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Success!
Social Sciences Challenge Gift!
Accomplished first-generation undergraduates in the social sciences at UC Santa Barbara are getting a boost thanks to the Scherbas and everyone who unlocked their generous challenge gift. Thank you!
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Success!
Thank you Dick Wolf!
Inspired by the challenge gift from Trustee Marcy Carsey H'04, Dick Wolf, one of television’s most respected drama series creators and producers has made a $200,000 commitment to Arts & Lecture's Justice for All program. We are grateful for the Law & Order creator's support of UCSB Arts & Lectures.
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Success!
Baseball Challenge #2!
Thank you to Julie & Paul for their support of Baseball! We reached over 120 donors.
Completed
Success!
Student Affairs Challenge!
We did it! Thank you to out of state parents, Amanda Vavilala & Rick Morales, whose gift will support first-generation students at UC Santa Barbara.
Completed
$100,000
Challenge from UC Santa Barbara Foundation Trustee Diandra de Morrell Douglas '82!
We did it! Thank you to Trustee Diandra de Morrell Douglas for her $100,000 gift for research and teaching in environmental ethics.
100 / 100 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
KITP Match Continues!
Daniel, who is a former KITP postdoctoral scholar, and his wife, Maia, have been inspired by the enthusiastic response to KITP on Give Day. We are grateful for their support, and for everyone who joined their challenge!
$1,225 / $1,225 Raised
Completed
$770,000
Challenge gift in support of Promise Scholars!
The UCSB Promise Scholars Program provides financial security and enhanced services and support to a select cohort of low-income, high-achieving students who are often first-generation, underrepresented, enabling them to succeed and thrive in college and beyond. Thank you UC Santa Barbara Foundation Trustee Judy '63,'65 and Jack Stapelmann for their support of our Promise Scholars.
1,500 / 1,500 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Koegel Autism Center Match!
We did it! Thanks to your help, we matched $12,500 in gifts to support diagnosis and evaluation services at the UCSB Koegel Autism Center for families in need.
Completed
2
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Matching Gift from Scott '78 and Lisa Dettmer
Scott Dettmer '78 and his wife, Lisa, inspired us to reach new heights. Together, we met their challenge to raise a total of $2,500. Thank you!
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Matching Gift #2 from Scott '78 and Lisa Dettmer
Wow, you did it! You showed Scott '78 and Lisa Dettmer, and the entire Gaucho community, what we are capable of together. Thank you for helping us raise $2,500!
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Matching Gift #4 from Scott '78 and Lisa Dettmer
Gaucho generosity never sleeps. Thank you to Scott '78 and Lisa Dettmer for their UCSB Give Day support!
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Match Opportunity for Parents from Dixie and Ron Lopes
Thank you, Dixie and Ron Lopes, and all parents and families who supported UC Santa Barbara today!
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Matching Gift from David G. Carlson '74 and Jeanne L. Schroeder
The answer is yes! We are grateful for David '74, Jeanne, and everyone they inspired. Thank you for helping us get $2,500 closer to our Give Day 2023 goal!
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
$5,000
Alumni Affairs Challenge!
Go Gauchos! Thanks to your help and Kathryn's gift, we raised even more support for the Gaucho for Life Fund!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$2,500
Graduate Fellowship Challenge #2: Help International Students Thrive!
Goal achieved! Thanks to Bo Hu and Xi Qiao, we will continue to empower international graduate students at UC Santa Barbara!
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$20,000
EAP Challenge #1!
"Possibility begins with your generosity. A heartfelt Thank You to Dr. Leslie Zomalt '64,'79 and Dr. Ernest Zomalt '66,'72,'89 for helping EAP achieve our challenge goal! Their dedication to supporting students to become global citizens is inspiring to all Gauchos. We are so grateful for their generosity!"
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$50,000
EAP Challenge #3!
Grazie! Danke! Jai-rruh-jef! Merci! Thanks Trustee Phil White '84 and his wife, Ann, we have reached our goal of 60 gifts to the Education Abroad Program. Thank you for giving students the opportunity to experience life in another country!
60 / 60 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
CCS Challenge #1!
Thank you to all our generous alumni, parents, and friends who helped us reach our goal! A special thank you to John '86 (CCS) and Mary Kelly for their steadfast commitment to undergraduate research fellowships at CCS!
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
CCS Challenge #3!
We did it! Thanks to an anonymous alum, CCS undergraduates will be able to pursue research opportunities!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
NCEAS Challenge!
We did it! Thank you to our NCEAS community for your support on Give Day. A special thank you to Richard and Margit Roos-Collins for inspiring others with their challenge gift.
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
$150,000
Chemical Engineering Challenge & Match!
The Mellichamps' generosity is inspired by the graduate students who, as mentors and researchers, help the department succeed. Thank you to Duncan, Suzanne, and everyone who supported our chemical engineers today on Give Day!
17 / 17 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Arts & Humanities Challenge #2!
Thank you to Alexander Lee and his support of the HFA Dean's Fund!
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
English Challenge!
We did it! Thanks to Dr. Marjorie and Richard McCracken, the Department of English has unlocked a $5,000 gift.
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
$20,000
Sciences Challenge #2!
We did it! Thank you to everyone who donated to unlock a $20,000 challenge gift from Dr. Todd Covey '91 and Dr. Raquel Izumi '93!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$1,500
Softball Challenge!
Home run! Thank you to Cheri, Jenni, and everyone who supported UCSB Softball!
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Golf Challenge!
We did it! Thank you to Christian and all our supporters!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Women's Soccer Challenge!
Score! Shoutout to our anonymous donor and everyone who joined him in support of our UCSB Women's Soccer players.
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$16,000
Men's Tennis Challenge!
Thank you to Jane and Mike Nicolais for inspiring us to reach our goal for UCSB Men's Tennis!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Men's Track & Field and Cross Country Challenge!
We did it! Thank you to John Edmonston and all of our Men's Track & Field and Cross Country supporters.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$2,500
Men's Volleyball Challenge!
We did it! Thank you to everybody who helped unlock this gift for Men's Volleyball.
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
$3,000
Men's Water Polo Challenge!
We did it! Thank you, Cameron Yates '17 & Michael Yates '81, and everyone who supported Men's Water Polo on Give Day.
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Economics Challenge!
Our alums are dedicated to helping students excel in their careers. Thanks to our donors and Cindy M. Vindasius '90, the UCSB Economics Career Connection Fund will help students find their place in the world!
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Environmental Studies Challenge!
Thank you to the Wengers and everyone who is passionate about environmental studies at UC Santa Barbara! We did it!
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Challenge from MagBak!
Thank you, Magbak, for helping first-generation undergraduate STEM students succeed at UC Santa Barbara!
500 / 500 Gifts
Completed
$20,000
Mechanical Engineering Challenge!
Mission accomplished! Thanks to John Lake and everyone who joined him in surpassing our goal!
12 / 12 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
GGSE Teacher Education Program Challenge Gift!
We did it! Thanks to your help, we unlocked a $5,000 gift to support a Social Science Teaching Credential candidate with a background in global or ethnic studies
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Bren Challenge #1!
Anything is possible when we work together! Thank you to Dr. Diane Boss for her challenge gift, which will support a student fellowship at the Bren School.
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Women's Water Polo Challenge!
Hooray! Thank you to everyone who unlocked this challenge in support of Women's Water Polo!
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
$35,000
Fraternity and Sorority Challenge!
We did it! Thank you to all our donors and the Sean Vernon Feliciano Amazing Day Foundation for their inspiring gift.
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Guardian Scholars Challenge Gift!
Thanks to support from donors like the Bennetts, the UCSB Guardian Scholars Program supports the academic and personal success of students who have been part of the foster care system. Thanks to help from the Bennetts, UCSB Guardian Scholars can continue to provide academic support, enrichment services, student advocacy, career guidance, peer networking, housing assistance, emergency student awards, and financial aid advising.
40 / 40 Gifts
Completed
$25,000
Athletics Challenge!
That's a home run for Gaucho Athletics! Thank you to John '75 and Jody Arnhold for their leadership.
250 / 250 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Arts & Humanities Challenge #3
Thanks to Mike & Diane Christian of the Someone Else's Child Foundation for their motivational Give Day support!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
Success!
Athletics Challenge! Can we hit 600?
Challenge met! Thank you to The Gretler Foundation for investing in our female student-athletes' drive to succeed, grow, and reach goals. The Women's Athletics Excellence Fund provides critical, flexible funding for all of UC Santa Barbara's women's athletics programs.
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Success!
Celebrating Women's Tennis Today!
Impressed by the community that rallied around UCSB Women's Tennis on Give Day, an anonymous donor has made a gift to recognize their success! Thank you for supporting our student-athletes with your gift of $5,000. Go Gauchos!
Completed
$785,000
Help us reach 2,150 gifts!
We did it! Congratulations to each of our donors, and special thank you to Trustee Chuck and Merryl Zegar and the Zegar Family Foundation for their transformative generosity. Their challenge gift will go to the Arts & Lectures Justice for All Series ($100,000) and “Mapping Climate Effects on Marine Species Distributions to Drive More Resilient Ocean Management," Bren School research at Dangermond Preserve ($685,000).
2,150 / 2,150 Gifts
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$5,000
Challenge from Beverly Colgate!
We did it! Thank you to Beverly Colgate for her $5,000 gift to the Women's Athletics Excellence Fund. This fund provides critical, flexible funding for academic support, career and leadership development, sports medicine, sports performance, and facility enhancement resources for all of UC Santa Barbara's women's athletics programs.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
KITP Special 3:1 Match
We did it! KITP reached our goal of 55 Give Day donors thanks to everyone who rose to this challenge. We are grateful to Lindsey and Jonah for their leadership!
$625 / $625 Raised
Completed
$10,000
Women's Tennis Challenge #2!
Thank you to Trustee John '75 and Jody Arnhold for their unwavering dedication to Women's Tennis.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$225,000
Challenge from UC Santa Barbara Foundation Trustee Marcy Carsey!
Thank you to everyone who helped us reach 750 gifts! We are grateful to Trustee Marcy Carsey for inspiring us to reach our goal!
750 / 750 Gifts
Completed
$650,000
Challenge from the Helen and Will Webster Foundation!
Thank you to Trustee Claudia '75 and Alec '76 Webster for their gift through the Helen and Will Webster Foundation! Their gift will support GGSE Community Fellowships to foster a diverse, local education workforce. Community Fellowships provide graduate students from Santa Barbara and neighboring regions with full fellowships to support access to high quality graduate education and professional preparation, and facilitate the fellows’ placements into jobs in our regions’ schools, school districts, and youth-serving organizations upon completion of their graduate degrees.
650 / 650 Gifts
Completed
2
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Matching Gift Opportunity
We did it! The entire $3,000 match from our anonymous alum donor have been claimed.
$3,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Matching Gift #3 from Scott '78 and Lisa Dettmer
Update: Match is complete! Thanks to Scott '78 and Lisa Dettmer, the generosity of our donors counted even more during this matching gift challenge. Thank you to everyone who participated, and a BIG thank you to Scott and Lisa Dettmer!
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Matching Gift from Tom & Jane Henley
We did it! Thanks to everyone who had their gift doubled during this generous match from Tom and Jane Henley.
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Matching Gift from Peter & Nicole Magaddino (Class of 2000)
Thank you, Peter & Nicole Magaddino (Class of 2000)! We are grateful for your UCSB Give Day support.
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Matching Gift #2 from David G. Carlson '74 and Jeanne L. Schroeder
We did it! Thanks to everyone who had their gift doubled during the generous match from David G. Carlson '74 and Jeanne L. Schroeder!
$2,500 MATCHED
Completed
$2,500
Graduate Fellowship Challenge #1!
We did it! Thank you to Trustee Anne Smith Towbes H'20 for her commitment to graduate education at UC Santa Barbara!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Graduate Student Support Challenge #3!
Shoutout to Karl Storz Imaging and everyone who joined in this challenge! Together, we achieved our goal and unlocked a $5,000 gift for graduate students.
35 / 35 Gifts
Completed
$25,000
EAP Challenge #2!
We did it! Thank you to Brad Chapin and everyone who joined us in reaching our next milestone!
40 / 40 Gifts
Completed
$15,000
Library Challenge!
We closed the book on that challenge! Thank you to Jenny Cook-Gumperz and all who donated in support of the UCSB Library.
55 / 55 Gifts
Completed
$4,000
CCS Challenge #2!
CCS Physics students will be surfing toward excellence thanks to Dr. Lee-Yin Chen '03 and Dr. Ilan Ben-Yaacov '99,'04! Thank you for helping us reach our goal!
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Natural Reserve System Challenge!
We did it! Thank you to Dr. Lynn H. Gamble '84,'91 and Glenn Russell for their support of Santa Cruz Island Reserve!
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$225,000
College of Engineering Challenge!
The College of Engineering achieves ambitious goals! Congratulations to all who supported us, and thank you to the Errett Fisher Foundation for inspiring us with their gift!
85 / 85 Gifts
Completed
$25,000
Arts & Humanities Challenge!
Thank you to everyone who supported the Division of Humanities and Fine Arts and helped us reach our goal. John '75 and Jody Arnhold's donation will support our students in their pursuits.
150 / 150 Gifts
Completed
$20,000
Art Challenge!
Goal achieved! More student artists will have their financial needs met thanks to you and our challenge gift donor Ron Newby '62,'65.
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
$100,000
Sciences Challenge #1!
Thank you to the Conner Family, Becky and Gene Conner, and Chris Conner '17, for their generous $100,000 gift to the Sciences!
100 / 100 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Baseball Challenge #1!
Thank you to The Paskin Family Foundationfor their support of UCSB Baseball, and thank you to everyone who helped unlock their challenge!
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Men's Basketball Challenge!
We did it! Thank you to the Deakyne family for their generous support!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Men's Soccer Challenge!
Score! Thanks to you and the Kennedy Family, we unlocked a $5,000 gift for UCSB Men's Soccer
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$2,500
Women's Swimming Challenge!
We did it! A special thank you to Karen L. Synder '03 and everyone who joined her in supporting UCSB Women's Swimming.
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Women's Tennis Challenge!
Thank you to Pamala Temple for her dedicated support of UCSB Women's Tennis. We did it!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Women's Track & Field and Cross Country Challenge!
Success! Thanks to our fans and supporters, we unlocked an inspiring $10,000 goal from Jim Harleen '77 & Stephanie DiMarco.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Women's Volleyball Challenge!
Success! Thank you to all our fans and supporters who made this challenge happen, and special thanks to The Paskin Family Foundation!
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$150,000
Black Studies Challenge!
We did it! Thank you, Otieno Okatch '92 and Christina Buth-Okatch, for helping us reach great heights.
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$106,000
Art, Design & Architecture Museum Challenge!
We did it! Thank you to Women Beyond Borders for their generous support!
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
$60,000
Challenge from Mike Costello!
Congratulations to everyone who made a gift to help us unlock this challenge, and thank you to donor Michael R. Costello '88 for supporting graduate students in chemical engineering!
1,250 / 1,250 Gifts
Completed
$20,000
TMP Challenge!
We did it! Thank you to Michael '78 and Diane Ziering for their continued commitment to Technology Management.
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$50,000
Computer Science Challenge!
We knew we could count on you! Thank you for helping us reach our goal, and thank you to Trustee Pamela Meyer Lopker ’77 for motivating us with your generosity!
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$22,500
Bren Challenge #2!
Challenge met! Thanks to The Nature Conservancy, we are $22,500 closer to our goal.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$2,500
Men's Swimming Challenge!
We did it! A special thank you to Matt '04 and Jen Wheeler and everyone who joined him in supporting UCSB Men's Swimming.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$2,000
Women's Basketball Challenge!
Congratulations to everyone who secured the $2,000 challenge gift from our anonymous donor!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Rowing Challenge!
We did it! Thank you to John McGovern '81 and all our UCSB Rowing supporters!
40 / 40 Gifts
Completed
$500,000
Challenge from UC Santa Barbara Foundation Trustee Judy '63,'65 and Jack Stapelmann
Thank you, Judy and Jack! Their $500,000 gift to NCOS will support the conservation and restoration of this ecologically significant complex of wetland and coastal upland habitats.
1,000 / 1,000 Gifts
Completed
$332,500
Theater & Dance Challenge!
Thank you to everyone who supported the Department of Theater & Dance today. John '75 and Jody Arnhold's generous challenge gift will support the Shakespeare Company Summer Shakespeare Intensive Scholarship Fund.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
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Rank Area Gifts
1 Athletics 653
2 Campus Excellence 360
3 Recreation 201
4 Student Affairs 197
5 Social Sciences 159
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Areas
Campus Excellence Bren School of Environmental Science & Management College of Creative Studies College of Engineering Gevirtz Graduate School of Education Graduate Division Humanities and Fine Arts Sciences Social Sciences Research Institutes & Initiatives Student Affairs Recreation Library Education Abroad Program Athletics Arts & Lectures Alumni Affairs Campus & Community Initiatives

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