Gertrude C. Ford Center for Performing Arts
Celebrate 20 Years of Performing Arts Excellence through the Ford Center!
The time is now to celebrate 20 years of performing arts excellence at the Gertrude C. Ford Center. In honor of this milestone, members of the UM community are challenging you to invest in cultural opportunities on the Ole Miss campus. Maximize your Giving Day impact by answering these challenges and helping us unlock critical resources. Your gift – no matter the size – makes a difference.
The arts are a vital part of our vibrant campus and state, and your support is essential to ensure that you, your friends, family and neighbors can continue to enjoy all the benefits that come with a thriving creative community. Your gifts today will enable the Ford Center to keep providing high-quality performances for all ages throughout the year.
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Realtree Early Bird Special!
The academic unit or school that secures the most gifts between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. on April 4 will earn an additional $1,000, thanks to the generosity of Bill ( BBA 1973) and Shannon Jordan, and their son Tyler Jordan (BS 2016), founders of Realtree in Columbus, Georgia. Make a gift now and help your favorite area of campus benefit from these funds!
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | School of Law | 56 |
| 2 | School of Education | 51 | |
| 3 | College of Liberal Arts | 19 | |
| 4 | School of Business Administration | 18 | |
| 5 | William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing | 14 |
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Leigh Anne and Sean's Buzzer Beater Challenge!
It’s the final countdown! Now & Ever Campaign co-chairs Leigh Anne (BS 82) and Sean Tuohy (BBA 85) of Memphis, Tennessee, are challenging Rebel Nation to 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 5 will earn an additional $5,000, thanks to the generosity of the Tuohy family. Act now by making a gift and helping your favorite area of campus benefit from these funds.
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5,000 | School of Law | 146 |
| 2 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | 72 | |
| 3 | School of Pharmacy | 38 | |
| 4 | School of Journalism and New Media | 31 | |
| 5 | School of Education | 27 |
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Vice Chancellor Parks Leaderboard Challenge
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on April 4 will earn an additional $2,000, thanks to the generosity of Vice Chancellor for Development Charlotte Parks. Make a gift now and help your favorite area of campus claim these funds.
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | School of Journalism and New Media | 46 |
| 2 | School of Education | 29 | |
| 3 | Student Affairs | 25 | |
| 4 | School of Pharmacy | 21 | |
| 5 | College of Liberal Arts | 19 |
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Funky's Happy Hour Special!
The academic department or school that secures the most gifts between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. CST on April 4 will earn an additional $500 thanks to Funky's! Make your gift during this time to help your favorite area of campus benefit from these resources!
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | School of Education | 22 |
| 2 | School of Pharmacy | 12 | |
| 3 | School of Journalism and New Media | 7 | |
| 4 | College of Liberal Arts | 6 | |
| 5 | University Bands | 6 |
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Chancellor's Lunchtime Special
Chancellor Glenn F. Boyce and Emily Boyce have generously pledged $2,500 to the school or unit that attracts the most gifts between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 5. You don't want to miss this lunchtime special, so be ready to give to what you love about Ole Miss!
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,500 | School of Education | 48 |
| 2 | Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College | 28 | |
| 3 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | 26 | |
| 4 | School of Journalism and New Media | 18 | |
| 5 | Student Affairs | 17 |
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Seigle Family Breakfast Challenge
The academic unit or school that secures the most gifts between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. on April 5 will earn an additional $1,000, thanks to the generosity of Cindy and Jonathan Seigle of Oxford, Mississippi. Make a gift now and help your favorite area of campus benefit from these funds!
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | School of Education | 39 |
| 2 | Student Affairs | 7 | |
| 3 | School of Pharmacy | 6 | |
| 4 | School of Business Administration | 5 | |
| 5 | Division of Diversity and Community Engagement | 4 |
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Participating Groups
The Ole Miss Fund
Outreach & Continuing Education
Division of Diversity and Community Engagement
Ole Miss Alumni Association
Center for the Study of Southern Culture
College of Liberal Arts
Croft Institute for International Studies
Gertrude C. Ford Center for Performing Arts
Graduate School
Ole Miss First
Patterson School of Accountancy
Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College
School of Applied Sciences
School of Business Administration
School of Education
School of Engineering
School of Journalism and New Media
School of Law
School of Pharmacy
Student Affairs
The Ole Miss Women's Council
University Bands
University Libraries
University Museum and Historic Houses
Institute for the Arts
Center for Manufacturing Excellence
William Magee Institute for Student Wellbeing
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