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Thank you for supporting Arizona!

Thank you for supporting the people, places and programs at the University of Arizona that matter most to you so they can thrive, adapt and grow. With your help, we raised more than $3.7 million from 2,700 gifts!

We couldn’t have done it without you!

If you missed Giving Day, you can still make a gift at crowdfund.arizona.edu/givingday

Thank you again for joining us and celebrating what it means to be a Wildcat for Life!

Only 2 hours left!

Feb 15, 2022

Only two hours remain before we conclude University of Arizona Giving Day!

We’ve seen an incredible outpouring of support from Wildcats everywhere. As a collective, more than 2,400 Wildcats have come together to make a gift in support of students, programs and scholarships.

From now until the end of Giving Day, gifts to the following funds will be doubled. Thank you again for your generosity and for encouraging Wildcats around the world to #BearDownGiveBack.

Wake up and Bear Down, Wildcats!

Feb 15, 2022

Only four hours remain until the end of Giving Day!

From now until 12 pm, gifts to the following funds will be matched. If you have yet to contribute to a challenge or make a gift, there's still time to support the people, places and programs that matter most to you!

Over night, we surpassed $2 million and 1,500 donors! We’re also close to filling up our donor heatmap. If you know Wildcats in these missing states, please encourage them to be a part of Giving Day!

Together, Wildcats have the power to make great things happen. Let's see just how much we can do for our students and community in these last few hours!

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Lute Olson Men's Basketball Challenge

All gifts to the Lute Olson Endowment for Excellence in Men’s Basketball will be matched up to $250,000!

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Eller Alumni Participation Challenge

Thanks to generous pooled donations from three Eller Alumni, every $1 you donate for Giving Day will be matched and doubled up to $75,000. They are making this commitment because they want to maximize business school alumni participation in this campaign and have every person contribute. Discover a program that means something to you and make a difference! Every dollar counts, so let’s Bear Down and Give Back today!

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College of Law Scholarship Challenge

Arizona Law alumna Anna Maria Chávez ('94) is challenging her fellow classmates and all others to give to student scholarships on UA's Giving Day. She will match gifts up to $2,500. Join this effort to raise support for future LawCats.

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CALS School of Natural Resources Challenge

The Director’s Award in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment supports the educational experiences of exceptional undergraduate and graduate students who want to dedicate their careers to protecting our wild lands, animals and ecosystems. For Giving Day, Fran Colwell (SNRE, 1977) and his wife, Sandy Koizumi are matching all gifts up to $3,000 to this fund, so you can double your impact today!

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College of Law Dean's Challenge

Dean Marc Miller will generously match all gifts to A New Day In Court on Giving Day up to $1,000. This project will give students brand new practice courtrooms to build their advocacy skills.

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University Community Chorus Challenge

Double your impact by making a gift to the University Community Chorus Memorial Scholarship Endowment. Stephanie Bader (’76, ’85) and Cathy Hemler (’69) will match the first $1,000 made to this fund. Help the Community Chorus as they provide scholarship support to deserving Music Education students.

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College of Law Justice Advocates Coalition Challenge

All gifts made to support the Justice Advocates Coalition during the day of giving will be matched up to $6,000 by The Melody S. Robidoux Foundation Fund. The Justice Advocates Coalition is a student-led organization that raises funds to provide summer fellowships for students to pursue often unpaid public interest employment placements. Each fellowship is $3,000. When this challenge is met, four students will have a fellowship made possible for this summer! Thank you to Arizona Law alumna Melody S. Robidoux (‘83) for the generous challenge gift.

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SALT Center Challenge

Make your gift to the Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques (SALT) Center today and President’s Club member Jim Thoresen will match that amount by making an additional contribution to benefit SALT student scholarships and programs up to $5,000. Your gift to the SALT Center provides access to innovative programming and support services for students who learn differently.

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College of Fine Arts Challenge

President’s Club members Mitch (’70) and Meredithe Katz will match your gifts to the College of Fine Arts Dean’s Fund for Excellence up to $1,000. Join them by making a gift to support our wonderful Fine Arts students & programs.

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College of Medicine – Tucson White Coat Challenge

Support the College of Medicine – Tucson White Coat Fund and your gift will be matched by Mr. Bruce Byrd up to $10,000. The White Coat Fund provides white coats and stethoscopes for the incoming Class of 2026. White coats are placed on each student’s shoulders signifying their entrance into the medical profession. Help us let our students feel a part of a supportive community of alumni and friends who are equally passionate about improving lives and building healthier communities.

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New Donor Challenge

Make your first gift to the University of Arizona on Giving Day. The first $1,000 in gifts from new donors will be matched dollar for dollar by Vicki and Craig Fleischer! Support what you love about Arizona with a gift of any amount. Join our community of givers today!

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College of Science Tree-Ring Lab Challenge

All gifts to the Rex Adams Tree-Ring Lab Endowment will be matched up to $50,000! The Tree-Ring Archive is housed within the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research, the premier center of dendrochronology, home to the world's largest and most diverse collection of tree-ring specimens. Support of the Rex Adams Endowment ensures the unique and irreplaceable tree-ring specimens are protected and available for the next generation of scientists to continue critical environmental research.

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College of Medicine – Tucson CUP Challenge

The Commitment to Underserved People Program (CUP) in the College of Medicine – Tucson is a student-developed and student-directed co-curricular program which allows students to work in clinics within medically underserved and resource-poor populations. A generous donor will match all gifts to CUP up to $60,000 on Giving Day! Help us support this impactful program for our community by making a gift today.

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Pride of Arizona Marching Band Challenge

Support the Pride of Arizona and your gift will be matched dollar for dollar up to $25,000 by Stacie (’97, ’00) and Jennifer Hudgens. As season ticket holders and avid music fans, they know that the Pride is “instrumental” in making the Game Day experience, at-home or on the road, the best in the country! Your generosity will help provide uniforms, travel, instruments and equipment for our 250 members. Give to the Pride of Arizona today!

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W.A. Franke Honors College Community Challenge

Donate to any of the W.A. Franke Honors College fundraising priorities and all gifts will be matched up to $10,000 by our Franke Honors College Advisory Board. Support for Honors scholarships, programs and enrichment experiences allows us to bring top scholars into an educational and nurturing environment, while helping reduce the financial burdens they often face.

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College of Engineering Forever ENGAGED Challenge

Support the Forever ENGAGED program in the College of Engineering today and your gift will be matched up to $5,000 by Cindy (’88 B.S. Industrial Engineering) and Dan Klingberg (’93 B.S. in Electrical Engineering). Dan and Cindy encourage you to join them in supporting the ENGAGED program which has a significant impact on the retention and graduation success of historically underrepresented students in engineering.

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Magellan Fund for Excellence Challenge

Gifts to the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences’ Magellan Fund for Excellence will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000 by Charles B. Hintz and Dr. Cherilyn Hintz. They have chosen to support the Magellan Fund for Excellence because they understand how important it is for the Dean to address critical needs.

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Wildcat Mentor Society Challenge

Gifts to the Wildcat Mentor Society will be double matched up to $6,000 by Gain Jue (’07, ’12) and her employee match from Microsoft. Supporting the Wildcat Mentor Society will help students and alumni connect with industry leaders in a unique career mentoring experience, where they are able to have fun and build life-long connections. Gifts will help expand the program to support the diverse needs of mentors and mentees in the Wildcat community. This includes professional development and networking events, enhancing leadership development through assessment and training opportunities and accessible training for both mentors and mentees to maximize their personal experience. Give to the Wildcat Mentor Society today!

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McCarthy Women in Engineering Challenge

McCarthy Building Companies is matching the first $750 in gifts to the Raclare Cordis Kanal Inclusion Excellence Fund in the College of Engineering. McCarthy Building Companies believes in fostering the development of women in their industry and is committed to the next generation of women in engineering. Please support this important initiative today!

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KEYS Research Internship Program Challenge

Thanks to a generous donor, all gifts to the BIO5 Institute's KEYS Research Internship Program will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $15,000. Please give today to help us continue providing our unique seven-week summer internship to talented and diverse Arizona high school students. Through KEYS, interns gain valuable experience with real-world application of bioscience research guided by UArizona faculty and laboratory mentors. KEYS aims to engage and empower students to explore their passions for scientific discovery while advancing their academic, professional, and personal goals.

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Arizona FORGE Challenge

Gifts to Arizona FORGE will be matched up to $5,000 from generous donors! Arizona FORGE inspires and cultivates entrepreneurial thinking in all students, regardless of major. It also provides a bridge to the community in advancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Your gifts will be used to support students in developing problem-solving skills and become the changemakers of the future. Please give today!

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