One of the remarkable traits of our University is our spirit of community. This spirit began with the founding faculty, staff and students at University of St. Thomas, and our time-honored Mardi Gras traditions play a part in the story.
In 1947, the first Mardi Gras dance was held in the small ballroom on the 3rd floor of Link-Lee Mansion. By 1950, Mardi Gras at UST had grown into a “Mardi Gras Extravaganza” held at the Sam Houston Coliseum with 15,000 attendees. University President Fr. Vincent J. Guinan used his Hollywood connections to recruit celebrities to serve as honorary kings and queens. The likes of Pat O’Brien, Ann Blyth and Bob Hope traveled to Houston to serve in these roles.
With these Mardi Gras Extravaganzas, the young University of St. Thomas rose in prominence as newspapers and community leaders assisted in promoting the event.
Today, the 5th Annual Giving Day is being held on Fat Tuesday, February 21, as a tribute to our Mardi Gras legacy. Like our Mardi Gras traditions, UST Giving Days bring our entire community, far and wide, together on one day in support of our University.
Will you join us this Giving Day by supporting a cause that is meaningful to you?
What is Giving Day?
Giving Day is a 24-hour online giving challenge where students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents and friends come together to make a difference in the lives of UST students.
What forms of payment can I use online?
You can give online with PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Credit Card, or Bank Transfer.
Can I send my gift via mail?
Yes! Checks sent with “Giving Day” in the memo will be counted! You may mail your donation to: University of St. Thomas, Office of University Advancement, 3800 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX, 77006
Are there other forms of payment?
Yes, of course! All donors are welcome to make their gift by calling the Office of University Advancement at 713-525-3100.
I still have questions.
For additional questions, please contact the Office of University Advancement at give@stthom.edu or 713-525-3100.
🎉 Create an account at givecampus.com – or if you already have one, log in! (Note: you do not need to have an account to make your gift.)
💸 Make your own gift to UST Giving Day! You can even challenge fellow alumni or donors to a specific designation, making your gift go even further.
📲 Share the #USTGivingDay page! The built-in sharing buttons on the campaign page generate a link that is unique to you. Share what UST means to you using the #USTGivingDay and #ThrowMeSomethingMister hashtags!
🎥 Film a personal plea video (use your phone or webcam!) asking fellow alumni, faculty, staff, and friends to join #USTGivingDay! Share it on the Giving Day page and your social media.
🛠 Become an Advocate – An easy way to spread the word about Giving Day! View the Advocates tab of the Giving Day page for instructions.
Donation Challenge
$5,000 if 200 donors give in the next over 1 year
Challenge Complete!
For Alumni
Offered by Ruth and Clarence Metzger
Donation Match
$20 per donor up to $20
Match Complete!
Offered by Anonymous
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $10,000
Match Complete!
For Center for Thomistic Studies Scholarships
Offered by Greg and Cheri Hartford, '68-'69
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $2,500
Match Complete!
For William J. Flynn Center for Irish Studies Scholarships
Offered by Anonymous
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $2,000
Match Complete!
For Kitowski Celtic Valor Endowment
Offered by Celtic Valor
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $1,000
Match Complete!
For Alumni Association Annual Scholarship
Offered by Ahmed AlRawi
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated up to $1,000
Match Complete!
For Class of 2000
Offered by Juan Serrato
Donation Match
$1 per $1 donated for gifts of $1,000 or higher, up to $5,000
Match Complete!
For Center for International Studies Endowment
Offered by Richard Sindelar
No updates for this campaign.
Donors
View All Donors| Class Years | Donors | Raised ($) |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | $50 |
| 1989 | 1 | $500 |
| 1992 | 1 | $500 |
| 2021 | 5 | $1,800 |
| 1927 | 0 | $0 |
| 2011 | 2 | $125 |
| 1947 | 0 | $0 |
| 1965 | 0 | $0 |
| 2018 | 5 | $160 |
| 1991 | 1 | $100 |
| 1968 | 1 | $10,000 |
| 1956 | 0 | $0 |
| 1979 | 0 | $0 |
| 1936 | 0 | $0 |
| 1941 | 0 | $0 |
| 1977 | 0 | $0 |
| 1954 | 0 | $0 |
| 2008 | 3 | $225 |
| 2006 | 0 | $0 |
| 1938 | 0 | $0 |
| 1935 | 0 | $0 |
| 2002 | 5 | $850 |
| 1934 | 0 | $0 |
| 1963 | 0 | $0 |
| 1980 | 0 | $0 |
| 1958 | 0 | $0 |
| 1987 | 0 | $0 |
| 2014 | 1 | $200 |
| 2010 | 2 | $60 |
| 1949 | 0 | $0 |
| 1975 | 0 | $0 |
| 1944 | 0 | $0 |
| 1928 | 0 | $0 |
| 1974 | 1 | $250 |
| 2003 | 3 | $300 |
| 1976 | 0 | $0 |
| 1940 | 0 | $0 |
| 1952 | 1 | $100 |
| 1985 | 0 | $0 |
| 1996 | 1 | $25 |
| 1960 | 0 | $0 |
| 1995 | 3 | $1,575 |
| 1948 | 0 | $0 |
| 1942 | 0 | $0 |
| 2016 | 1 | $100 |
| 1964 | 2 | $125 |
| 1972 | 1 | $100 |
| 1930 | 0 | $0 |
| 1981 | 1 | $25 |
| 1973 | 0 | $0 |
| 1951 | 0 | $0 |
| 1966 | 2 | $200 |
| 1998 | 0 | $0 |
| 2019 | 6 | $625 |
| 1933 | 0 | $0 |
| 2017 | 3 | $200 |
| 1986 | 0 | $0 |
| 2020 | 9 | $1,395 |
| 1946 | 0 | $0 |
| 1929 | 0 | $0 |
| 1959 | 1 | $500 |
| 2000 | 4 | $1,600 |
| 2009 | 3 | $200 |
| 2001 | 6 | $1,525 |
| 1969 | 1 | $75 |
| 1943 | 0 | $0 |
| 1950 | 0 | $0 |
| 2012 | 4 | $1,260 |
| 1983 | 2 | $350 |
| 2004 | 6 | $1,255 |
| 1971 | 2 | $125 |
| 1997 | 3 | $250 |
| 1994 | 1 | $250 |
| 1970 | 2 | $600 |
| 1993 | 2 | $75 |
| 1984 | 1 | $100 |
| 2015 | 6 | $670 |
| 1961 | 4 | $5,250 |
| 1982 | 0 | $0 |
| 1939 | 0 | $0 |
| 2007 | 2 | $300 |
| 2005 | 4 | $1,200 |
| 1990 | 2 | $233 |
| 1988 | 0 | $0 |
| 1931 | 0 | $0 |
| 1932 | 0 | $0 |
| 1953 | 0 | $0 |
| 1945 | 0 | $0 |
| 1955 | 0 | $0 |
| 1937 | 0 | $0 |
| 1978 | 1 | $25 |
| 1967 | 4 | $800 |
| 1999 | 5 | $1,375 |
| 1962 | 1 | $100 |
| 2022 | 7 | $400 |
| 1957 | 0 | $0 |
Advocates
