1869 Challenge 2023 has ended!
1869 Challenge 2023
Greek Life
1869 Challenge 2023 has ended!
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ANOTHER NEW ALUMNI CHALLENGE
If we can get 50 more donors in the next 30 minutes we will unlock an additional $50,000 for Trinity students.
50 / 50 Donors
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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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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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2027 | 184 |
| 2 | 2026 | 163 |
| 3 | 2025 | 135 |
| 4 | 2024 | 134 |
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Parent Council Challenge
The Trinity University Parent Council challenges all Trinity Parents to make a gift to the fund of their choice. They will give Trinity $21,458 when Current Parents make gifts totaling $21,458 to the fund of their choice.
$21,458 / $21,458 Raised
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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 | 2003 | 48 |
| 2 | 2008 | 41 |
| 3 | 1993 | 39 |
| 4 | 2018 | 33 |
| 5 | 2013 | 31 |
| 6 | 1998 | 28 |
| 7 | 1978 | 22 |
| 8 | 1988 | 20 |
| 9 | 1983 | 13 |
| 10 | 1973 | 12 |
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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!
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alpha Chi Lambda Sorority | 34 |
| 2 | Spurs Sorority | 22 |
| 3 | Sigma Theta Tau Sorority | 10 |
| 4 | Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity | 5 |
| 5 | Gamma Chi Delta Sorority | 4 |
| 6 | Omega Phi Fraternity | 2 |
| 7 | Kappa Kappa Delta Fraternity | 1 |
| 8 | Phi Delta Kappa Sorority | 1 |
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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 | Spurs Sorority | 110 |
| 2 | Gamma Chi Delta Sorority | 103 |
| 3 | Sigma Theta Tau Sorority | 75 |
| 4 | Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority | 46 |
| 5 | Zeta Chi Sorority | 36 |
| 6 | Alpha Chi Lambda Sorority | 27 |
| 7 | Phi Delta Kappa Sorority | 12 |
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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 | Bengal Lancers Fraternity | $19,525.00 |
| 2 | Chi Delta Tau Fraternity | $14,655.00 |
| 3 | Spurs Sorority | $13,435.19 |
| 4 | Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority | $8,799.00 |
| 5 | Omega Phi Fraternity | $8,773.00 |
| 6 | Triniteer Fraternity | $8,260.00 |
| 7 | Gamma Chi Delta Sorority | $7,514.00 |
| 8 | Alpha Chi Lambda Sorority | $6,275.00 |
| 9 | Sigma Theta Tau Sorority | $6,265.00 |
| 10 | Zeta Chi Sorority | $3,479.89 |
| 11 | Kappa Kappa Delta Fraternity | $2,708.69 |
| 12 | Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity | $1,385.00 |
| 13 | Iota Chi Rho Fraternity | $1,250.00 |
| 14 | Phi Delta Kappa Sorority | $675.00 |
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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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NEW ALUMNI CHALLENGE
There has never been a better time to give! NEW ALUMNI DONORS who haven't given since June 2023 can MULTIPLY their impact and unlock an additional $1,000 per donor, up to $100,000.
100 / 100 Donors
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Support Trinity Students!!
Once we have 3,000 donors, Trinity will receive $300,000!!
3,000 / 3,000 Donors
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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 |
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| 1 | $500 | Prowlers Dance Team | 114 |
| 2 | $250 | Greek Council | 110 |
| 3 | $100 | Trinity University Latino Association | 101 |
| 4 | Black Student Union | 98 | |
| 5 | Filipino Student Association | 65 | |
| 6 | Trinity University Mock Trial | 54 | |
| 7 | Catholic Student Association | 35 | |
| 8 | Trinity Progressives | 22 | |
| 9 | Trinity's Community Garden | 16 | |
| 10 | The Hidden Opponent | 13 | |
| 11 | PRIDE | 12 | |
| 12 | Alpha Kappa Psi | 11 | |
| 13 | InterVarsity Christian Fellowship | 11 | |
| 14 | Trinity University Women in Computing | 10 | |
| 15 | African Student Association | 10 |
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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.
$15,000 / $15,000 Raised
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Alumni Parent Challenge
An anonymous alumna who is also a current parent, challenges other alumni parents to make a gift to a fund of their choice. When 50 alumni parents make a gift during the challenge they will unlock a gift of $3,000 in support of Trinity students. (Select "Alum & Current TU Parent" in the Tell Us Who You Are section)
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
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 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.
40 / 40 Donors
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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 | Spurs Sorority | 110 |
| 2 | Gamma Chi Delta Sorority | 103 |
| 3 | Sigma Theta Tau Sorority | 75 |
| 4 | Chi Beta Epsilon Sorority | 46 |
| 5 | Triniteer Fraternity | 40 |
| 6 | Chi Delta Tau Fraternity | 37 |
| 7 | Zeta Chi Sorority | 36 |
| 8 | Omega Phi Fraternity | 35 |
| 9 | Kappa Kappa Delta Fraternity | 35 |
| 10 | Bengal Lancers Fraternity | 32 |
| 11 | Alpha Chi Lambda Sorority | 27 |
| 12 | Phi Delta Kappa Sorority | 12 |
| 13 | Iota Chi Rho Fraternity | 11 |
| 14 | Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity | 7 |
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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 | Triniteer Fraternity | 40 |
| 2 | Chi Delta Tau Fraternity | 37 |
| 3 | Omega Phi Fraternity | 35 |
| 4 | Kappa Kappa Delta Fraternity | 35 |
| 5 | Bengal Lancers Fraternity | 32 |
| 6 | Iota Chi Rho Fraternity | 11 |
| 7 | Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity | 7 |
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Greek Life- BENGAL LANCER ALUMNI CHALLENGE
Bengal Lancer Alumnus Trey Moeller '03 will match each gift to the Bengal Lancer Alumni Foundation Scholarship up to $2,500. GO LANCERS!
$2,500 MATCHED
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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 | 65 |
| 2 | Football | 63 |
| 3 | Track & Field | 51 |
| 4 | Men's Soccer | 48 |
| 5 | Swimming & Diving | 31 |
| 6 | Cross Country | 27 |
| 7 | Women's Soccer | 24 |
| 8 | Golf | 18 |
| 9 | Baseball | 18 |
| 10 | Men's Basketball | 16 |
| 11 | Softball | 15 |
| 12 | Women's Basketball | 13 |
| 13 | Men's Tennis | 8 |
| 14 | Women's Tennis | 8 |
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