland back in 2014.<\/p>\n<p>A few years later, Allan came up with another idea \u2014 <strong>give current student meaningful ways to take part in Giving Tuesday<\/strong> and a chance to direct additional support to a cause they care about. The rest is history!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1111-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1111-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-1111\"\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><\/div><div id=\"pg-1111-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"for-fund-reps\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1111-8\" ><div id=\"pgc-1111-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1111-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-1111\"\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 id=\"pgc-1111-8-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1111-8-1-0\" 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=\"\"><strong>For Fund Reps: <\/strong>Make Some Noise!<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1111-8-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1111-8-1-1\" ><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>The Allan Challenge is also a <strong>great opportunity for Fund Reps to connect with students,<\/strong> promote their cause and have some fun with Giving Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Campus Center provides a natural backdrop for photos, videos, challenges and other creative ways to rally support from your fund.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1111-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"history\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1111-9\" ><div id=\"pgc-1111-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1111-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"26\" ><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-1111-9-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"27\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1111-9-0-1\" ><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-1111-9-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1111-9-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"28\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-1111\"\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>","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. This Giving Tuesday, he\u2019s putting up $2,500 for students to direct to an SMCM fund. 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