Newman Giving Day brings contests, matching funds and more Feb. 28

For 24 hours on Feb. 28, Newman University Jets will come together in celebration and support of the university by giving back to the areas of campus that matter most to them.

Newman President Kathleen Jagger, Ph.D., MPH, is one of several community members who is excited for Giving Day.

“This day is really about continually increasing the support we can provide students through fundraising,” Jagger said.

Students play games at the booth during 2022 Giving Day.

Laura Hartley, director of annual giving, said that while the main goal of Giving Day is to raise money, it is also a great excuse to celebrate Newman as a whole.

“This year, we have been blessed to have some of our loyal supporters step up and provide matching challenge funds so that for every dollar you donate to, certain funds will be matched,” Hartley said. “It is fantastic that we have donors who have such confidence in our university.”

The student booth is a personal favorite of Hartley’s. Students can stop by the booth as early as 9 a.m. Feb. 28 in the Student Success Center to donate, play games, win prizes and more.

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Make your money go further with Giving Day matches
Donation incentive games
Try your hand at trivia
Contests
Social media

Make your money go further with Giving Day matches

1. Fine Arts match

A student applies costume makeup in front of the theater mirrors at Newman University.

Thanks to the generosity of David ’17, Jodie and Randy Reed, every dollar donated to the Fine Arts Fund will be matched up to $5,500. The Fine Arts Fund exists to enhance the quality of the Newman University education by providing operational capital for the fine arts, music and theater programs.

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2. Newman Fund match

A student accepts a check in the amount of "full tuition" to Newman University, surrounded by her family members.

The Newman Fund provides critical funding for student financial aid while also helping fund support services for students, such as tutoring and career services. It is the backbone of Newman University fundraising. This year thanks to generous contributions by Mary Lu Tuthill ’63 and Sheryl Stanley, money given to the Newman Fund will be matched.

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3. School of Arts and Sciences match

A student presents poster board research during Scholars Day at Newman University.

Donations to the School of Arts and Sciences ensure programs continue to prepare graduates for their desired careers by developing reflective and critical thinking, communication and research skills needed to be successful and transform society for the better. Diana Stanley ’17 will generously match every dollar given to the School of Arts and Science up to $500.

Make a gift to support School of Arts and Sciences

4. New donor match

Jada Key (center) and family prepare to celebrate Key's graduation from Newman University.

Every dollar donated by a new donor to Newman University will be matched by President Jagger up to $5,000.

Make a gift as a proud new donor

Donation incentive games

1. Win a basket of gift cards.

School of Healthcare Professions: Each donation of $20 will be entered into a drawing for a jackpot basket of gift cards.

A tree of gift cards — “Just as every branch of this tree provides a gift to brighten your day, so too does every health care program with each graduate that devotes their life to your health and well being.” – School of Healthcare Professions

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2. Win a MIAA Network season pass.

Each donation over $25 to Athletics will be entered into a drawing to win an MIAA Network Pass for the 2024-25 school year.

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3. See students dressed as their favorite Catholic saints.

If Metanoia receives $5,000 in donations, students from the Catholic living community on campus will dress up as their favorite saints and roam the campus one spring day.

Father Adam Grelinger dances with students during a swing dance event.

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4. Win a spring break-themed basket.

Donate to the School of Education and Social Work and be entered into a drawing to win a themed spring break basket.

Students smile with phonics caps on outside of Sacred Heart Hall.

Make a gift to the School of Education and Social Work

5. Win free housing for a semester.

Each $100 donation to the Student Affairs Fund will enter into a drawing for free dorm housing for a semester.

This contest applies to any of the three residence halls (Carrocci Hall, Beata Hall, or Fugate Hall). Rules include:

Each $100 donation to Student Affairs entitles the donor to one entry in the drawing.
Donors may designate themselves or an eligible student for each entry.
The winner of the drawing will receive a semester of free housing, but they must select a room in a dorm for which they are eligible.
Winning the drawing does not guarantee a single room; the winner must choose from available rooms within their eligible dorm.
The winner of this drawing will still have to pay for their meal plan.

An outside view of Carrocci Hall, Beata Hall and Fugate Hall on the Newman University campus.

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Try your hand at trivia

Pop culture fans are in for a treat with a 6:30 p.m. Pop Culture Through the Decades Trivia Night in the Dugan-Gorge Conference Center. Movies, television, game shows, music, sports and other popular culture events will be put to the test.

Sign up today with a maximum number of six individuals per team to compete for first place — a $300 gift card prize pack.

All proceeds will directly benefit Giving Day.

Public RSVP for Trivia Night

Student RSVP for Trivia Night

Community members sit at a table, talk and laugh as they participate in a trivia night hosted by Newman University. — The Pop Culture Through the Decades Trivia Night is a great way to fundraise during Giving Day Feb. 28.

Contests

1. Lucky Donor

Will you be the lucky donor to win extra money for the area of campus you love? Support for this challenge comes from Amanda Stanley ’08.

Be the 100th donor of the day and win an extra $125 for the area of campus you donated to.
Be the last donation of the day and win an extra $125 for the area of campus you donated to.
Be the seventh donor of the day to donate $100 to any area of campus and win an extra $125 for the area of campus you donated to.
Newman University was started in 1933, the person who donates closest to 19:33 in military time wins an extra $125 for the area of campus they donated to.

2. Hidden Jets (student contest)

On Giving Day Feb. 28, 10 wooden Jets will be hidden around campus, each with a note that says “Congratulations on finding a Newman University Jet! You just won $50 for an area of campus! To redeem, post a picture of the Jet on your Instagram using the hashtag #GiveToNewman and tell us what area of campus you would like $50 to go to.” Support for this challenge comes from Sister Betty Adams, ASC.

A hand holds up a wooden red and blue Newman University Jet with a Kansas sunset in the background.

3. Enter to win $200 Amazon gift card (student contest)

Students who donate $5 or more during Giving Day will be entered into a drawing for a $200 Amazon gift card prize. The winner will be announced at 4 p.m. Feb. 28.

In addition to donating to a particular area of campus, Newman community members can support Giving Day by tuning into live streams on Facebook and Instagram, sharing posts and tagging other Newman community members to give via social media.

“One of our biggest goals of Giving Day is to hit the milestone of 200 donors,” Hartley explained.

Special thank you videos will be “unlocked” on social media as the milestones of 50, 100 and 150 donors are reached during Giving Day Feb. 28. Be sure to follow the Newman University Facebook for the latest updates on Giving Day challenges.

Newman University would like to thank each generous sponsor, as well as the staff, faculty and students who contribute to Giving Day in the form of their time, talents and treasure.

“I am amazed and humbled by how many students are willing to give during Giving Day,” Hartley added. “It just shows how much they believe in Newman University.”