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$ 219,713 raised 532 gifts
Student Life has raised $ 16,860 from 74 gifts!
Student Life Extends Far Outside the Classroom

Along with receiving a premium education, the experiences and friendships made at Northwest are vital to the Bearcat experience. Organizations and activities available to students help create memorable experiences and form friendships that last lifetimes. 


Barbershop Bearcat Marching Band & Basketball Pep Band Black Student Emergency Fund Campus Recreation Career Closet Center for Engagement and Community Connection Esports Food Pantry Fraternity and Sorority Life Joyce and Harvey White International Plaza Latin/A/O/X Support Fund LGBTQ+ Student Fund Missouri Arboretum Pay it Forward Residential Life Safe Ride Home Program Society for International Ambassadors We Gotchya Fund
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Robert Langenfeld Bearcat Marching Band and Basketball Pep Band Matching Challenge
Keep beating the drums! Every dollar donated to the Bearcat Marching Band and Basketball Pep Band will be doubled (up to $500) thanks to a generous challenge from Robert Langenfeld ’13.
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Mannasmith Bearcat Marching Band (BMB) Matching Challenge
It’s time to make some noise! Every dollar you give to the Bearcat Marching Band will be doubled (up to $500) thanks to a generous challenge from Larry Mannasmith. Larry and his late wife, Rhonda, spent their careers as part of the Bearcat family and have always had a front-row seat for the music. They’re calling on you to keep the beat going. Whether it's $5 or $50, let’s see how loud our Bearcat pride can get!
$500 MATCHED
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$5,000
Jason and Nichole Klindt Student Life Challenge
The first 50 donations of $20 or more to Student Life will unlock a special $5,000 gift from Jason '99, '02 and Nichole Klindt. Jason is an alumnus of Northwest and Nichole is a proud Bearcat friend!
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$1,000
Judy & Randy Frueh We Gotchya Fund Challenge
We Gotchya Fund covers expenses related to offering free feminine hygiene products to students to ensure they have access to essential supplies. The first 10 gifts of $20 to the We Gotchya Fund will unlock an additional $1,000 from Judy and Randy Frueh. Judy is a nurse practitioner in the University's Wellness Center, helping provide care to students who need it.
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Ted and Kate Place Opening Sprint Challenge
The area with the most donors between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, will receive an additional gift of $500 from Ted '99 and Kate '99, '00, '08 Place. Ted currently serves as the President of the Northwest Foundation Board of Directors. Ted and Kate's families have cheered at Bearcat games, walked the same sidewalks, and built lasting friendships rooted in Northwest and they hope this gift inspires others to start strong for the university that shaped their story.
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $1 Joe & Kelly Quinlin Scholarship 12
2 School of Language, Literature and Writing 4
3 B.D. Owens Library 4
4 KXCV-KRNW 4
5 School of Agricultural Sciences 3
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The Presidential Power Hour
The area with the most donors between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, will receive an additional gift of $1,000 from President Lance Tatum and First Lady Jill Tatum. Whether you're a sweet tea drinker or triple-expresso fan, it's time to wake up and give back. May the most caffeinated area win.
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $1 Bearcat Athletic Scholarship Fund 14
2 Football 3
3 KXCV-KRNW 3
4 Department-Specific Scholarships 2
5 Northwest Fund 2
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Timothy Carlyle Student Life Challenge
All gifts made to Student Life will unlock a $500 gift from Timothy Carlyle '01, Director of Infrastructure Services at Northwest Missouri State University.
$500 MATCHED
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Michael and Kenna Johnson Happy Hour Challenge
Between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, all donations will be matched (up to $1000)! During this hour, any donation made will be doubled by Michael '85 and Kenna '84, '87 Johnson to the fund of your choosing. Michael is the Vice President of University Advancement at Northwest, and Kenna served as an Academic Advisor before her retirement.
$1,000 MATCHED
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$2,000
Melvin and Valorie Booth Bearcats Supporting Bearcats Challenge
The first 50 gifts of $10 or more made to Student Life will unlock a generous gift of $2,000 from Melvin '67 and Valorie Booth, the namesake benefactors of the Booth School of Business.
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Joel and Christine Benson Bearcat Food Pantry Challenge
The first 10 gifts of $10 or more to the Food Pantry will unlock a $200 gift from Joel and Christine Benson. The Bearcat Food Pantry provides a source of food and necessities for Northwest students and employees. The target audience is individuals who are experiencing food insecurity and hunger.
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Krista and Scott Barcus Finish Line Challenge
The area with the most donors from 4:00 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, will receive an additional gift of $1,000 from Krista '03 and Scott Barcus. Krista is the Vice President of Culture and has two Bearcat daughters, Kelsey and Addalea.
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $1 Bearcat Athletic Scholarship Fund 17
2 Joe & Kelly Quinlin Scholarship 10
3 Joe Bell Black Alumni & Friends Scholarship 5
4 Department-Specific Scholarships 3
5 Northwest Fund 3
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Participating Groups
Northwest Fund Scholarships Academics Bearcat Athletics Student Life
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