1869 Challenge 2023 has ended!
1869 Challenge 2023
Academics
1869 Challenge 2023 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.
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
Completed
Support Trinity Students!!
Once we have 3,000 donors, Trinity will receive $300,000!!
3,000 / 3,000 Donors
Completed
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NEW Engineering Challenge!
An Anonymous Alumnus will match every gift to Engineering up to $1,000. Gifts will be used for Senior Design Projects as well as for supporting students in taking the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
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.
80 / 80 Donors
Completed
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Michael Neidorff School of Business Challenge
Members of the Business Advisory Council will match dollar for dollar up to $5,000 for gifts to the Michael Neidorff School of Business.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
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
Completed
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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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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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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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
Completed
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 |
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| 1 | $2,500 | Classical Studies – in memory of Corinne Pache | 108 |
| 2 | $1,500 | Sociology and Anthropology for Donahue Award | 82 |
| 3 | $1,000 | History in memory of Carey Latimore | 61 |
| 4 | Geosciences | 53 | |
| 5 | Engineering | 48 | |
| 6 | Chemistry | 48 | |
| 7 | Neidorff School of Business - Dean's Fund for Excellence | 44 | |
| 8 | Human Communication & Theater | 30 | |
| 9 | Computer Science | 15 | |
| 10 | Biology | 14 | |
| 11 | Psychology | 13 | |
| 12 | Education | 11 | |
| 13 | Academic Affairs - Greatest Need | 11 | |
| 14 | Accounting | 11 | |
| 15 | Music | 11 |
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Classical Studies
If 80 donors support the Department of Classical Studies, an anonymous donor has pledged to give $10,000 to the Dr. Corinne Pache Memorial Fellowship.
80 / 80 Donors
Completed
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Engineering Challenge!
An Anonymous Alumnus will match every gift to Engineering up to $4,000. Engineering has used gifts to help students pay for the cost of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, carry out senior design projects that have been otherwise impossible due to financial constraints, and provide our Makerspace with a state-of-the-art 3D printer.
$4,000 MATCHED
Completed
Trinity Theatre Challenge
If 20 donors support Trinity Theatre, alumnus Matthew Cavenaugh '03 will give $20,003, in support of Trinity Theatre.
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
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
Completed
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.
Completed
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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