Day of Giving Happy Hour
Join alumni and friends of UWF for happy hour to celebrate the 8th Day of Giving on April 16, 2026.
Celebrate the university's successes and participate in our culture of giving during the Day of Giving Happy Hour sponsored by the Alumni Association. Day of Giving is UWF's annual 24-hour fundraising drive where Argos from around the world come together to support education, innovation and community.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Pensacola Museum of History - Trader Jon's Exhibit
330 S. Jefferson St.
Pensacola, FL 32502
Join us at the Pensacola Museum of History after work for a happy hour filled with friends, fun and Argo Spirit. Guests over 21 years-old will receive 1 free drink ticket and there will be appetizers and swag while supplies last. No donation is required to attend the happy hour, but we request that you register in advance so we can have a headcount. Questions? Email alumni@uwf.edu.
UWF is closed for Spring Break from Monday, March 16 - Friday, March 20. Our staff will respond to all emails and calls when we return to the office on Monday, March 23.
About Day of Giving
Starting April 1st, make a qualifying Day of Giving donation to receive limited-edition UWF gear. Gifts of $20 or more are eligible for a UWF-branded bandana, gifts of $30 or more are eligible to receive a pair of exclusive UWF socks, and gifts of $50 or more are eligible for a special UWF hat. Secure all three items with a gift of $100 or more.
Donors attending the event who show proof of their Day of Giving gift can pick up their gear onsite, no waiting for the mail. Need help making your Day of Giving donation? We’re happy to assist at development@uwf.edu.
About the Trader Jon's Exhibit
Martin "Trader Jon" Weissman, owner and namesake of Trader Jon's Bar, was well known for his personal eccentricities such as his famously mismatched socks and "Tradernomics" as well as his eclectic establishment. One of Pensacola's top tourist destinations for decades, Trader Jon's, decorated with photos and memorabilia, some traded for drinks, was a safe haven where young flight students, military personnel, astronauts and movie stars rubbed shoulders with local politicians, characters and the occasional ne'er-do-well. Trained as a U. S. paratrooper in WWII, Trader's lifelong love of naval aviation and his livelihood were inseparable. There was truly nothing like it on Earth! Step inside and experience the legend that was Trader Jon's.
