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Ducks Give is May 14
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Join Ducks across campus and around the world for Ducks Give on May 14—a powerful 24-hour celebration of community and impact at the University of Oregon. Last year, together, we reached new heights, raising $2.11 million from a record-breaking 4,067 gifts, the most in Ducks Give history. This year, let’s rise even higher.

Every gift counts. During this one-day event, you can amplify your impact by unlocking exciting challenges that can double your gift and support the students, research, and programs that matter most to you.

Watch your inbox for reminders and giving opportunities, and follow the momentum on social media using #DucksGive as we come together for an unforgettable day of generosity.

Rise with us—and make your mark during Ducks Give!

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Participating Groups
Oregon Rising
Athletics
Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health
Black Cultural Center
Center for the Study of Women in Society
Clark Honors College
Club Sports
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Design
College of Education
Duck Parents and Families
Feed The Flock - Student Food Pantry
Global Engagement
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Knight Campus
KWAX Classical Oregon
Libraries
Lundquist College of Business
Many Nations Longhouse
Museum of Natural and Cultural History
Oregon Humanities Center
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
PathwayOregon
Portland Internship Experience
Prison Education Program
School of Journalism and Communication
School of Law
School of Music and Dance & Oregon Bach Festival
Student Health Center
Student Life Leadership Fund
Students in Crisis
UO Alumni Association
Vivian Olum Child Development Center
Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics
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$10,000
Ballmer Institute Jamie Carr Challenge
Jamie Carr has generously pledged $10,000 to support the Ballmer Institute. Her challenge will be unlocked when we reach 20 gifts.
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$500
Center for the Study of Women in Society Beate Galda Challenge
Beate Galda has generously pledged $500 to support the Center for the Study of Women in Society. Her challenge will be unlocked when we reach 10 gifts.
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$20,000
COE Doug and Kathryn Collins Future Educators and Clinicians Challenge
Scholarship support allows students to serve in classrooms and clinics as they prepare for their careers, staying focused on hands‑on learning and community impact, not financial strain. Doug and Kathryn (BS ’72 Curriculum and Instruction) Collins understand the life-changing impact of scholarships and the importance of investing in the next generation of educators and human service practitioners. When we reach 180 donations, we will unlock a $20,000 gift from Doug and Kathryn Collins to the COE Scholarship Fund. Join the challenge today!
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$5,000
COE Laura and Jim Marshall Career Readiness Challenge
Career ready graduates strengthen our communities by meeting critical workforce needs in education, development, and human services. Laura (M.Ed. ’76, Curriculum and Instruction) and Jim Marshall understand just how life-changing scholarship support can be for students deciding to take the next step toward advanced training and service-driven careers. To inspire giving, they’ve pledged a $5,000 gift to the COE Scholarship Fund if we reach 100 gifts. You can be the difference for students who are ready to serve their communities!
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$1,500
COE Peter and Mim Gray Indigenous Educators Challenge
Since its inception in 2002, the Sapsik’ʷałá Teacher Education program has prepared and certified over 132 Native American teacher candidates through the College of Education. Sapsik’ʷałá students are trained to bring culturally sustaining practices into classrooms, strengthen connections to language and culture, and serve as role models for Indigenous youth. Peter (PhD ’79, Educational Psychology) and Mim (MA ’71, English) Gray are challenging us to rally around these future leaders in Indigenous education with a $1,500 challenge gift. Let’s reach sixty donations to unlock this generous gift and expand support for Sapsik’ʷałá
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$1,500
COE Wesley and Greg Stewart Family Wellbeing Challenge
To strengthen child and family behavioral health across Oregon, Wesley and Greg Stewart have pledged $1,500 to support the HEDCO Clinic, the College of Education’s premier training facility. When you give to the clinic, you help provide sliding scale behavioral and mental health services for children and families while supporting hands‑on, supervised training for the next generation of clinicians. Your gift during Ducks Give moves us closer to our goal of forty donations and helps unlock the Stewarts’ pledge, ensuring that children and families continue to receive the care they need today and well into the future.
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$1,500
Global Engagement Haley International Study Abroad Challenge
Ted ’07 and Lindsey ’07 Haley will give $1,500 to support International Study Abroad once 15 gifts are made to the Division of Global Engagement! Unlock their challenge now!
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$1,000
KWAX Classical Composer Challenge
An anonymous donor has generously pledged $1,000 to support KWAX, where you can hear all the great classical composers. Their challenge will be unlocked when we reach 10 gifts.
10 Gift Goal
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$1,500
KWAX Light it Up Challenge
An anonymous donor has generously pledged $1,500 to support broadcasting on KWAX. Their challenge will be unlocked when we reach 20 gifts.
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$2,000
MNCH Advisory Council 10 for $2000 Challenge
Members of the MNCH Advisory Council have generously pledged three challenges that will be unlocked as donations by the community are made. All donations support the Patricia Krier Educational Endowment, which funds the Summer Library Program across the state of Oregon. This challenge will be unlocked when we reach 10 gifts.
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$6,500
MNCH Advisory Council 40 for $6500 Challenge
Members of the MNCH Advisory Council have generously pledged three challenges that will be unlocked as donations by the community are made. All donations support the Patricia Krier Educational Endowment, which funds the Summer Library Program across the state of Oregon. This challenge will be fully unlocked when we reach 40 gifts.
40 Gift Goal
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$3,000
OHC Klaus Galda Memorial Challenge
In memory of Klaus Galda, Beate Galda has pledged $3,000 to the Oregon Humanities Center. This challenge will be unlocked with 10 gifts to OHC.
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$3,500
Opportunity Through Excellence Scholarship Challenge
A generous anonymous donor has pledged $3,500 to the Opportunity through Excellence Scholarship Fund. The Opportunity Through Excellence Fund supports students with financial need with a preference for domestic students who are ineligible for federal financial aid. This challenge will be unlocked when we receive 10 gifts to this fund.
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$2,000
PIE Jane Gordon Challenge
Jane Gordon has generously pledged $2,000 to support the Portland Internship Experience. Her challenge will be unlocked when we reach # gifts.
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$1,000
School of Law Bill Warnisher Scholarship for Leadership and Justice Challenge
Help get 10 gifts toward the Bill Warnisher Scholarship for Leadership and Justice on Ducks Give to unlock this $1,000 challenge gift from The Hon. John Acosta and Lenice Shaw!
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$1,000
School of Law Dean's Challenge
Help get 50 gifts on Ducks Give to unlock this $1,000 challenge gift!
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$1,000
School of Law LSAA Board Members Challenge for Oregon Law Cares
Members of the Law School Alumni Association have generously pledged $1,000 to support the School of Law. Their challenge will be unlocked when we reach 15 gifts. Disclaimer: Judges and public officials associated with LSAA including Hon. Alycia Sykora, JD ’97, Hon. Michelle Bassi, JD ’10, and Victoria Nguyen, JD ’21 participate only in non-fundraising roles and do not solicit or make donations in connection with Ducks Give.
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$5,000
SOJC Frank Shaw (’84) and Suzanne Dennehy Shaw Challenge
Frank Shaw (’84) and Suzanne Dennehy Shaw have generously pledged $5,000 to support the SOJC Sports Communication Fund. Their challenge will be unlocked when we reach 50 gifts.
50 Gift Goal
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$5,000
SOJC Jane Larsen Wildman (’83) and John Wildman Challenge
Jane Larsen Wildman (’83) and John Wildman have generously pledged $5,000 to support the SOJC Sports Communication Fund. Their challenge will be unlocked when we reach 35 gifts.
35 Gift Goal
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$10,000
SOJC Lazarus Family Challenge
David and Meg Lazarus have generously pledged $10,000 to support the School of Journalism and Communication Lazarus Family Career Readiness Fund. Their challenge will be unlocked when we reach 75 gifts.
75 Gift Goal
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$15,000
SOMD Advancement Council Challenge
The School of Music and Dance Advancement Council has generously pledged $15,000 to support the School of Music and Dance. Their challenge will be unlocked when we reach 35 gifts.
35 Gift Goal
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$500
SOMD Peterson Family Challenge
Shannon Rose-Peterson and Sean Peterson have generously pledged $500 to support the SOMD Dean's Fund for Excellence. Their challenge will be unlocked when we reach 10 gifts.
10 Gift Goal
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$10,000
Students in Crisis Colleen and Joel McCloud Challenge
Colleen and Joel McCloud have generously pledged $10,000 to support the Students in Crisis fund, which provides vital funding to support students facing barriers to graduation from urgent financial challenges. This gift will be unlocked when we receive 40 gifts to the Students in Crisis fund.
40 Gift Goal
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$22,000
UO Faculty and Staff Challenge
An anonymous donor has generously pledged $22,000 to help inspire gifts from UO faculty and staff. Their gift will support the Clark Honors College Weinandy Scholarship. This challenge will be unlocked when we reach 250 gifts to any area of campus from UO faculty and staff.
250 Gift Goal
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$10,000
Ballmer Institute Lance Tullius Challenge
Lance Tullius has generously pledged $10,000 to support the Ballmer Institute. His challenge will be unlocked when we reach 40 gifts.
40 Gift Goal
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$10,000
COE Alan Eliason Emerging Professionals Challenge
Alan Eliason knows how important it is to give emerging professionals a strong start. Through the Jane Eliason Scholarship Fund, students in the COE’s Communication Disorders and Sciences (CDS) program receive support as they complete required fieldwork and practicum experiences. When we reach 125 donations, a $10,000 challenge gift from Alan Eliason will be unlocked to support students as they prepare to serve individuals and families with their speech pathology and audiology needs.
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$4,000
COE Larry Warford Student Success Challenge
Scholarships don’t just relieve financial pressure - they help students see that they belong. For many, receiving scholarship support is the first moment they believe they can succeed in higher education. In honor of former COE faculty member, Dr. Ken Kempner, Larry Warford (’89 PhD Educational Policy and Management) has pledged $4,000 to the COE General Scholarship Fund. Help us unlock this challenge by reaching 80 donations.
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$1,000
COE Nancy Golden and Roger Guthrie Sapsik’ʷałá Challenge
Sapsik’ʷałá, meaning “teacher” in Ichishkíin/Sahaptin, reflects the belief that education strengthens our people. Through the Sapsik’ʷałá Teacher Education program, more than 132 Indigenous educators from sixty-two Tribes have been prepared to teach, mentor, and strengthen communities. Inspired by the dedication of these students and alumni, Nancy Golden (PhD ’87 Curriculum and Instruction) and Roger Guthrie are inviting donors to support the Sapsik’ʷałá program. When we reach twenty donations, a $1,000 gift will be unlocked to support training for future Indigenous educators.
20 Gift Goal
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$20,000
COE Sapsik’ʷałá Teaching for Generations Challenge
When we invest in Indigenous educators, we invest in communities for generations to come! The Sapsik’ʷałá Teacher Education Program builds long‑term impact through Tribal partnership, mentorship for emerging teachers, language revitalization projects, and deep community commitment. An anonymous donor has issued a $20,000 challenge to ensure this work continues to grow and thrive well into the future. Let’s reach 150 gifts to unlock this investment in the next generation of Indigenous teachers!
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$30,000
Feed the Flock Family Advancement Council Challenge
Jamie Carr, Cathy and Andy Clauson, and Anna and Ernie Quinones, members of the Family Advancement Council, have generously pledged $30,000 to support the Feed the Flock Food Pantry fund, which supports students facing food insecurity. This gift will be unlocked when we receive 300 gifts from UO families to any area on campus.
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$10,000
Knight Campus Bob and Tina Guldberg Undergraduate Scholars Challenge
Bob and Tina Guldberg have generously pledged to support the Knight Campus Undergraduate Scholars fund. Your gifts will be matched dollar-to-dollar, up to $10,000.
$10,000 Goal
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$1,000
KWAX Kistler Listener Challenge
Mike Kistler has generously pledged $1,000 to support KWAX. Do you listen to the KWAX live stream? Make a gift to support streaming! His challenge will be unlocked when we reach 15 gifts.
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$10,000
Many Nations Longhouse Joel and Colleen McCloud Challenge
Joel and Colleen McCloud have generously pledged $10,000 to support Many Nations Longhouse. Their challenge will be unlocked when we reach 15 gifts.
15 Gift Goal
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$4,000
MNCH Advisory Council 20 for $4000 Challenge
Members of the MNCH Advisory Council have generously pledged three challenges that will be unlocked as donations by the community are made. All donations support the Patricia Krier Educational Endowment, which funds the Summer Library Program across the state of Oregon. This challenge will be fully unlocked when we reach 20 gifts.
20 Gift Goal
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$2,500
OHC Amy and Alex Haugland Challenge
Amy and Alex Haugland have generously pledged $2,500 to support the Oregon Humanities Center. Their challenge will be unlocked when we reach 5 gifts to OHC.
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2
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OLLI Member Challenge
Pamela McClure-Johnston, Steve Koller, Debra and Dunny Sorensen, Beate Galda, Kate Nelson and Jim Ruderman, Margot Zallen, and the Estate of Esther Erford have generously pledged $12,000 to support Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Their challenge will match your gifts dollar-to-dollar.
$10,000
PathwayOregon Scholarship Gribskov Challenge
When we receive 40 gifts towards the PathwayOregon Scholarship, a $10,000 gift for PathwayOregon will be unlocked from Laurie Swanson Gribskov, ’77 and ’95 and Pete Gribskov. Help Oregon high school students achieve their dreams of attending the U of O!
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$10,000
PIE Joel and Colleen McCloud Challenge
Joel and Colleen McCloud have generously pledged $10,000 to support the Portland Internship Experience. Their challenge will be unlocked when we reach # gifts.
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2
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School of Law Dean's Advisory Council Challenge
Time Challenge! Help Raise $12,000 by 12pm on Ducks Give, to unlock this $12,000 challenge gift from the School of Law Dean’s Advisory Council!
$500
School of Law Dean's Leadership Team Challenge
Help get 10 gifts on Ducks Give to unlock this $500 challenge gift!
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$10,000
SOJC Betty (’80) and Eric Staniak (’80) Challenge
Betty (’80) and Eric Staniak (’80) have generously pledged $10,000 to support the School of Journalism and Communication Staniak Career Readiness Fund. Their challenge will be unlocked when we reach 110 gifts.
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$3,000
SOJC Gayle ('69) and Ron ('61) Timmerman Challenge
Gayle ('69) and Ron ('61) Timmerman have generously pledged $3,000 to support the SOJC Sports Communication Fund. Their challenge will be unlocked when we reach 20 gifts.
20 Gift Goal
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$10,000
SOJC Joel ('67) and Colleen ('67) McCloud Challenge
Joel ('67) and Colleen ('67) McCloud have generously pledged $10,000 to support the School of Journalism and Communication Doris L. Gutch Memorial Fund for Experiential Learning. Their challenge will be unlocked when we reach 90 gifts.
90 Gift Goal
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$5,000
SOJC Tonya Dressel ('88) Challenge
Tonya Dressel ('88) has generously pledged $5,000 to support the SOJC Sports Communication Fund. Her challenge will be unlocked when we reach 60 gifts.
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$3,200
SOMD Dean’s Challenge
Dean Sabrina Madison-Cannon and Jack Cannon have generously pledged $3,200 to support scholarships within the School of Music and Dance. Their challenge will be unlocked when we reach 25 gifts.
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$5,000
Students in Crisis Buck Family Challenge
UO parents Joe, Vice President of UO Advancement, and Molly Buck have generously pledged $5,000 to support the Students in Crisis fund, which provides vital funding to support students facing barriers to graduation from urgent financial challenges. This gift will be unlocked when 150 families make a gift to any fund.
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$1,000
Students in Crisis Erica Goss and Don Peters Challenge
Erica Goss and Don Peters have generously pledged $1,000 to support the Students in Crisis fund, which provides vital funding to support students facing barriers to graduation from urgent financial challenges. This gift will be unlocked when we receive 20 gifts to the Students in Crisis fund.
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