One Day for UWL 2025
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Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to gift matching opportunities from some of our most generous donors.
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UWLove Sponsorship
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
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
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
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
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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Eagles@Work Spirit Contest
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
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
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
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
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!

Upcoming 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!
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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.
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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.
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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.

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Murphy Library Match
Brian '81 and Lori '81 Hesprich will match the first $2,500 given to the Murphy Library.
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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.
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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!

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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.
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UWL Alumni Match
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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NCAA Wrestling Match
Three Sixty Real Estate Solutions will match the first $7,500 raised for NCAA Wrestling. Let's fire it UP!
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Mathematics & Statistics Match
David Bange will match the first $500 given to the Mathematics & Statistics Department.
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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
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International Education and Engagement Match
An anonymous donor will match the first $1,000 given to International Education and Engagement.
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Archaeology & Anthropology Match
Vincent and Chia Her will match the first $1,000 donated to Archaeology and Anthropology
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International Education Match
Provost Morgan and Director Bald will match the first $500 given to IEE.
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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.
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Music Department Match
An anonymous donor will match the first $500 raised for the Music Department.
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Theatre & Dance Department Match
Larry Lebiecki '62 will match the first $500 given to the Theatre & Dance Department.
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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.
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.
10 Donor
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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 Donor
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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 Gift
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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 Donor
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International Education & Engagement Challenge
Associate Dean Marie Moeller will give $500 to International Education & Engagement (IEE) once 5 students give to the program.
5 Donor
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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.
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Affiliation Leaderboard
Which affiliation group will provide the most gifts? Make a gift to represent your affiliation group!
Athletics Leaderboard
Can the Eagles beat their best donor count? Make a gift to UWL Athletics to help them reach a donor count PR!!!
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Overall Donor Leaderboard
What area of campus will have the most donors?
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Self Sufficiency Program Match
Ron and Jane Rada will match the first $500 given to the Self Sufficiency Program.
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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.

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Counseling & Testing Center Match
An anonymous donor will match the first $2,000 raised for the Counseling & Testing Center.
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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.
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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.
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Student Affairs Administration Match
The Student Affairs Administration faculty will match the first $900 given to the department of Student Affairs Administration.
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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.
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NCAA Football Match
John ’76 and Karla ’75, ’80, Stanek will match the first $1,000 to NCAA Football team.
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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.
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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.
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Pride Center Match
Three Sixty Real Estate Solutions will match up to $1,500 raised for the Pride Center.
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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.
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Undergraduate Microbiology Program Match
An anonymous donor will match the first $500 given to the Undergraduate Microbiology Program.
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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.
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Art Department Match
Larry Lebiecki '62 will match the first $500 given to the Art Department.
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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.
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Music Department Match
Larry Lebiecki '62 will match the first $500 given to the Music Department.
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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.
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 Donor
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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 Donor
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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 Donor
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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 Gift
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Murphy Library Challenge
John Jax, library director, will donate $500 to the Murphy Library Fund once 25 gifts are made.
25 Gift
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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 Gift
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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.
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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!
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Overall Donation Leaderboard
What area of campus will raise the most today?
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College & School Leaderboard
What college and/or school can raise the most gifts today?
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