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Ducks Give 2024
THANK YOU!

THANK YOU! Thank you for joining us for UO's ninth annual day of giving. Thanks to your support, we received more gifts than any other Ducks Give. You leave a legacy of supporting our students and creating access to top tier education. Thank you for participating in Ducks Give!


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Ducks Give Supporters
Rank State Gifts
1 OR 1600
2 CA 858
3 WA 124
Leaderboard
Presidential Leaderboard Challenge
President Scholz has given $20,000 - and it could go to the program that means the most to you! At the end of Ducks Give, the top four programs with the most gifts will unlock additional funds from President Scholz. Make your gift to your favorite program now!
Rank Prize Programs Gifts
1 $10,000 Club Sports Dance 764
2 $5,000 Club Sports Baseball 590
3 $2,500 Athletics 528
4 $2,500 College of Education 170
5 Lundquist College of Business 155
Ended
$2,500
Ballmer Institute Debra Howell Mettler Challenge
Thank you! Your support unlocked $2,500 from generous donor Debra Mettler.
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Ballmer Institute Rodriguez Challenge
Thank you! Your support unlocked $5,000 in funds for student support from generous donor Daniel Rodriguez!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Ballmer Institute Tullius Challenge
You did it! Your gifts unlocked $10,000 from generous donor Lance Tullius.
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
$12,500
Ballmer Institute Carr Challenge
Thank you! You have unlocked all the Ballmer Institute's challenges, including this amazing $12,500 gift from Jamie Smith Carr.
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$500
CAS Harper Mathematics Challenge
You did it! Your gifts unlocked $500 in support for the Math Department from Lila and James Harper. Thank you!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$500
CAS Harper Family English Challenge
You did it! Your gifts unlocked $500 in support for the English Department from Lila and James Harper. Thank you!
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
CAS Walker Experiential Learning Challenge
You did it! Your gifts unlocked an additional $1,000 for Hands-On Learning from CAS donor Karen Walker. Thank you!
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
CAS Karl Sociology Challenge
You did it! Your gifts unlocked $1,000 in additional support from Kurt Karl, BA ’74. Thank you!
40 / 40 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
CAS Jackson Mathematics Challenge
You did it! Your gifts unlocked an additional $1,000 in support for Bradley Jackson.
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
$2,000
CAS Keil Challenge
Thank you! Your support unlocked an additional $2,000 from Dr. Stanley R. Keil.
60 / 60 Gifts
Completed
$6,000
CAS Ardema & Vidmar Experiential Learning Challenge
An additional $6,000 toward Experiential Learning from generous donors Aubrey Ardema '97 and Lucky Vidmar has been unlocked. Thank you!
70 / 70 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
CHC Dean's Challenge
Thank you! You unlocked an additional $1,000 in support for CHC from acting dean Carol Stabile.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
CHC Maxson Challenge
You did it! You unlocked $1,000 in support from Ellen Kennedy Maxson.
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$500
David's Domestic Violence Clinic Challenge
Thank you! You unlocked $500 from generous donor David Ash.
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
$31,000
Dean's Council Challenge for Student Success
Thank you for your help unlocking the Dean's Council challenge gift of $31,000! And Go Oregon Design Ducks! Together we SOAR!!!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Duck Athletics 100 Challenge
You did it! You unlocked our first challenge of the day. Let's get the next one!
100 / 100 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Duck Athletics 200 Challenge
Thank you! We unlocked our second challenge of the day. Let's keep it going!
200 / 200 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Duck Athletics 300 Challenge
You did it! Your support unlocked our third challenge of the day, from generous donor Carol Sargent. We've got two challenges left, Ducks!
300 / 300 Gifts
Completed
$15,000
Duck Athletics 400 Challenge
Thank you, Ducks! You unlocked our fourth challenge of the day. One more challenge to go!
400 / 400 Gifts
Completed
$20,000
Duck Athletics 502 Challenge
THANK YOU to everyone who helped us unlock all five of our challenges today. Go Ducks!
502 / 502 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
JSMA Executive Director Matching Gift
Thank you! The first $1,000 donated was matched by JSMA Executive Director John Weber. Your contribution directly supports arts education of future Ducks! Thank you for helping the JSMA make a difference through art.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
$250
JSMA Holly GoSlugly Challenge Gift
Thank you! You’ve helped unlock $250 from Slug Queen Holly GoSlugly. Your contribution directly supports arts education of future Ducks! Thank you for helping the JSMA make a difference through art.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
JSMA Barkin Challenge
Thank you! You’ve helped unlock $1,000 from current JSMA Leadership Council president and EI Patti Barkin. Your contribution directly supports arts education of future Ducks! Thank you for helping the JSMA make a difference through art.
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$1,500
JSMA Fidanque Challenge
Thank you! You’ve helped unlock $1,500 from current EI Ann Fidanque and David Fidanque. Your contribution directly supports arts education of future Ducks! Thank you for helping the JSMA make a difference through art.
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$1,500
JSMA Peppis Challenge
Thank you! You’ve helped unlock $1,500 from Leadership Council President-elect Paul Peppis. Your contribution directly supports arts education of future Ducks! Thank you for helping the JSMA make a difference through art.
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
JSMA Tykeson Challenge
Thank you! You’ve helped unlock $5,000 from former JSMA Leadership Council President Ellen Tykeson. Your contribution directly supports arts education of future Ducks! Thank you for helping the JSMA make a difference through art.
40 / 40 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Knight Campus Graduate Internship Program Match
Thanks to generous donations, $15,000 will be matched dollar for dollar on Ducks Give. Make your gift now to double your impact!
Completed
$3,000
Lundquist “Get to Work” Challenge
You did it! Your gifts to the college unlocked a $3,000 gift for the portfolio-enhancing, up-to-the minute skills building program for business Ducks—Professional Edge. Your contribution builds on the timeless fundamentals and exciting hands-on opportunities that make the Lundquist College a top destination for making business—and the world—better. And we’re just getting started!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$20,000
Lundquist “Get Innovating” Challenge
Wow! We’re so inspired! Ducks are testing business plans, making the most of mentors, and receiving support for top ideas for ventures as part of the Oregon Innovation Challenge and other student experiences thanks to you! A special Thank You to the Ginn Family Foundation and John “J.T.” and Gretchen Taumoepeau!
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
$20,000
Lundquist “Get Doing” Challenge
Thank you! Business Ducks are taking part in amazing trainings, workshops, and experiences that lead to long-term learning and networking opportunities that simply can’t be matched. Thank you for helping us reach this challenge and thank you to Joel and Colleen McCloud!
40 / 40 Gifts
Completed
$30,000
Lundquist “Get Investing” Challenge
Yes! Your gifts are helping the Lundquist College and the University of Oregon provide needed real estate education for students in the region! Business Ducks and industry professionals are coming together to fill this gap—while highlighting career opportunities in this growing field. Thank you and thank you to our generous anonymous donor and Bennett Capital Properties!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$150,000
Lundquist “Get Career Ready” Challenge
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING NEXT-LEVEL CAREERS! You are helping complete the picture of student career readiness at the Lundquist College of Business. Your gifts helped earn the college $150,000 in support of career readiness for students as they gain cutting-edge skills, break new ground, and achieve amazing results. Thank you donors and thank you Craig Collins for your inspiring match gift!
75 / 75 Gifts
Completed
$150,000
Lundquist “Get Real” Challenge
AMAZING! THANK YOU! Your donations helped earn the college a gift of $150,000 from Bill and Heather Swindells for real estate education at the Lundquist College. We are so honored by the support of alumni, donors, friends, and the business community today. Thank you for showing up for our Ducks and THANK YOU to every Duck near and far who contributed by making a donation or spreading the word about Ducks Give!
100 / 100 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
OLLI Member Match Challenge
We did it! Your gifts unlocked an additional $3,000 in support for OLLI-UO programs. Thank you!
$3,000 MATCHED
Completed
$1,000
Oregon Humanities Center Anonymous Challenge
Thank you! In addition to your gifts, you've helped unlock another $1,000 in support of the Oregon Humanities Center. Help unlock the next challenge!
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
OHC Collin Ruagh Thomas-Ofallon Memorial Challenge
Thank you! You unlocked another $1,000 in support for OHC.
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
OHC Faculty Challenge in Honor of Paul Peppis
Several UO faculty members have pledged a total of $1,000 to honor the legacy of Paul Peppis who is retiring in June! Donate today to unlock this challenge!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$2,500
OHC Challenge in Memory of Klaus Galda
A donor has pledged $2,500 in memory of Klaus Galda. Donate today to unlock this challenge gift!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$250
PathwayOregon Study Abroad Gentry Challenge
You did it! You unlocked our first challenge; let's unlock the next one!
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
PathwayOregon Study Abroad Morris Challenge
Thank you! You unlocked an additional $1,000 in support from generous donor Roger Morris.
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
$3,000
PathwayOregon Study Abroad Chanin Challenge
Thank you! You unlocked $3,000 in additional support for PathwayOregon Study Abroad from Rich Chanin. Help us unlock our next challenge!
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$3,000
UO Dreamers Chanin Scholarship Challenge
Thank you! You unlocked $3,000 in additional support for UO Dreamers from Rich Chanin.
35 / 35 Gifts
Completed
$3,500
UO Dreamers Scholarship Challenge
You did it! Your gifts unlocked an additional $3,500 for the UO Dreamer Scholarship Fund. Thank you!
45 / 45 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
PathwayOregon Study Abroad Clark Challenge
Thank you! You unlocked a generous gift of $5,000 from Jeffrey M. Clark. Help us unlock our final challenge!
55 / 55 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
PathwayOregon Study Abroad McCloud Challenge
THANK YOU! You unlocked all our challenges, including $10,000 from generous donors Colleen and Joel McCloud.
65 / 65 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
PIE Bank of the Pacific Challenge
You did it! You unlocked an extra $5,000 in support for PIE from Bank of the Pacific.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
PIE Thomas Challenge
Thank you! You unlocked an additional $5,000 in support for PIE from Quinn Thomas.
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
PIE McCloud Challenge
Thank you for unlocking an additional $10,000 from Colleen '67 and Joel McCloud MBA '67!
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
$25,000
PIE Hornecker Challenge
Thank you! You unlocked all our challenge gifts for the day, including $25,000 from generous alumni Elisa ’82 and Mitch Hornecker ‘82.
40 / 40 Gifts
Completed
$500
Prison Education Program Parent Challenge
You did it! Your support unlocked $500. Help us with our next challenge!
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
Prison Education Program Cohen Challenge
Thank you! You gave 30 gifts to unlock $1,000 for the Prison Education Program. One challenge to go!
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
$1,500
Prison Education Program Durrant Challenge
Thank you, PEP supporters! You unlocked all of our challenges for the day, and added $3,000 in extra support for our program.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
Success!
SOJC Pizza Party Challenge
THANK YOU to all our generous donors for helping us reach our first challenge goal of 10 gifts! In addition to your gifts, you’ve unlocked an Allen Hall pizza party for students, faculty, and staff from Mezza Luna Pizzeria, courtesy of SOJC Development. Help us reach our next goal!
Completed
$1,000
SOJC Larry and Deborah Lange Challenge
THANK YOU to all our generous donors for helping us reach our second challenge goal of 20 gifts! In addition to the gifts you’ve made, we’ve received $1,000 from Larry (’67) and Deborah Lange to support SOJC. Help us reach our next goal!
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
SOJC Brock and Katherine Kirby Challenge
THANK YOU to all our generous donors for helping us reach our third challenge goal of 30 gifts! In addition to the gifts you’ve made, we’ve received $1,000 from Brock (’08) and Katherine Kirby to support SOJC. Help us reach our next goal!
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
SOJC Neal and Lisa Rosen Challenge
THANK YOU to all our generous donors for helping us reach our fourth challenge goal of 40 gifts! In addition to the gifts you’ve made, we’ve received $1,000 from Neal (’74) and Lisa Rosen to support SOJC. Help us reach our next goal!
40 / 40 Gifts
Completed
Success!
SOJC “Find The Duck” In Allen Hall Challenge
SCOOOOO Ducks!! We did it! Thanks to you, we’ve reached our goal of 50 gifts AND found The Duck studying hard in Allen Hall.
Completed
$3,000
SOJC Gayle and Ron Timmerman Challenge
THANK YOU to all our generous donors for helping us reach our sixth challenge goal of 60 gifts! In addition to the gifts you’ve made, we’ve received $3,000 from the Timmerman family to support SOJC. Help us reach our next goal!
60 / 60 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
SOJC Staniak Challenge
THANK YOU to all our generous donors for helping us reach our seventh challenge goal of 70 gifts! In addition to the gifts you’ve made, we’ve received $5,000 from Betty (’80) and Eric Staniak to support SOJC. Help us reach our next goal!
70 / 70 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
SOJC Tonya Dressel Challenge
THANK YOU to all our generous donors for helping us reach our eighth challenge of 80 gifts! In addition to the gifts you’ve made, we’ve received $5,000 from Tonya Dressel ’88 to support SOJC. Help us reach our next goal!
80 / 80 Gifts
Completed
$2,500
SOMD Dean's Challenge
You did it! You unlocked $2,500 from SOMD Dean Sabrina Madison-Cannon.
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
$1,200
Students in Crisis Fund Goss & Peters Challenge
Thank you! You’ve helped unlock a $1,500 gift from Erica Goss and Don Peters to support sustainable funding for students in crisis.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$6,000
Students in Crisis Fund Ardema and Vidmar Challenge
Thank you! You’ve helped unlock a $6,000 gift from Aubrey Ardema ‘97 and Lucky Vidmar to support sustainable funding for students in crisis.
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
$500
UO Libraries Harper Challenge
You did it! Your gifts unlocked $500 in support for UO Libraries from Lila and James Harper. Thank you!
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
$2,500
Library Student Employee Challenge in Honor of Mel and Verna Mettler
You did it! You unlocked $2,500 from Gregory '79, JD '84 and Debra Mettler.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$2,500
UO Libraries Challenge Honoring Klaus Galda
You did it! You unlocked $2,500 in honor of friend of the UO and lifelong learner Klaus Galda. Thank you!
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
$2,500
Pamela McClure-Johnston Student Employee Alumna Challenge
You did it! Your gifts unlocked $2,500 from generous Library donor Pamela McClure-Johnston. Help us unlock our next challenge...
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Phillip Lighty, Jr. '68 Library Student Employee Challenge
You did it! Your gifts unlocked $5,000 from generous donor Phillip Lighty, Jr. '68.
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Linman Family Student Employee Challenge
Thank you! You unlocked an additional $10,000 in support from generous donors Sally and John Linman.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Anonymous Challenge for Library Student Employees
You did it! You unlocked $10,000 in support from a generous Library donor. Help us unlock our next challenge!
60 / 60 Gifts
Completed
$15,000
Sue and Tim Hennessy Challenge for Library Student Employees
Thank you for unlocking another $15,000 in support from Sue and Tim Hennessy!
75 / 75 Gifts
Completed
$15,000
UO Libraries Sheryl & Clayton Steinke Challenge
Thank you! You've unlocked our final challenge of the day, from generous donors Sheryl ‘65, MS ‘68 and Clayton Steinke Jr. ‘65.
85 / 85 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
UOAA Black Alumni Network Student Support Match
When the Black Alumni Network raises new funds up to $3,000, the UOAA will match that amount up to an additional $3,000 to the Black Alumni Network Student Support fund.
$1,727 MATCHED
Ended
2
Match
UOAA Bay Area Ducks Scholarship Match
We did it! Your gifts unlocked a $3,000 dollar match for the Bay Area Ducks chapter scholarship!
$3,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
UOAA Chicago Ducks Chapter Scholarship Match
We did it! Your gifts unlocked a $3,000 match to the Chicago Ducks chapter scholarships!
$200 MATCHED
Ended
2
Match
UOAA DC Ducks Chapter Scholarship Match
We did it! Your gifts unlocked a $3,000 match to the DC Ducks chapter internship scholarship fund!
$675 MATCHED
Ended
2
Match
UOAA Denver Ducks Chapter Scholarship Match
We did it! Your gifts unlocked a $3,000 match to the Denver Ducks Chapter scholarship fund!
$800 MATCHED
Ended
2
Match
UOAA Idaho Ducks Chapter Scholarship Match
We did it! Your gifts unlocked a $3,000 match to the Idaho Ducks Chapter Scholarship fund!
$0 MATCHED
Ended
2
Match
UOAA Japan Ducks Chapter Scholarship Match
We did it! Your gifts unlocked a $3,000 match to the Japan Ducks Chapter scholarship fund!
$0 MATCHED
Ended
2
Match
UOAA LA Ducks Chapter Scholarship Match
We did it! Your gifts unlocked a $3,000 match to the LA Ducks Chapter Scholarship fund!
$0 MATCHED
Ended
2
Match
UOAA Lane County Ducks Chapter Scholarship Match
We did it! Your gifts unlocked a $3,000 match to the Sean Wilson Memorial Scholarship fund!
$775 MATCHED
Ended
2
Match
UOAA New York Ducks Chapter Scholarship Match
We did it! Your gifts unlocked a $3,000 match to the New York Ducks Chapter Internship Scholarship fund!
$0 MATCHED
Ended
2
Match
UOAA Orange County Ducks Chapter Scholarship Match
We did it! Your gifts unlocked a $3,000 match to the Orange County Ducks Chapter Scholarship fund!
$630 MATCHED
Ended
2
Match
UOAA PDX Ducks Chapter Scholarship Match
We did it! Your gifts unlocked a $3,000 match to the Portland Ducks Chapter Scholarship fund!
$1,050 MATCHED
Ended
2
Match
UOAA San Diego Ducks Chapter Scholarship Match
We did it! Your gifts unlocked a $3,000 match to the Eliza Cascade Jacobs Memorial Scholarship fund.
$100 MATCHED
Ended
2
Match
UOAA Seattle Ducks Chapter Scholarship Match
We did it! Your gifts unlocked a $3,000 match to the Seattle Ducks Chapter Scholarship fund!
$250 MATCHED
Ended
$5,000
URDS Ringoen Challenge
Thank you! You unlocked $5,000 in additional support for URDS, from generous donors Sue ’84 and Todd Ringoen ’84.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
WMC Herman Match
Thank you! $1,000 of your gifts to the Wayne Morse Center were matched courtesy of Ellen Herman. Please continue to give and encourage civic engagement and enlightened dialogue through the Wayne Morse Center.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
WMC Advisory Board Match
Thank you! You doubled your impact and added $2,000 in support for the Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics.
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
$5,000
WMC Hallock Challenge
Thank you! You unlocked $5,000 from generous donor Margaret Hallock. Please continue to give and encourage civic engagement and enlightened dialogue through the Wayne Morse Center.
40 / 40 Gifts
Completed
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