Give to DelVal

From the time I graduated, I started to give back to a school that gave me so much. In the beginning, the donations were small, but to me, any amount can help. As I progressed in the financial banking world, I found it easier to give more on a regular basis. Not everyone is fortunate enough to have their parents pay for an education, so anything I can do to help someone else makes me feel good. In addition, seeing quotes in newsletters from actual students who are benefiting from these donations reinforces to me that I really am doing something good.”
In January 2022, Dawn Papciak-Jani ’93 will celebrate 25 years at BNP Paribas, an international bank where she works as director of the Supervisory Relations Group and head of Capital Markets Inquiries and Exams

“I give because I understand the value of a DelVal education and I am grateful for the experiences and opportunities I had as a DelVal student. The donors before me helped shape my future and I want to make that same sort of impact on today’s students.
Whether it’s scholarship support, a gift to The DelVal Fund, or support of other hands-on learning opportunities like in a lab or, on the farm, donations from alumni like us help keep things running.
I still feel close to DelVal after graduating and I am happy to be able to give back so students can enjoy real-life educational experiences.”

Delaware Valley University has been a foundation in my life that has shaped my confidence, sharpened my skills, and boosted my career. As a continuing education student for my undergraduate degree, DelVal not only afforded me the flexibility to work, raise my family, and attend classes, but also prepared me for my MBA which led to career promotions and eventually senior leadership roles. I hope to ensure that students can continue to find success the way I did. This why I choose to continue to support DelVal.