Dopamine, Bucket Lists, and GTMD24
November 14, 2024
Remember the last time you created a bucket list? You know, a list of those fun and satisfying once-in-a-lifetime achievements? You might dream of running a marathon or traveling to a tropical island to dip your toes in the sand. Or perhaps it’s getting that promotion or finally building that ‘man-cave’ or ‘she-shed’ you so deserve!
Do you know what all of these bucket list goals have in common? DOPAMINE! Dopamine is that chemical hormone that is released when you do something enjoyable or beneficial. It’s reward-seeking, and it brings humans joy! The great news is that it’s not difficult to obtain. You don’t have to spend hours on a task to earn it. It might be as simple as helping someone in need.
That’s where Give to the Max Day comes in…
The UMSA Foundation is proud to be part of Give to the Max, a statewide movement of goodness and outpouring of support for thousands of nonprofits and schools across Minnesota! Give to the Max Day was created in 2009 to launch GiveMN, a collaborative venture led by Minnesota Community Foundation and many other organizations committed to helping make our state a better place.
How can you do good, be a part of this movement, and support UMSA?
It’s as easy as supporting young professionals; those individuals who stand where you once stood!
Each year, the UMSA Foundation awards offers four (4) $3,000 scholarships and eight (8) $1,000 scholarships for cybersecurity and risk undergraduate and graduate programs. These dollars open doors and possibilities to students who otherwise would not have the means for cybersecurity education, students like Morgan.
“I almost did not go back to school because I knew I couldn’t afford it, but I knew it was something I was willing to fight for… being given this opportunity from UMSA means so much. Thank you for assisting me in pursuing my dream; it is something that will never be forgotten. A simple thank you would not express my sincere gratitude.
-Morgan McLaughlin, 2024 Scholarship Recipient
Joy multiples when it is shared.
When you support a young professional, you bring joy to not only aspiring professionals, but happiness to yourself and other Minnesotans partaking in something bigger than themselves. By contributing to our scholarship program, you’re not just making a donation—you’re investing in the next generation of leaders and visionaries who will drive our industries forward.
It’s time to add “make a difference in a young professional’s life” to your bucket list and then cross it off in honor of this special time, Give to the Max 2024. Thank you for your support.
Give Here in Honor of GTMD24
P.S. Be part of the UMSA Fall Giving Campaign and your donation will be matched by UMSA Affiliate, InfraGard.
