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UM Food Pantry Wins UM Students' Choice Award

Mar 07, 2024

UM students visiting the University Center, Davidson Honors College and Mansfield Library during The Big Give experienced the power of philanthropy in action by casting their vote for the UM Students’ Choice Award.

Students selected the UM Food Pantry from a list of five student support areas as this year’s winner. The Food Pantry will receive a bonus gift of $1,000.

Thank you to the nearly 300 students who voted, and to our passionate giving community for supporting the Students’ Choice Award!

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Participating Groups

President's Excellence Fund

UM Alumni Association

$25,000

Armstrong Challenge for CAM

Thank you to Steve Armstrong and our generous giving community for supporting the College of Arts and Media! We are inspired by your support for the University of Montana.

50 / 50 Gifts

Completed

Match

Batts Division of Biological Sciences Match

Thank you to Joe and Lana Richards Batts and our generous giving community for supporting the Biological Sciences Department! We are inspired by your support for the University of Montana.

Completed

Match

Dean Nichols DHC Matching Gift

Thank you to Dean Tim Nichols, Laurie Nichols and our generous giving community for supporting the Davidson Honors College! We are inspired by your support for the University of Montana.

$5,000 MATCHED

Completed

Match

Global Engagement Office Match

Thank you to GEO Executive Director Donna Anderson, Rick Anderson and our generous giving community for supporting the Global Engagement Office! We are inspired by your support for the University of Montana.

$500 MATCHED

Completed

Match

History Department Match

Thank you to our generous anonymous donor and giving community for supporting the History Department! We are inspired by your support for the University of Montana.

$3,000 MATCHED

Completed

$1,000

Matt Jennings Law School Challenge

Thank you to Matt Jennings and our generous giving community for supporting the Law School! We are inspired by your support for the University of Montana.

20 / 20 Gifts

Completed

$5,000

McDonough Flathead Lake Biological Station Challenge

Thank you to Mike and Mary McDonough and our generous giving community for supporting the Flathead Lake Biological Station! We are inspired by your support for the University of Montana.

Completed

$10,000

Robles Journalism Donor Challenge

Thank you to Courtney Robles and our generous giving community for supporting the School of Journalism! We are inspired by your support for the University of Montana.

30 / 30 Donors

Completed

Match

Steve and Madeline Levine Matching Gift for the Mansfield Center

Thank you to Steve and Madeline Levine and our generous giving community for supporting the Mansfield Center! We are inspired by your support for the University of Montana.

$25,000 MATCHED

Completed

$2,000

The Joe and Kathleen Eckhart Missoula College Challenge

Thank you to Joe and Kathleen Eckhart, and our generous giving community for supporting Missoula College! We are inspired by your support for the University of Montana.

Completed

Leaderboard

Grizzly Athletics Donation Leaderboard

The Grizzly Athletics area with the most dollars.

Rank	Grizzly Athletics	Raised
1	Softball	$102,050.00
2	Lady Griz Basketball	$28,500.00
3	Football	$12,550.00
4	Athletics Success Fund	$11,560.00
5	Men's Basketball	$8,350.00
6	Grizzly Scholarship Assoc.	$7,670.03
7	Volleyball	$5,485.00
8	Soccer	$4,235.00
9	Track & Field / XC	$2,725.00
10	Women's Tennis	$1,675.00
11	Golf	$1,295.00
12	Men's Tennis	$850.00
13	Dance Team	$835.00
14	Cheer Squad	$410.00
15	Monte's Fund	$325.00

Ended

$10,000

Batts Communication Studies Challenge

Thank you to Joe Batts and our generous giving community for supporting the Communication Studies department! We are inspired by your support for the University of Montana.

20 / 20 Gifts

Completed

Match

Batts Political Science Match

Thank you to Lana Richards Batts and our generous giving community for supporting the Political Science Department! We are inspired by your support for the University of Montana.

$10,000 MATCHED

Completed

$5,000

Dean Nichols DHC Challenge Gift

Thank you to Dean Tim Nichols, Laurie Nichols and our generous giving community for supporting the Davidson Honors College! We are inspired by your support for the University of Montana.

60 / 60 Gifts

Completed

$10,000

History Department Donor Challenge

Thank you to the anonymous donor and our generous giving community for supporting the UM History Department! We are inspired by your support for the University of Montana.

40 / 40 Gifts

Completed

$7,500

Madden Journalism Challenge

Thank you to Mario and Kristy Madden and our generous giving community for supporting the College of Journalism! We are inspired by your support for the University of Montana.

$5,000 / $5,000 Raised

Completed

Match

McDonough FLBS Matching Gift

Thank you to the McDonoughs and our generous giving community for supporting the Flathead Lake Biological Station! We are inspired by your support for the University of Montana.

$15,000 MATCHED

Completed

Match

Miller-Asendio Journalism Match

Thank you to Marlee Miller, Jim Asendio, and our generous giving community for supporting the School of Journalism! We are inspired by your support for the University of Montana.

$2,000 MATCHED

Completed

Match

Ruff College of Business Match

Thank you to Chris and Katie Ruff, and our generous giving community for supporting the College of Business! We are inspired by your support for the University of Montana.

$10,000 MATCHED

Completed

Match

Support the UM Alumni Association

Thank you to our anonymous donor and our generous giving community for supporting UMAA! We are inspired by your support for the University of Montana.

$3,000 MATCHED

Completed

$5,000

The Phyllis J. Washington College of Education Challenge Gift

Thank you to the Phyllis J. Washington College of Education Development Advisory Board and our generous giving community for supporting the College of Education! We are inspired by your support for the University of Montana.

25 / 25 Gifts

Completed

Leaderboard

Grizzly Athletics Gift Leaderboard

The Grizzly Athletics area with the most gifts.

Rank	Grizzly Athletics	Gifts
1	Grizzly Scholarship Assoc.	43
2	Lady Griz Basketball	32
3	Football	24
4	Athletics Success Fund	24
5	Track & Field / XC	21
6	Soccer	18
7	Volleyball	17
8	Softball	13
9	Men's Basketball	13
10	Men's Tennis	13
11	Golf	9
12	Women's Tennis	7
13	Dance Team	6
14	Cheer Squad	5
15	Monte's Fund	4

Ended

Rank	State	Gifts
1	MT	521
2	WA	58
3	CA	25

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