One Day for UWL 2024

It is time to Live Maroon and Give Maroon with One Day for UWL! Join us for 24 hours (9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct.15 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct.16) as the UWL community comes together to make gifts to all areas of campus and celebrate the impact of philanthropy. Become a part of the One Day tradition and UWL's largest giving day by making a gift to one of the 250+ areas of campus involved. Let's make a difference!

***NEW this year: early giving! Worried about forgetting to give, you can make your gift now by selecting the "Give Early" button. If you want to take advantage of a match or challenge, join us by giving on One Day Oct.15-16!***

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Participating Groups
UWL Fund Tile Image
UWL Fund
College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Humanities Tile Image
College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Humanities
College of Business Administration Tile Image
College of Business Administration
College of Science and Health Tile Image
College of Science and Health
School of Education Tile Image
School of Education
School of Visual and Performing Arts Tile Image
School of Visual and Performing Arts
Graduate & Extended Learning Tile Image
Graduate & Extended Learning
Murphy Library Tile Image
Murphy Library
Diversity & Inclusion Tile Image
Diversity & Inclusion
Student Affairs Tile Image
Student Affairs
Athletics Tile Image
Athletics
Rec Sports & Sport Clubs Tile Image
Rec Sports & Sport Clubs
Student Clubs & Organizations Tile Image
Student Clubs & Organizations
Centers, Institutes, and Programs Tile Image
Centers, Institutes, and Programs
Other Funds, Scholarships, and Fellowships Tile Image
Other Funds, Scholarships, and Fellowships
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More Areas to Give
Give Early
Chancellor Beeby Sponsorship
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Chancellor Beeby Sponsorship
Throughout One Day, Stryker the Eagle will be soaring through campus playing a game of Keep or Double the Donation with students. This game allows students to determine where up to $2,500 should go. Will students give it all to one team or program or give it to a variety of places on campus?! It is up to them to decide! Thank you Chancellor Beeby for being the sponsor of this event!
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Deans' Council Giving
Event
Deans' Council Giving
The members of Deans' Council have collectively pledged $5,000 for One Day for UWL. These gifts will be allocated to each member's passion area(s) on campus.
Give Early
One Day for UWL Sponsorship
Event
One Day for UWL Sponsorship
Thank you to Bruce and Peggie Riley for being a general sponsor of One Day for UWL. They provided a $1,000 gift to be used towards increasing student engagement and education of philanthropy on One Day. Thank you!
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CBA Student Success Fund Match
Dean Brooks is partnering with David '03 and Megan Smith, Terry Henschel '83, and an anonymous donor to match the first $12,500 raised for the College of Business Administration Student Success Fund.
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One Day for UWL Sponsorship
Event
One Day for UWL Sponsorship
Thank you David Hollnagel '88 for being a general sponsor of One Day for UWL. David provided a $500 gift to be used toward student engagement and education of philanthropy on One Day. Way to #livemaroon and #givemaroon!
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One Day for UWL Sponsorship
Event
One Day for UWL Sponsorship
Thank you Brent Smith '13 (honorary) for being a general sponsor of One Day for UWL. Brent provided a $500 gift to be used toward student engagement and education of philanthropy on One Day. Way to #livemaroon and #givemaroon!
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Match
Archaeology & Anthropology Department Match
Jeremy Nienow '97 will match the first $1,500 raised for the Archaeology & Anthropology Department.
2
Match
Emotional Support K9 Match 2.0
Vice Chancellor of Administration & Finance Stephanie Pope will match up to $1000 for the Emotional Support K9 program.
2
Match
NCAA Men's Cross Country Match
Joe Laux '89 (XC alum) will match $20,000 for the NCAA Men's Cross Country.
2
Match
Residence Life Match
RA Alumni Laurie ’83 & John Diekhoff ’82 will match the first $2000 given to Residence Life to contribute to water-bottle filling stations and hammock stands. Join them in their match!
$500
Screaming Eagles Marching Band Challenge
Dean Karl Kunkel and Sarah Kunkel will give $500 to the Screaming Eagles Marching Band once 10 individuals make a gift to the program.
10 Donor Goal
$500
Child Care Center Challenge
Once ten donors contribute $50 or more to the Campus Childcare Center $500 will be unlocked by Vice Chancellor of Advancement Allison Ziegelman '07.
10 Donor Goal
$500
College of Business Administration Challenge
Once 10 donors give to the CBA, Bill and Mary Colclough will give $500 to the CBA.
10 Donor Goal
$10,000
$100,000 Challenge
Once we have raised $100,000, Mike and Kathi McGinley will provide a gift of $10,000 to the UWL Fund which helps support everything from scholarships to programing! Let's #givemaroon to receive this generous gift!
$100,000 Goal
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UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation UWLove Sponsorship
Event
UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation UWLove Sponsorship
The UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation is sponsoring the UWLove event happening on campus. The UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation will be providing a gift of $3000 to go to a program, club, or team on campus that receives the most "love" on One Day as decided through student votes. Students come cast your vote in the Student Union on Oct. 15!!!
$500
NCAA Women's Basketball Challenge
In memory of Gene Janke Sr., once 10 donors make a gift to NCAA Women's Basketball Gene Janke '06 will make a gift of $500.
10 Donor Goal
$1,000
Rollo Taylor's 90th Birthday Men's Basketball Challenge
In celebration of the late Rollo Taylor's 90th birthday, his son, Todd Taylor, will make a gift of $1000 to Rollo Taylor Endowment for Men's Basketball once 90 gifts are made to the Rollo Taylor Endowment for Men's Basketball.
90 Gift Goal
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One Day for UWL Sponsorship
Event
One Day for UWL Sponsorship
Thank you to Kathy Boehm ’70 for being a general sponsor of One Day for UWL. Kathy provided a $3000 gift to be used towards increasing student engagement and education of philanthropy on One Day. Thank you!
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Match
NCAA Women's Cross Country Match
Yvonne Datta, MD, '82 and Milt Datta will match the first $10,000 given to NCAA Women's Cross Country.
2
Match
Athletics Sports Performance Center Match
Travis Erickson '96 will match up to $2,500 raised for the Athletics Sports Performance Center.
2
Match
Emotional Support K9 Match
The UWL Police Department team will match up to $1,300 raised for the Emotional Support K9 Program.
2
Match
Dairyland Power Match
Deb Mirasola and Jenny Kuderer-Radcliffe will match the first $500 made to any area of campus by Daiyland Power employees/retirees.
2
Match
School of Education Match
Lori and Brian Hesprich will match up to $2,000 raised for the School of Education.
$10,000
Undergraduate Research & Creativity Challenge
Yvonne Datta, MD, '82 and Milt Datta will give $10,000 to Undergraduate Research & Creativity once 25 donors give to Undergraduate Research & Creativity.
25 Donor Goal
$500
NCAA Tennis Team Challenge
Deb '87 & Joe Mirasola will unlock $500 for NCAA Tennis when 10 alumni make a gift of at least $50 to the NCAA Tennis Teams.
10 Donor Goal
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Spread the Word Sponsorship
Event
Spread the Word Sponsorship
To have a successful One Day, it is important that we have plenty of signage to place around campus and "Spread the Word" to our community. This year, Jamie McClendon '02 sponsored the purchase of new signage on campus for One Day. These new signs have QR codes making it easy for all of campus to get involved. Thank you Jamie for helping us Spread the Word!
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Lunch on the Lawn Sponsorship
Event
Lunch on the Lawn Sponsorship
Lunch on the Lawn is not only a lunch provided to the UWL community but also an opportunity to continue to build a culture of philanthropy on campus. This event allows team members of the UWL Alumni & Friends foundation to share with students about the impact and importance of philanthropy to UWL and beyond. Thank you to the two anonymous donors who are covering the expenses related to this event. Thank you!
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Match
NCAA Women's Basketball Match
Three Sixty Real Estate Solutions will match up to $3,600 raised for Women’s Basketball.
2
Match
NCAA Wrestling Match
Three Sixty Real Estate Solutions will match the first $10,000 raised for NCAA Wrestling. Let's fire it UP!
2
Match
Women's Gymnastics Match
Jackie LaFleur '09 & family will match up to $5,000 raised for the Women's Gymnastics Team.
$5,000
River Studies Center Challenge
Mary Jo ’91 and Mark Sandheinrich will make a gift of $5,000 to the River Studies Center once 15 donors make a gift of any amount to the Center.
15 Donor Goal
$1
Hour #2: Top the Tower Every Hour
This year, the goal for One Day for UWL is to raise $7,689 every hour. This number represents the total number of bricks that comprise the Hoeschler Tower – a place of lore, tradition, and gathering. Let’s come together and Top the Tower Every Hour!
$7,689 Goal
$1
Hour #4: Top the Tower Every Hour
This year, the goal for One Day for UWL is to raise $7,689 every hour. This number represents the total number of bricks that comprise the Hoeschler Tower – a place of lore, tradition, and gathering. Let’s come together and Top the Tower Every Hour!
$7,689 Goal
$1
Hour #6: Top the Tower Every Hour
This year, the goal for One Day for UWL is to raise $7,689 every hour. This number represents the total number of bricks that comprise the Hoeschler Tower – a place of lore, tradition, and gathering. Let’s come together and Top the Tower Every Hour!
$7,689 Goal
$1
Hour #8: Top the Tower Every Hour
This year, the goal for One Day for UWL is to raise $7,689 every hour. This number represents the total number of bricks that comprise the Hoeschler Tower – a place of lore, tradition, and gathering. Let’s come together and Top the Tower Every Hour!
$7,689 Goal
$1
Hour #10: Top the Tower Every Hour
This year, the goal for One Day for UWL is to raise $7,689 every hour. This number represents the total number of bricks that comprise the Hoeschler Tower – a place of lore, tradition, and gathering. Let’s come together and Top the Tower Every Hour!
$7,689 Goal
$1
Hour #12: Top the Tower Every Hour
This year, the goal for One Day for UWL is to raise $7,689 every hour. This number represents the total number of bricks that comprise the Hoeschler Tower – a place of lore, tradition, and gathering. Let’s come together and Top the Tower Every Hour!
$7,689 Goal
$1
Hour #14: Top the Tower Every Hour
This year, the goal for One Day for UWL is to raise $7,689 every hour. This number represents the total number of bricks that comprise the Hoeschler Tower – a place of lore, tradition, and gathering. Let’s come together and Top the Tower Every Hour!
$7,689 Goal
$1
Hour #16: Top the Tower Every Hour
This year, the goal for One Day for UWL is to raise $7,689 every hour. This number represents the total number of bricks that comprise the Hoeschler Tower – a place of lore, tradition, and gathering. Let’s come together and Top the Tower Every Hour!
$7,689 Goal
$1
Hour #18: Top the Tower Every Hour
This year, the goal for One Day for UWL is to raise $7,689 every hour. This number represents the total number of bricks that comprise the Hoeschler Tower – a place of lore, tradition, and gathering. Let’s come together and Top the Tower Every Hour!
$7,689 Goal
$1
Hour #20: Top the Tower Every Hour
This year, the goal for One Day for UWL is to raise $7,689 every hour. This number represents the total number of bricks that comprise the Hoeschler Tower – a place of lore, tradition, and gathering. Let’s come together and Top the Tower Every Hour!
$7,689 Goal
$1
Hour #22: Top the Tower Every Hour
This year, the goal for One Day for UWL is to raise $7,689 every hour. This number represents the total number of bricks that comprise the Hoeschler Tower – a place of lore, tradition, and gathering. Let’s come together and Top the Tower Every Hour!
$7,689 Goal
$1
Hour #24: Top the Tower Every Hour
This year, the goal for One Day for UWL is to raise $7,689 every hour. This number represents the total number of bricks that comprise the Hoeschler Tower – a place of lore, tradition, and gathering. Let’s come together and Top the Tower Every Hour!
$7,689 Goal
Leaderboard
Rec Sport Clubs Leaderboard
What sport club will have the most donors? Make a gift to your favorite sport club and help them top the leaderboard!
Department (24)
Leaderboard
College & School Leaderboard
What college and/or school can raise the most gifts today?
Department (5)
Leaderboard
Overall Donor Leaderboard
What area of campus will have the most donors?
Department (282)
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Cabinet Giving
Event
Cabinet Giving
The members of Cabinet have collectively pledged $3,000 for One Day for UWL. These gifts will be allocated to each member's passion area(s) on campus.
Give Early
UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation Board Giving
Event
UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation Board Giving
The members of the UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation Board have collectively pledged $21,850 for One Day for UWL. These gifts will be allocated to each member's passion area(s) on campus.
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Match
International Education and Engagement Match 2.0
Associate Dean Marie Moeller will match the first $500 given to International Education and Engagement
2
Match
MVAC Match
Jeremy Nienow '97 will match the first $1,000 raised for the Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center (MVAC).
2
Match
Accountancy Department Match
An anonymous donor will match the first $1,000 raised for the Accountancy Department.
2
Match
International Education and Engagement Match
Provost & Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Betsy Morgan will match the first $500 raised for International Education and Engagement.
2
Match
Political Science & Public Administration Match
An anonymous donor will match the first $1,000 given to the Political Science & Public Administration Department.
2
Match
NCAA Men's Track & Field Match
Joe Laux '89 (Track & Field Alum) will match $30,000 for the NCAA Men's Track & Field team!
2
Match
NCAA Men's Cross Country Match 2.0
Sam Simones ’14 will match the first $1,000 given to Men’s Cross Country.
$1
Rec Sport Department Whip Cream Pie Challenge
When the Rec Sports Department raises $2000, the Director of Rec Sports will take a whip cream pie in the face. For each additional $1000 after that another whip cream pie will be taken in the face. Let's go Rec Sports!!!
$2,000 Goal
$500
Accountancy Department Challenge
Linda Kastantin '91 will provide $500 to the Accountancy Department when 10 others make a gift to the program.
10 Donor Goal
$500
College of Science and Health Challenge
Dean Ju Kim will make a gift of $500 to the CSH General Fund once 10 donors make a gift to the CSH General Fund.
10 Donor Goal
$500
Murphy Library Challenge
The Murphy Library Director, John Jax, will donate $500 to the library's fund once 20 gifts of any amount are made to the Murphy Library.
20 Donor Goal
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One Day for UWL Sponsorship
Event
One Day for UWL Sponsorship
Thank you Dan Saftig '81 for being a general sponsor of One Day for UWL. Dan provided a $1000 gift to be used toward student engagement and education of philanthropy on One Day. Way to #livemaroon and #givemaroon!
$750
NCAA Football Challenge
In memory of Gene Janke Sr., once 10 donors make a gift to NCAA Football Gene Janke '06 will make a gift of $750 to the program.
10 Donor Goal
$5,000
Challenge for NCAA Women's Soccer
If 64 gifts are made to NCAA Women's Soccer, an anonymous donor will make a gift of $5,000.
64 Gift Goal
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Ambassador Sponsorship
Event
Ambassador Sponsorship
Thank you to Louise Janke '84 for supporting our ambassador sponsorship with a gift of $1,000. This gift will go towards the top earning ambassador's favorite program, team, club, etc. of their choosing. Thanks Louise for encouraging our ambassadors!
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Match
UWL Fund Match
Tim Behling '88 and an anonymous donor will match the first $1,000 given to the UWL Fund.
2
Match
VPA Match
An anonymous donor will match the first $1,000 given to the VPA.
2
Match
Department of Music Match
Mary Tollefson will match the first $500 given to the Department of Music.
2
Match
Graduate Program: Athletic Training Match
Barbara Morrison will match up to $1,000 for Graduate Program: Athletic Training.
2
Match
Murphy Library Match
Lori and Brian Hesprich will match up to $2,000 raised for Murphy Library.
$500
UWL Fund Alumni Challenge
Benjamin Wood '09 will give $500 to the UWL Fund once 10 alumni give $100 or more to any area of campus.
10 Donor Goal
$1,000
NCAA Women's Soccer Challenge
The Daugherty Family will give $1,000 to NCAA Women's Soccer once 10 donors give to the program.
10 Donor Goal
$500
Graduate & Extended Learning Challenge
Meredith Thomsen, Dean of Graduate & Extended Learning, will donate $500 to the 3 Minute Grad Project fund once 20 gifts are made to graduate programs across campus.
20 Gift Goal
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Student Artwork Sponsorship
Event
Student Artwork Sponsorship
Thank you to Jane and Ron Rada for supporting the commission of student artwork for this year's One Day thank you cards, socks, and other merchandise! We love being able to showcase the many talents of our students!
2
Match
Alumni Engagement Match
Janie Morgan ’85, ’86, will match the first $500 donated to UWL Alumni Engagement!
2
Match
Counseling & Testing Center Match
Lauren Wanders will match up to $500 to the Counseling & Testing Center.
2
Match
NCAA Football Match
Larry Lebiecki '62 will match the first $5,000 to UWL Football.
$1,000
Oral History Program Challenge
Once ten donations are made to the Oral History Program, an additional $1,000 will be unlocked for the program. This gift is made possible by Margaret Lou Chalsma--a lover of history and proud of her community!
10 Donor Goal
$1
Hour #1: Top the Tower Every Hour
This year, the goal for One Day for UWL is to raise $7,689 every hour. This number represents the total number of bricks that comprise the Hoeschler Tower – a place of lore, tradition, and gathering. Let’s come together and Top the Tower Every Hour!
$7,689 Goal
$1
Hour #3: Top the Tower Every Hour
This year, the goal for One Day for UWL is to raise $7,689 every hour. This number represents the total number of bricks that comprise the Hoeschler Tower – a place of lore, tradition, and gathering. Let’s come together and Top the Tower Every Hour!
$7,689 Goal
$1
Hour #5: Top the Tower Every Hour
This year, the goal for One Day for UWL is to raise $7,689 every hour. This number represents the total number of bricks that comprise the Hoeschler Tower – a place of lore, tradition, and gathering. Let’s come together and Top the Tower Every Hour!
$7,689 Goal
$1
Hour #7: Top the Tower Every Hour
This year, the goal for One Day for UWL is to raise $7,689 every hour. This number represents the total number of bricks that comprise the Hoeschler Tower – a place of lore, tradition, and gathering. Let’s come together and Top the Tower Every Hour!
$7,689 Goal
$1
Hour #9: Top the Tower Every Hour
This year, the goal for One Day for UWL is to raise $7,689 every hour. This number represents the total number of bricks that comprise the Hoeschler Tower – a place of lore, tradition, and gathering. Let’s come together and Top the Tower Every Hour!
$7,689 Goal
$1
Hour #11: Top the Tower Every Hour
This year, the goal for One Day for UWL is to raise $7,689 every hour. This number represents the total number of bricks that comprise the Hoeschler Tower – a place of lore, tradition, and gathering. Let’s come together and Top the Tower Every Hour!
$7,689 Goal
$1
Hour #13: Top the Tower Every Hour
This year, the goal for One Day for UWL is to raise $7,689 every hour. This number represents the total number of bricks that comprise the Hoeschler Tower – a place of lore, tradition, and gathering. Let’s come together and Top the Tower Every Hour!
$7,689 Goal
$1
Hour #15: Top the Tower Every Hour
This year, the goal for One Day for UWL is to raise $7,689 every hour. This number represents the total number of bricks that comprise the Hoeschler Tower – a place of lore, tradition, and gathering. Let’s come together and Top the Tower Every Hour!
$7,689 Goal
$1
Hour #17: Top the Tower Every Hour
This year, the goal for One Day for UWL is to raise $7,689 every hour. This number represents the total number of bricks that comprise the Hoeschler Tower – a place of lore, tradition, and gathering. Let’s come together and Top the Tower Every Hour!
$7,689 Goal
$1
Hour #19: Top the Tower Every Hour
This year, the goal for One Day for UWL is to raise $7,689 every hour. This number represents the total number of bricks that comprise the Hoeschler Tower – a place of lore, tradition, and gathering. Let’s come together and Top the Tower Every Hour!
$7,689 Goal
$1
Hour #21: Top the Tower Every Hour
This year, the goal for One Day for UWL is to raise $7,689 every hour. This number represents the total number of bricks that comprise the Hoeschler Tower – a place of lore, tradition, and gathering. Let’s come together and Top the Tower Every Hour!
$7,689 Goal
$1
Hour #23: Top the Tower Every Hour
This year, the goal for One Day for UWL is to raise $7,689 every hour. This number represents the total number of bricks that comprise the Hoeschler Tower – a place of lore, tradition, and gathering. Let’s come together and Top the Tower Every Hour!
$7,689 Goal
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Athletics Leaderboard
Can the Eagles beat their best donor count? Make a gift to UWL Athletics to help them reach a donor count PR!!!
Department (19)
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Affiliation Leaderboard
Which affiliation group will provide the most gifts? Make a gift to represent your affiliation group!
Leaderboard
Overall Donation Leaderboard
What area of campus will raise the most today?
Department (282)
Living and Giving Maroon Everywhere: Help Us Get All 50 States!
Rank State Gifts
1 WI 128
2 MN 15
3 IL 10
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