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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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School of Education Match
In honor of Merle Sweet ’65, the first $575 raised for the School of Education will be matched.
$575 MATCHED
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Rollo Taylor Basketball Endowment Match
In recognition and in honor of Coach Rollo Taylor’s 22 years of coaching and 27 years as a prof. in Physical Education, the Taylor Family: his wife Kay, son Todd, and daughters Terri and Tracy, will match the first $5000 given to the Rollo Taylor Endowment.
$5,000 MATCHED
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Murphy Library Match
Brian '81 and Lori '81 Hesprich will match the first $2,500 given to the Murphy Library.
$2,500 MATCHED
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NCAA Women's Cross Country Match
Yvonne Datta, MD, '82 and Milt Datta will match the first $5,000 given to NCAA Women's Cross Country.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
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NCAA Football Match
John ’76 and Karla ’75, ’80, Stanek will match the first $1,000 to NCAA Football team.
$1,000 MATCHED
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NCAA Wrestling Match
Three Sixty Real Estate Solutions will match the first $7,500 raised for NCAA Wrestling. Let's fire it UP!
$7,500 MATCHED
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Mathematics & Statistics Match
David Bange will match the first $500 given to the Mathematics & Statistics Department.
$500 MATCHED
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Disability Resource Center Match
Three Sixty Real Estate Solutions will match up to $1,500 raised for the Disability Resource Center
$1,500 MATCHED
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Archaeology & Anthropology Match
Vincent and Chia Her will match the first $1,000 donated to Archaeology and Anthropology
$1,000 MATCHED
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Art Department Match
Larry Lebiecki '62 will match the first $500 given to the Art Department.
$500 MATCHED
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Campus Child Care Center Match
Allison '07 and Tyler Ziegelman will match the first $500 raised for the Campus Child Care Center.
$500 MATCHED
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Music Department Match
Larry Lebiecki '62 will match the first $500 given to the Music Department.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
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CBA Student Success Fund Match
David '03 and Megan Smith will match the first $5,000 given to the CBA Student Success Fund.
$5,000 MATCHED
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Coach Doug Geiwitz Match for Women's Track & Field
Coach Doug Geiwitz will match the first $500 given to the Women's Track & Field Team! Let's go Eagles!
$500 MATCHED
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Men's Track & Field Match
Joe Laux '89 (Track & Field Alum) will match the first $15,000 for the NCAA Men's Track & Field team!
$15,000 MATCHED
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UWL Fund Match
Bruce and Peg Riley will match the first $1,000 given to the UWL Fund.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Computer Science & Engineering Program Match
Jerry ('77) and Jane Clusen will match the first $1,000 given to the Computer Science & Engineering Program.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Mathematics & Statistics Match
Nick Sheffield '00 will match the first $500 given to Mathematics & Statistics.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
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NCAA Men's Cross Country Match
Sam Simones ’14 (XC alum) will match the first $1,000 given to Men’s Cross Country.
$1,000 MATCHED
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McNair Scholars Program Match
Adrienne and Stanton Loh will match the first $500 given to the McNair Scholars program.
$500 MATCHED
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CBA Student Success Fund Match
An anonymous donor will match the first $5,000 raised for the College of Business Administration Student Success Fund.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$750
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 $750
10 / 10 Donors
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$10,000
Undergrad 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 / 25 Donors
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$500
NCAA Football Challenge
In honor of the 40th anniversary of the 1985 National Championship Football team, Joe ’87, ’89 & Deb ’87 Mirasola will give $500 to the program once 40 gifts of at least $40 are made.
40 / 40 Gifts
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$500
Murphy Library Challenge
John Jax, library director, will donate $500 to the Murphy Library Fund once 25 gifts are made.
25 / 25 Gifts
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$500
Graduate Programs Challenge
Once 25 gifts are made to any of the graduate program funds, Dean Thomsen will make a gift of $500 to the Innovations in Graduate Education Award.
25 / 25 Gifts
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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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$5,000
Gymnastics Challenge
Liz Mullarkey '72 will give $5,000 to the gymnastics program once 50 gifts are made to the program.
50 / 50 Gifts
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$500
School of Education Alumni Challenge
Dean Wycoff-Horn will donate $500 to the School of Education General Fund once 5 alumni make donations to the fund.
5 / 5 Donors
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$1,000
Campus Child Care Center Challenge
An anonymous donor will give $1,000 to the Campus Child Care Center once the center receives 25 gifts.
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$500
Political Science & Public Administration Program
Alex Hujik '93 will give $500 to the Political Science & Public Administration Program once 10 alumni give to the program.
10 / 10 Donors
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Counseling & Testing Center Match
An anonymous donor will match the first $2,000 raised for the Counseling & Testing Center.
$680 MATCHED
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Student Affairs Administration Match
The Student Affairs Administration faculty will match the first $950 given to the department of Student Affairs Administration.
$320 MATCHED
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CASSH Excellence Fund Match
An anonymous donor will match the first $4,000 given to the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities' Excellence Fund.
$1,235 MATCHED
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Political Science and Public Administration Department Match
An anonymous donor will match the first $2,500 given to the Political Science and Public Administration Department.
$2,300 MATCHED
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Chemistry & Biochemistry Department Match
Drs. Joe and Suzanne Toce will match the first $1,000 given to the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department.
$690 MATCHED
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Softball Match
An anonymous donor will match the first $5,000 given to the softball team.
$3,860 MATCHED
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$2,000
UWL Fund Challenge
Dan '81 & Leslie Saftig will give $2,000 to the UWL Fund once 100 gifts are made to the fund.
68 / 100 Gifts
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Leaderboard
Sport Club Donor Leaderboard
Will your sport club have the most donors during One Day for UWL?! The sport clubs with the most donors will receive bonus funding! Go get it, Eagles!
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $250 Men's Ultimate Frisbee Club 109
2 $150 Women's Ultimate Frisbee Club 109
3 $75 Women's Volleyball Club 71
4 Baseball Club 48
5 Women's Hockey Club 42
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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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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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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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Rec Sport Department Whip Cream Pie Challenge
When the Rec Sports Department raises $2,000, the director of Rec Sports will take a whip cream pie in the face. For each additional $1,000 after that, another whip cream pie will be taken in the face. Let's go Rec Sports!
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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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Self Sufficiency Program Match
Ron and Jane Rada will match the first $500 given to the Self Sufficiency Program.
$500 MATCHED
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Student Association Multicultural Organization Scholarship Match
Lauren Wanders will match the first $500 raised for the Student Association Multicultural Organization Scholarship.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
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School of Education Match
Brian '81 and Lori '81 Hesprich will match the first $2,500 given to the School of Education.
$2,500 MATCHED
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Political Science & Public Administration Match
Keith Steenlage '95 will match the first $1,000 given to the department of Political Science and Public Administration.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
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NCAA Women's Track & Field Match
Yvonne Datta, MD, '82 and Milt Datta will match the first $5,000 given to NCAA Women's Track & Field program.
$5,000 MATCHED
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CBA Deans' Student Success Fund Match
Dean TJ Brooks is joined by prior CBA Deans, Laura Milner (2015-2020), Bruce May (2012-2015), and Bill Colclough (2000-2012), in forming a $10,000 match for the CBA Student Success Fund.
$10,000 MATCHED
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NCAA Women's Basketball Match
Three Sixty Real Estate Solutions will match up to $5,000 raised for Women’s Basketball.
$5,000 MATCHED
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Pride Center Match
Three Sixty Real Estate Solutions will match up to $1,500 raised for the Pride Center.
$1,500 MATCHED
Completed
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International Education and Engagement Match
An anonymous donor will match the first $1,000 given to International Education and Engagement.
$1,000 MATCHED
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International Education Match
Provost Morgan and Director Bald will match the first $500 given to IEE.
$500 MATCHED
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NCAA Women's Soccer Team Match
An anonymous donor will match the first $5,000 given to the NCAA Women's Soccer Team Match.
$5,000 MATCHED
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Music Department Match
An anonymous donor will match the first $500 raised for the Music Department.
$500 MATCHED
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Theatre & Dance Department Match
Larry Lebiecki '62 will match the first $500 given to the Theatre & Dance Department.
$500 MATCHED
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Women's Gymnastics Match
Jackie LaFleur '09 & family will match up to $5,000 raised for the Women's Gymnastics Team.
$5,000 MATCHED
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Coach Doug Geiwitz Match for Men's Track & Field
Coach Doug Geiwitz will match the first $500 given to the Men's Track & Field Team! Let's go Eagles!
$500 MATCHED
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Mark Guthrie Era Challenge
In honor of the Mark Guthrie coaching era, the Foos Family will match the first $2,000 donated to the Men’s Track and Field Program by alumni who graduated in the Guthrie era (1988-2006).
$2,000 MATCHED
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NCAA Football Match
Josh '03 and Andria '04 Moon will match the first $1,000 to NCAA Football team.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Barbara Gibson Gymnastics Endowment
Liz Mullarkey '72 will match the first $2,500 given to the Barbara Gibson Gymnastics Endowment.
$2,500 MATCHED
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MVAC Match
Connie Arzigian will match the first $1,500 given to Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center (MVAC). Help support MVAC's public archaeology activities!
$1,500 MATCHED
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Women's Soccer Match
An anonymous donor will match the first $1,500 given to the Women's Soccer program.
$1,500 MATCHED
Completed
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UWL Fund Match
In honor of Carolyn and Jay Scott, Lynda Kohler-Welsh '83 will match the first $500 given to the UWL Fund.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
$1,000
Art Department Challenge
Ron and Jane Rada will give $1,000 to the Art Department once 10 donors make a gift to the program.
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$750
Football Challenge
In memory of Gene Janke Sr., once 10 donors make a gift to the Football team Gene Janke '06 will make a gift of $750
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$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 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$500
NCAA Men's Tennis Challenge
Deb ’87 & Joe ’87, ’89 Mirasola will give $500 to the NCAA Men's Tennis Team when 10 donors make a gift of $100 or more to the program.
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$500
International Education & Engagement Challenge
Associate Dean Marie Moeller will give $500 to International Education & Engagement (IEE) once 5 students give to the program.
5 / 5 Donors
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$2,500
CBA Student Success Fund Inverrarian's Challenge
In memory of Jeff Bloxdorf (’80), Tim Guth, Mike Welsh (’79), and Keith Kreps ('79), two proud UWL alumni, Jeff (’81) and Sara (’82) Kessler challenge all Inverrarian's and anyone who had the honor of having these guys in their lives to give to the CBA Student Success Fund. The Kesslers will give $2,500 to the CBA Student Success Fund once 10 gifts are made to the fund.
10 / 10 Gifts
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$500
Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Challenge
Deb Hoskins will donate $500 to the Race, Gender, and Sexuality once an alum, student, or a faculty/staff member makes a gift to the program.
1 / 1 Donors
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$2,500
School of Education Challenge
Dorothy Hujik '56 will give $2,500 to the School of Education when 30 donors make a gift.
30 / 30 Donors
Completed
$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.
10 / 10 Donors
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$1,000
Computer Science & Computer Engineering Challenge
Greg Staat ’74 will give $1,000 to Computer Science & Computer Engineering program once 10 donors also make a gift to the program.
10 / 10 Donors
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Adapted Physical Education Match
Mike '82 and Kathi McGinley will match the first $25,000 raised for the Adapted Physical Education program.
$16,500 MATCHED
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CBA Student Success Fund Match for the Class of 1970
Howard Hill '70 will match the first $500 given to the CBA Student Success Fund by fellow graduates from the class of 1970.
$0 MATCHED
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WKTY Cares Operation River Watch Match
WKTY Cares will match the first $1,000 raised for Operation River Watch. Thank you to our community supporters!
$425 MATCHED
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Undergraduate Microbiology Program Match
An anonymous donor will match the first $500 given to the Undergraduate Microbiology Program.
$240 MATCHED
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Men's Cross Country Match
Joe Laux '89 (XC alum) will match the first $10,000 for the NCAA Men's Cross Country.
$9,355 MATCHED
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Community Engaged Learning
Ron and Jane Rada will match the first $2,500 given to the Community Engaged Learning program.
$1,110 MATCHED
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$1,000
Murphy Library Challenge for Students
Ron and Jane Rada will give $1,000 to the Murphy Library once 10 students make a gift to the library.
0 / 10 Donors
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Leaderboard
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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Athletics Leaderboard
Can the Eagles beat their best donor count? Make a gift to UWL Athletics to help them reach a donor count PR!!!
Rank Fund Designation Donors
1 UWL NCAA Men's Track & Field Fund 121
2 NCAA Gymnastics Fund 115
3 UWL NCAA Women's Track & Field Fund 105
4 UWL NCAA Wrestling Fund 98
5 UWL NCAA Men's Cross Country Fund 96
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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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Sport Club $1K+ Drawing
All sport clubs that raise over $1,000 on One Day for UWL will be included in a random drawing to receive an extra $250 bonus for their club!
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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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