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Duquesne Day of Giving 2023


DUQUESNE DAY OF GIVING 2023!

2.8.23

Thank you to all who participated in the 8th annual Duquesne Day of Giving. The overwhelming generosity will have a lasting impact across the Bluff in 2023 and beyond.

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Did you miss the Duquesne Day of Giving, but still want to make a gift? You can make a gift on our website. No matter the day, your generosity will still make an impact on the Bluff today and beyond.

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School of Business Innovation Fund Matching Gift
John McMurtry (MS’85), Paolo DiPasquale (B’06), Bob Kingsley (B 79), and two anonymous donors to the School of Business will match all donations to the School of Business Innovation Fund dollar-for-dollar, up to $27,500.
$26,876 MATCHED
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School of Education Matching Gift #2
An anonymous donor will match all School of Education donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000.
$2,572 MATCHED
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Fochtman Endowed Scholarship Matching Gift
Dr. Frederick Fochtman, retired long-time Director of Forensic Science and Law Master's Program and Associate Professor of Pharmacology, and his wife, Marlene, will match donations to the Fred and Marlene Fochtman Endowed Scholarship Fund, dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000
$2,851 MATCHED
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Graduate School of Pharmaceuticals Sciences Matching Gift #1
Dean James Drennen P’85 will match all donations to the Graduate School of Pharmaceuticals Sciences, dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,000
$1,688 MATCHED
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School of Pharmacy Class of 1992 Matching Gift
Shawn Nairn P’92 will match gifts made by the Class of 1992 to the School of Pharmacy, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000
$462 MATCHED
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Duquesne Kline School of Law Matching Gift #1
Brian K. Parker L’93 and his wife, Kimberly, will match Duquesne Kline School of Law donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $3,000.
$3,000 MATCHED
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School of Nursing Matching Gift #2
Diane Montagna, N'75 will match School of Nursing donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000.
$5,000 MATCHED
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Duquesne Media Matching Gift
Shea Hoffmann Murtaugh A'94 and James Murtaugh B'93 will match donations to the Duquesne Media department (formerly known as the Journalism and Multimedia Arts Department) dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000. Duquesne Media is home to majors in Digital Media Arts, Multiplatform Journalism, Sports Information and Media, and Strategic Public Relations and Advertising.
$1,000 MATCHED
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School of Nursing Matching Gift #1
An anonymous donor will match all School of Nursing donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000.
$5,000 MATCHED
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School of Pharmacy Alumni Association Matching Gift
The DU School of Pharmacy Alumni Association will match all donations to the School of Pharmacy, dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000.
$5,000 MATCHED
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Football Matching Gift
An anonymous football alumnus will match donations to the Football team, dollar-for-dollar, up to $15,000.
$15,000 MATCHED
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Men’s and Women’s Track & Field & Cross Country Matching Gift
A group of Men’s and Women’s Track & Field and Cross Country alumni have come together and will match all Cross Country and Track & Field donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000.
$5,000 MATCHED
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Men’s Soccer Matching Gift
An anonymous Men’s Soccer supporter will match donations to the Men’s Soccer team, dollar-for-dollar, up to $15,000.
$15,000 MATCHED
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Women's Rowing Matching Gift
An anonymous Women’s Rowing supporter will match donations to the Women’s Rowing team, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Women's Basketball Matching Gift
An anonymous Women's Basketball supporter will match all donations to the Women's Basketball team, dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000.
$10,000 MATCHED
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Women's Lacrosse Matching Gift
An anonymous Women's Lacrosse supporter will match all donations to the Women's Lacrosse team, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Duquesne Kline School of Law Matching Gift #3
Jon R. & Joni Perry will match Duquesne Kline School of Law donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000.
$5,000 MATCHED
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Gumberg Library Matching Gift
The Gumberg Library Leadership will match donations to Gumberg Library dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Parents Matching Gift
John (B'88) & Pam (B'91) Barsotti will match any donations made by current or past parents of a Duquesne University student dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,500.
$2,500 MATCHED
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School of Pharmacy Matching Gift #1
Mark Conklin P'04 will match all donations to the School of Pharmacy, dollar-for-dollar, up to $500.
$500 MATCHED
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Mary Pappert School of Music Matching Gift #1
Join Jeanette Ables in making each day the best. In memory of her brother-in-law, Stephen N. Paige, and his passion for music, she will match Mary Pappert School of Music donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,300.
$1,300 MATCHED
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Duquesne Kline School of Law Matching Gift #5
The Hon. Michael E. McCarthy L’84, member of the Kline Law Advisory Board, will match Duquesne Kline School of Law donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000.
$5,000 MATCHED
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Duquesne In Rome Matching Gift
Dr. Roberta Aronson (ret), founder of the Italian Campus Program, will match donations to Duquesne in Rome dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Duquesne In Dublin Matching Gift
Michael Wright, Director of European Programs, will match donations to Duquesne in Dublin dollar-for-dollar, up to $500.
$500 MATCHED
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$1,000
School of Nursing Participation Challenge
Dean Mary Ellen Glasgow will donate $1,000 if 100 individuals make a donation to the School of Nursing.
100 / 100 Donors
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$10,000
Duquesne Day of Giving Participation Challenge
Thanks to the generosity of John B’70 and Carolyn George, if 500 gifts are made to any area of campus on the Day of Giving it will unlock a $5,000 gift; an additional $10,000 will be unlocked if 1,000 gifts are made; and an additional $10,000 will be unlocked if 1,500 gifts are made.
1,500 / 1,500 Gifts
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$1,000
School of Pharmacy Participation Challenge
David Wargo P’91 will donate another $1,000 if 5 members from the Class of 1991 make a gift to the School of Pharmacy.
5 / 5 Donors
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$3,000
Duquesne Kline School of Law Participation Challenge
If 75 individuals donate to the Duquesne Kline School of Law, Madelyn Reilly (L'85) and Dr. Robin Girdhar will donate $3,000
75 / 75 Donors
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Leaderboard
Number of Gifts Leaderboard by Area of Campus
Which area of campus will receive the most donations on the Day of Giving? Make a gift to help get your favorite area of campus to the top of the leaderboard!
Rank Department Gifts
1 Athletics 661
2 School of Nursing 135
3 School of Business 121
4 Liberal Arts 113
5 School of Pharmacy 109
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Who is Giving?
Which Duquesne University community group is making the largest impact on the Day of Giving?
Please Check All of Your Duquesne Affiliations
Rank Answer Gifts
1 Alumni 858
2 Current/Past DU Parent 356
3 Current Employee 331
4 Friend 213
5 Current Student 84
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Leaderboard
School Leaderboard by Amount Raised
Which Duquesne University school will raise the most on the Day of Giving? Make a gift to help get your school to the top of the leaderboard!
Rank Department Raised
1 School of Law $38,676.68
2 School of Business $37,295.43
3 School of Nursing $19,284.02
4 Liberal Arts $15,628.12
5 College of Osteopathic Medicine $13,785.82
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Athletics Leaderboard by Amount Raised
Which Duquesne University athletics team will raise the most on the Day of Giving? Make a gift to help get your favorite team to the top of the leaderboard!
Rank Fund Designation Raised
1 Women's Swimming & Diving $36,593.34
2 Football $22,116.56
3 Men's Basketball $21,480.43
4 Men's Soccer $20,825.14
5 Women's Lacrosse $12,708.51
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Greek Life Leaderboard by Amount Raised
Which Greek Life organization will raise the most on the Day of Giving? Make a gift to help get your favorite fraternity or sorority to the top of the leaderboard!
Rank Fund Designation Raised
1 Sigma Kappa $1,153.31
2 Delta Sigma Theta $542.75
3 Tau Kappa Epsilon $516.45
4 Alpha Phi Delta $294.65
5 Gamma Phi $135.00
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Most Gifts Leaderboard
Which specific area of campus will receive the most gifts to support their bigger goals?
Rank Fund Designation Gifts
1 Women's Swimming & Diving 106
2 School of Business Innovation Fund 106
3 School of Pharmacy (Greatest Needs) 78
4 Rowing 74
5 Liberal Arts (Greatest Needs) 68
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Catholic Studies Matching Gift
Annie and Gus Engel will match all donations to Catholic Studies, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000.
$562 MATCHED
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Nurse Anesthesia Program Matching Gift
Francis Feld N'93 will match all donations to the School of Nursing Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice Program, dollar-for-dollar, up to $3,500.
$2,054 MATCHED
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Men's & Women's Tennis Matching Gift
The Gene Nacey Tennis Family will match all donations to the Men's & Women's Tennis teams, dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,500.
$2,436 MATCHED
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Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Matching Gift #2
Jeffrey Fisher P’85 and his wife, Jan P’86, founders of Advanced Biologic Solutions, will match donations to the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000.
$1,032 MATCHED
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School of Education Matching Gift #1
Bill Bolling E'67 will match all School of Education donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $3,000.
$3,000 MATCHED
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Mary Pappert School of Music Matching Gift #3
Dean David Allen Wehr will match Mary Pappert School of Music donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,500.
$2,500 MATCHED
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Duquesne Kline School of Law Matching Gift #2
Marie Millie Jones L'87, chair of the Kline Law Advisory Board, will match Duquesne Kline School of Law donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $3,000.
$3,000 MATCHED
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Bayer School of Natural & Environmental Sciences Matching Gift
Gianni BS’94, MS’96, JD ’00 and Lisa JD’99 Floro will match all Bayer School of Natural & Environmental Sciences donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,500.
$2,500 MATCHED
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School of Pharmacy Matching Gift #3
Mary Meredith P’79 will match all donations to the School of Pharmacy, dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,500.
$2,500 MATCHED
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College of Medicine Matching Gift
An anonymous donor will match all College of Osteopathic Medicine donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000.
$5,000 MATCHED
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Women’s Bowling Matching Gift
An anonymous Women’s Bowling supporter will match donations to the Bowling team, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Men's Basketball Matching Gift
An anonymous Men's Basketball supporter will match all donations to the Men's Basketball team, dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000.
$10,000 MATCHED
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Women’s Soccer Matching Gift
An anonymous Women’s Soccer supporter will match donations to the Women’s Soccer team, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Women's Swimming & Diving Matching Gift
An anonymous Women's Swimming & Diving supporter will match all donations to the Women's Swimming & Diving team, dollar-for-dollar, up to $15,000.
$15,000 MATCHED
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Women's Volleyball Matching Gift
An anonymous Women’s Volleyball supporter will match donations to the Women’s Volleyball team, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000.
$1,000 MATCHED
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John G. Rangos School of Health Sciences Matching Gift
An anonymous donor will match all John G. Rangos School of Health Sciences donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000.
$5,000 MATCHED
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School of Pharmacy Matching Gift #4
An anonymous donor will match all donations to the School of Pharmacy, dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,500.
$2,500 MATCHED
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Mary Pappert School of Music Matching Gift #2
Retired Professor Dr. Robert Shankovich M'55 GM'67 will match Mary Pappert School of Music donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,500.
$1,500 MATCHED
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Sports Performance & Medicine Matching Gift
An anonymous supporter will match donations to the Sports Performance & Medicine Department, dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,500.
$2,500 MATCHED
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School of Pharmacy Matching Gift #2
Dean James Drennen P’85 will match all donations to the School of Pharmacy, dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,000
$2,000 MATCHED
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Duquesne Kline School of Law Matching Gift #4
Alan Braverman L’75, member of the Kline Law Advisory Board, will match Duquesne Kline School of Law donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000.
$5,000 MATCHED
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Duquesne Kline School of Law Matching Gift #6
Gwen Robosson L’81, member of the Kline Law Advisory Board, will match Duquesne Kline School of Law donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $3,000.
$3,000 MATCHED
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Triathlon Matching Gift
An anonymous Triathlon supporter will match donations to the Triathlon team, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000.
$1,000 MATCHED
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$2,000
School of Business Participation Challenge
If 100 individuals donate to the School of Business, Joseph Blitzko B'63 will donate $2,000.
100 / 100 Donors
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$2,500
Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University Kick-Off Participation Challenge
To kick-off the Duquesne Day of Giving, Shanicka Kennedy L’01 has donated $2,500 to the Duquesne Kline School of Law and will donate an additional $2,500 if 50 individuals donate to the Duquesne Kline School of Law.
50 / 50 Donors
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$1,500
School of Pharmacy Participation Challenge
Barbara Putignano P’86 will donate $1,500 if 50 individuals make a gift to the School of Pharmacy.
50 / 50 Donors
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$2,000
John G. Rangos School of Health Sciences Participation Challenge
The proud parents of a Physician Assistant alum (BS’20, MPAS ’21) have already donated $2,000 and will donate an additional $2,000 if 40 individuals make a gift to the John G. Rangos School of Health Sciences.
40 / 40 Donors
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Leaderboard
Amount Raised Leaderboard by Area of Campus
Which area of campus will earn the most total dollars in donations on the Day of Giving? Make a gift to help get your favorite area of campus to the top of the leaderboard!
Rank Department Raised
1 Athletics $183,474.36
2 School of Law $38,676.68
3 School of Business $37,295.43
4 School of Nursing $19,284.02
5 Liberal Arts $15,628.12
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Most Gifts by Class
Which Duquesne University class will make the most gifts on the Day of Giving? Make a gift now and tell your classmates to get your class to the top of the leaderboard!
Duquesne University Graduation Year
Rank Answer Gifts
1 2005 23
2 2009 22
3 2008 22
4 2016 22
5 2012 20
6 2007 19
7 2004 17
8 2019 17
9 2006 16
10 1973 16
11 1974 16
12 2021 15
13 1983 15
14 1997 15
15 1990 15
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School Leaderboard by Gifts
Which Duquesne University school will receive the most donations on the Day of Giving? Make a gift to help get your school to the top of the leaderboard!
Rank Department Gifts
1 School of Nursing 135
2 School of Business 121
3 Liberal Arts 113
4 School of Pharmacy 109
5 School of Law 97
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Leaderboard
Athletics Leaderboard by Gifts
Which Duquesne University athletics team will receive the most donations on the Day of Giving? Make a gift to help get your favorite team to the top of the leaderboard!
Rank Fund Designation Gifts
1 Women's Swimming & Diving 106
2 Rowing 74
3 Cross Country & Track & Field 65
4 Women's Lacrosse 59
5 Football 50
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Greek Life Leaderboard by Gifts
Which Greek Life organization will receive the most donations on the Day of Giving? Make a gift to help get your fraternity or sorority to the top of the leaderboard!
Rank Fund Designation Gifts
1 Sigma Kappa 3
2 Gamma Phi 3
3 Delta Sigma Theta 2
4 Alpha Phi Delta 2
5 Zeta Tau Alpha 2
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Leaderboard
Most Dollars Raised Leaderboard
Which specific area of campus will raise the most dollars to support their bigger goals?
Rank Fund Designation Raised
1 Women's Swimming & Diving $36,593.34
2 School of Business Innovation Fund $26,876.96
3 Football $22,116.56
4 Men's Basketball $21,480.43
5 Men's Soccer $20,825.14
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Participating Groups
Athletics College of Osteopathic Medicine Fr. Sean Hogan Scholarships Greek Life Gumberg Library Health Sciences Liberal Arts Natural & Environmental Sciences School of Business School of Education School of Law School of Music School of Nursing School of Pharmacy Northeast Florida Alumni Chapter Spiritan Campus Ministry Student Life Study Abroad The Duquesne Fund (Unrestricted)
Donor Heatmap
Rank State Gifts
1 PA 1026
2 OH 85
3 NY 65
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