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Ole Miss Giving Day
School of Engineering
Events
Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to gift matching opportunities from some of our most generous donors.
Past Events
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School of Engineering Dean's Match
Dean Dave Puleo and his wife, Sue, want to double your gift to the Ole Miss School of Engineering. They are providing a dollar-for-dollar match, up to $1,000, to expand educational opportunities through the School of Engineering.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Challenge in Honor of Albert White, Mississippi Government Engineer of the Year
In honor of Albert L. White (BSCVE 98) of Magee, Mississippi, being recognized as the 2022 Mississippi Government Engineer of the Year, an anonymous donor pledges $500 upon 10 gifts being received to the Dean's Fund.
10 / 10 Gifts
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Department of Computer and Information Science Chair Challenge
Dr. Dawn Wilkins, chair of Computer and Information Science, is challenging 10 people to hop online and make a gift to the Department of Computer and Information Science in the School of Engineering. Ten gifts will unlock her challenge gift of $500! Hotty Toddy!
10 / 10 Donors
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Chancellor Boyce's Lunchtime Special
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on April 6 will earn an additional $2,500, thanks to generosity of Chancellor and First Lady Boyce. Act now by making a gift and helping your favorite area of campus benefit from these funds.
Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
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1 | $2,500 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | 69 |
2 | School of Law | 53 | |
3 | Student Affairs | 12 | |
4 | Ole Miss Alumni Association | 9 | |
5 | School of Pharmacy | 9 | |
6 | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College | 8 | |
7 | William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing | 7 | |
8 | School of Education | 6 | |
9 | The Ole Miss Women's Council | 3 | |
10 | The Ole Miss Fund | 3 | |
11 | Graduate School | 3 | |
12 | University Bands | 3 | |
13 | School of Business Administration | 3 | |
14 | School of Engineering | 2 | |
15 | University Museum and Historic Houses | 2 |
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Campaign Co-Chair Early Bird Challenge
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on April 5 will earn an additional $5,000, thanks to the generosity of Now & Ever Campaign Co-chairs Debra and Maj. Gen. Leon Collins (BBA 82) of Madison, MS, & Leigh Anne (BS 82) and Sean Tuohy (BBA 85) of Memphis, TN. Act now by making a gift and helping your favorite area of campus benefit from these funds.
Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
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1 | $5,000 | School of Law | 80 |
2 | School of Education | 27 | |
3 | School of Pharmacy | 22 | |
4 | Mr. + Miss Ole Miss First Generation Scholarship | 16 | |
5 | Patterson School of Accountancy | 12 | |
6 | Student Affairs | 11 | |
7 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | 11 | |
8 | Croft Institute for International Studies | 9 | |
9 | William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing | 9 | |
10 | School of Business Administration | 8 | |
11 | The Ole Miss Women's Council | 7 | |
12 | Ole Miss Alumni Association | 7 | |
13 | School of Journalism and New Media | 6 | |
14 | School of Engineering | 6 | |
15 | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College | 6 |
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Top Area by Gifts!
See which area secured the most gifts on Giving Day!
Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
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1 | $1 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | 201 |
2 | School of Pharmacy | 194 | |
3 | School of Education | 183 | |
4 | School of Law | 181 | |
5 | The Ole Miss Fund | 126 | |
6 | Mr. + Miss Ole Miss First Generation Scholarship | 83 | |
7 | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College | 70 | |
8 | University Bands | 67 | |
9 | William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing | 66 | |
10 | Graduate School | 66 | |
11 | School of Engineering | 59 | |
12 | School of Business Administration | 58 | |
13 | College of Liberal Arts | 57 | |
14 | Patterson School of Accountancy | 54 | |
15 | School of Journalism and New Media | 52 |
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Name a Grove Squirrel!
On April 5th from 2:00pm-3:00pm CST, for one hour only, a gift of $50 or more will allow you to name a Grove Squirrel! Fill out your name when submitting your gift, and we will send you a certificate!
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School of Engineering Dean's Challenge
Dean Dave Puleo and his wife, Sue, ask you to step up and help today. When 20 gifts are made to the School of Engineering, this couple will respond with a gift of $1,000. Let’s go, Engineering alumni and friends!
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
Department of Chemical Engineering Chair Challenge
Dr. Adam Smith (BSChE 02, MSESC 04), chair and associate professor of Chemical Engineering, will contribute a $500 gift once the Department of Chemical Engineering receives an additional 10 gifts!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
Vice Chancellor Charlotte Parks' Happy Hour Special
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. CST on April 5 will earn an additional $1,500 from Vice Chancellor Charlotte Parks. Make your gift during this time to help your favorite area of campus benefit from these resources!
Rank | Prize | Department | Donors |
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1 | $1,500 | Graduate School | 37 |
2 | Mr. + Miss Ole Miss First Generation Scholarship | 35 | |
3 | School of Law | 20 | |
4 | Outreach and Continuing Education | 10 | |
5 | University Bands | 5 | |
6 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | 5 | |
7 | School of Education | 5 | |
8 | School of Pharmacy | 4 | |
9 | School of Business Administration | 4 | |
10 | William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing | 3 | |
11 | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College | 3 | |
12 | College of Liberal Arts | 2 | |
13 | The Ole Miss Fund | 2 | |
14 | School of Applied Sciences | 2 | |
15 | Patterson School of Accountancy | 1 |
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Mike and Donna Glenn Countdown Special
Finish Giving Day strong! The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 4 p.m. and 5:48 p.m. on April 6 will earn an additional $5,000, thanks to the generosity of UM Foundation Board Chair and Now & Ever Campaign Steering Committee member Mike (BBA 77) and Donna Glenn. Act now by making a gift and helping your favorite area of campus benefit from these funds.
Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
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1 | $5,000 | School of Pharmacy | 58 |
2 | School of Education | 53 | |
3 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | 31 | |
4 | Student Affairs | 12 | |
5 | Center for the Study of Southern Culture | 9 | |
6 | University Museum and Historic Houses | 8 | |
7 | William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing | 6 | |
8 | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College | 5 | |
9 | The Ole Miss Fund | 4 | |
10 | School of Law | 4 | |
11 | Graduate School | 3 | |
12 | School of Applied Sciences | 3 | |
13 | School of Engineering | 3 | |
14 | College of Liberal Arts | 2 | |
15 | The Ole Miss Women's Council | 2 |
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Top Departments by Donors!
See what department is leading the way in Giving Day donors!
Rank | Department | Donors |
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1 | School of Pharmacy | 175 |
2 | School of Law | 173 |
3 | School of Education | 147 |
4 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | 146 |
5 | Student Affairs | 139 |
6 | The Ole Miss Fund | 121 |
7 | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College | 69 |
8 | University Bands | 65 |
9 | Graduate School | 59 |
10 | Mr. + Miss Ole Miss First Generation Scholarship | 58 |
11 | College of Liberal Arts | 57 |
12 | School of Business Administration | 57 |
13 | School of Engineering | 56 |
14 | William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing | 55 |
15 | Patterson School of Accountancy | 52 |
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