1869 Challenge 2023
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1869 Challenge 2023
What is the 1869 Challenge?
The annual 1869 Challenge is our chance to support Trinity and the best and brightest students on campus. Over 1,869 minutes, Trinity alumni, families, faculty, staff, students, and friends have a chance to support any area of the University they choose.
Your gifts toward scholarships and financial aid help bring students to campus. Your support for student programs, academic departments, athletics, and necessities helps to keep them going strong! As One Trinity, we support the resources that enable excellence and access on and off-campus.
And those aren’t the only stakes for this Challenge! From student organizations and Greek Council to athletics to academics and scholarships, there are challenges to keep you motivated throughout the entire event.
The 1869 Challenge starts Wednesday, September 27 at 1:00 p.m. CDT and ends at 8:09 p.m. CDT on Thursday, September 28, which is exactly 1,869 minutes, all for Trinity.
For 1,869 minutes, we come together as One Trinity to provide vital resources that make the Trinity experience exceptional.
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For Trinity Students
For Trinity Students
Once we have 3,000 donors, Trinity will receive $300,000!!
33 / 3,000 Donors
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Necessity Fund
Necessity Fund
If 50 donors support the Necessity Fund, Board of Trustee Ruth Agather will give $5,000 to Trinity University. Trinity established the Necessity Fund in 2018 to provide first-year students with toiletries, linens, and essential items for day-to-day dorm living. Eligible students can opt-in; the items will be waiting for them when they arrive at their residence hall on move-in day.
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Skyline Scholars (Formerly Summer Bridge Program)
Skyline Scholars (Formerly Summer Bridge Program)
If 50 donors support the Skyline Scholars, Board of Trustee Ruth Agather will give $5,000 to Trinity University students. Since 2010, Trinity’s Skyline Scholars Program has given first-generation and underrepresented students a chance to come to campus early and transition to college life. These students begin their First Year Experience class and receive free housing, books, and meals during the program. They’re also introduced to the writing and time-management skills that are so critical to academic success.
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Choral Challenge
Choral Challenge
Professor Emeritus Rich Butler, John Carver '74, Rex Smith '74, Paul '90 and Gina '89 Gaedke, Griffin Gaedke '20, Kelly Ranson '77, Chip Fournier '76, Charles Youngson '97, Sally Westmoreland '76, and Kenneth Koen '70 will donate $10,369 to Choral if we receive 75 donors to the Choral Fund.
0 / 75 Donors
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CALLING ON THE HCAD MAFIA
CALLING ON THE HCAD MAFIA
HCAD Alumnus and Duce Award Winner Michael Portacci M'88 will donate $2,000 to the Health Care Administration Fund when the HCAD Mafia (if you know, you know) reaches its 50 donor. Let's go HCAD!
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Late Night Challenge for Students! Enjoy Dinner on us!
Any student who makes a gift of $5 or more from now until 9 a.m. will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Door Dash gift certificate.
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Valet for the Day
Valet for the Day
Every student who makes a gift during the 1869 Challenge will be entered to have golf cart service from your dorm to your classes for a day of your choosing. Your driver will greet you with your Starbucks or Einsteins order. Bring two of your friends to enjoy this service!
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Parent Challenge
Parent Challenge
An anonymous 2025 Trinity University Family will give Trinity $15,000 when current parents make gifts totaling $15,000 to the fund of their choice.
$2,100 / $15,000 Raised
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Parent Challenge
Parent Challenge
An anonymous 2026 Family will make a $5,000 donation in support of Trinity University students when 50 parents make a gift to the fund of their choice.
5 / 50 Donors
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Class of 1978 - 45th Reunion Class Challenge
Class of 1978 - 45th Reunion Class Challenge
If 25 donors from the Class of 1978 make a gift to any area of campus during the 1869 Challenge, Denny Post '78 will give $40,000 to Trinity.
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Greek Council 10k Challenge for the Dues Waiver Program
Greek Council 10k Challenge for the Dues Waiver Program
Greek Unity has never looked better. 10 women from Greek Life have come together in support of Greek Council's Dues Waiver program. They know that our Greek community is stronger when students can join Greek Life regardless of their financial means. This talented group will give $10,000 when Greek Council receives it's 40 donor.
It includes 1 Alpha Chi, 2 Betas, 3 Gammas, 2 Sigmas and 2 SPURS.
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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 on January 26th, 2024.
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gamma Chi Delta Sorority | 3 |
| 2 | Omega Phi Fraternity | 1 |
| 3 | Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority | 1 |
| 4 | Chi Delta Tau Fraternity | 1 |
Greek Life- Top 3 Fraternities- 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 | Omega Phi Fraternity | 1 |
| 2 | Chi Delta Tau Fraternity | 1 |
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Greek Life- BENGAL LANCER ALUMNI CHALLENGE
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Greek Life- BENGAL LANCER ALUMNI CHALLENGE
Bengal Lancer Alumnus Trey Mueller '03 will match each gift to the Bengal Lancer Alumni Foundation Scholarship up to $2,500. GO LANCERS!
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Club Sports- Most Unique Donors Challenge
60% of the student body participated in some form of intramural or club sports. This year we want to reward all of our athletes. The Top 3 Club Sports Teams with the Most Unique Donors will win $$$$$.
| Rank | Prize | Fund Designation | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | Badminton | 0 |
| 2 | $300 | Fencing | 0 |
| 3 | $200 | Men's Club Lacrosse | 0 |
| 4 | Men's Club Basketball | 0 | |
| 5 | Men's Club Soccer | 0 | |
| 6 | Men's Club Volleyball | 0 | |
| 7 | Men's Ultimate Frisbee Club | 0 | |
| 8 | Men's Waterpolo Club | 0 | |
| 9 | OREC | 0 | |
| 10 | Ping Pong | 0 | |
| 11 | Polo | 0 | |
| 12 | Powerlifting | 0 | |
| 13 | Rock Climbing | 0 | |
| 14 | Swim & Triathlon Club | 0 | |
| 15 | Trap and Skeet | 0 |
Varsity Athletics- Student Athlete Participation % Challenge
The Varsity Sport with the highest % of student-athlete participation will receive an additional $1,000. In the event of a tie, we will look at which team reached the goal first.
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
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Varsity Athletics- Alumni Participation % Challenge
The Varsity sport with the highest overall alumni participation percentage will unlock an additional $2,500 from President Vanessa Beasley,
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volleyball | 1 |
| 2 | Golf | 1 |
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Varsity Athletics- VIP Donor Experience
Varsity Athletics- VIP Donor Experience
All Donors who give $250 or more to any Varsity Athletics team will be entered in a drawing to win two spots in the Lynd-Gardner Hospitality Suite during the November 11th Football game against Hendrix College. Kickoff is at noon. Go TIGERS!
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Men's Basketball Challenge
Men's Basketball Challenge
When Men's Basketball reaches 36 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
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Cross Country Challenge
Cross Country Challenge
When Cross Country reaches 108 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
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Golf Challenge
Golf Challenge
When Golf reaches 44 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
1 / 44 Donors
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Men's Soccer Challenge
Men's Soccer Challenge
When Men's Soccer reaches 96 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
0 / 96 Donors
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Softball Challenge
Softball Challenge
When Softball reaches 44 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
0 / 44 Donors
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Men's Tennis
Men's Tennis
When Men's Tennis reaches 24 donors (2x their student roster), they will unlock an additional $1,869.
0 / 24 Donors
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Track & Field Challenge
Track & Field Challenge
When Track & Field reaches 200 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
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Raymond Judd Student Emergency Fund
Raymond Judd Student Emergency Fund
If $10,000 is raised for the Raymond Judd Student Emergency Fund, $10,000 will be unlocked for Trinity University students. The Raymond Judd Student Emergency Fund, named in honor of Chaplain Emeritus Rev. Raymond Judd ’56, helps students who are challenged to afford and access necessary resources for remote learning, housing, transportation, and basic needs or those who face other difficulties. 100% of these funds are available to support our students through graduation or during the next step in their journey. Funding decisions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by Chapel, Student Life, and Counseling Services staff.
$10 / $10,000 Raised
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Student Tech Fund
Student Tech Fund
If 50 donors support the Student Technology Fund, Board of Trustee Ruth Agather will give $5,000 to Trinity University. The Student Technology Fund provides eligible students with technology needs: laptop, headphones, and WIFI hotspot, for example, which are critical for current college students to be successful in their day-to-day studies.
1 / 50 Donors
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 donors will also receive $2,500, the second will receive $1,500, and the third most donors will receive $1,000 with the funds deposited into their department account.
| Rank | Prize | Fund Designation | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,500 | Geosciences | 7 |
| 2 | $1,500 | Environmental Studies department | 3 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Sociology and Anthropology for Donahue Award | 1 |
| 4 | Academic Affairs - Greatest Need | 0 | |
| 5 | Accounting | 0 | |
| 6 | Art and Art History | 0 | |
| 7 | Biology | 0 | |
| 8 | Chemistry | 0 | |
| 9 | Classical Studies | 0 | |
| 10 | Communication | 0 | |
| 11 | Computer Science | 0 | |
| 12 | Economics | 0 | |
| 13 | Education | 0 | |
| 14 | Engineering | 0 | |
| 15 | English | 0 |
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John Donahue Award for Social Justice Challenge
John Donahue Award for Social Justice Challenge
In celebration of the Sociology & Anthropology Department's 80th anniversary this year, Whalin Harter-Leahy '03 and Clay Condon will give $15,000 to the John Donahue Award for Social Justice when 80 donors make a gift to this fund.
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Trinity University Women's Club Scholarship Fund
Trinity University Women's Club Scholarship Fund
The Trinity University Women's Club (TUWC) exists to render service to Trinity University, to maintain a scholarship fund for worthy Trinity students, and to provide an opportunity for forming friendships. Once 25 donors give to the TU Women's Club Scholarship, an additional $5,000 will be given to the fund.
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Student Organization Challenge
Pay close attention to how your favorite student organization is doing on our leaderboard because the organization with the most donors receives an extra $500, the second most gets an extra $250, and the third most gets an extra $100.
| Rank | Prize | Student Organization Challenge | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | Student Organizations | 0 |
Parent Challenge
Which Parent Class has the most #TigerPride? This challenge pits classes 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027 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 Parent Portal, plus it will be highlighted during Fall Family Weekend.
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
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Parent Council Challenge
Parent Council Challenge
The Trinity Unviersity Parent Council challenges all Trinity Parents to make a gift to the fund of their choice. They will give Trinity $18,958 when Current Parents make gifts totaling $18,958 to the fund of their choice.
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Reunion Class Challenge
Hey, 3s/8s classes! Show us your class spirit!
Make a gift to help your class win the 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 |
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| 1 | 1993 | 1 |
| 2 | 1988 | 1 |
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Class of 1993 - Participation Challenge
Class of 1993 - Participation Challenge
We have three classmates who have put forth $25,000 if we can get 52 new donors!! Since this only applies to new donors, when the dust settles, and the accounting is finalized, we will figure out how many unique individual alumni donors from the Class of 1993 gave during the 1869 Challenge. We will follow up with the results!
Greek Life- STUDENT DONORS to Greek Council
The Fraternity and the Sorority will the most STUDENT DONORS to GREEK COUNCIL will win the honor of Wills Brown, Director of Student Engagement and Development or Cleighton Schedule, Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life, wearing their jersey at the fountain on Bid Day.
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
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Greek Life- Top 3 Sororities- 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 | 3 |
| 2 | Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority | 1 |
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 |
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| 1 | Omega Phi Fraternity | $100.00 |
| 2 | Gamma Chi Delta Sorority | $100.00 |
| 3 | Chi Delta Tau Fraternity | $100.00 |
| 4 | Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority | $50.00 |
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Greek Life- CHI BETA EPSILON ALUMNI CHALLENGE
Greek Life- CHI BETA EPSILON ALUMNI CHALLENGE
Alumna April Ancira '02 is challenging the alumni of Chi Beta Epsilon to give to the Chi Beta Epsilon Scholarship Fund. When the fund reaches 60 donors, April will donate $1,000 and when the fund reaches 80 donors April will give an additional $2,000. GO BETAS!!!
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Men's Water Polo
Men's Water Polo
An anonymous 2026 Family will match gifts to Men's Water Polo dollar for dollar up to $1,869 for all gifts made to the men's water polo club.
$0 / $1,869 Raised
Varsity Athletics- Most Unique Donors
Trinity’s varsity athletes bring the competition every day. The team with the most unique donors will win $1,000 from Trinity President Dr. Vanessa Beasley.
| Rank | Prize | Fund Designation | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Baseball | 2 |
| 2 | Golf | 1 | |
| 3 | Cross Country | 1 | |
| 4 | Football | 0 | |
| 5 | Men's Basketball | 0 | |
| 6 | Men's Soccer | 0 | |
| 7 | Men's Tennis | 0 | |
| 8 | Softball | 0 | |
| 9 | Swimming & Diving | 0 | |
| 10 | Track & Field | 0 | |
| 11 | Volleyball | 0 | |
| 12 | Women's Basketball | 0 | |
| 13 | Women's Soccer | 0 | |
| 14 | Women's Tennis | 0 |
Varsity Athletics- Highest Dollar Amount
The varsity sport that raises the highest dollar amount will unlock an additional $1,500 from Trinity President Dr. Vanessa Beasley.
| Rank | Prize | Fund Designation | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,500 | Baseball | $200.00 |
| 2 | Golf | $100.00 | |
| 3 | Cross Country | $25.00 | |
| 4 | Football | $0.00 | |
| 5 | Men's Basketball | $0.00 | |
| 6 | Men's Soccer | $0.00 | |
| 7 | Men's Tennis | $0.00 | |
| 8 | Softball | $0.00 | |
| 9 | Swimming & Diving | $0.00 | |
| 10 | Track & Field | $0.00 | |
| 11 | Volleyball | $0.00 | |
| 12 | Women's Basketball | $0.00 | |
| 13 | Women's Soccer | $0.00 | |
| 14 | Women's Tennis | $0.00 |
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Baseball Challenge
Baseball Challenge
When Baseball reaches 114 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
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Women's Basketball Challenge
Women's Basketball Challenge
When Women's Basketball reaches 28 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
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Football Challenge
Football Challenge
When Football reaches 252 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
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GOLF $5,000 Challenge- In memory of Tom Ming '95
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GOLF $5,000 Challenge- In memory of Tom Ming '95
Alumni from Chi Delta Tau and the Men's Golf Team will match dollar for dollar up to 5k in memory of Tom Ming '95.
$100 MATCHED
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Women's Soccer Challenge
Women's Soccer Challenge
When Women's Soccer reaches 58 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
0 / 58 Donors
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Swimming and Diving Challenge
Swimming and Diving Challenge
When Swimming and Diving reaches 90 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
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Women's Tennis Challenge
Women's Tennis Challenge
When Women's Tennis reaches 28 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
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Volleyball Challenge
Volleyball Challenge
When Volleyball reaches 34 donors (2x their student roster) they will unlock an additional $1,869.
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