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Blue Demon Challenge 2025

Welcome to Blue Demon Challenge 2025!

When you make a gift of any size, you can make a BIG impact on the area(s) of DePaul most important to you. Check back often to see what surprises we have in store and to watch the power of our collective impact as more than 4,000 Blue Demons come together to support DePaul students. 

Thank you for rising to the challenge!


We Did It!
Jan 31, 2025

Blue Demon Challenge has come to an end, and we cannot thank you enough for being one of the 5,000+ Blue Demons who came together to make a BIG impact for DePaul University!

 

Whether you supported scholarships, academic programs, support services or any of the countless worthy areas of DePaul— thank you for your dedication to our students. Especially, for students like Maya, a scholarship recipient, who is thankful for her educational experience and the opportunities made possible because of DePaul. 

 

“I come from a low-income community on the west side of Chicago, and the only reason I was able to attend DePaul was my financial aid package. I was all set to attend a local community college, but the admissions office actually reached out to me and provided multiple options for scholarships that apply to my specific needs. Now, thanks to my scholarship, I have been able to walk paths I never thought possible. I will be forever grateful to those who create opportunities for students like me." – Maya (CDM ’25)

 

Maya is just one student who will forever be impacted by your gift. There are so many students whose lives are positively changed because of you, and for that, THANK YOU!

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Let's Beat Last Year - Donor Goal of 4,622
Jan 30, 2025

We have three hours to go in BDC. Let's beat our donor number from last year! If we reach 4,622 donors, Kris Hansen will make an additional donation of $25,000

$25,000
Set a record! 4622 Challenge
Unlocked! $25,000 from Kris Hansen!
4,622 / 4,622 Donors
Completed
$10,000
The Finish Line Fund - Bonus
Unlocked! $10,000 from Joan DiLeonardi (LAS '56)!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
$25,000
Track and Field/Cross Country Challenge - Bonus
Unlocked! $25,000 from Troy Woodard!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
Leaderboard
Colleges and Schools... Beat Your Best!
Support your college/school to keep them at the top of the leaderboard!
Rank School or College % +/- Goal
1 The Theatre School +8.89% 245
goal: 225
2 College of Communication +7.27% 354
goal: 330
3 College of Education -0.78% 127
goal: 128
4 College of Science and Health -2.93% 232
goal: 239
5 College of Law -10.44% 163
goal: 182
Ended
$150,000
Dream Big Challenge
Unlocked! $150,000 from Therese and Jim Fauerbach!
250 / 250 Donors
Completed
$25,000
College of Education Challenge - Bonus
Unlocked! $25,000 from an anonymous donor!
40 / 40 Donors
Completed
$1,000
Student Emergency Assistance Fund Challenge - Bonus #2
Unlocked! $1,000 from an anonymous donor!
30 / 30 Donors
Completed
$60,000
Driehaus College of Business Challenge - Bonus #2
Unlocked! $60,000 from Joanne Loftus Bintinger (BUS '62) and Thomas P. Bintinger!
40 / 40 Donors
Completed
$40,000
College of Science and Health
Unlocked! $40,000 from Stephen and Nicole VanderVoort!
225 / 225 Donors
Completed
Leaderboard
Student Organization Leaderboard Challenge!
Thank you for supporting student organizations at DePaul!
Rank Prize Fund Designation Donors
1 $1,000 The DePaulia/La DePaulia 179
2 $750 14 East Magazine gift fund 117
3 $500 Fighting Pretty 61
4 Take Note a Cappella 52
5 DePaul Men's a Cappella 24
Ended
$5,000
Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media Challenge - Bonus
Unlocked! $5,000 from Diane Brown!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$50,000
The Theatre School Challenge - Bonus
Unlocked! $50,000 from Kris Hansen!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$22,500
Faculty Staff Challenge - Bonus
Unlocked! $22,500 from Scott VanHoose (BUS '90)!
250 / 250 Donors
Completed
$25,000
Parent Challenge - Bonus #2
Unlocked! $25,000 from Kris Hansen!
200 / 200 Donors
Completed
$5,000
CDM: School of Cinematic Arts - MFA Thesis Films Challenge
Unlocked! $5,000 from an anonymous donor!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$30,000
CDM: School of Computing Challenge
Unlocked! $30,000 from an anonymous donor!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
$23,000
Double Demon Challenge - Bonus
Unlocked! $23,000 from Janice Newman!
75 / 75 Donors
Completed
$10,000
Basic Needs Hub Challenge
Unlocked! $10,000 from Keri (MS '17) and Connor Roth!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$3,000
Jeannie Morris Scholarship for Journalism Students Challenge
Unlocked! $3,000 from Daniel Boorman and Daniela Bernhard!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$1,500
Fund for Vincent de Paul Professors Challenge - Bonus
Unlocked! $1,500 from an anonymous donor!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$2,000
Idea Realization Lab Challenge
Unlocked! $2,000 from Lee Ann and Michael Rechtin!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$200,000
College of Communication - Bonus #2
Unlocked! $200,000 from Joan and Jeff Ferrill!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$50,000
Double Demon Challenge
Unlocked! $50,000 from an anonymous donor!
175 / 175 Donors
Completed
Success!
50 States Challenge
Unlocked! $50,000 from an anonymous donor!
Completed
$100,000
College of Communication Challenge - Bonus
Unlocked! $100,000 from David A. Jackson!
30 / 30 Donors
Completed
$12,000
College of Education Scholarship Challenge
Unlocked! $12,000 from Juan Mir (BUS '86)!
60 / 60 Donors
Completed
$50,000
Young Alumni Challenge
Unlocked! $50,000 from Mike (MBA '93) and Barb Scudder!
125 / 125 Donors
Completed
Leaderboard
Blue Demon Athletics - Sports Programs
Thank you for supporting Blue Demon student athletes!
Rank Team Donors
1 Fund for Women's Softball 257
2 Fund for Women's Basketball 198
3 Fund for Men's Golf 196
4 Fund for Men's Soccer 171
5 Fund for Track & Cross Country 161
Ended
$50,000
Women's Basketball Challenge
Unlocked! $50,000 from Coach Jill Pizzotti and Tommy O'Donnell!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$15,000
Womens Softball Challenge
Unlocked! $15,000 from an anonymous donor!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$10,000
Track and Field/Cross Country Challenge
Unlocked! $10,000 from Kurt Roderich (BUS '84, MST '85)!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$50,000
College of Education Challenge
Unlocked! $50,000 from an anonymous donor!
75 / 75 Donors
Completed
$50,000
Mens Tennis Challenge
When 100 people make a gift to Men's Tennis, Tom (EDU '71, MA LAS '74) and Beth Kersten will contribute $50,000 to support the team!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$1,500
LGBTQIA+ Resource Center Challenge
Unlocked! $1,500 from Anne Marie Dornoff (LAS ' 14)!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
$50,000
Golf Challenge
Unlocked! $50,000 from Brian (BUS '98) and Meg Coffman!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$75,000
Athletics Scholarship Fund Challenge
Unlocked! $75,000 from Lenore (BUS '77, MBA '85) and Stephen (BUS '77, MBA '85) Micatka !
75 / 75 Donors
Completed
$1,000
Women's Center Challenge
Unlocked! $1,000 from Christina A. Kallenborn!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
$10,000
Environmental Science Challenge
Unlocked! $10,000 from Balough Family Fund for Sustainability Initiatives!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$1,000
CDM: School of Design Challenge
Unlocked! $1,000 from Jason Pecho (CDM '10)!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$1,000
$1,000 Athletics Challenge
Unlocked! $50,000 from Jerry Rich!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$10,000
Cities Project Challenge
Unlocked! $15,000 from an anonymous donor!
60 / 60 Donors
Completed
$5,000
School of Music Challenge - Bonus #2
Unlocked! $5,000 from Graham Fuguitt!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$50,000
Faculty Staff Challenge
Unlocked! $50,000 from an anonymous donor!
500 / 500 Donors
Completed
$5,000
Angeli Enrichment Fund Challenge
Unlocked! $5,000 from Geoff and Linda Hirt!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$75,000
Driehaus College of Business - Bonus
Unlocked! $75,000 from John P. O'Connor (BUS '86)!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$1,000
School of Public Service Challenge
Unlocked! $1,000 from an anonymous donor!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
$10,000
Speech Language Pathology Clinic Challenge
Unlocked! $10,000 from Stephen and Nicole VanderVoort!
30 / 30 Donors
Completed
$5,000
School of Music - Music Education Challenge
Unlocked! $5,000 from Pat Ewers!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$27,500
School of Music Challenge - Bonus
Unlocked! $27,500 from Rev. John E. Rybolt, C.M.!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$10,000
Jazz Challenge
Unlocked! $10,000 from Deane (SOM '88) and Layni (TTS '86, CMN '89) Myers !
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$1,500
Women’s and Gender Studies Challenge
Unlocked! $1,500 from Susan deCordova!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
$2,500
ST*RS Student Group Challenge
Unlocked! $2,500 from an anonymous TTS family!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$25,000
SOAMIS Office of Student Success and Engagement Challenge
Unlocked! $25,000 from John P. O'Connor (BUS '86)!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$1
Women's Soccer Challenge
Help Women's Soccer reach 100 donors
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$1
Women's Tennis Challenge
Help Women's Tennis bring in 100 donors!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$10,000
Ledger & Quill Scholarship Challenge
Unlocked! $10,000 from Ernie Wish (BUS '57)!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
Success!
You Really Like Us!
Unlocked! $1,000 from Margaret and Lester Sharon!
Completed
$35,000
2025 Donor Challenge
Unlocked! $35,000 from Joan and Jeff Ferrill!
2,025 / 2,025 Donors
Completed
$75,000
3500 Donor Challenge
Unlocked! $75,000 from Kris Hansen!
3,501 / 3,501 Donors
Completed
$7,500
773 Donor Challenge
Unlocked! $7,500 from Nina Diamond!
773 / 773 Donors
Completed
Success!
Jolt Power Hour
Unlocked! $50,000 from ComEd and the Exelon Foundation!
Completed
$5,000
Study Abroad Challenge
Unlocked! $5,000 from an anonymous donor!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$10,000
The Art School Challenge
Unlocked! $10,000 from an anonymous donor!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
$10,000
1000 Donor Challenge
Unlocked! $10,000 from Marian C. Haugh (CMN '82)!
1,000 / 1,000 Donors
Completed
$5,000
Student Emergency Assistance Fund Challenge
Unlocked! $5,000 from Raymond A. Daly (MS '65)!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$100,000
College of Communication Challenge
Unlocked! $100,000 from Joan and Jeff Ferrill!
150 / 150 Donors
Completed
$75,000
Spark Excitement Power Hour
Unlocked! $75,000 from ComEd and the Exelon Foundation!
250 / 250 Donors
Completed
$50,000
Athletics Overall Challenge - Bonus!
Unlocked! $50,000 from Joni & Mark (LAW '83) Croll !
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$100,000
4250 CHALLENGE!
The generosity on display today has been absolutely incredible. In response, Kris Hansen will donate another $100,000 when another 250 people make a gift to any fund!
4,250 / 4,250 Donors
Completed
$50,000
College of Communication - Bonus #4
Unlocked! $50,000 from Joan and Jeff Ferrill
75 / 75 Donors
Completed
$150,000
Athletics Overall Challenge
Unlocked! $150,000 from Coach Chris and Lori Holtmann!
1,500 / 1,500 Donors
Completed
$25,000
Center for Students with Disabilities - Bonus
Unlocked! $25,000 from Laurel Elzinga!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$25,000
The Finish Line Fund Challenge
Unlocked! $25,000 from an anonymous donor!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$200,000
Basketball Excellence Challenge
Unlocked! $200,000 from Malik Murray (BUS '96, MBA '04)!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
Leaderboard
LAS Department Challenge
Thank you for supporting The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences!
Rank Fund Designation Donors
1 Fund for History 43
2 Fund for The Art School 23
3 Fund for LGBTQ Studies 22
4 Fund for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences 16
5 Fund for Women's and Gender Studies 16
Ended
Leaderboard
Club Sports Leaderboard Challenge!
Thank you for supporting club sports at DePaul!
Rank Prize Team Donors
1 $1,000 Men's Ulitmate Frisbee Club 302
2 $750 Fund for Women's Club Volleyball 291
3 $500 Fund for Cheer and Dance 116
4 $500 Women’s and Non-Binary Ultimate Frisbee 50
5 Men's Club Rugby 33
Ended
$25,000
Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media Challenge
Unlocked! $25,000 from Dr. James Jones!
130 / 130 Donors
Completed
$50,000
School of Music Challenge
Unlocked! $50,000 from Patti Duwel and Eugene Payson!
75 / 75 Donors
Completed
$5,000
DePaul Art Museum Challenge
Unlocked! $5,000 from Gary Metzner and Scott Johnson!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$50,000
Young Alumni Challenge - Bonus
Unlocked! $50,000 from Kris Hansen!
60 / 60 Donors
Completed
$96,000
CDM: School of Cinematic Arts
Unlocked! $96,000 from an anonymous donor!
40 / 40 Donors
Completed
$3,000
CDM: School of Cinematic Arts Student Film Festival Distribution Challenge
Unlocked! $3,000 from an anonymous donor!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$3,500
CDM: School of Computing Challenge - Bonus
Unlocked! $3,500 from Mary Jo Davidson!
5 / 5 Donors
Completed
Success!
...And We're Live Challenge!
Unlocked! $10,000 from Origin Investments!
Completed
Success!
Athletics 50 States Challenge
Unlocked! $50,000 from Ed Fellin (BUS '80)!
Completed
$25,000
College of Communication Scholarship Challenge - Bonus
Unlocked! $25,000 from Frank Scotello (CMN '84)!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
$25,000
Center for Students with Disabilities Challenge
Unlocked! $25,000 from Laurel Elzinga!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$25,000
Multi Faith Veterans Initiative Challenge
Unlocked! $25,000 from M. R. Bauer Foundation!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$125,000
BDC Buzz Power Hour
Unlocked! $125,000 from ComEd and the Exelon Foundation!
425 / 425 Donors
Completed
$1,000
College of Communication Challenge - Bonus #3
Unlocked! $1,000 from Brandon (CMN '14) & Curtis Austin!
40 / 40 Donors
Completed
$1,000
Fund for Vincentian Service Day Challenge
Unlocked! $1,000 from Rebecca and Ryan Kedrowski!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$25,000
DePaul's Founding Year Challenge
Unlocked! $25,000 from Frank Scotello (CMN '84)!
1,898 / 1,898 Donors
Completed
$200,000
The Theatre School Challenge
Unlocked! $200,000 from Kris Hansen!
200 / 200 Donors
Completed
$2,000
College of Education Grad Student Challenge
Unlocked! $2,000 from Richard T. and Eileen P. Gibbs!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$100,000
Scholarship Challenge
Unlocked! $100,000 from Ernie Wish (BUS '57)!
500 / 500 Donors
Completed
$1,500
LGBTQ+ Studies Challenge
Unlocked! $1,500 from Susan deCordova!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
$3,000
Student Emergency Assistance Fund Challenge - Bonus
Unlocked! $3,000 from Lee Ann and Michael Rechtin!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
$7,000
Parent Challenge - Bonus
Unlocked! $7,000 from Jill Shaffer and James Dean!
200 / 200 Donors
Completed
$50,000
Parent Challenge
Unlocked! $50,000 from Kris Hansen!
300 / 300 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Men's Tennis Dollar Challenge
An anonymous person will match dollar for dollar to any men's tennis gift, up to $10,000.
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
$50,000
Student Challenge - Bonus!
Unlocked! $50,000 from Kris Hansen!
75 / 75 Donors
Completed
$5,000
Fund for Vincent de Paul Professors Challenge
Unlocked! $5,000 from an anonymous donor!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$1,000
DePaul Emeritus Society Scholarship Challenge
Unlocked! $1,000 from an anonymous donor!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$2,500
History Department Challenge
Unlocked! $2,500 from Warren C. Schultz!
35 / 35 Donors
Completed
$30,000
Political Science Challenge
Unlocked! $30,000 from Scott Hibbard!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$10,000
Family and Community Services
Unlocked! $10,000 from an anonymous donor!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
$100,000
College of Communication Scholarship Challenge
Unlocked! $100,000 from Joan and Jeff Ferrill!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$2,000
Psychology Challenge
Unlocked! $2,000 from an anonymous donor!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
$2,000
Chemistry Challenge
Unlocked! $2,000 from Judy Blumberg (MS BUS '80, MST '84)!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
$10,000
College of Science and Health Scholarships
Unlocked! $10,000 from Raymond A. Daly (MS '65)!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
$5,000
School of Music Gala Challenge
Unlocked! $5,000 from Graham Fuguitt!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$32,500
Opera Challenge
Unlocked! $32,500 from Geoff and Linda Hirt!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$10,000
School of Music Scholarship Challenge
Unlocked! $10,000 from Raymond A. Daly (MS '65)!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$100,000
Driehaus College of Business Challenge
Unlocked! $100,000 from Jason Malonga (BUS '21)!
175 / 175 Donors
Completed
$15,000
Driehaus School of Business Challenge - Bonus #3
Unlocked! $15,000 from Northern Trust!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$50,000
Student Challenge
Unlocked! $50,000 from Mike (MBA '93) and Barb Scudder!
250 / 250 Donors
Completed
$10,000
School of Music - Performing Arts Management Challenge
Unlocked! $10,000 from an anonymous donor!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$100,000
The Theatre School Scholarship Challenge
Unlocked! $100,000 from Kris Hansen!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$10,000
John L. Keeley, Jr. Center Challenge
Unlocked! $10,000 from Byline Bank!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
$1
Men's Soccer Challenge
Help Men's Soccer reach 100 donors!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$15,000
Coleman Center for Entrepreneurship Challenge
Unlocked! $15,000 from Byline Bank!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
$1
Cheer and Dance Challenge
Help Cheer and Dance reach 100 donors!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$25,000
DePaul's Founding Year Challenge!
Unlocked! $25,000 from Frank Scotello (CMN '84)!
1,898 / 1,898 Donors
Completed
Success!
International Challenge
Unlocked! $10,000 from Lucino Sotelo (BUS '93)!
Completed
$50,000
3000 Donor Challenge
Unlocked! $50,000 from an anonymous donor!
3,000 / 3,000 Donors
Completed
$200,000
4000 Donor Challenge
Unlocked! $200,000 from Kris Hansen!
4,000 / 4,000 Donors
Completed
$200
20 Donor Challenge
Unlocked! $200 from Theresa Lieber!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
Success!
Student Life Challenge
Unlocked! $1,000 from Lara Bruhn!
Completed
$10,000
Displaced Students Challenge
Unlocked! $10,000 from an anonymous donor!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$1,500
150 Donor Challenge
Unlocked! $1,500 from Thomas Simone!
150 / 150 Donors
Completed
$2,000
312 Challenge
Unlocked! $2,000 from Larry Bundschu!
312 / 312 Donors
Completed
$50,000
2500 Donor Challenge
Unlocked! $50,000 from Kris Hansen!
2,500 / 2,500 Donors
Completed
$15,000
Ledger & Quill Challenge
Unlocked! $15,000 from Ernie Wish (BUS '57)!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
Participating Groups
Athletics Global Engagement Life at DePaul Richard H. Driehaus College of Business College of Communication Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media College of Education College of Law College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences College of Science and Health School of Continuing and Professional Studies School of Music The Theatre School Community Music Division DePaul Art Museum Multicultural Student Engagement
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1 IL 4019
2 CA 217
3 WI 153
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