Blue Demon Challenge 2024 has ended!
Blue Demon Challenge 2024
We reached our goal of 3,500 donors! Let's keep going!
Blue Demon Challenge 2024 has ended!
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Events
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Past Events
4,000 Donor Challenge!
Unlocked! $100,000 from an anonymous donor!
4,000 / 4,000 Donors
Completed
Student Organization Leaderboard Challenge!
Thank you for supporting student organizations at DePaul!
Rank | Prize | Fund Designation | Donors |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $1,000 | 14 East Magazine gift fund | 128 |
2 | $750 | The DePaulia | 100 |
3 | $500 | Take Note a Cappella | 85 |
4 | DePaul Men's a Cappella | 9 | |
5 | Females in Finance Student Organization | 7 | |
6 | DePaul Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) | 5 | |
7 | Blue Demon Theatre | 3 |
Ended
Blue Demon Athletics - Sports Programs
Thank you for supporting Blue Demon student athletes!
Rank | Fund Designation | Donors |
---|---|---|
1 | Fund for Track & Cross Country | 182 |
2 | Fund for Women's Basketball | 174 |
3 | Fund for Men's Soccer | 148 |
4 | Fund for Women's Soccer | 135 |
5 | Fund for Men's Basketball | 130 |
6 | Fund for Cheer and Dance | 123 |
7 | Fund for Women's Tennis | 121 |
8 | Fund for Women's Softball | 114 |
9 | Fund for Women's Volleyball | 109 |
10 | Fund for Men's Golf | 108 |
11 | Fund for Men's Tennis | 105 |
Ended
BONUS-Bonus Parent Giving Challenge!
Unlocked! $50,000 from an anonymous donor!
200 / 200 Donors
Completed
BONUS College of Science and Health Research Challenge!
Unlocked! $10,000 from an anonymous donor!
3 / 20 Donors
Ended
BONUS Phyllis Griffin Scholarship Challenge!
Unlocked! $5,000 from Jennifer and Mike Faron!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
Labor Education Center Challenge!
Unlocked! $5,000 from UAW Local 551!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed

2
Match
Labor Education Center Match!
Matched! $3,000 from Mike and Carolyn Gloeckle!
$1,416 MATCHED
Ended
Athletics: Academic Excellence Challenge!
Unlocked! $500,000 from Lenore (BUS '77, MBA '85) and Steve (BUS '77, MBA '85) Micatka!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
Building the DePaul Brand Guiding Principle Challenge!
Unlocked! $50,000 from Chuck (BUS '79, MBA '84) and Barb Kopoulos!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
Athletics: Developing Future Leaders Challenge!
Unlocked! $150,000 from the Sarowitz family!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Dream Big Fund Match!
Matched! $100,000 from Ed Leidecker (BUS '80, MBA '86)!
$24,596 MATCHED
Ended
General Scholarship Fund Challenge!
Unlocked! $50,000 from Earl I. Goldberg (BUS '51, JD '56)!
107 / 150 Donors
Ended
The Finish Line Fund Challenge!
Unlocked! $1,000 from Christopher Gold (LAS '95)!
82 / 100 Donors
Ended
Student Emergency Assistance Fund Challenge!
Unlocked! $2,500 from Keri (BUS MS '17) and Connor Roth!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
Society of Vincent de Paul Professors Challenge!
Unlocked! $5,000 from an anonymous donor!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
DePaul Art Museum!
Unlocked! $50,000 from Dr. Scott J. Hunter!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
Sarowitz Men's Soccer Challenge!
Unlocked! $12,500 from the Sarowitz family!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
Sarowitz Track & Field/Cross Country Challenge!
Unlocked! $12,500 from the Sarowitz family!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
Sarowitz Women's Softball Challenge!
Unlocked! $12,500 from the Sarowitz family!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
Sarowitz Women's Volleyball Challenge!
Unlocked! $12,500 from the Sarowitz family!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
Driehaus College of Business Challenge!
Unlocked! $250,000 from an anonymous donor!
260 / 260 Donors
Completed
College of Business Scholarship Challenge!
Unlocked! $80,000 from an anonymous donor!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
School of Accountancy & MIS Challenge!
Unlocked! $25,000 from Richard E. Michaels (BUS '73)!
60 / 90 Donors
Ended
Department of Finance and Real Estate Challenge!
Unlocked! $100,000 from an anonymous donor!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
BONUS DePaul Art Museum Challenge!
Unlocked! $5,000 from Chapman and Cutler, LLP!
7 / 15 Donors
Ended

Coleman Center for Entrepreneurship Challenge!
Unlocked! $15,000 from Byline Bank!
21 / 25 Donors
Ended

College of Communication Scholarship Challenge!
Unlocked! $5,000 from Ron Culp for the Ron Culp Endowed Scholarship for Future Leaders in Public Relations!
46 / 50 Donors
Ended
Drehmer Impact Scholarship Challenge!
Matched! $10,000 from a group of anonymous donors!
$2,106 / $2,200 Raised
Ended
Arditti Center for Risk Management Challenge!
Unlocked! $9,000 from a group of donors on the Arditti Center advisory board!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
College of Science and Health Challenge!
Unlocked! $110,000 to scholarship from Raymond A. Daly (CSH MS '65)!
125 / 125 Donors
Completed
College of Science and Health Research Challenge!
Unlocked! $50,000 from a group of anonymous donors!
30 / 30 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Sean O'Shea Memorial Scholarship Match!
Matched! $2,500 from Mike Merola and John McAllister!
$1,925 MATCHED
Ended
History Department Challenge!
Unlocked! $5,000 from Warren and Jennifer Schultz!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
Chaddick Institute Challenge!
Unlocked! $1,500 from Susan S. Aaron (LAS MS '11)!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
Latino Research/Latino Studies Challenge!
Unlocked! $25,000 for scholarships from members of the CLR/LALS External Advisory Board!
40 / 40 Donors
Completed
Cathy May Memorial Funds Challenge!
Unlocked! $20,000 from an anonymous donor!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
First Generation Law Scholars Challenge!
Unlocked! $10,000 from Nicholas and Jacqueline Rodriguez!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
BONUS School of Music Challenge!
Unlocked! $25,000 from the Stack Family Foundation!
10 / 25 Donors
Ended
School of Music Scholarship Challenge!
Unlocked! $50,000 from Stephen and Nicole VanderVoort!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
College of Law Scholarship Challenge!
Unlocked! $50,000 from Kathleen Rittner (JD '80)!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
Business Law Clinic Challenge!
Unlocked! $3,625 from Professors Julie Lawton, Steven Wiser, and Eric Zhi!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
Community Music Division Challenge!
Unlocked! $5,000 from an anonymous donor!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
The Theatre School Challenge!
Unlocked! $100,000 from Linda and Richard Sieracki!
150 / 150 Donors
Completed
Theatre Graduate Showcase Challenge!
Unlocked! $35,000 from an anonymous donor!
30 / 30 Donors
Completed
2024 Donor Challenge!
Unlocked! $15,000 from an anonymous donor!
2,024 / 2,024 Donors
Completed
3,500 Donor Count Challenge!
Unlocked! $15,000 from an anonymous donor!
3,500 / 3,500 Donors
Completed
Phyllis Griffin Scholarship Challenge!
Unlocked! $24,000 from a group of anonymous donors!
24 / 24 Donors
Completed
College of Law Faculty/Staff Challenge!
Unlocked! $5,000 from Dean Jennifer Rosato Perea, and Professors Allen Moye and Bruce Ottley!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
CDM: School of Design Challenge
Unlocked! $10,000 from an anonymous donor!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
Faculty/Staff Challenge!
Unlocked! $50,000 from an anonymous donor!
400 / 400 Donors
Completed
BONUS Student Donor Challenge!
Unlocked! $20,000 from an anonymous donor!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
BONUS Young Alumni Challenge!
Unlocked! $10,000 from an anonymous donor!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
CDM: Inclusive Media Lab Challenge!
Unlocked! $2,000 from Forest Foundation, Inc.!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
Public Interest Law Challenge!
Unlocked! $5,000 from George (JD ’08) and Tina Lattas!
75 / 75 Donors
Completed
College of Education Scholarship Challenge
Unlocked! $25,000 from Leroy Griffin, Jr.!
Completed
Women's Basketball Challenge!
Unlocked! $50,000 from Chuck (BUS '79, MBA '84) and Barb Kopoulos!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
Kadi Hilpus Meldrum Women's Tennis Scholarship Challenge!
Unlocked! $5,000 from Geoff Hirt!
10 / 20 Donors
Ended
Parent Giving Challenge!
Unlocked! $25,000 from Cheryl and Richard Balough!
250 / 250 Donors
Completed
CDM: School of Computing Challenge!
Unlocked! $10,000 from an anonymous donor!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
Athletics: International Donor Challenge
Unlocked! $25,000 from Christopher D. Barber (BUS '97)!
Completed
Let's Get Trending!
Unlocked! $5,000 from an anonymous donor!
Ended
Social Media Sharing Challenge!
Unlocked! $5,000 from an anonymous donor!
Completed
Play it Forward Challenge!
Unlocked! $10,000 from an anonymous donor! Thank you to our donor, and to all you creative and talented Blue Demons out there!
Ended
Double Demon Challenge!
Unlocked! $16,000 from Tony Ciganek (CSH '74, CHS MS '76)!
160 / 160 Donors
Completed
125 Donor Challenge!
Unlocked! $1,000 from Dr. James H. Krukones (LAS '73)!
125 / 125 Donors
Completed
773 Donor Challenge!
Unlocked! $10,000 from Harriette G. and McLouis J. (CSH MS '84) Robinet!
773 / 773 Donors
Completed
Scholarship Challenge!
Unlocked! $75,000 from Marge and Jack (BUS '60, MBA '66) Hayes!
500 / 500 Donors
Completed
Colleges and Schools... Beat Your Best!
The three colleges and schools that outperform their donor numbers from the last Blue Demon Challenge will win prizes! Support your college/school to keep them at the top of the leaderboard!
Rank | Prize | Department | % +/- | Goal |
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1 | $3,000 | College of Communication | +220.00% |
272
goal: 85
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2 | $2,000 | College of Science and Health | +100.83% |
241
goal: 120
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3 | $1,000 | School of Continuing and Professional Studies | +58.57% |
111
goal: 70
|
4 | The Theatre School | +54.67% |
232
goal: 150
|
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5 | Richard H. Driehaus College of Business | +40.75% |
373
goal: 265
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6 | College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences | +31.56% |
296
goal: 225
|
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7 | College of Education | +13.04% |
130
goal: 115
|
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8 | College of Law | +8.00% |
189
goal: 175
|
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9 | School of Music | +1.90% |
107
goal: 105
|
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10 | Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media | -1.82% |
162
goal: 165
|
Ended
Club Sports Leaderboard Challenge!
Thank you for supporting club sports at DePaul!
Rank | Prize | Fund Designation | Donors |
---|---|---|---|
1 | $1,000 | Fund for Women's Club Volleyball | 78 |
2 | $750 | Fund for Club Badminton | 59 |
3 | $500 | Women's Club Basketball gift fund | 57 |
4 | Womxn's Ultimate Frisbee Team | 21 | |
5 | Hockey Club gift fund | 1 |
Ended
Happy Hour Power Hour!
Unlocked! $200,000 from an anonymous donor!
400 / 400 Donors
Completed
3,750 donor challenge!
Unlocked! $200,000 from an anonymous donor!
3,750 / 3,750 Donors
Completed
Lunchtime Power Hour!
Unlocked! An additional $110,000 from Raymond A. Daly (CSH MS '65)!
250 / 250 Donors
Completed
Power Hour! Rise and Shine!
Unlocked! $110,000 from Raymond A. Daly (CSH MS '65)!
110 / 110 Donors
Completed
CMD Scholarship in Honor of Susanne Baker Challenge!
Unlocked! $10,000 from an anonymous donor!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
Athletics Facility Campaign Challenge!
Unlocked! $300,000 from Lisa (EDU '86) and John Nevins!
297 / 300 Donors
Ended
2
Match
Athletics Academic Excellence Match!
Matched! $10,000 from Kurt (BUS '85, MST '85) and Michelle Roderich!
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
Athletics: Championship Experience Challenge!
Unlocked! $100,000 from Mark E. McNabola (CMN '81, JD '85)!
51 / 100 Donors
Ended
External Outreach Guiding Principle Challenge!
Unlocked! $50,000 from Chuck (BUS '79, MBA '84) and Barb Kopoulos!
68 / 100 Donors
Ended
BONUS Scholarship Challenge!
Unlocked! $10,000 from Katie (EDU '67) and Jim (BUS '63) Haran!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
Basic Needs Hub Challenge!
Unlocked! $1,000 from George Tyler (MBA '80)!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
Career Center Challenge!
Unlocked! $40,000 from Wintrust!
40 / 40 Donors
Completed

BONUS Basic Needs Hub Challenge!
Unlocked! $1,000 from Montgomery C. Stewart (BUS '79, MBA '81)!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
DePaul Emeritus Society Challenge!
Unlocked! $3,000 from an anonymous member of the DePaul Emeritus Society!
30 / 30 Donors
Completed
Sarowitz Men's Golf Challenge!
Unlocked! $12,500 from the Sarowitz family!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
Sarowitz Men's Tennis Challenge!
Unlocked! $12,500 from the Sarowitz family!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
Sarowitz Women's Soccer Challenge!
Unlocked! $12,500 from the Sarowitz family!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
Sarowitz Women's Tennis Challenge!
Unlocked! $12,500 from the Sarowitz family!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
Athletics: $1,000 Donor Challenge!
Unlocked! $50,000 from Jerry Rich!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
BONUS Driehaus College of Business Challenge!
Unlocked! $50,000 from Dr. Barry Jay Epstein (BUS '67)!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
BONUS College of Business Scholarship Challenge!
Unlocked! $55,000 from Joanne Loftus Bintinger (BUS '62) and Thomas P. Bintinger!
30 / 30 Donors
Completed
School of Accountancy & MIS Scholarship Challenge!
Unlocked! $25,000 from Amarylis Kaba-Young and Tim Young (BUS '84)!
27 / 50 Donors
Ended
John L. Keeley, Jr. Center for Financial Services Challenge!
Unlocked! $10,000 from Byline Bank!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed

Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media Challenge!
Unlocked! $50,000 from an anonymous donor!
160 / 160 Donors
Completed
College of Communication Challenge!
Unlocked! $100,000 from Joan M. and Jeffrey B. Ferrill!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
Jeannie Morris Scholarship Challenge!
Unlocked! $10,000 from Stephen Marts!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
College of Education Challenge!
Unlocked! $50,000 from Alice (EDU '71) and David (LAS '69) Krasula!
115 / 115 Donors
Completed
BONUS College of Education Scholarship Challenge!
Unlocked! $10,000 from Richard T. and Eileen P. Gibbs in memory of their late son, Dr. Michael Gibbs, a triple demon!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
Psychology Dept. Challenge!
Unlocked! $25,000 from an anonymous donor!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Challenge!
Unlocked! $100,000 from Jessica Sarowitz (LAS '91)!
225 / 225 Donors
Completed
BONUS College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Challenge!
Unlocked! $50,000 from Winston M. Allen!
60 / 60 Donors
Completed
CSH Speech Language Pathology Clinic Challenge!
Unlocked! $10,000 from Ian Flynn and AnthroMed Education!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
College of Science and Health Scholarship Challenge!
Unlocked! $50,000 from Dolly Dieter (CSH '59)!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
BONUS College of Science and Health Scholarship Challenge!
Unlocked! $25,000 from Shirley (CSH '64) and Bill (CSH '64) Jankowski!
8 / 20 Donors
Ended
College of Law Challenge!
Unlocked! $100,000 from Andrew (JD '10) and David Davidson!
175 / 175 Donors
Completed
School of Music Challenge!
Unlocked! $50,000 from Robert (SOM '11) and Gina (LAS '99) D'Addario!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
Vittorio Angeli Enrichment Challenge!
Unlocked! $5,000 from Geoff and Linda Hirt!
15 / 20 Donors
Ended
BONUS School of Music Scholarship Challenge!
Unlocked! $25,000 from Graham V. Fuguitt (SOM MM '82)!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
BONUS College of Law Scholarship Challenge!
Unlocked! $7,000 from Stanley N. Griffith (JD '75)!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
Tom Mendel Bass Endowed Scholarship Challenge!
Unlocked! $50,000 from Tom Mendel!
15 / 15 Donors
Completed
School of Continuing and Professional Studies Challenge!
Unlocked! $100,000 from Rick Mordesovich (SCPS '96)!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
BONUS The Theatre School Challenge!
Unlocked! $15,000 from Play on Shakespeare!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed

DePaul's Founding Year Challenge!
Unlocked! $15,000 from an anonymous donor!
1,898 / 1,898 Donors
Completed
3,000 Donor Challenge!
Unlocked! $15,000 from an anonymous donor!
3,000 / 3,000 Donors
Completed
BONUS College of Communication Challenge!
Unlocked! $16,500 from members of the College of Communication Dean's Advisory Council!
30 / 30 Donors
Completed
Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence Challenge!
Unlocked! $10,000 from an anonymous donor!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
Big Shoulders Books Challenge!
Unlocked! $20,000 from Irene (LAS CER '97) and Bill Beck!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
Theatre: ST*RS Student Group Challenge!
Unlocked! $2,500 from an anonymous donor!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
BONUS Faculty/Staff Challenge!
Unlocked! $25,000 from an anonymous donor!
150 / 150 Donors
Completed
Young Alumni Challenge!
Unlocked! $25,000 from an anonymous donor!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
CDM: MFA Thesis Films Fund Challenge!
Unlocked! $13,000 from Forest Foundation, Inc.!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
CDM: DePaul Independent Studio Challenge!
Unlocked! $5,000 from Forest Foundation, Inc.!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
The Cities Project Challenge!
Unlocked! $30,000 from a group of anonymous donors!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
Men's Basketball Challenge!
Unlocked! $50,000 from Chuck (BUS '79, MBA '84) and Barb Kopoulos!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
Athletics Cheer and Dance Challenge!
Unlocked! $10,000 from an anonymous donor!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Scholarship Challenge!
Unlocked! $60,000 from members of the LAS advisory board!
60 / 60 Donors
Completed
BONUS Parent Giving Challenge!
Unlocked! $25,000 from an anonymous donor!
Completed
Environmental Sciences and Studies Challenge!
Unlocked! $25,000 from Cheryl and Richard Balough!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
50 States Challenge!
Unlocked! $50,000 from an anonymous donor!
Completed
Social Media Challenge!
Unlocked! $5,000 from an anonymous donor!
Completed
Commencement Regalia Challenge!
Thank you to our donors and to Herff Jones and Barnes & Noble College! DePaul will receive 100 commencement gowns for students in need!
Completed

Blue Demon Nation 50 States Challenge!
Unlocked! $50,000 from Chuck (BUS '79, MBA '84) and Barb Kopoulos!
Completed
Student Donor Challenge!
Unlocked! $25,000 from Donald E. Graham!
250 / 250 Donors
Completed
312 Donor Challenge!
Unlocked! $3,120 from an anonymous donor!
Completed
1,200 Donor Challenge!
Unlocked! $12,000 from Ann and Frank (BUS '58) Kromer!
1,200 / 1,200 Donors
Completed