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Past Events


$1,000
The Center at 50 Fund
An anonymous donor invites you to support the Center for the Study of Southern Culture as we lead up to our 50thanniversary in 2027. It will be a time for celebration, reflection and planning for the future. Once we receive 27 gifts, $1,000 will be unlocked.
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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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Department Leaderboard!
See which department is leading the way in donors. Make a gift to the area of campus that means the most to you!
Rank Department Donors
1 School of Education 412
2 School of Law 226
3 College of Liberal Arts 153
4 Student Affairs 149
5 School of Journalism and New Media 148
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$200
Arrington Challenge for Southern Studies
Linda Arrington (BA 1996) of Oxford, Mississippi, is honoring the work of Dr. Ann Abadie and Dr. Charles R. Wilson by issuing a challenge in support of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture. Today, when 10 people make a gift of any size to the Center, Linda has graciously agreed to give $200! Help us unlock these funds today!
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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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Make Mine Monthly!
Want to make a lasting impact? Select “recurring monthly” when you make your gift and we’ll send you a red and gold Lyceum lapel pin as a thank you!
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Grove Tree Challenge
UM's nationally recognized Landscaping Services is supporting our University with one of the most exciting challenges in Giving Day history. When you make a gift of $1,000 or more to any fund, you will be entered to win a seedling from one of the Grove's famous pecan trees. This is your opportunity to impact the lives of students and win your own Grove tree! There will be a drawing at 4:30 p.m. (CST) on April 4 and April 5.
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$6,000
Rosen Challenge for CSSC Graduate Students
Marc Rosen of Atlanta, Georgia, an enthusiastic supporter of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture, has pledged to give $6,000 to his Graduate Student Support Fund once the CSSC receives 20 gifts. Southern Studies graduate students are core to the success of the Center. Support them with your gift today!
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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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Top Department By Dollars
Top Department By Dollars
Rank Department Raised
1 School of Business Administration $5,030,443.00
2 School of Journalism and New Media $1,016,062.00
3 Institute for the Arts $100,075.00
4 Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College $32,043.00
5 School of Education $26,805.00
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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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You + 2 Influencer Challenge!
Serving as an influencer is as easy as “You+2.” On Giving Day, make your gift using your unique influencer link and encourage two others to make a gift through your link on Giving Day to score an exclusive throw-back pennant!
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Flagship Society Graduation Honor Cord
May 2023 graduates will have the opportunity to join the Flagship Society, the prestigious annual giving recognition group at Ole Miss, for a gift of just $23. Members receive a graduation honor cord in recognition of your Giving Day gift. Only graduating students are eligible for this challenge. Cords will be available for pick up on the Union Plaza the week prior to graduation.
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Name a Grove Squirrel Challenge
For two hours on one day only, Name a Grove Squirrel is back! From 3-5 p.m. CST on April 4, 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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