1869 Challenge 2022 has ended!
1869 Challenge 2022
Academics
1869 Challenge 2022 has ended!
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Trinity University creates innovative problem solvers through its unique blend of the liberal arts and sciences, along with business and pre-professional programs.
To make the most of this academic environment, our students rely on our world-renowned, accessible faculty, as well as experiential learning such as research, international engagement, entrepreneurship, community service, and more.
Your support helps our students and faculty remain linked, even during difficult times, and also strengthens the experiential opportunities we all have relied on.
1,869 seconds (31 minutes) for 31 Donors
Kay '63 and Kelsay '61 Meeks know it's still a great time to help Trinity students. They're challenging 31 MORE alumni to make a gift before the end of the 1869 Challenge! We have 31 minutes to go! Let's do this!
31 / 31 Donors
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Parents of Alumni - This is for you!
Dr. Thomas Brown P'96 and Mrs. Susan Sober P'96, parents of alum Dr. David Brown '96, challenge fellow Parents of Alumni to make a gift to the fund of their choice. When we receive 25 gifts, they will unlock $5,000 in support of Trinity University students.
P.S. Please send the giving link to your alum as well!
25 / 25 Donors
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3,000 donors unlocks $38,000!
Trinity has been challenged to reach 3,000 donors to unlock an additional $38,000 gift.
3,000 / 3,000 Donors
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All in for ALE
Carl Leafstedt, Professor of Music and Co-Chair of Arts, Letters, and Enterprise Program, challenges 10 donors to make a gift to ALE and he will donate $1,000 to the program. All funds donated go to support paid student internships at San Antonio area nonprofits.
10 / 10 Donors
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Reunion Class Challenge
The reunion class with the most donors during the 1869 Challenge will get special recognition during Alumni Weekend in October.
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1992 | 36 |
| 2 | 2002 | 36 |
| 3 | 2012 | 34 |
| 4 | 1997 | 31 |
| 5 | 2007 | 27 |
| 6 | 2017 | 25 |
| 7 | 1982 | 16 |
| 8 | 1987 | 15 |
| 9 | 1972 | 8 |
| 10 | 1977 | 6 |
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Current Parent Class Donor Challenge
Which Parent Class has the most #TigerPride? This challenge pits classes 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 against each other to see who has the most donors during the 1869 Challenge. The winning parent class will be announced on the TU Parents Facebook page and the TrinitE, plus the class will be highlighted during Fall Family Weekend.
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 | 156 |
| 2 | 2024 | 135 |
| 3 | 2025 | 124 |
| 4 | 2023 | 108 |
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Parents and Families-This Challenge is for YOU
Show your love for your student's favorite Trinity department, club, or sport. An anonymous current Trinity University Family will unlock $15,000 for student scholarships when 150 parents make a gift.
150 / 150 Donors
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Academic Departmental Challenge
Our faculty are the heart of the Trinity experience. To encourage alumni to give to academic departments, President Vanessa Beasley is pledging a $5,000 challenge. The department that secures the most number of donors will also receive $2,500, the second will receive $1,500 and the department garnering the third most donors will receive $1,000 with the funds deposited into their department account.
| Rank | Prize | Fund Designation | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,500 | Classical Studies – in memory of Corinne Pache | 130 |
| 2 | $1,500 | Sociology and Anthropology for Donahue Award | 63 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Chemistry | 59 |
| 4 | Engineering | 46 | |
| 5 | History | 22 | |
| 6 | Geosciences | 21 | |
| 7 | Art and Art History | 21 | |
| 8 | Psychology | 17 | |
| 9 | Academic Affairs - Greatest Need | 15 | |
| 10 | Communication | 13 | |
| 11 | Computer Science | 12 | |
| 12 | Biology | 12 | |
| 13 | Economics | 12 | |
| 14 | Religion | 12 | |
| 15 | Music | 11 |
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Chemistry
An alumna from the class of 2001 will give $1,000 if 40 donors give to Chemistry.
40 / 40 Donors
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Engineering Department Match
An Anonymous Alumnus will match every gift to Engineering up to $2,500. Gifts will be used for Senior Design Projects as well as for supporting students in taking the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
$2,500 MATCHED
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Greek Life- Highest Dollar Amount
The Fraternity or Sorority who raises the most dollars during the 1869 Challenge will win free tacos at a club meeting delivered by LeeRoy the Tiger.
| Rank | Answer | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chi Delta Tau Fraternity | $16,919.00 |
| 2 | Bengal Lancers Fraternity | $16,130.00 |
| 3 | Sigma Theta Tau Sorority | $15,149.44 |
| 4 | Gamma Chi Delta Sorority | $13,300.13 |
| 5 | Spurs Sorority | $12,041.90 |
| 6 | Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority | $9,965.23 |
| 7 | Omega Phi Fraternity | $5,386.88 |
| 8 | Triniteer Fraternity | $5,115.00 |
| 9 | Zeta Chi Sorority | $3,130.00 |
| 10 | Kappa Kappa Delta Fraternity | $1,290.44 |
| 11 | Iota Chi Rho Fraternity | $1,210.00 |
| 12 | Alpha Chi Lambda Sorority | $1,131.44 |
| 13 | Phi Delta Kappa Sorority | $1,005.00 |
| 14 | Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity | $798.38 |
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Greek Life- Sorority- Most Donors
The Top 3 Sororities with the most donors will each receive 25 standards points to be used this Fall or this Spring.
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gamma Chi Delta Sorority | 160 |
| 2 | Sigma Theta Tau Sorority | 121 |
| 3 | Spurs Sorority | 75 |
| 4 | Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority | 60 |
| 5 | Zeta Chi Sorority | 35 |
| 6 | Alpha Chi Lambda Sorority | 29 |
| 7 | Phi Delta Kappa Sorority | 13 |
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Varsity Athletics Alumni Participation Challenge
The Varsity sport with the highest overall alumni participation percentage will unlock an additional $5,000 from President Vanessa Beasley and alumni donors.
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volleyball | 71 |
| 2 | Swimming & Diving | 64 |
| 3 | Track & Field | 54 |
| 4 | Football | 53 |
| 5 | Baseball | 28 |
| 6 | Men's Soccer | 28 |
| 7 | Cross Country | 23 |
| 8 | Women's Soccer | 18 |
| 9 | Golf | 18 |
| 10 | Women's Basketball | 16 |
| 11 | Men's Basketball | 10 |
| 12 | Softball | 9 |
| 13 | Men's Tennis | 7 |
| 14 | Women's Tennis | 6 |
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Don't hit the brakes!
Our strength is in our STREAK! Congratulations, Tiger Streak: YOU have unlocked an extra $38,000 for Trinity students—but don't hit the brakes just yet! Kay '63 and Kelsay '61 Meeks know it's still a great time to help Trinity students. They're challenging 10 MORE alumni to make a gift to the fund of their choice before the close of the 1869 Challenge to unlock $5,000 in support of our scholars. Race to the finish!
10 / 10 Donors
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Alumni Power Hour
Brian ' 97 and Kristie '98 Gibson will donate an additional $1,869 to Trinity if we can get 20 alumni donors to make a gift between 11:00 pm and midnight Central time.
20 / 20 Donors
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Young Alumni Challenge
Which young alumni class has the most heart?
Class of '18, '19, 20, 21, or 22?
The class that has the most donors will have $2500 follow the designation that has the most donors in that class. The second class will have $1500 will go toward the designation with the most donors and the third class will receive $1000 to follow the designation with the most donors. This challenge is sponsored by Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Megan Mustain.
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2022 | 59 |
| 2 | 2020 | 35 |
| 3 | 2021 | 35 |
| 4 | 2019 | 33 |
| 5 | 2018 | 27 |
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Sweetheart Challenge (Alums married to Alums)
If we get 150 donors (300 sweethearts), we unlock $10,000 from Kay '72 and Geary '70 Reamey. Select "Sweetheart-Alum married Alum" on the "Tell Us Who You Are" question to help meet this challenge!
150 / 150 Donors
Completed
Current Parents Challenge!!!
When 50 current parents donate to the fund of their choice, Adam and Maureen Anderson P'26 will give Trinity a $3,000 gift.
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
Parent Council Challenge for Trinity Parents and Families
When 150 individual parents/guardians make a gift to the fund of their choice, the Trinity University Parent Council will donate $16,000 to Trinity University.
150 / 150 Donors
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Dean Brown's S'mores Challenge
Don’t forget to make your gift to the 1869 Challenge! You can give to anywhere on campus. The minimum gift is $5. BUT, if you make a gift of at least $5.22, you will be invited to Dean Brown’s S'mores Party on December 6th, 2022!
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Art and Art History
An alumna from the class of 2001 will give $2,000 if 35 people give to Art and Art History.
Completed
Classical Studies
An alumna from the class of 2001 and an alumnus from the Class of 2007 will give $3,000 if 55 donors give to Classical Studies.
55 / 55 Donors
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Greek Life- Fraternity- Most Donors
The 3 Fraternities with the most donors will each receive 25 standards points to be used this Fall or this Spring.
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chi Delta Tau Fraternity | 46 |
| 2 | Omega Phi Fraternity | 41 |
| 3 | Bengal Lancers Fraternity | 40 |
| 4 | Triniteer Fraternity | 36 |
| 5 | Kappa Kappa Delta Fraternity | 26 |
| 6 | Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity | 15 |
| 7 | Iota Chi Rho Fraternity | 9 |
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Greek Life- Most Donors
The Fraternity or Sorority with the most Unique Donors will win the honor of having LeeRoy the Tiger wear their jersey on Bid Day in January.
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gamma Chi Delta Sorority | 160 |
| 2 | Sigma Theta Tau Sorority | 121 |
| 3 | Spurs Sorority | 75 |
| 4 | Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority | 60 |
| 5 | Chi Delta Tau Fraternity | 46 |
| 6 | Omega Phi Fraternity | 41 |
| 7 | Bengal Lancers Fraternity | 40 |
| 8 | Triniteer Fraternity | 36 |
| 9 | Zeta Chi Sorority | 35 |
| 10 | Alpha Chi Lambda Sorority | 29 |
| 11 | Kappa Kappa Delta Fraternity | 26 |
| 12 | Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity | 15 |
| 13 | Phi Delta Kappa Sorority | 13 |
| 14 | Iota Chi Rho Fraternity | 9 |
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Varsity Athletic- Student Roster Participation
CONGRATULATIONS VOLLEYBALL!
The varsity sport with the highest % of student-athlete participation will receive an additional $1,000.
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cross Country | 55 |
| 2 | Swimming & Diving | 42 |
| 3 | Men's Basketball | 21 |
| 4 | Football | 19 |
| 5 | Volleyball | 19 |
| 6 | Track & Field | 17 |
| 7 | Softball | 11 |
| 8 | Men's Soccer | 6 |
| 9 | Baseball | 5 |
| 10 | Women's Tennis | 3 |
| 11 | Women's Basketball | 3 |
| 12 | Men's Tennis | 1 |
| 13 | Golf | 1 |
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