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$ 553,831 raised 2,545 gifts
Communication Studies has raised $ 3,885 from 18 gifts!


Events

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Past Events

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"6" Grad Challenge
In honor of the sixth year of One Day for UWL, we are matching the gifts of alumni with a “6” in their grad year, up to $6,000. Whether you are a 1956 grad or a soon-to-be 2026 grad or any other “6” in between, making a gift on One Day will double your impact!
$6,000 MATCHED
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$500
UWL Alumni Challenge
Benjamin Wood '09 will give $500 to the UWL Fund once 10 alumni give $100 or more to any area of campus.
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Overall Donation Leaderboard
What area of campus will raise the most today?
Rank Department Raised
1 Gymnastics $37,080.00
2 Men's Track & Field $36,070.00
3 Adapted Physical Education $34,525.00
4 CBA Student Success Fund $33,045.00
5 Women's Soccer $26,050.00
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Eagles@Work Spirit Contest
In celebration of One Day, the UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation is hosting a special Eagles@Work pep rally for alumni faculty and staff and those who give philanthropic support to campus. Attendees are encouraged to wear spirit gear. The attendee with the best spirit wear will receive a $500 donation made on their behalf to their favorite place on campus.
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One Day Sponsor
Thank you to Louise Janke '84 for being a sponsor of One Day for UWL. She provided a $1,000 gift to be used towards increasing engagement and education of philanthropy on One Day. Thank you!
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One Day Sponsor
Thank you to Doug Geiger '87 for being a sponsor of One Day for UWL. He provided a $1,000 gift to be used towards increasing engagement and education of philanthropy on One Day. Thank you!
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One Day Sponsor
Thank you to Griffin Moe '09 for being a sponsor of One Day for UWL. He provided a $1,500 gift to be used towards increasing engagement and education of philanthropy on One Day. Thank you!
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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 $2,000 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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Cabinet Giving
100% of UWL cabinet members have pledged to give on One Day for a total of $7,000+. Thank you cabinet members for your support!
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$2,500
Communication Studies Challenge
In memory of Gene Purcell (’83), Bob Seaquist, and John Jenks, two proud UWL alumni, Jeff (’81) and Sara (’82) Kessler, challenge friends and any one who knew and loved these influential people, to contribute towards the Communication Studies Department.The Kessler's will give $2,500 to the Communication Studies Department once 10 gifts are made to the fund.
10 / 10 Gifts
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College & School Leaderboard
What college and/or school can raise the most gifts today?
Rank Department Gifts
1 College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Humanities 183
2 College of Science and Health 88
3 College of Business Administration 78
4 School of Education General Fund 32
5 School of Visual and Performing Arts 0
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Affiliation Leaderboard
Which affiliation group will provide the most gifts? Make a gift to represent your affiliation group!
How are you connected to UWL? (Select all that apply)
Rank Answer Gifts
1 Family of a Student or Alum 1,051
2 Alumni 883
3 Faculty/Staff 353
4 Student 181
5 Friend of UWL 118
6 Other 80
7 Retiree of UWL 52
8 Board Member 17
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Overall Donor Leaderboard
What area of campus will have the most donors?
Rank Department Donors
1 Men's Track & Field 121
2 Gymnastics 115
3 Men's Ultimate Frisbee Club 109
4 Women's Ultimate Frisbee Club 109
5 Women's Track & Field 105
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UWLove Sponsorship
Alumni Laurie & John Diekhoff '83 & '82 are sponsoring the UWLove event happening on campus. They are making a gift of $3,000 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. 21!
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One Day Sponsor
Thank you to Ron and Jane Rada for being a sponsor of One Day for UWL. They provided a $2,000 gift to be used towards increasing engagement and education of philanthropy on One Day. Thank you!
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One Day Sponsor
Thank you to Keith Steenlage '95 for being a sponsor of One Day for UWL. He provided a $1,000 gift to be used towards increasing engagement and education of philanthropy on One Day. Thank you!
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One Day Sponsor
Thank you to Jamie McClendon '02 for being a sponsor of One Day for UWL. She provided a $1,000 gift to be used towards increasing engagement and education of philanthropy on One Day. Thank you!
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One Day Sponsor
Thank you Kathy Boehm '70 for being a sponsor of One Day for UWL. She provided a $3,000 gift to be used towards increasing engagement and education of philanthropy on One Day. Thank you!
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UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation Board
100% of the UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation board members have pledged to give on One Day for a total of $43,600+. Thank you board members for your support!
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Deans' Council Giving
100% of Deans' Council have pledged to give on One Day for a total of $6,400+. Thank you Deans' Council for your support!
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