MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University will hold its fourth annual Day of Giving to coincide with the global charitable event, Giving Tuesday, on Dec. 1.

The NMU Foundation encourages faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the university to give and pledge resources to NMU.

Last year’s event raised more than $850,000, nearly doubling the total from the year before. More than half of the gifts were used to support scholarships and approximately $100,000 went directly to departments. What remained was designated to programs and areas of greatest need.

More information and online giving options are available. For more information, contact the NMU Foundation at 906-227-2627.