Events

Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to gift matching opportunities from some of our most generous donors.

Upcoming Events

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The Taylor Match: Investing in Future Professionals
In honor of Dr. Taylor's passion for early childhood education and lifelong service to children and families, she will match the first $1,000 in gifts to support academic expenses for ECYFC students.
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Ryan Family Future Teacher Challenge
The Ryan Family is spearheading our brand new TC Fund, the Future Teacher Success Fund, with a dollar for dollar match up to $10,000!
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MCOB EAB Master Teacher Challenge
Kevin O'Brien, Sr., '84, will match gifts up to $1,500 for the MCOB EAB Master Teacher Fellowship Fund.
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The MBA Program Fund Match
An anonymous donor will match the first $600 given to the Miller College MBA Program Fund.
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Drew Thomas Matching Challenge
Digital Corps Alum Drew Thomas will match donations to Digital Corps up to $1000.
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Shannon Tibbs Indiana Academy Alumni Scholarship Match
Indiana Academy Alum Shannon Tibbs will match gifts to the Indiana Academy Alumni Scholarship fund up to $1,000.
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Computer Science Department Challenge
The first $350 given to Computer Science will be matched dollar-for-dollar.
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Medical Shipment School of Nursing Challenge
The company, Medical Shipment, will match gifts towards the School of Nursing fund up to $1000.
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Greta Slater Social Work Challenge
Greta Slater will match gifts to the MariSon Fund up to $5,000.
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Theatre & Dance Alumni Challenge
Bill Jenkins will match the first $500 for gifts to the Theatre and Dance Alumni Fund.
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Wilson Family Gymnastics Match
Ragan and Scott Wilson will match all gifts to the Gymnastics team up to $250 between 9pm and 11:59pm.
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Student Athlete Success Fund Challenge
Dr. Lindsey Blom will match all gifts given to the Student Athlete Success fund up to $250.
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Tyrone Shelton Women's Basketball Challenge
Tyrone Shelton will match the first $500 given to Women's Basketball.
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Jason Harrington CEF Match
Jason Harrington will match gifts to the Cardinal Excellence Fund up to $5,000.
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Ken and Peggy Griner CEF Match
Ken and Peggy Briner will match dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500 for gifts to the Cardinal Excellence Fund.
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Coach Phillips WVB Match
Coach Phillips will match gifts up to $500 for Women's Volleyball.
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School of Music Match
Kathy Christensen will match up to $500 for gifts made to the School of Music Fund.
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CCIM Dean's Fund Match Challenge
A CCIM Dean's Executive Action Council member and CCIM Alumnus will match the first $1,000 in gifts to the CCIM Dean's Fund.
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Tom Murphy Theatre Match
BSU Grad Tom Murphy will match the first $25,000 given to support Theatre & Dance scholarships and programming in the College of Fine Arts.
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Chair Challenge
Serena Salloum will match gifts up to $500 to the Department of Educational Leadership.
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The Fehribach Center Bridge to Success Match
Double your impact today! The Fehribach Center has challenged us to raise $250, and they are ready to match every dollar we receive. This $500 total will go directly toward enhancing accessibility initiatives and student resources within our office.
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Tyrone Shelton Greek Challenge
Tyrone Shelton will match the first $500 given to the Greek Community Program Fund.
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Lunchtime Double (Your Donation)
Vice President for Student Affairs will match all donations made between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. EST to the Parents Fund up to $250.
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Thelma Miller Scholarship Match
Donors Shawn and Kyle Hannon will match gifts to the Thelma Miller Scholarship up to $500.
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POMA Expendable Travel Fund Match
Mike Smith established the POMA Expendable Travel Fund and will match donations up to $20,000.
$500
The Mike and Emily Adams English Department Challenge
50 gifts to English will unlock $500.
50 Gift Goal
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$1,000
The Yakubik Greek Life Challenge
35 donors to the Greek Community Program Fund will unlock $1,000.
35 Donor Goal
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$250
Parents Fund Challenge
26 gifts to the Parent and Families Fund unlocks $250.
26 Gift Goal
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$1,000
$20,000 MCOB Dean's Challenge
$20,000 in gifts to Miller College will unlock $1,000 in challenge money from Cathy DuBois, Bryan Dean of Miller College, to be designated to the Miller College Study Away and Abroad fund.
$20,000 Goal
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$1,000
Accounting Challenge
When the Paul W. Parkison Department of Accounting receives 100 gifts, an anonymous donor will contribute $1,000 to the Accounting General fund.
100 Gift Goal
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$5,000
50 Gifts by Noon for MCOB
If Miller College receives 50 gifts by noon, it will unlock $5,000 from Jason Harrington, '95, for the Miller College general fund.
50 Gift Goal
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$1,200
75 Gifts by 3 p.m. for Miller College
If Miller College receives 75 gifts by 3 p.m., it unlocks a $1,200 challenge from Gary Gatton, '85, toward the MCOB EAB Master Teacher Fellowships Fund.
75 Gift Goal
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$5,000
$1,000 and Above Gifts for MCOB Study Away & Abroad
Bill French, '81, will give $5,000 when MCOB Study Away & Study Abroad fund receives 5 gifts of $1,000 or more.
5 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Accounting Department Chair Challenge
When the Paul W. Parkison Department of Accounting receives 75 gifts, Department Chair Kelsey Brasel will contribute $1,000 to the Accounting General fund.
75 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Phil DeCicca Economics Challenge
20 donors to Economics unlocks $1000.
20 Donor Goal
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$1,000
Finance and Insurance Scholarships Match
30 Gifts to Insurance and Finance Department will unlock $1,000 for the Finance and Insurance Scholarships Fund.
30 Gift Goal
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$10,000
Tony Smith Accounting Challenge
Once the Department of Accounting receives 125 gifts, alumnus Tony Smith will donate $10,000 to the General Accounting Fund.
125 Gift Goal
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$15,000
Indiana Academy $30,000 Challenge
When the Indiana Academy raises $30,000, an additional $15,000 from an anonymous donor from the Indiana Academy Class of 2000 will be unlocked.
$30,000 Goal
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$1,000
Cross Family Indiana Academy Challeng
When the Indiana Academy reaches 75 gifts, a $1,000 gift from Dr. Tracy Cross, former Executive Director of the Indiana Academy, will be unlocked.
75 Gift Goal
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$5,000
Matt and Carrie Barrett Indiana Academy Challenge
When the Indiana Academy receives 150 gifts, a $5,000 gift from Matt (Indiana Academy Class of 1994) and Carrie Barrett will be unlocked for the Indiana Academy Scholars fund.
150 Gift Goal
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$5,000
Laura Vanderkam Indiana Academy Challenge
When the Indiana Academy receives 200 gifts, a $5,000 gift from Laura Vanderkam (Indiana Academy Class of 1997) will be unlocked for the Indiana Academy Scholars fund.
200 Gift Goal
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$500
Olga Mounayar Indiana Academy Challenge
When the Indiana Academy reaches 15 gifts, a $500 gift from Olga Mounayar, former French teacher at the Indiana Academy, will be unlocked.
15 Gift Goal
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$10,000
Indiana Academy Challenge
When the Indiana Academy receives 175 gifts, a $10,000 gift from an Indiana Academy alum will be unlocked.
175 Gift Goal
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$250
The Powerhouse Challenge
For all the OGs at the Digital Corps who still remember when this place was called the "Powerhouse," let's put some power behind your OBSD donations! $250 will unlock after we receive 10 donations to the Digital Corps.
10 Gift Goal
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$250
Computer Science Numeric Challenge
16 gifts to the Computer Science department will unlock an additional $250!
16 Gift Goal
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$5,000
Dinius History Department Challenge
20 gifts to the History Department will unlock $5000 from the Dinius family.
20 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Dr. Deb Siela School of Nursing Challenge
The first 20 individual donations to the School of Nursing unlocks Deb's gift of $1000.
20 Donor Goal
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$500
Nursing Student Impact Challenge
15 unique donors to the Nursing Student Impact fund unlocks $500 from a parent of a nursing student.
15 Donor Goal
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$500
Mary Jo Germani Speech Pathology and Audiology Challenge
$1000 towards the Speech Pathology and Audiology fund unlocks $500.
$1,000 Goal
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$300
Dave Fox Journalism Challenge
Once Journalism Scholarships raises $300, it will unlock a $300 gift.
$300 Goal
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$250
Bob LaFrance DOMA Challenge Part 1
If DOMA receives 25 Gifts before 12 Noon, Director of DOMA, Bob LaFrance, will donate $250.
25 Gift Goal
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$500
Jim Davis Art Challenge
If School of Art receives 25 or more gifts by 5PM, Jim Davis (alumnus and Garfield creator) will donate $500 to the Art Research Fund.
25 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Theatre and Dance Showcase Programs Match
If the Department of Theatre and Dance Showcase Programs Fund raises $1000 by noon it will unlock a match of $1000.
$1,000 Goal
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$5,000
Marilyn Buck Softball Challenge
$1,000 in gifts to Softball will unlock $5,000.
$1,000 Goal
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$1,000
Women's Volleyball Challenge
Once Women's Volleyball reaches 40 gifts, it will unlock a $1,000 gift.
40 Gift Goal
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$500
Tyrone Shelton BSU Cheerleaders Challenge
Once BSU Cheerleading reaches 50 gifts it will unlock a $500 gift from Tyrone Shelton.
50 Gift Goal
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$500
Tyrone Shelton Men's Golf Challenge
Once Men's Golf reaches 50 gifts it will unlock a $500 gift from Tyrone Shelton.
50 Gift Goal
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$250
Hillenberg Family CEF Challenge
The Hillenberg Family will unlock a $250 gift for the Cardinal Excellence Fund when Athletics reaches $300,000 in total raised.
$300,000 Goal
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$250
Coach Pena Softball Challenge
60 gifts to Softball will unlock $250 from Coach Helen Pena.
60 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Coach Orlando Tennis Challenge
100 gifts to Men's Tennis unlocks $1,000 from Coach Gene Orlando.
100 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Coach Maloney Baseball Challenge
100 gifts to Baseball will unlock $1,000 from Coach Rich Maloney.
100 Gift Goal
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$1,500
Ryan and Nicole Vaughn Cardinal Excellence Fund Challenge
Director of Development for Athletics Ryan and Nicole Vaughn will donate $1,500 after the 9th gift of $1,500 or more to the Cardinal Excellence Fund.
9 Gift Goal
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$5,000
Coach U Football Challenge
75 gifts to Football will unlock $5,000 from Coach U.
75 Gift Goal
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$500
50 gifts to Women's Volleyball unlocks $500.
Jenny and Kevin Smith Women's Volleyball Challenge
50 Gift Goal
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$300
Coach Iandolo MVB Challenge
60 gifts to Men's Volleyball unlocks a $300 match form Coach Milke Iandolo.
60 Gift Goal
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$2,000
Patty and Timothy King Landscape Architecture Challenge
$2000 in gifts to Landscape Architecture will unlock $2000 from the King family.
$2,000 Goal
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$500
Jenny and Kevin Smith CAP Travel Fund Challenge
$5000 to the CAP Around the World Travel Fund unlocks $500.
$5,000 Goal
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$500
Laura O'Hara's Communication Studies General Fund Challenge
20 gifts to the Communication Studies General Fund throughout the day will unlock a $500 match from Dr. Laura O'Hara.
20 Gift Goal
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$250
The Carrie Shue Communication Studies Master's Student Development Fund
20 donors to the Communication Studies Master's Student Development Fund throughout the giving day will unlock a $250 match from Dr. Carrie Shue.
20 Donor Goal
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$250
The Carrie Shue Debate Enhancement Fund Challenge
20 gifts to the Debate Enhancement Fund throughout the giving day will unlock a $250 match from Dr. Carrie Shue.
20 Gift Goal
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$500
Radiance Cinema Challenge
25 individual donations towards the Radiance Cinema Fund will unlock $500.
25 Donor Goal
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$2,500
Stan & Deb Griner Challenge
If DOMA gets 25 or more gifts on OBSD, Stan & Deb Griner will donate $2,500 to DOMA/Educational Project Fund.
25 Gift Goal
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$500
Larey Music Challenge
150 gifts to the School of Music will unlock a $500 gift from Franklin Larey.
150 Gift Goal
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$500
Sports Administration Challenge
When 10 donors make a donation to the Sport Administration fund, Warren Farms will donate $500.
10 Donor Goal
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$5,000
$1,000 Gift Challenge
An anonymous donor will give $5,000 once there have been 5 gifts of $1,000 or more made to one of four Miller College funds (General, SOAR, Study Away and Abroad, or the Miller Leadership Academy).
5 Gift Goal
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$250
25 for 250
25 gifts to the Katherine Koontz Memorial Fund will unlock an additional $250.
25 Gift Goal
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$500
Protect and Serve Challenge
Unlock $500 for UPD with 25 gifts by Noon.
25 Gift Goal
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$1,200
O'Hara Family Scholarship Challenge
Once $1200 is raised in support of the O'Hara Family Scholarship, it will unlock a gift of $1200 from Ashton Hunley.
$1,200 Goal
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$2,500
Scheumann Sisters Cheer Challenge
When 20 gifts are made to Cheer, $2,500 will be unlocked from the Scheumann Sisters.
20 Gift Goal
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$250
J Agnew Women's Swim & Dive Challenge
35 gifts to Women's Swimming & Diving unlocks $250 from Coach J Agnew.
35 Gift Goal
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$1,500
Elevate Claims Solutions Finance and Insurance Challenge
15 donors to the Department of Finance and Insurance will unlock $1,500 to the Insurance Program Fund.
15 Donor Goal
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Leaderboard
Rhodes Family Athletics Leaderboard
The athletics fund with the greatest year over year percentage increase in gifts will unlock a $250 gift from the Rhodes Family.
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Dean Maureen McCarthy CSH Challenge
The two CSH departments with the largest percentage increase in donations will unlock $500 from Dean Maureen McCarthy.
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CCIM Dean's Evening Rush
Dean Kristen McCauliff will donate $500 to the unit within the College of Communication, Information, and Media that raises the most money within this one-hour period (5pm—6pm).
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Most Donors - Unit Leaderboard
The five units with the most donors by midnight will each receive $1,000
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Men's Sports Gift Leaderboard
The top 2 men's sports teams with the most gifts by midnight each receive $1,000.
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Academic Department Gift Leaderboard
The three academic departments with the most gifts by midnight receive $5,000, $3,000 and $1,000 in challenge funds.
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Student Donor Leaderboard
The top 3 areas with most student donors will be awarded $2,000, $1,000 and $500. Results will be finalized after OBSD to ensure accuracy of student donors.
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Morning Leaderboard
The three departments/units/teams with the most donors by 10 a.m. receives $3,000, $2,000, and $1,000 in challenge funds.
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10AM—Noon Leaderboard
The five units/areas/teams that raise the most money from 10 a.m. — Noon each receive $1,000 in challenge funds.
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Miller College Department Leaderboard
The Miller College academic department with the largest percentage increase in donations compared to last year’s One Ball State Day will unlock a $1,000 gift from Cathy DuBois, Bryan Dean of Miller College.
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Registrar Staff Challenge
April Hay, University Registrar, will match up to $250 of her staff’s donations during OBSD.
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ABS Faculty & Staff Challenge
100% participation by ABS (Applied Business Studies) faculty and staff will unlock a $250 match from Chair Hji-Avgoustis
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Management Faculty Challenge
If all Department of Management faculty make a gift, Abs Srivastava, Department Chairperson, will contribute $500 to the Department of Management.
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MCOB Student Donor Challenge
Miller College Dean Cathy Dubois will match $500 in funds donated from students to the Miller College General Fund .
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Paint the U.S. Cardinal Red
Paint the U.S. Cardinal Red. Gifts from all 50 states will unlock $2,500 from the Alumni Council to Ball States greatest needs. Can't be tracked.
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Social Media Video Share Challenge
Share any of the One Ball State Day videos on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram Stories, or TikTok using #OneBallState for a chance to earn extra challenge dollars. Two participants will get to donate $500 to their favorite area. Tag @BSUFoundation or @BallStateAlumni ❤️
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Ambassador Challenge
The area that has the most social media ambassadors sign up will receive $500 in challenge funds.
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The First Four Challenge
The first student, employee, parent, and alumni donor will each receive $250 given to the fund their gift went to.
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First International Alum Challenge
The first international alum to make a gift from abroad on One Ball State Day will get $500 in challenge funds designated to the fund their gift went to.
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ABS Advisory Board Challenge
Twenty gifts by industry advisory board members representing Fashion, Hospitality, and Property Management will unlock a $250 match from Chair Hji-Avgoustis.
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Chirp for Elementary Education!
The first $250 given to Elementary Education will be matched dollar for dollar!
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Parents and Families Advisory Council Match
Kathy Christensen will match up to $500 for gifts made to the Parents and Families Fund.
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Marketing Department Advisory Board Match
The advisory board will match the first $1,250 in contributions to the Marketing Department.
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MCOB General Fund Match
Gifts to the MCOB General Fund will be matched up to $1,200 by a Miller College Alum.
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Courtney Myers Indiana Academy Match
Courtney Myers will match gifts to the Indiana Academy for Science, Math, and Humanities Fund up to $750.
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Matching Gift Challenge for Graduate Student Research!
Dean Beach will match the first $500 in gifts to the Graduate Student Research Fund. Please join him in supporting our students as they work to attain their goals!
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Interprofessional Community Clinics Match
Michelle Jones will match gifts to the Interprofessional Community Clinics up to $250.
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Tom Murphy COH Match
Alumnus Tom Murphy will match the first $50,000 given to support the College of Health.
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Hunden Musical Theatre Challenge
$500 in gifts to the Hunden Musical Theatre Scholarship given before noon will be matched.
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Coach Saleem Gymnastics Challenge
Coach Joanna Saleem will match gifts to Gymnastics up to $1,000.
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Coach Walsh-Johnson Field Hockey Match
Coach Caitlin Walsh-Johnson will match gifts up to $500 for the Field Hockey program.
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Coach Kirtane's Women's Tennis Match
Coach Sachin Kirtane will match gifts up to $250 for the Women's Tennis program.
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Coach Andry Women's Golf Match
Coach Cameron Andry will match gifts to Women's Golf up to $250.
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Baseball 15k Match
A generous donor will match gifts to Baseball up to $15,000.
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Coach Wheatley Track & Field/Cross Country Match
Coach Adrian Wheatley will match gifts made to the Women's Cross Country/Track & Field team up to $250.
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John and Sue Hawkins Architecture Match
John and Sue Hawkins will match the gifts to Architecture up to $3,000.
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The Garrett and Lisa Doan Sports Link Challenge
CCIM Dean's Executive Action Council member Garrett and Lisa Doan will match the first $400 in gifts to the Sports Link Fund.
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Theatre Match in Memory of Doug Long
Tim Andrews will match up to $5,000 to support Theatre Scholarships in memory of Doug Long.
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Dr. Bowman's Dollar Matching
Dr. Bowman will match, dollar for dollar, the first $300 donated to the CPSY General Fund.
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Elbert Aull Guardian Scholars Match
Elbert is a long-time supporter of the Guardian Scholars Program and is encouraging others to support the program and the students impacted! He will match the first $1,000 given.
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Employee Emergency Fund Match
Mark Liebling will match $500 of donations made to the Employee Emergency Fund.
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IPR Challenge
Becca Rice will match gifts to Ball State Indiana Public Radio for a total up to $2,000.
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Damon and Erica Hewlin Parents Fund Match
The Hewlin family will match gifts to the Parents and Families Fund up to $250.
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Guardian Scholars Challenge
Gifts to the Guardian Scholars Fund will be matched up to $500 by Vice President for Marketing and Communications Deedie Dowdle.
$350
University College Leadership Challenge
If we receive 35 gifts of $10 or more, the leadership team of University College will unlock a gift of $350.
35 Gift Goal
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$1,000
The Elementary Education Challenge
45 gifts to Elementary Education will unlock $1000.
45 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Counseling Center at Lucina Challenge
The first 10 donors to the counseling center will unlock a gift of $1000 from an anonymous donor.
10 Donor Goal
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$500
Teacher-Scholar Program Challenge
20 donors to the Associate Provost for Research General Fund unlocks $500.
20 Donor Goal
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$500
Accounting Faculty Challenge
$5,000 in gifts to the Accounting Department will unlock $500 from the Accounting Faculty.
$5,000 Goal
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$7,500
Lou and Jenny Hensley Challenge for Actuarial Science
15 gifts to Actuarial Science will unlock $7,500 from Lou and Jenny Hensley.
15 Gift Goal
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$2,500
250 MCOB Gifts Challenge
If Miller College receives 250 gifts on One Ball State Day, it will unlock an extra $2,500 from Larry Metzing, '70, to the Miller College of Business General Fund.
250 Gift Goal
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$500
Management Donors Challenge
25 gifts to the Management Department will unlock a $500 challenge from Abs Srivastava, Management Department Chairperson.
25 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Dr. Joel Whitesel SOAR Program Challenge
Once the SOAR program reaches 25 donors on OBSD, it unlocks a $1000 gift.
25 Donor Goal
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$10,000
The Dinius Beta Alpha Psi Challenge
25 gifts to the Beta Alpha Psi fund unlocks $10,000 from the Dinius family.
25 Gift Goal
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$500
MCOB Study Away and Abroad Challenge
20 donors to MCOB Study Abroad and Away fund will unlock $500.
$20 Goal
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$750
Parkison Accounting Scholarship Challenge
55 donors to the Paul W. Parkison Accounting Scholarship will unlock $750.
55 Donor Goal
Starts in
$500
Accounting 12am-12pm Challenge
25 gifts to Accounting before noon will unlock $500 from alumnus Justin Proctor and Randie Dial to the Accounting Fund.
25 Gift Goal
Starts in
$500
Connor Caudill Indiana Academy Challenge
When the Indiana Academy reaches 100 gifts, a $500 gift from Connor Caudill (Indiana Academy Class of 2008) will be unlocked.
100 Gift Goal
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$2,000
Ken Stuart Indiana Academy Challenge
When the Indiana Academy raises $10,000, an additional $2,000 gift from Ken Stuart, retired history teacher and founding member of the Indiana Academy, will be unlocked for the Innovative Classroom Fund.
$10,000 Goal
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$1,000
Jill and Steve Brown Indiana Academy Challenge
When the Indiana Academy raises $5,000, an additional $1,000 gift from Jill (Indiana Academy Class of 1992) and Steve Brown will be unlocked.
$5,000 Goal
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$15,000
Indiana Academy $15,000 Challenge
When the Indiana Academy raises $15,000, an additional $15,000 from an anonymous donor from the Indiana Academy Class of 2005 will be unlocked.
$15,000 Goal
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$3,000
The Delbert and Judy Crisman Indiana Academy Challenge
50 donors to Indiana Academy Alumni Scholarship unlocks a $3000 donation in memory of Delbert and Judy Crisman.
50 Donor Goal
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$500
Emens Scholarship Challenge
When the Emens Scholarship raises $1000, it will unlock $500 from an anonymous donor.
$1,000 Goal
Starts in
$250
Make Professor Largent Dye His Hair
When donations to the CS department reach $2,500, Professor Largent will donate $250 to the CS department, and when the donations reach $5,000, he'll also (temporarily) dye his hair a color chosen by his current students.
$2,500 Goal
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$400
Jenny and Kevin Smith Planetarium Challenge
25 gifts to the Planetarium unlocks $400.
25 Gift Goal
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$5,000
Dinius Department of History Presentation Travel Fund Challenge
10 gifts to the History Presentation Travel Fund unlocks $5000 from the Dinius family.
10 Gift Goal
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$500
Dean Rutledge Social Work Challenge.
In honor of the retirement of Dr. Greta Yoder Slater, Dean Scott Edward Rutledge's gift of $500 will unlock when there are 15 gifts to the Department of Social Work.
15 Gift Goal
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$500
Mary Jo Germani Interprofessional Community Clinics Challenge
15 donors to the Interprofessional Community Clinics Fund unlocks $500.
15 Donor Goal
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$650
Damita Williams Nursing Challenge
70 Gifts to the School of Nursing unlocks $650 from Foundation Board Member Damita Williams.
70 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Theatre Scholarships Challenge
If Theatre Scholarships reaches 20 individual donors by noon, it will unlock Dr. Jeremy Gussin's gift of $1,000.
$20 Goal
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$250
Bob LaFrance DOMA Challenge Part 2
If DOMA receives an additional 25 gifts (for a total of 50 gifts) by 12 Midnight, Bob LaFrance will donate an additional $250
25 Gift Goal
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$250
School of Art Challenge
50 gifts to the School of Art will unlock $250 from Dr. Lara Kuykendall to provide further funding for students' supplies for making art or conducting research.
50 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Theatre Scholarships Match
If Theatre Scholarships reaches $1000 by noon it will unlock a gift of $1000.
$1,000 Goal
Starts in
$250
Coach Stoots Soccer Challenge
100 gifts to Soccer unlocks a $250 gift from Coach Stoots.
100 Gift Goal
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$500
Tyrone Shelton Baseball Challenge
Once Baseball reaches 50 donors it will unlock a $500 gift from Tyrone Shelton.
50 Donor Goal
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$500
Football Challenge
100 donors to Football will unlock a $500 gift from an anonymous donor.
100 Donor Goal
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$250
Women's Tennis Challenge
Matt Brown will donate $250 when Women's Tennis reaches $2,500 raised.
$2,500 Goal
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$2,000
Bill Richard's Men's Tennis Challenge
5 gifts of $1,000 or more will unlock a $2,000 gift from Bill Richards.
5 Gift Goal
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$750
Gymnastics Unlocking Challenge
75 donors to Gymnastics will unlock $750.
75 Donor Goal
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$10,000
Baseball 10k Challenge
65 gifts to Baseball unlocks $10,000 from a generous donor.
65 Gift Goal
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$1,000
Timothy Bantz Women's Basketball Challenge
When Women's Basketball raises $10,000 it unlocks a $1,000 gift from Timothy Bantz.
$10,000 Goal
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$1,000
Tara Merkel BSU Cheerleaders Challenge
When BSU cheer raises $1,000, it will unlock a $1,000 gift from Tara Merkel.
$1,000 Goal
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$15,457
Mike Smith Women's Track & Field and Cross Country Challenge
75 gifts to Women's Track & Field and Cross Country will unlock $15,457 from Mike Smith.
75 Gift Goal
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$500
David Gelios Men's Volleyball Challenge
If 25 donors each give $100 or more to Men's Volleyball, it will unlock a $500 gift from David Gelios.
25 Donor Goal
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$1,000
The Student Scholarships Challenge
65 gifts to the Student Scholarships fund unlocks $1000.
65 Gift Goal
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$1,000
CAP Around the World Travel Fund Challenge
80 gifts to CAP Travel Around the World Fund unlocks $1000.
80 Gift Goal
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$1,500
Michael Bauer Debate Fund Challenge
If the Michael Bauer Debate Fund raises $1500 by noon, it will unlock Neil Alldredge match gift of $1500.
$1,500 Goal
Starts in
$1,000
Michael Bauer Debate Fund Challenge
30 donations throughout the day to the Michael Bauer Debate Fund will unlock a $1,000 match from Dr. Laura O'Hara.
30 Gift Goal
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$250
The Carrie Shue Individual Events (Speech) Enhancement Challenge
20 donors to the Speech Team (Individual Events Enhancement Fund) throughout the giving day will unlock a $250 match from Dr. Carrie Shue.
20 Donor Goal
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$1,200
Jenny and Kevin Smith Indiana Public Radio Challenge
50 gifts to Indiana Public Radio unlocks $1200.
50 Gift Goal
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$400
Jenny and Kevin Smith DOMA Challenge
50 gifts to the Friends of the Museum unlocks $400.
50 Gift Goal
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$300
CFA Dean's Challenge
30 gifts to the Emens Auditorium Fund will unlock $300 gift from Dean Seth Beckman.
30 Gift Goal
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$500
Tom Axon School of Art Challenge
If School of Art receives 25 or more gifts by 12 Noon, it unlocks a gift of $500 from Tom Axon, School of Art alumnus.
25 Gift Goal
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$5,000
$500 Gift Challenge
10 gifts of $500 or more to the Miller College Study Away and Abroad Fund will unlock a $5,000 gift from Stefan Anderson, HHD '93.
10 Gift Goal
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$2,000
Burris Challenge
Upon Burris receiving 50 gifts on One Ball State Day, Becca Rice will make a gift of $2,000 to Burris.
50 Gift Goal
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$250
Dollars for Scholars
10 gifts to the Guardian Scholars program unlocks $250 from the Vice President for Student Affairs.
10 Gift Goal
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$250
Libraries Gift Challenge
If we reach 30 gifts throughout the duration of OBSD we will unlock $250 to help support students, researchers, and the preservation of our history.
30 Gift Goal
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$1,000
The Guardian Scholars Achievement Fund Challenge
15 donors to the Guardian Scholars Achievement Fund unlocks $1000.
15 Donor Goal
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$250
J Agnew Men's Swim & Dive Challenge
35 gifts to Men's Swimming & Diving unlocks $250 from Coach J Agnew.
35 Gift Goal
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$2,500
Scheumann Sisters POMA Challenge
30 gifts to The Pride of Mid-America Marching Band will unlock $2,500 from the Scheumann sisters.
30 Gift Goal
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$10,000
Kaspar POMA Challenge
50 gifts to POMA (Pride of Mid America) will unlock a $10,000 gift from the Kaspar family.
50 Gift Goal
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Leaderboard
Women's Athletic Program Leaderboard
The Women's Athletic program with the most dollars raised on OBSD unlocks a $250 gift from Emma Kumar.
Women's Athletic Program (12)
Leaderboard
CCIM Dean's Morning Dash
CCIM Dean Kristen McCauliff will donate $500 to the unit within the College of Communication, Information, and Media that raises the most money within this one-hour period (8am—9am).
CCIM Unit (6)
Leaderboard
College Donor Leaderboard
The college that has the most donors by midnight will receive $5,000 in challenge funds.
Department (7)
Leaderboard
Women's Sports Gift Leaderboard
The top 2 women's sports teams with the most gifts by midnight each receive $1,000.
Department (11)
Leaderboard
Late Night Leaderboard
The five areas with the most donors between 8-10 p.m. will each receive $1,000 in challenge dollars.
Department (123)
Leaderboard
Non-Academic/Non-Athletic Evening Leaderboard
The five non-academic/non-athletic areas with the most donors from 6-8 p.m. will each receive $1,000.
Department (36)
Leaderboard
Student Org Afternoon Leaderboard
The three student orgs with the most gifts from Noon-4 p.m. will receive $1,000 each.
Department (9)
Leaderboard
Dean Ferguson CAP Challenge
Dean Ferguson will donate $500 to the CAP department/program (Architecture, Construction Management, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning) general fund with the largest increase in the number of distinct donations from last year.
Department/Program (6)
Leaderboard
Teachers College Unit Leaderboard
The Teachers College unit with the most improved number of gifts from OBSD 2025 will receive $500 for first place, $350 for second place, and $150 for third place from Dean Katrina Bulkley.
Unit (8)
Event
Accounting Advisory Board Challenge
When 90% of Advisory Board Members give to the Department of Accounting, it unlocks $250 from the Accounting Advisory Board President, Jessica Wenning, to the Dr. Paul W Parkison Accounting Scholarship fund.
Event
ISOM Faculty & Staff Match
Chan Gu, Department Chair of Information Systems and Operations Mangement, will match up to $400 in donations from the ISOM faculty and staff to the ISOM foundation account.
Event
Marketing Faculty Challenge
A total of $500 to Marketing from faculty, will unlock $250 from Chairperson Jamye Foster.
Event
MCOB Executive Advisory Board Challenge
If 100 percent of the Miller College Executive Advisory Board members give on One Ball State Day, it will unlock $1,000 from Dick Poppa, '74, to the Miller College of Business General Fund.
Event
Ball State Employee Social Media Challenge
Faculty and staff social media challenge! Share a photo of your 'Because of Ball State' postcard to share how Ball State has shaped who you are today—or what you and your area have been able to accomplish because of Ball State. Be sure to stamp your post with #OneBallState and #BecauseOfBallState. Two random participants will get to donate $500 in challenge funds toward their favorite area. Update to employee engagement piece
Event
LinkedIn Challenge
Share a One Ball State Day post on LinkedIn on April 1st for a chance to designate $1,000 to your favorite Ball State area! Use #OneBallState and tag the Ball State Foundation!
Event
Name a Goose Challenge
Four donors who name a goose on One Ball State Day will be randomly selected to each receive $250 to designate to the fund of their choice.
Event
First 5 Academic Departments
The first 5 academic departments to receive a gift will each receive $500 in challenge funds.
Event
Women of Beneficence Leadership Council Challenge
Help unlock $14,500 from the Women of Beneficence Leadership Council with your gift to the Discovery Fund, which provides support to university programs via grants.