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Events

Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to gift matching opportunities from some of our most generous donors.

Past Events


$1,500
Alumni Rush Hour Challenge
If 150 alumni give to any area of the university during 5-7 p.m. on April 2, then the Alumni Board will give $1,500.
150 / 150 Donors
Completed
2
Match
College of Arts & Sciences Fund Challenge
College of Arts & Sciences Board of Visitors member Tom Gehl will match dollar for dollar each donation made to the College of Arts & Sciences Fund up to $1,500 to support student initiatives, faculty research, and innovative academic programs that enhance learning and engagement across the college.
$1,500 MATCHED
Completed
$10,700
Emeriti Association Challenge
The Emeriti Association Coordinating Board is challenging all Emeriti to give back and support the university. If 50 Emeriti give on Georgia State Day, a $10,700 gift from the Emeriti board will be unlocked.
Completed
Leaderboard
Fund Leaderboard: Greatest Number of Gifts Received
Top funds with the greatest number of gifts will be shown on the leaderboard for bragging rights only.
Rank Fund Designation Gifts
1 University-Wide Scholarship 132
2 Emergency Assistance Fund 80
3 The Food Pantry at GSU 77
4 GA International Law Enforcement Exchange Program 65
5 Panthers Immersion Program 58
Ended
2
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Kenneth England Professorship in Southern Literature Challenge
Carl Jackson, Tom Kenney, and Rick Tumlin will match every dollar up to $2,000 given to the Kenneth England Professorship in Southern Literature. Take the road less traveled. It makes all the difference.
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
$2,000
Mock Trial Team Challenge
A gift of $2,000 to the College of Arts & Sciences Mock Trial team will be unlocked when 10 gifts to the mock trial team of any size are made!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$250
University Advancement Engagement Challenge
Vice President of University Advancement, Cheryl Harrelson, will match $25 per UA staff member who makes a gift on Georgia State Day, up to $2,250.
Completed
Leaderboard
University-Wide Leaderboard: Highest Amount of Dollars Received
College, school, unit or program with the highest amount of dollars raised will be shown on the leaderboard for bragging rights only.
Rank Department Raised
1 Student Success Programs $198,604.17
2 Georgia State Athletics $150,695.04
3 J. Mack Robinson College of Business $143,234.50
4 Perimeter College $77,505.00
5 College of Arts and Sciences $69,809.84
Ended
$5,000
Anthropology Department Challenge
When 50 gifts have been made to any of the Anthropology Department funds, a $5,000 gift from a generous Anthropology Alum will be unlocked.
Completed
$1,500
Communication Chair Challenge
Department Chair Dr. Jaye Atkinson pledges to give $1,500 to funds in the Department of Communication when 35 gifts have been made to any fund in Communication.
Completed
2
Match
Friends of RCALL Challenge
Donations to the Center for Research on the Challenges of Acquiring Language and Literacy will unlock a $1 for $1 match of $1,500 from Friends of RCALL.
$1,500 MATCHED
Completed
Leaderboard
Fund Leaderboard: Highest Amount of Dollars Received
Top funds with the highest amount of dollars raised will be shown on the leaderboard for bragging rights only.
Rank Fund Designation Raised
1 University-Wide Scholarship $140,712.50
2 School of Public Health $27,900.75
3 WPN Public Interest Scholarship $27,675.00
4 Panthers Immersion Program $23,900.00
5 Emergency Assistance Fund $22,931.75
Ended
$1,500
Gerontology Institute Challenge
In gratitude for the best students, faculty and community partners of the Gerontology Institute at GSU, Dr. Jennifer Craft Morgan will give $1,500 to the Gerontology Institute when 25 gifts are given to any fund in the Gerontology Institute.
Completed
2
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Kickoff Challenge from the Board of Trustees
Thanks to you, we started Georgia State Day strong! In the first hour, we received $46,500, so a $46,500 gift from the GSU Foundation Trustees was unlocked.
Completed
$1,500
Power Hour Challenge
If 100 donors give to any area of their choice during the lunch hour on Day 2 of Georgia State Day, a $1,500 gift will be unlocked.
Completed
Leaderboard
University-Wide Leaderboard: Greatest Number of Gifts Received
College, school, unit or program with the greatest number of gifts will be shown on the leaderboard for bragging rights only.
Rank Department Gifts
1 Student Success Programs 442
2 College of Arts and Sciences 374
3 J. Mack Robinson College of Business 258
4 Andrew Young School of Policy Studies 178
5 Georgia State Athletics 177
Ended