40 Hours for the Forty Acres 2018 has ended!
40 Hours for the Forty Acres 2018
TOGETHER WE CAN
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Thank you, Longhorn Nation!
Thank you! Your generosity made 40 Hours for the Forty Acres a Texas-sized success. Longhorn Nation rallied together and raised $1,613,158 through 6,240 gifts to support the people, places and programs that change the world.
Congrats @gabrielle_fultz
Apr 09, 2018
For winning the Student Selfie Instagram Contest!
Congrats Viola Holman
Apr 09, 2018
For winning the Babies and Pets Photo Contest! Viola chose to designate her award to Texas Women's Volleyball!
TURN YOUR STATE BURNT ORANGE
#1
| Rank | State | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TX | 3980 |
| 2 | CA | 135 |
| 3 | NY | 75 |
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MBA Fellowships for Working Professionals
A first-ever fellowship fund for select prospective students who will attend the DFW, Houston, or Austin Evening programs beginning in the 2018-19 academic year. Fellowships will be awarded on a merit basis with strong consideration for need, so they will encourage stronger applications, attract more diverse students, and grow our programs in their respective markets. For every dollar you donate (up to the first $150,000 raised), the program will match it 1-1, doubling your gift!
$2,565 MATCHED
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2
Match
Robert Charles Witt and Laura Gutierrez-Witt Library Fund for Latin America Match
A generous donor will match every dollar given to the Robert Charles Witt and Laura Gutierrez-Witt Library Fund for Latin America, up to $20,000
$5,085 MATCHED
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2
Match
Artaza and Castaneda Diversity Alliance Pilot Residency Library Fund for Latin America Match
A generous donor will match every dollar given to the Artaza and Castaneda Diversity Alliance Pilot Residency Library Fund for Latin America up to $33,000!
$6,190 MATCHED
Ended
2
Match
Freshman Research Initiative Match
We are pleased to announce an anonymous foundation will match up to $50,000 for contributions made in support of the Freshman Research Initiative. Gifts will be matched 1:1 until funds are exhausted. Give today to double the impact of your gift!
$18,135 MATCHED
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2
Match
Lunch Time: Power Hour Match
Take a lunch break for this power hour! The first $10,000 in gifts given April 4 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST will receive a match. There is no maximum individual donation amount for this opportunity. Any gift given during this hour will be matched until the total funds to be awarded, $10,000, is exhausted.
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Faculty & Staff Match
The first $10,000 in unique gifts given by UT Austin faculty and staff, up to $250 each, will receive a match. Any gift of $250 or less will be matched until the total funds to be awarded, $10,000, is exhausted.
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Howard W. Bassham Texas Engineering Match
Help us reach our Texas Engineering Match goal! Thanks to Texas Engineering alumnus Howard W. Bassham, any gift will receive a match until the total funds to be awarded, $14,000, are exhausted. There is no maximum individual donation amount for this opportunity.
$14,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Dr. Hasler Scholarship Match
For every dollar you donate to the Dr. Hasler Supply Chain and Analytics Scholarship during 40 for Forty (up to the first $2,000 raised), your gift will be matched 1:1 by alumni Mike Sherman, MS ’14, and Clare Perry, MA ’08, doubling your gift!
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Final Countdown: Power Hour Match
Last chance to double your donation! The first $10,000 in unique gifts given on April 5 from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. CDT, up to $250 each, will receive a match. Any gift of $250 or less will be matched until the total funds to be awarded, $10,000, is exhausted.
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Donor Challenge
If Dell Medical School reaches 300 gifts, we will trigger an additional $55,000 contribution to our Student Scholarship Fund.
300 / 300 Gifts
Completed
1,000th Gift Milestone
Congratulations to Texas Crew for winning the 1,000th gift milestone!
1,000 / 1,000 Gifts
Completed
2,000th Gift Milestone
Congratulations to Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center for winning the 2,000th Gift Milestone!
2,000 / 2,000 Gifts
Completed
4,000th Gift Milestone
Congratulations to Texas Crew for winning the 4,000th Gift Milestone!
4,000 / 4,000 Gifts
Completed
6,000th Gift Milestone
Congratulations to the San Jacinto Child Development Center for winning the 6,000th Gift Milestone!
6,000 / 6,000 Gifts
Completed
5,000th Gift Milestone
Congratulations to Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center for winning the 5,000th Gift Milestone!
5,000 / 5,000 Gifts
Completed
HornRaiser Leaderboard
Congratulations:
1) Young Scientists
2) Kappa Kappa Psi
3) Support the TBS Beta Gamma Scholarship Fund
Completed
$10 at 10AM Challenge- HornRaiser Projects
Congratulations to Kappa Kappa Psi Endowed Scholarship for winning the $10 at 10am Challenge!
Completed
$50 at 5PM Challenge- HornRaiser Projects
Congratulations to Kappa Kappa Psi for winning the $50 at 5PM HornRaiser Challenge!
Completed
Pre-Campaign Faculty & Staff Match
The first $10,000 in payroll deduction pledges, made by UT Austin faculty and staff, between March 1, 2018 and April 3, 2018 will be matched based upon amount pledge between the first day pledged and August 31, 2018. There is no maximum individual donation amount for this opportunity. Any gift, given by faculty and staff payroll deduction, during this time frame will be matched until the total funds to be awarded, $10,000, is exhausted.
Completed
The BIG Give Challenge
Congratulations to Texas Exes!
Completed
Geographic Challenge
Keep an eye on the main page’s donation heat map! The first donor from each state will win an additional $200 toward their designation. Donor’s residence state will be determined by the donor heat map function of giving day website and the credit card billing address.
Completed
Babies and Pets Longhorn Spirit Facebook Photo Contest
Congratulations to Viola Holman for winning the Babies and Pets Photo Contest! Viola chose to designate her award to Texas Women's Volleyball!
Completed
Longhorn Love Twitter Contest
Congrats to @adllewellyn for winning the Longhorn Love Twitter Contest!
Completed
Longhorn Pride Instagram Contest
Congrats to @mekhiem for winning the Longhorn Pride Instagram Contest! @mekhiem chose to designate their award to Texas Taekwondo!
Completed
Student Selfie Contest
Congrats to @gabrielle_fultz for winning the Student Selfie Instagram Contest!
Completed
Throwback Thursday Commencement Photo Contest
Congrats to Iris Holman for winning the Throw Back Thursday Commencement Photo Contest. Iris chose to designate her award to Texas Women's Volleyball!
Completed
Early Bird CHALLENGE
Get your coffee ready, it's time to kick off the campaign with the Early Bird Challenge! The college, school, unit or organization that receives the greatest number of unique gifts from 6AM - 7AM CST on April 4 will receive an additional $3,000 award. The award designation will be determined by the receiving college, school, unit or organization.
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,000 | Texas Crew | 40 |
| 2 | Moody College of Communication | 19 | |
| 3 | Texas Exes | 15 | |
| 4 | Longhorn Band Student Association | 8 | |
| 5 | Texas Women's Rugby | 8 | |
| 6 | University of Texas Libraries | 6 | |
| 7 | Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | 4 | |
| 8 | College of Liberal Arts | 3 | |
| 9 | McCombs School of Business | 3 | |
| 10 | LLILAS Benson | 3 | |
| 11 | College of Natural Sciences | 3 | |
| 12 | Texas Women's Lacrosse | 2 | |
| 13 | The University of Texas at Austin | 2 | |
| 14 | Department of History | 2 | |
| 15 | UT Women's Club Soccer | 1 |
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Happy Hour CHALLENGE
The work day is over, it's time to have some fun! The college, school, unit or organization that receives the most money on April 4 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM CST will receive an additional $3,000. The award designation will be determined by the receiving college, school, unit or organization.
| Rank | Prize | Department | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,000 | Longhorn Band | $20,775.00 |
| 2 | School of Undergraduate Studies | $10,500.00 | |
| 3 | College of Liberal Arts | $4,558.00 | |
| 4 | Texas Exes | $3,100.00 | |
| 5 | McCombs School of Business | $2,900.00 | |
| 6 | Texas Athletics - Longhorn Foundation | $2,025.00 | |
| 7 | College of Natural Sciences | $2,025.00 | |
| 8 | Cockrell School of Engineering | $1,570.00 | |
| 9 | Computer Science Department | $1,000.00 | |
| 10 | Moody College of Communication | $850.00 | |
| 11 | College of Pharmacy | $750.00 | |
| 12 | Texas Women's Club Volleyball | $680.00 | |
| 13 | The University of Texas at Austin | $625.00 | |
| 14 | College of Education | $610.00 | |
| 15 | Longhorn Baseball Club | $450.00 |
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The All-Nighter CHALLENGE
Not a morning person? Then we have the perfect challenge for you! The participating college, school, unit or organization that receives the most money overnight from April 4 at 10 p.m. to April 5 at 6 a.m. CST will be awarded an additional $3,000.
| Rank | Prize | Department | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,000 | Longhorn Band | $6,950.00 |
| 2 | College of Liberal Arts | $4,286.00 | |
| 3 | School of Architecture | $4,100.00 | |
| 4 | Cockrell School of Engineering | $3,750.00 | |
| 5 | McCombs School of Business | $2,725.00 | |
| 6 | University of Texas Libraries | $2,450.00 | |
| 7 | College of Natural Sciences | $1,930.00 | |
| 8 | Texas Exes | $1,755.00 | |
| 9 | Dell Medical School | $1,485.00 | |
| 10 | Texas Athletics - Longhorn Foundation | $950.00 | |
| 11 | Computer Science Department | $850.00 | |
| 12 | Department of History | $775.00 | |
| 13 | LBJ School of Public Affairs | $726.19 | |
| 14 | Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | $610.00 | |
| 15 | School of Undergraduate Studies | $600.00 |
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Mid Morning Stretch CHALLENGE
Slept in during the Early Bird Challenge yesterday? That's ok! Make your gift during the Mid Morning Stretch! The participating college, school, unit or organization that receives the greatest number of unique gifts on April 4 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. CST will receive an additional $3,000. Make a gift now to support your favorite program on campus!
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,000 | San Jacinto Child Development Center | 161 |
| 2 | Texas Exes | 46 | |
| 3 | Texas Crew | 43 | |
| 4 | Comal Child Development Center | 19 | |
| 5 | McCombs School of Business | 12 | |
| 6 | School of Nursing | 12 | |
| 7 | Longhorn Band | 11 | |
| 8 | College of Liberal Arts | 8 | |
| 9 | College of Natural Sciences | 7 | |
| 10 | Dell Medical School | 7 | |
| 11 | Cockrell School of Engineering | 6 | |
| 12 | Lavaca Child Development Center | 6 | |
| 13 | Moody College of Communication | 5 | |
| 14 | College of Education | 5 | |
| 15 | Actuarial Science Club | 5 |
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Small Colleges and Schools Leaderboard
The top three degree awarding colleges or schools, with fewer than 20,000 alumni, with the greatest number of unique gifts throughout the 40-hour campaign will receive awards. The award designations will be determined by the receiving colleges or schools. *Eligible colleges and schools: School of Architecture, Dell Medical School, School of Information, Jackson School of Geosciences, LBJ School of Public Affairs, School of Nursing, College of Pharmacy and Steve Hicks School of Social Work.
| Rank | Prize | College/School | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,000 | School of Nursing | 333 |
| 2 | $2,000 | Dell Medical School | 314 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Steve Hicks School of Social Work | 246 |
| 4 | LBJ School of Public Affairs | 120 | |
| 5 | College of Pharmacy | 59 | |
| 6 | School of Architecture | 54 | |
| 7 | Jackson School of Geosciences | 35 | |
| 8 | Jackson School of Geosciences | 24 | |
| 9 | School of Information | 22 |
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Large Colleges and Schools Leaderboard
The top three degree awarding colleges or schools, with more than 20,000 alumni, with the greatest number of unique gifts throughout the 40-hour campaign will receive awards. The award designations will be determined by the receiving colleges and schools. *Eligible colleges and schools: College of Education, Cockrell School of Engineering, College of Fine Arts, School of Law, College of Liberal Arts, McCombs School of Business, Moody College of Communication and College of Natural Sciences.
| Rank | Prize | College/School | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,000 | McCombs School of Business | 380 |
| 2 | $2,000 | College of Liberal Arts | 286 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Cockrell School of Engineering | 271 |
| 4 | College of Fine Arts | 248 | |
| 5 | College of Natural Sciences | 184 | |
| 6 | College of Liberal Arts | 181 | |
| 7 | Moody College of Communication | 171 | |
| 8 | College of Natural Sciences | 163 | |
| 9 | College of Fine Arts | 111 | |
| 10 | College of Education | 97 | |
| 11 | Texas Law | 46 |
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Auxiliary Units Leaderboard
The top three auxiliary units with the greatest number of unique gifts throughout the 40-hour campaign will receive awards. The award designations will be determined by the receiving auxiliary units. *Eligible auxiliary units: Texas Athletics, Blanton Musem of Art, Briscoe Center for American History, Child Development Centers, Environmental Science Institute, International Office, KUT, Landmarks, Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies, UT Libraries, Recreational Sports, The Michael and Tami Lang Stuttering Institute, Texas Exes, Texas Memorial Museum, School of Undergraduate Studies, University Leadership Network, UTeach and Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $3,000 | San Jacinto Child Development Center | 439 |
| 2 | $2,000 | Texas Exes | 395 |
| 3 | $1,000 | Comal Child Development Center | 342 |
| 4 | Texas Athletics - Longhorn Foundation | 326 | |
| 5 | University of Texas Libraries | 119 | |
| 6 | Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | 72 | |
| 7 | International Office | 57 | |
| 8 | School of Undergraduate Studies | 44 | |
| 9 | Lavaca Child Development Center | 36 | |
| 10 | LLILAS Benson | 33 | |
| 11 | Landmarks | 22 | |
| 12 | Texas Memorial Museum | 22 | |
| 13 | Briscoe Center for American History | 16 | |
| 14 | Blanton Museum of Art | 15 | |
| 15 | The Michael and Tami Lang Stuttering Institute | 12 |
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Student Organizations Leaderboard
The top three RecSports Sport Clubs or Student Organizations with the greatest number of unique gifts throughout the 40-hour campaign will receive awards. *Only RecSports Sport Clubs or Student Organizations with 40 Hours for the Forty Acres Giving Day pages are eligible.
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Texas Crew | 208 |
| 2 | $500 | Longhorn Band Student Association | 154 |
| 3 | $250 | Texas Women's Club Volleyball | 110 |
| 4 | UT Men's Rugby | 100 | |
| 5 | UT Archery Club | 77 | |
| 6 | Texas Taekwondo | 58 | |
| 7 | Actuarial Science Club | 43 | |
| 8 | Longhorn Powerlifting | 34 | |
| 9 | Texas Gymnastics | 30 | |
| 10 | Texas Women's Rugby | 27 | |
| 11 | Longhorn Baseball Club | 24 | |
| 12 | Texas Women's Lacrosse | 17 | |
| 13 | Men's Club Soccer | 13 | |
| 14 | Texas Dance | 12 | |
| 15 | UT Women's Club Water Polo | 11 |
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College of Education Department Challenge
The department that raises the most money will win $1,000.
| Rank | Prize | Fund Designation | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Kinesiology and Health Education | $1,015.00 |
| 2 | Curriculum and Instruction | $320.00 | |
| 3 | Special Education | $315.00 | |
| 4 | Educational Leadership and Policy | $240.00 | |
| 5 | Educational Psychology | $50.00 |
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College of Education Student Organization Challenge
The student organization that raises the most money will win $500.
| Rank | Prize | Fund Designation | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | Minorities in Education (MIE) | $310.00 |
| 2 | Longhorn Athletic Training Student Association (LATSA) | $115.00 | |
| 3 | Kinesiology Club (Kin Club) | $50.00 | |
| 4 | Bilingual Education Student Organization (BESO) | $20.00 | |
| 5 | Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC) | $20.00 | |
| 6 | Teachers of Tomorrow (TOT) | $20.00 | |
| 7 | Education Council (Ed Council) | $15.00 |
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$10 at 10AM - Student Organizations
The Student Organization with the greatest number of unique gifts of $10 or more from 10 a.m. to 11a.m. CST on April 4 will receive an award. The award designation will be determined by the receiving RecSports Sport Club or Student Organization.
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $250 | Texas Crew | 22 |
| 2 | Texas Taekwondo | 17 | |
| 3 | Longhorn Band Student Association | 13 | |
| 4 | UT Men's Rugby | 6 | |
| 5 | UT Archery Club | 3 | |
| 6 | Texas Women's Club Volleyball | 2 | |
| 7 | Men's Club Soccer | 2 | |
| 8 | Texas Phanos | 1 | |
| 9 | Longhorn Baseball Club | 1 | |
| 10 | Longhorn Powerlifting | 1 | |
| 11 | Texas Rock Climbing | 1 | |
| 12 | UT Society of Automotive Engineers | 1 | |
| 13 | Actuarial Science Club | 0 | |
| 14 | Camp Texas | 0 | |
| 15 | Chi Epsilon | 0 |
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$50 at 5PM- Student Organizations
The Sport Club or Student Organization with the greatest number of unique gifts of $50 or more from 5:00p.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST on April 5 will receive an award. The award designation will be determined by the receiving RecSprots Sport Club or Student Organization.
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | Texas Crew | 10 |
| 2 | Longhorn Band Student Association | 8 | |
| 3 | Texas Women's Club Volleyball | 7 | |
| 4 | UT Men's Rugby | 4 | |
| 5 | Longhorn Baseball Club | 1 | |
| 6 | UT Society of Automotive Engineers | 1 | |
| 7 | Texas Gymnastics | 1 | |
| 8 | UT Archery Club | 1 | |
| 9 | Chi Epsilon | 1 | |
| 10 | Longhorn Wrestling | 1 | |
| 11 | Texas Taekwondo | 1 | |
| 12 | UT Men's Club Volleyball | 1 | |
| 13 | Actuarial Science Club | 0 | |
| 14 | Camp Texas | 0 | |
| 15 | Communication Council | 0 |
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SURPRISE CHALLENGE !!!!!!!!
The top three colleges, schools, units, or organizations with the greatest number of donations between 3:00 - 5:00pm CDT will receive an additional $2,000, $1,000, or $500!
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Comal Child Development Center | 126 |
| 2 | $1,000 | San Jacinto Child Development Center | 94 |
| 3 | $500 | Longhorn Band Student Association | 42 |
| 4 | Dell Medical School | 32 | |
| 5 | Texas Exes | 21 | |
| 6 | McCombs School of Business | 20 | |
| 7 | Actuarial Science Club | 19 | |
| 8 | School of Nursing | 16 | |
| 9 | UT Archery Club | 14 | |
| 10 | University of Texas Libraries | 13 | |
| 11 | Texas Athletics - Longhorn Foundation | 11 | |
| 12 | Steve Hicks School of Social Work | 11 | |
| 13 | LBJ School of Public Affairs | 10 | |
| 14 | College of Natural Sciences | 9 | |
| 15 | College of Liberal Arts | 8 |
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Support Your Passion
Blanton Museum of Art
Briscoe Center for American History
Child Development Centers
Cockrell School of Engineering
College of Education
College of Fine Arts
College of Liberal Arts
College of Pharmacy
College of Natural Sciences
Dell Medical School
Division of Student Affairs
International Office
Jackson School of Geosciences
KUT/KUTX
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
LBJ School of Public Affairs
McCombs School of Business
Moody College of Communication
School of Architecture
School of Information
School of Nursing
School of Undergraduate Studies
Sport Clubs
Steve Hicks School of Social Work
Student Organizations
Texas Athletics - Longhorn Foundation
Texas Exes
Texas Homeless Education Office
Texas Law
Texas Memorial Museum
Texas Student Media
The Michael and Tami Lang Stuttering Institute
University of Texas Libraries
University Leadership Network
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