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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Intellectual Hub of Campus Challenge

Knowing that a gift to the Libraries benefits everyone at KU, Melinda Mitchell has generously agreed to match all contributions to the Libraries, up to $1,000. Take advantage of this match to double the impact of your gift!

$1,000 MATCHED

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$5,000

Dr. Edward and Marie Meyen Challenge for KU Libraries

To provide an outstanding Jayhawk education, Emeritus Education Professor Edward Meyen and his wife Marie have generously offered to contribute $5,000 if we receive 75 gifts for KU Libraries. Will you help us meet this generous challenge?

75 / 75 Gifts

Completed

$10,000

Chancellors Challenge

Thanks to current KU Chancellor Douglas Girod and former chancellors Bernadette Gray-Little, Del Shankel, Gene Budig and Archie Dykes, an additional $10,000 has been unlocked for student scholarships!

1,000 / 1,000 Gifts

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Instagram Contest

We want to know who KU’s biggest supporter is. Share your images using #OneDayOneKU and don’t forget to tag us @universityofkansas! You could win $250, $150 or $50 to donate to any area of your choice at KU. We’ll be taking submissions until February 19, and voting will occur on February 20. Winners will be announced at 4 p.m. CST!

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$2,000

KU Libraries Board of Advocates Challenge

Members of the Board of Advocates are challenging donors like you to make a difference. If KU Libraries receives 50 gifts on February 20, the Board will contribute an additional $2,000!

50 / 50 Gifts

Completed

$900

Dean's 30 for 30 Challenge for KU Libraries

Dean Kevin Smith will contribute $30 per gift for the first 30 gifts to KU Libraries. What a great way to support the libraries and our students!

30 / 30 Gifts

Completed

Success!

Twitter Hashtag Challenge

Twitter challenge unlocked! Thanks to your help spreading #OneDayOneKU, $5,000 has been donated to KU scholarships.

Completed

Event

Facebook Contest

Five of our Facebook followers will win $100 each to give to any area of their choice! Find our designated contest post on Facebook. Like and comment with the #1 reason you support KU. We will announce the winners at 3 p.m. CST!

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