Southwestern Giving Day 2023

1,454
Donors
96% of 1,500 Donor goal
$513,150
Donated
This campaign ended on April 20, 2023, but you can still make a gift to Southwestern University by clicking here!
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Be a part of Southwesternโ€™s biggest day of the year! For 1840 minutes, the Southwestern community comes together to build a better tomorrow by supporting the people, places, and pursuits that mean the most to them, helping Southwestern continue to thrive since our charter in 1840. 

Now is the time to reach as many Pirates and friends as we can — and we need your help! Make your gift, share it with your network, and help us reach our ambitious goal of 1,500 donors. Donโ€™t miss your chance! #ThriveSU

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Thank you!


Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's Southwestern Giving Day! As always, the Southwestern community showed its incredible generosity by giving more than $513,000 towards your favorite people, places, and passions across campus. 

This generosity will make an immediate difference for current Southwestern students and enhance the opportunities for future generations of students.

Together, we are building a better tomorrow.


Below are the challenge winners for the final hours of the campaign!
 

Final Countdown Challenge

1st Place: WINNER 

Swimming and Diving 

2nd Place: WINNERS

Allison Dickson Tri Delta Endowed Scholarship

Baseball

Cat Partners

734 days ago by Lauren Strilich
Donor Map
Designation
Top Designations by DonorsDonorsRaised ($)
Pirate Bikes37$4,338
Muslims and Allies2$500
Reproductive Justice Alliance1$15
Class of 1995 Endowed Scholarship6$400
Jack & Dana Albright Endowed Scholarship4$400
Student Foundation2$100
Student Activities 0$0
Center for Career and Professional Development6$118
Asian Student Association 3$550
Biology 9$425
Phi Beta Kappa Membership Fund0$0
Class of 1978 Scholarship1$50
Andrew Walker Endowed Scholarship3$200
Dr. Jimmy Smith Kinesiology Endowed Research Fund0$0
Golf 5$370
History 3$100
Best Buddies1$25
Class of 2021 Scholarship 0$0
The Jean Janssen and Stephen Pate Endowed Scholarship1$1,000
Women's Lacrosse 2$125
Class of 2017 Endowed Scholarship2$10
The Big Event0$0
Dr. Tex Kassen Endowed Fund 1$50
Matthew Boeer Endowed Scholarship 6$360
Art History 2$100
Class of 2016 Scholarship0$0
The Dan C. Hilliard Endowed Scholarship 1$25
Physics 1$50
Track and Field1$50
Thomas White Memorial Kappa Alpha Order Scholarship 3$1,011
Class of 2019 Endowed Scholarship0$0
Disaster Recovery Fund2$110
Counseling Services4$78
Spring Breakaway (Destination: Service)0$0
Megaphone1$200
Gwen Kennedy Neville Endowment 0$0
Coach Jim Mallon Endowed Fund 3$100
Doug Hooker Endowed Scholarship 4$335
Psychology 4$1,535
Class of 1972 Endowed Scholarship0$0
Class of 1982 Scholarship0$0
Parent Fund2$100
Purdy Endowed Fund for Collaborative Research 5$625
Men's Soccer 49$8,624
Class of 1976 Endowed Scholarship4$600
Kappa Delta Chi Chapter Room 14$1,135
Study Abroad10$675
Business 5$1,100
Community Garden7$335
Jan Dawson Endowed Scholarship 5$350
High Impact Experiences (HIE) Fund28$63,845
Special Collections13$516
Math/Computer Science 11$1,074
Football 11$3,300
Pi Kappa Alpha - Alpha Omicron Centennial Scholarship 34$3,805
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Center (JEDI)26$1,975
Southwestern Fund for Emergency Scholarships10$610
Other27$60,696
Jaysn Jameson Memorial Scholarship 13$1,308
Art 20$1,200
Pirates for Pride 20$2,210
Women's Soccer17$1,750
Named Office in honor of Dr. Debika Sihi59$23,803
Sarofim Fine Arts Fund4$4,650
Economics1$25
Theatre16$2,128
SU Cheer and Pom Squads13$775
The Southwestern Fund100$26,212
Library Initiatives23$3,465
Music 15$1,760
Communication Studies 4$120
Debby Ellis Writing Center6$220
Edward L. Kain Endowed Fund for Collaborative Research in Sociology1$100
Southwestern Fund for Student Scholarships72$17,685
Greek Life Advisor10$1,690
Alpha Kappa Alpha Chapter Room 5$235
George Nelson Endowed Music Scholarship11$5,325
Hispanic Leadership & Service Endowed Scholarship8$475
Men's Basketball 4$350
SU Emergency Fund26$8,965
Education13$2,150
Spiritual & Religious Life2$300
Cross Country12$605
Allison Dickson Delta Delta Delta Endowed Scholarship 44$5,931
Class of 2023 Scholarship29$16,025
Swimming & Diving 67$12,400
Men's Lacrosse 25$7,337
Class of 1993 Scholarship5$450
The Zeta Chapter-Alpha Delta Pi Endowed Scholarship 37$1,929
Cat Partners50$4,506
Modern Languages 2$1,200
Political Science 7$371
HALO (Hispanic and Latinx Organization)7$1,123
Baseball 91$62,320
Nell Barnes Benold โ€™48 Zeta Tau Alpha Endowed Scholarship42$2,179
Pep Band4$80
Earl Lee Moseley, Jr. Endowed Scholarship Fund 16$2,725
Women's Basketball14$815
Health Services3$200
Pi Kappa Alpha Housing Scholarship17$1,479
Class of 2018 Endowed Scholarship5$1,055
SIRA/Intramurals3$470
Student Philanthropy Council7$191
Florence Gould Scholarship2$125
Women's Locker Room Renovation2$100
Softball 14$730
Mood-Bridwell Hall Renovation13$39,310
Volleyball 10$1,650
Captain's Academy8$1,235
Chemistry 13$1,195
Sociology/Anthropology 1$50
Class of 2020 Scholarship 0$0
Class of 2002 Scholarship1$25
Class of 1997 Endowed Scholarship9$2,275
The Alpha Xi Delta Stephanie Quimby Memorial Endowed Scholarship 11$360
The Gabe Wiley Lawson and Phi Delta Theta โ€œThe Road Goes on Foreverโ€ Endowed Scholarship12$6,850
Black Student Union4$125
Kappa Alpha House Fund12$1,680
Kappa Sigma Iota Chapter Endowed Scholarship 10$1,767
Community-Engaged Learning0$0
Wally Pilcher โ€™95 Alpha Phi Omega Endowed Scholarship5$1,160
Dr. Kenny Sheppard Endowment for the SU Chorale 9$675
Class of 1971 Endowed Scholarship5$1,125
Athletic Training 2$55
Center for Academic Success2$75
The Fred R. Hilgeman Endowed Scholarship8$1,375
Tennis 15$2,050
Kristine Elizabeth Olsta Class of 1992 Endowed Book and Collections0$0
Dr. Robert L. Soulen Endowed Scholarship 7$1,350
Class of 1964 Endowed Scholarship3$600
English 3$30
Mask & Wig 1$500
Southwestern University Police1$150
Pi Kappa Alpha House Fund34$5,255
Tuition Exchange Scholarship0$0
Class of 2022 Scholarship7$1,135
Dixon Scholarship 5$225
Class of 1973 Scholarship6$1,200
Kinesiology 4$175
Philosophy 0$0
Business Club0$0
SEAK4$70
Glada Munt Athletic Director Suite2$2,500
Class of 2024 Scholarship2$25
Class of 1977 Scholarship0$0
Feminist Studies 3$55
Class of 1967 Endowed Scholarship2$500
Lori and Erik Hapst Endowed Fund1$200
Student/Faculty Research0$0
Pirate Fund for Athletics7$1,720
Chinese 2$30
SCOPE Program2$30
Strength & Conditioning0$0
Fountainwood Observatory1$100
Class of 2015 Scholarship4$26
Religion 4$160
Edward L. Kain Endowed Scholarship0$0
Austin Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship0$0
Science Internships3$1,500
Class of 1958 Endowed Scholarship0$0
Alumni Giving
Class YearDonorsRaised ($)
19440$0
19828$5,875
19410$0
19817$15,730
20259$658
20027$2,425
201010$1,895
19949$5,738
19360$0
197515$7,525
200412$4,252
201410$585
19789$2,150
19998$3,600
199613$2,150
199119$5,413
201710$641
19350$0
202316$1,450
19430$0
198915$1,875
202415$727
19695$875
202223$5,633
202115$2,806
19807$2,400
199315$9,142
199521$9,600
199714$5,900
19500$0
20067$410
19380$0
19878$1,975
200514$3,040
199012$1,125
19615$350
19552$100
201614$1,980
197321$12,925
199216$3,977
19480$0
200312$4,945
202021$820
19590$0
200714$1,157
198311$5,150
198811$3,900
19570$0
197411$2,700
19864$700
201514$1,411
201813$603
20117$485
200012$2,115
19796$3,000
19470$0
19604$300
19580$0
201314$4,076
20099$1,525
19685$500
20125$260
19859$2,050
200810$4,270
19774$1,200
19400$0
19510$0
19370$0
20017$3,725
19520$0
19631$3,100
19644$850
20266$303
19988$2,400
19717$1,800
19420$0
19702$240
19560$0
20193$95
19530$0
19651$1,000
19673$575
19767$760
19726$25,750
19450$0
19540$0
19847$3,300
19340$0
19660$0
19330$0
19491$250
19460$0
19622$300
19390$0
Athlete Giving
Pirate Athletic TeamsDonorsRaised ($)
Men's Lacrosse4$1,583
Football2$75
Women's Soccer7$1,320
Baseball17$9,000
Swimming & Diving9$3,081
Men's Soccer19$894
Golf3$1,020
Men's Basketball4$950
Volleyball1$200
Women's Lacrosse0$0
Softball0$0
Track and Field0$0
Tennis3$270
Women's Basketball4$275
Cross Country0$0
Greek Giving
Greek ChaptersDonorsRaised ($)
Delta Delta Delta25$4,020
Kappa Alpha9$2,380
Phi Delta Theta14$8,850
Alpha Delta Pi43$17,116
Zeta Tau Alpha55$12,490
Pi Kappa Alpha68$22,055
Alpha Kappa Alpha1$200
Alpha Xi Delta4$1,110
Kappa Delta Chi2$525
Kappa Sigma8$273
Donor Affiliations
Gradhat icon38%Alumni/Students
Parent icon16%Parents
Suitcase icon10%Faculty/Staff
Friends icon4%Friends
Gradhat icon6%Athletes
Gradhat icon16%Greek
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