Name: Black & Gold Giving Day
Start: 2025-02-26T21:45:00-0500
End: 2025-03-05T23:59:00-0500
Location: Black & Gold Giving Day

Thank you for participating in our 2025 Black & Gold Giving Day! Final results will be available soon!

Black & Gold Giving Day

Step Up for Oakland University on Black & Gold Giving Day!

Black & Gold Giving Day is your chance to rally behind the OU projects and initiatives you’re most passionate about. With hundreds of funds to choose from, there’s something for everyone! Your generosity lights the way for student success, groundbreaking research, community impact, and more.

A big thank you to our lead matching gift sponsor, Oakland University Credit Union (OUCU), for doubling your impact with matching funds—available while supplies last!

Celebrating New Endowments & Honoring Our Donors

We are thankful for our donors' generosity in creating new endowments during this exciting time, which have a lasting impact on our students and programs. Thank you for your dedication to excellence!

Elizabeth Smith & Susan Ritchey Library of Things – Elizabeth Smith & Susan Ritchie

The M C Bowers Professional Development Endowment – Mark Bowers

Timothy Shanahan Endowed Scholars – Timothy Shanahan

Marie Cheng-Yi King Scholarship for Physical Therapy – Christopher King

Cayla Rose Carr Memorial Endowment – David Carr

Anderson Family Endowment for Programs in STEM – James Anderson

Edward Petrovitch Nurse Anesthesia Scholarship – Robin Nunnelley

Wipfli Scholarship for Accounting Majors – Wipfli

BDO Accounting Scholarship Fund – BDO

Your generosity is shaping the future—thank you!

This Giving Day, you can make an impact AND join the fun:

Attend an in-person event!
- 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Giving Day Happy Hour at Red Ox Tavern | Registration Highly Suggested
Jam out to our Black & Gold Spotify playlist
Snag exclusive Giving Day socks—with a gift of $75 or more, you will receive a limited-edition pair of Black & Gold Giving Day socks! These won’t last long, so don’t get cold feet! *While supplies last

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Proud Parent Power Hour Match

Congratulations to our Proud Parent Power Hour winners! Anthony Markel, Lisa Smith, Lisa Mouche, Carrie Patterson, Pete & Anita Gallagher, Amanda Wike, Chester Ricker, John Sanders, John Sanders, and Mike Rice.

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Early Bird Oakland University Credit Union Match

The Oakland University Credit Union has generously provided $100,000 in matching funds for Black & Gold Giving Day! To encourage fairness, we will be releasing half the funds 12:00am (Night Owl) and the other half at 6:00am (Early Bird). That means all gifts to all funds will be matched up to $1,000 starting at 12:00am! Thanks, OUCU!

$20,400 MATCHED

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First Time Donor Match

Congrats to all of our first time donors on receiving $100 in matching funds! Here are the winners: Griffin Beers, Kate Reidy, Eileen Reidy, Carol Ewing, Terry Hensler, John Hensler, Will Hensler, Lyndi Henry, Dawn Frederick, Julie Thiel, Miriam Miair, Aaron Barnes, Anthony Fisher, Penny Jones-Magee, Annie Moore, John Blackstock, Diana Mackin, Melissa Koan, Kaled Khaznehkatbi, Judy Privasky, Stephen Ugorowski, Ronald Laurain Jr., Inderpreet Bhatti, Mary Beth Johnson, Matthew Martin, Anthony Markel, Lisa Smith, Scott Canelli, Karl and Christine Brenner, Lisa Mouche, Carrie Patterson, Pete & Anita Gallagher, Phillip Patterson, Linda Wallace, Polly Jane Bates, Magdalena McPartlin, Sue Wolfe, Tyler Jones, Olivia Caloia, Sarah-Rose Sullivan, Ashley Vernier, Anita Hardy, Ronald Williams, Rachel Townsend, Kristen Penman, Deane Spencer, Lottie Jespersen, John Sweeney, JoAnn Klak, and Kevin McDonald.

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Black & Gold Photo Competition!

Congratulations to our 4 Black & Gold Photo Competition winners! Aaron Helander, Liza Greene, Becky Lewis, and Emily Hall!

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Golden Donors Challenge!

Here's our winners for the Golden Donors Challenge! David Kuderka Michele Phillips Lindsey Schroeder Christina Elsenbroek

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Calling all OU Young Alumni Challenge!

Congratulations to our winners: Kristen Skladd and Isabella Limbert!

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Climb Higher with OUCU Match

OUCU is offering $2,375 to match donations for the 2025 Class Gift Scholarship (Senior Class Gift Fund (30482) OR Graduate School Class Gift Fund (DGSCG-OU). Graduating students who contribute can climb the Elliott Tower in April, but all donors are welcome.

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OU Faculty, Staff, & Retirees Challenge

Congratulations to Julie Granthen, our OU employee winner. Julie will earn an additional $500 in matching funds to the fund of her choice!

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3 O'Clock Thunderstorm

Congratulations to the Organic Farm Fund, the fund with the most donors between 3-4PM. The Organic Farm Fund will receive $600 in matching funds. Congratulations to Women's Swimming, the fund with the second most donors between 3-4PM. The Women's Swimming Gift Fund will receive $300 in matching funds.

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Baseball Gifts Fund Match

Thanks to RJ Orozco, gifts to the Baseball Gift Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $25,000! Thank you, RJ!

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Rec Well Safety Training Fund Match

Thanks to TMP Architecture, gifts to the Rec Well Safety Training Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, TMP Architecture!

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Patrick Missodey Memorial Study Abroad Scholarship Endowment Fund Match

Thanks to Dana Parke, gifts to the Patrick Missodey Memorial Study Abroad Scholarship Endowment Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Dana!

$1,000 MATCHED

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Maxwell D. Schein Scholarship Fund Match

Thanks to Lisa Schein and Brad Wolfbauer, gifts to the Maxwell D. Schein Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Lisa and Brad!

$1,000 MATCHED

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Graduate School Finish Line Endowed Scholarship Fund Match

Thanks to Doug Templeton, Andrea Bittinger, Debbie Pruent and Jeff VanHoorne, gifts to the Graduate School Finish Line Endowed Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,600! Thank you, Doug, Andrea, Debbie and Jeff!

$1,600 MATCHED

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Enduring Legacy Endowment for Kresge Library Fund Match

Thanks to two generous donors, gifts to the Enduring Legacy Endowment for Kresge Library Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000!

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Meadow Brook Hall Gifts and Donations Match

Thanks to Teckla Rhoads, Art Griggs, Patrick Brown, Story John, William John, Eugene Hopkins, Tara Michener, and Randall Engle, gifts to the Meadow Brook Hall Gifts and Donations Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $6,050! Thank you to all of these generous donors!

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Anna & Keith Tack Finish with Honor Endowed Fund Match

Thanks to Anna and Keith Tack, gifts to the Anna & Keith Tack Finish with Honor Endowed Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $3,000! Thank you, Anna and Keith!

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Helander Social Impact Scholarship Match

Thanks to Aaron Helander, gifts to the Helander Social Impact Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Aaron!

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Cayla Rose Carr Memorial Fund Match

Thanks to David and Lisa Carr, gifts to the Cayla Rose Carr Memorial Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, David and Lisa!

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Michael Alan Gerus Memorial Scholarship Match

Thanks to Annette Gerus, gifts to the The Michael Alan Gerus Memorial Scholarship will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Annette!

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Dr. Judy Didion Grad Nursing Scholarship Fund Match

Thanks to Dale O'Hara, gifts to the Dr. Judy Didion Grad Nursing Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Dale!

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University Recreation and Well-Being Fund Match

Thanks to Fitness Things, gifts to the University Recreation and Well-Being Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Fitness Things!

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CMI Student Retention Gift Fund Match

Thanks to the OU Black Alumni Chapter, gifts to the CMI Student Retention Gift Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $500! Thank you, OU BAC!

$500 MATCHED

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SBA Summer Camp Fund Match

Thanks to a generous gift from Ken Janke, contributions to the School of Business Administration Gift Fund will be matched dollar for dollar, up to a total of $5,000.

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Student Housing Experience Scholarship Fund Match

Thanks to Renique Kersh and Lynne Lombard, gifts to the Student Housing Experience Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $500! Thank you, Renique and Lynne!

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Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment Fund Match

Thanks to Beth Benson, Judy Hegelund, Michael Lerchenfeldt, Datara Michener, Judy Pritchett, Robert Ray, Christopher Van Dan Elzen and Kaniqua Welch gifts to the Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $660!

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Ishaaq Jones Pay-it-Forward Scholarship Fund for MPA Students Match

CHALLENGE ALERT: If 5 donors support the Ishaaq Jones Pay-it-Forward Scholarship Fund today, it will unlock a generous gift from Izzy Jones in the amount of $1,000!

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Night Owl Oakland University Credit Union Match

$20,500 MATCHED

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OUCU Deserves Credit Challenge

Congratulations to our OUCU Deserves Credit Challenge Winners! Lisa Schein Erin Sudrovech

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Early Morning Social Media Stars!

Congratulations to Kelly Walters and Rob Ray, our Early Morning Social Media Stars Challenge winners! Our winners will earn an additional $500 in matching funds for their fund of choice!

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OU Students Glow for Gold!

Our winner of the OU Students Glow for Gold challenge is the Class Gift Fund!

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Golden Hour Alumni Challenge

Congratulations to Men's Swimming, the fund with the most alumni donors between 4-5PM! The Men's Swimming Gift Fund will receive $1,000 in matching funds.

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Power Hour Coffee Break!

Congratulations Matthew McClellan! You are the winner of the Coffee Break Power Hour!

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Happy Hour Hustle

Our Happy Hour Hustle winners are the Softball Gifts Fund ($500) and the Library Gifts-Unrestricted Fund ($250)!

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A+ Ambassadors

Congratulations to our A+ Ambassador Challenge winners, Jillian Wolf and Scottie Shermetaro!

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Women's Tennis Gifts Fund Match

Thanks to David Brown, gifts to the Women's Tennis Gift Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, David!

$1,000 MATCHED

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Softball Gifts Fund Match

Thanks to Christopher Stelma, Lou Proietti, and Erin Stelma, gifts to the Softball Gift Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000! Thank you, Christopher, Lou, and Erin!

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G&T Gamboa Behavior & Ecology Student Research Endowment Fund Match

Thanks to George & Teresa Gamboa, gifts to the G&T Gamboa Behavior & Ecology Student Research Endowment Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,000! Thank you, George & Teresa!

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Interdisciplinary Studies Scholarship Fund Match

Thanks to a generous donor, gifts to the Interdisciplinary Studies Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you for shining a light on OU on this special day!

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Don and Jan O'Dowd Endowed Graduate Student Award Fund Match

Thanks to Kelly Brault, gifts to the Don and Jan O'Dowd Endowed Graduate Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $500! Thank you, Kelly!

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Library Gifts Fund Match

Thanks to Michael and Penny Nyberg, gifts to the Library Gifts Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,500! Thank you, Michael and Penny!

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Meadow Brook Hall Garden Club Gift Fund Match

Thanks to Lisa Drummond and Mary Beth Snyder, gifts to the Meadow Brook Hall Garden Club Gift Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Lisa and Mary Beth!

$1,000 MATCHED

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OU Center for Autism Outreach Services Match

Thanks to Lillybrook Counseling Services, gifts to the OU Center for Autism Outreach Services Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Lillybrook Counseling Services!

$1,000 MATCHED

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The Babi First Generation Accounting and Finance Student Scholarship Match

Thanks to John Babi, gifts to the Babi First Generation Accounting and Finance Student Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, John!

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Tapestry Scholarship for Organizational Leadership and Human Resource Development Students Match

Thanks to David Strubler, gifts to the Tapestry Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, David!

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Future Educators Scholarship Fund Match

Thanks to Cheryl McGinnis, gifts to the Future Educators Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Cheryl!

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Michele and Karl Plattenberger Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Endowment Fund Match

Thanks to Michele Plattenberger, gifts to the Michele and Karl Plattenberger Society of Women Engineers Scholarship Endowment Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Michele!

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Marisa Scibilia Pioneer Nursing Endowment Fund Match

Thanks to Marisa Scibilia, gifts to the Marisa Scibilia Pioneer Nursing Endowment Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Marisa!

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OU Student Food Pantry/Golden Grizzlies Pantry Fund Match

Thanks to Kroger, gifts to the OU Student Food Pantry/Golden Grizzlies Pantry Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000! Thank you, Kroger!

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Dr. Karl D. Gregory Endowed Scholarship Fund Match

Thanks to the OU Black Alumni Chapter, gifts to the Dr. Karl D. Gregory Endowed Scholarship Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $500! Thank you, OU BAC!

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SBA Gift Fund Match

Thanks to Ken and Kimberly Janke, gifts to the SBA Gift Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000! Thank you, Ken and Kimberly!

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Golden Grizzly Spirit Award Fund Match

Thanks to Ryan Mostiller, gifts to the Golden Grizzly Spirit Award Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Ryan!

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Marie Cheng-Yi King Scholarship for Physical Therapy Endowment Fund Match

Thanks to Christopher King, gifts to the Marie Cheng-Yi King Scholarship for Physical Therapy Endowment Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000! Thank you, Christopher!

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