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. 


B.D. Owens Library Residential Life Center for Engagement and Community Connection LGBTQ+ Student Fund Latin/A/O/X Support Fund Black Student Emergency Fund Barbershop Pay it Forward Career Closet Food Pantry Missouri Arboretum Joyce and Harvey White International Plaza We Gotchya Fund Safe Ride Home Program Campus Recreation Esports Bearcat Marching Band Fraternity and Sorority Life Society for International Ambassadors KXCV-KRNW
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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.
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Timothy Carlyle KXCV-KRNW Challenge
All gifts to KXCV-KRNW will be matched (up to $500) by Timothy Carlyle '01, Director of Infrastructure Services at Northwest Missouri State University.
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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 & Christine Benson KXCV-KRNW Donor Challenge
The first 25 donations of $10 or more to KXCV–KRNW will unlock a $600 gift from Joel & Christine ’89 Benson. The Benson’s are both retired Northwest faculty members, avid fans of KXCV-KRNW, and lifelong Bearcat supporters.
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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.
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The Bearcat Bookworm Challenge
Brandy Brady ’96, ’21, Director of Library Services & Operations & Troy Brady, Northwest MEP Senior Supervisor are challenging donors to give $5 in honor of every book they’ve read in the past year. All gifts made to B.D. Owens Library will be matched up to $500 thanks to the generosity of Brandy, Troy, and their extended family; Catlyn (Brady) Shelby (’21) & Cole Shelby, Kas Brady (’23), Camryn Brady (’27), Mike & Alison Reasoner (children attend Horace Mann/Leet Center), Kathy Henry, and Ray & Denise Reasoner (‘80), Brandy’s parents who continually provide love and support to this family of readers.
$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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$2,500
Don & Stacy Carrick KXCV-KRNW Unique Donor Challenge
Here’s a Day of Green challenge you won’t want to miss! When 20 listeners make a gift to KXCV–KRNW, a $2,500 challenge gift from Don and Stacy Carrick will be unlocked for the station. Don is a proud and dedicated Bearcat supporter, and Stacy serves on Northwest Missouri State University’s Leadership Team as Vice President of Finance & Administration. They know how important KXCV–KRNW is to our region—and they’re stepping up to help keep it strong. Your gift supports the music, news, and programs you count on—and it helps unlock $2,500 more for public radio in our community. Be one of the 20. Make your gift today and help power KXCV–KRNW!
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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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Northwest Fund Scholarships Academics Bearcat Athletics Student Life
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