NOTEWOR INVESTING IN BOLD NEW BEGINNINGS DURING ANNUAL DAYS OF GIVING A TRIBUTE TO KENT AND SHARON TRACHTE: CELEBRATING A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP AND ART Lycoming College rallied its community to invest in its seventh annual Days of Giving held April 8-9, 2025. The fundraising event resulted in 1,009 donors and $425,405 in gifts to support the people and programs that make its campus so distinctive. This event acts as a catalyst for growth, helping Lycoming empower its students, expand its academic offerings, and enhance its athletic programs — creating new opportunities for its students, faculty, and athletes. The College recently established the New Academic Programs & Student Success Fund. The Education Innovation Challenge was presented for three hours on the second day of the fundraising event to garner support for this new fund. Each athletic team had the chance to gain additional funds to improve the student-athlete experience by exceeding its fundraising records from Days of Giving 2024 (donors and dollars). Several alumni rallied their former teammates’ support by providing sponsorships to unlock additional prizes totaling in excess of $13,000. Gratitude is extended to all the families of current student athletes who made gifts. Alumni were encouraged to step forward to establish their own matches and challenges to bolster participation from peers. Donors could support funds that best aligned with their interests, and challenges unlocked prizes for an even greater impact. This year’s matches and challenges ranged in support for academics, athletic teams, and Greek life to music and reunion class years. The College is also appreciative of the many social media advocates who helped generate online excitement on Lycoming’s behalf. Lycoming College Art Gallery’s first show of 2025 paid tribute to Kent and Sharon Trachte with a special art exhibition featuring works from alumni who have been inspired and supported by the Trachtes’ vision and leadership during their tenure at Lycoming. A reception and artist talk was held on Feb. 21. “The College was excited to host this special event in the Trachtes’ honor,” said Lara Collins Breon ’04, associate director of alumni relations. “Not only were we able to express our gratitude to Kent and Sharon, but we were also able to highlight the incredible talent of our alumni who make their alma mater proud. It’s always a privilege to engage with our alumni, and their collective display provided the perfect setting for camaraderie and artistic inspiration.” The featured collection of artwork was provided by Sifa Blackmon ’14, art major in graphic design and photography; Rene Gortat ’12, dual major in art (painting) and philosophy; Brooke Long ’14, art major in painting and sculpture; Bill Mauro ’11, dual major in art (painting) and creative writing; Bryan McGinniss ’16, art major in painting and photography; Christina Moliterno ’14, digital media communications major; Joe Troxler ’17, art major in graphic design and painting; and Josh Troxler ’12, art major in painting. The Lycoming College Art Gallery, located in downtown Williamsport, contributes to the city’s arts culture and enables the College to become more involved with the surrounding community. T Y hank ou ou 6 LYCOMING COLLEGE 2025 FALL MAGAZINE
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