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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.

Bearcat Marching Band

Campus Recreation

Esports

Fraternity and Sorority Life

Residential Life

Joyce and Harvey White International Plaza

Missouri Arboretum

B.D. Owens Library

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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.

$1,000

Michael and Kenna Johnson Residential Life Challenge

To celebrate the 11 current residence halls on Northwest's campus, the first 11 donors to make a gift to Student Life will unlock a $1,000 gift from Michael ('85) and Kenna ('84, '87) Johnson. Michael is the Vice President of University Advancement at Northwest, and Kenna served as an Academic Advisor before her retirement. The two met at Northwest through their involvement as residential assistants.

11 Gift Goal

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$1,000

Ken & Leisha Barry Arboretum Challenge

The first 5 donors to make a gift 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 is the Immediate Past President of the Northwest Foundation Board of Directors.

5 Donor Goal

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Leaderboard

Bearcat Spirit Challenge

What is Northwest's is favorite campus landmark? When completing your Bearcat Day of Green gift, specify your choice for your participation to count in this leaderboard!

$500

Tyler & Christy Tapps Student Life Challenge

The first 5 donors to Student Life will unlock a $500 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 Associate Provost for Academic Operations and Assessment. Christy is the Head Athletic Trainer, serving Northwest athletes in need of physical rehabilitation.

5 Donor Goal

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$5,000

Jason and Nichole Klindt Student Life Challenge

The first 20 donations 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!

20 Gift Goal

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$3,000

Brian & Holly Hesse Esports Challenge

Thanks to the generosity of Brian ('95) and Holly Hesse, the first 20 gifts made to Esports will unlock a $3,000 gift to the same fund. Brian is a proud Bearcat alum and an active member of the Northwest Foundation Board.

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Participating Departments