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Bearcat Day of Green 2024
Let's come together to help Bearcat students!

Bearcat Day of Green is an annual giving challenge lasting 1905 minutes - in honor of Northwest's founding year. The purpose is for the Bearcat community – alumni, employees, students, parents, and friends – to come together and assist in the various initiatives and programs at Northwest Missouri State University. You have the ability to directly help specific areas on campus of your choice. 

The Day of Green's 10 core initiatives are:

  • Academics
  • Bearcat Athletics
  • Bearcats Supporting Bearcats
  • Campus Beautification
  • KXCV-KRNW
  • Martindale Hall Renovations
  • Multiculturalism
  • Northwest Fund
  • Scholarships
  • Student Life

There are specific designations under each of these initiatives, meaning you're able to help many areas on campus that you hold near and dear to your heart. Thank you, Bearcats!

Donor Heatmap
Rank State Gifts
1 MO 181
2 IA 19
3 KS 14
$3,000
Department of Language, Literature and Writing Challenge
The first 10 donations to the Department of Language, Literature and Writing will unlock a $3,000 gift from an anonymous donor.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
Leaderboard
Jamie & Gary Hooyman Winner Takes All Challenge
The Academic school or department with the most donors will receive a $1,000 gift from Dr. Jamie Hooyman, Provost of Northwest Missouri State University, and Gary ('20) Hooyman.
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $1,000 Melvin D. & Valorie G. Booth School of Business 24
2 Department of Fine and Performing Arts 21
3 Department of Language, Literature and Writing 12
4 School of Education 10
5 School of Communication & Mass Media 9
Ended
$250
First-Time Donors Challenge
When 10 people make their first-ever donation to Northwest, a $250 gift from an anonymous donor will be unlocked in support of the Bearcat Food Pantry.
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
Leaderboard
Athletics Sport Leadership Challenge
The sport with the most donors during the Bearcat Day of Green will receive an additional $750!
Rank Prize Sport Donors
1 $750 Men's and Women's Tennis 7
2 Football 5
3 Soccer 4
4 Women's Basketball 4
5 Men's Basketball 4
Ended
2
Match
Terry & Anne Long Martindale Hall Renovations Challenge
All gifts to the Martindale Hall Renovations will be matched (up to $500) by Dr. Terry and Anne ('16) Long. Anne is an alumna of Northwest and Terry serves as Director of the School of Health Science and Wellness.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Jason & Nichole Klindt Student Life Challenge
All donations to Student Life will be matched (up to $1,000) by Jason ('99, '02) and Nichole Klindt. Jason is an alumnus of Northwest and Nichole is a proud Bearcat friend!
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Egon & Ann Heidendal's Joyce & Harvey White International Plaza Challenge
Gifts to the Joyce and Harvey White International Plaza will be matched (up to $500) by Dr. Egon ('09) and Ann ('09, '23) Heidendal. Egon and Ann are active within the Bearcat community and are both staff members at Northwest Missouri State University.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
$10,000
Gary & Merry McDonald Scholarship Challenge
The first 40 donations to Scholarships will unlock a $10,000 gift from Drs. Gary and Merry McDonald! Gary and Merry each dedicated 44 years of their careers to Northwest as professors and were founding members of the University's Department of Computer Science and Information Systems.
40 / 40 Gifts
Completed
$500
Timothy Carlyle Academics Challenge
The first 10 donations to Academics will unlock a $500 gift from Timothy Carlyle ('01), Director of Infrastructure Services at Northwest Missouri State University.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$2,300
Professor Carol Miller Academics Challenge
The first 15 donations of $50 or more to Academics will unlock a $2,300 gift from Professor Carol Miller, proud '79 graduate of Northwest.
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
Angela Moskow Academics Challenge
The first 15 donations to Academics will unlock a $1,000 gift to the Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth School of Business from Angela Moskow, proud Bearcat friend and Northwest Foundation Board Director.
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
Mike & Lori Steiner Academics Challenge
The first $1,000 donated to Academics will unlock a $1,000 donation from Dr. Mike ('85) and Lori ('85) Steiner, proud alumni and employees of Northwest Missouri State University!
$1,000 / $1,000 Raised
Completed
$8,500
Alumni Association Board of Directors Northwest Fund Challenge
The first 25 gifts to the Northwest Fund will unlock an $8,500 gift from the Northwest Alumni Association Board of Directors. The Alumni Association Board is comprised of Bearcats committed to serving the University by engaging others within the Bearcat community.
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
Pat & Teri Harr Athletics Challenge
The first 15 donations to Athletics will unlock a $1,000 gift from Pat and Teri Harr, long-time supporters of Northwest with a passion for athletics and health.
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
Pay It Forward Committee Challenge
The Pay It Forward Committee will match all donations to the Pay It Forward fund, up to $500.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
$10,000
Mel & Carol Tjeerdsma Athletics Challenge
The first 30 donations to Athletics will unlock a $10,000 gift from Mel ('77) and Carol Tjeerdsma. Mel was head Bearcat football coach from 1994-2010 and later Director of Athletics. He's now a member of the University's Board of Regents. Carol was a faculty member in Northwest's School of Education.
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
$100
Joyce & Don Piveral Bearcats Supporting Bearcats Challenge
The first 5 gifts to Bearcats Supporting Bearcats will unlock a $100 gift from Dr. Joyce ('70, '74, '82) and Don ('78) Piveral. Joyce serves as a Director on the Northwest Foundation Board and she and Don are very active in the Bearcat community.
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
$500
Timothy Carlyle Bearcats Supporting Bearcats Challenge
The first 10 donors of Bearcats Supporting Bearcats will unlock a $500 gift from Timothy Carlyle ('01), Director of Infrastructure Services at Northwest Missouri State University.
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$1,000
Mark Jelavich Theatre Challenge
The first 10 donations to benefit Theatre in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts will unlock a $1,000 gift from Dr. Mark Jelavich, in memory of his wife Janet, in honor of her love for the theatre and in celebration of the Janet (Stuck) Jelavich Theatre Scholarship. Mark, a retired Northwest faculty member, dedicated 31 years of his career as a professor of Economics at Northwest Missouri State University.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
Randy & Judy Frueh Bearcats Supporting Bearcats Challenge
The first 10 donations of $50 or more to Bearcats Supporting Bearcats will unlock a $1,000 gift from Randy and Judy Frueh. Judy is a nurse practitioner in the University's Wellness Center, helping provide care to students who need it.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
Ken & Leisha Barry Arboretum Challenge
The first 5 donors to the Arboretum will unlock a $1,000 gift from Ken and Leisha ('84) Barry. Ken and Leisha are active members of the Bearcat community and Leisha serves as President of the Northwest Foundation Board of Directors.
5 / 5 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Power Hour!
Between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. CST, all donations will be matched (up to $750)! During this hour, any donation made will be doubled in support to the fund of your choosing.
$750 MATCHED
Completed
$500
Ed & Marla Douglas Northwest Fund Challenge
The first 5 donations to the Northwest Fund will unlock a $500 gift from Ed ('74) and Marla Douglas. Ed is a proud alumnus of Northwest and he and Marla are active supporters of the University.
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
Michael T. & Jacci Kelly Northwest Fund Challenge
The first 10 gifts to the Northwest Fund will unlock a $1,000 gift from Michael ('78) and Jacci Kelly. Michael and Jacci are proud supporters of the University and Michael serves as a Northwest Foundation Board Director.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$500
Deloris (Polsley) Warnecke Scholarship Challenge
The first 5 donations to Scholarships will unlock a $500 gift from Deloris (Polsley) Warnecke ('61), proud alumna of Northwest!
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
2
Match
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.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
$500
Kori & Allison Hoffmann Student Life Challenge
The first 5 donations to Student Life will unlock a $500 gift from Drs. Kori and Allison ('01, '03) Hoffmann. Kori and Allison both serve as employees of Northwest - Kori as the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs and Director of Student Conduct and Development, and Allison as the Assistant Vice President of Admissions and Student Success.
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
$500
Timothy Carlyle Scholarship Challenge
The first 10 donations to Scholarships will unlock a $500 gift from Timothy Carlyle ('01), Director of Infrastructure Services at Northwest Missouri State University.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
Kevin & Kathy Fullerton Scholarship Challenge
The first 15 donations to Scholarships will unlock a $1,000 gift from Kevin ('88) and Kathy Fullerton. Kevin is a proud Northwest alumnus and Kathy is a long-time Bearcat friend!
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
John Moore Scholarship Challenge
The first 20 donations to Scholarships will unlock a $1,000 gift from John Moore ('78). John has served on the Northwest Foundation Board of Directors and currently is a member of the Northwest Board of Regents.
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
Tyler & Christy Tapps Student Life Challenge
The first 10 gifts to Student Life will unlock a $1,000 gift from Dr. Tyler ('04, '06) and Christy Tapps, Northwest staff members. After years of being a professor in the School of Health Science and Wellness, Tyler now serves as Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs - Health and Wellbeing. Christy is an Athletic Trainer, serving Northwest athletes in need of physical rehabilitation.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$500
Rudy Zuniga Athletics Challenge
The first 5 donations to Athletics will unlock a $500 gift from Rudy Zuniga ('78), proud alumnus of Northwest!
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
Clint & Amber Prange Athletics Challenge
The first 10 donations to Athletics will unlock a $1,000 gift from Clint ('04, '05) and Amber Prange. Clint is an Agriculture alumnus of Northwest and Amber is a friend of the University.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$500
Tyrone & LaJasmia Bates Multiculturalism Challenge
The first 10 gifts to Multiculturalism will unlock a $500 Diversity and Inclusion gift from Tyrone ('02) and LaJasmia Bates! Tyrone is a proud Northwest Alumnus and his wife LaJasmia is a Bearcat friend.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
Anna & Kent Summa Bearcat Food Pantry Challenge
The first 5 donations to the Bearcat Food Pantry will unlock a $1,000 gift from Anna ('01) and Kent Summa. Anna is a staff member at Northwest and Kent is a proud Bearcat friend!
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
$500
Kori & Allison Hoffmann Scholarship Challenge
The first 5 donations of $50 or more to Scholarships will unlock a $500 gift from Drs. Kori and Allison ('01, '03) Hoffmann. Kori and Allison both serve as employees of Northwest - Kori as the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs and Director of Student Conduct and Development, and Allison as the Assistant Vice President of Admissions and Student Success.
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
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Participating Departments
Northwest Fund Scholarships Martindale Hall Renovations Bearcats Supporting Bearcats Academics Bearcat Athletics Multiculturalism Student Life Campus Beautification KXCV-KRNW

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