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Centennial Project Unlock Challenge
$9,800
Centennial Project Unlock Challenge
When 98 gifts of any amount are made to the Centennial Project, an additional $9,800 will be unlocked to support the project. Make an impact today!
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Most Participation Leaderboard Challenge
The top three colleges or units that receive the highest number of gifts will unlock an additional $2,000 each!
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $2,000 College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics 62
2 $2,000 Staff Council 41
3 $2,000 Spirit Cords 37
4 College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences 32
5 Centennial Project 21
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First Gift Unlocking Challenge
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First Gift Unlocking Challenge
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, UH! The area that receives the first gift of the day on March 7 will unlock an additional $1,000 in support!
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Farthest Gift Unlocking Challenge
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Farthest Gift Unlocking Challenge
Where in the world are you? The donor who makes their gift and is the farthest away from Houston (in miles) will earn an additional $1,000 for the fund of their choice!
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Young Alumni Unlocking Challenge
$500
Young Alumni Unlocking Challenge
When 50 young alumni make a gift of any amount for Giving Day, an additional $500 will be unlocked for the Centennial Project! To participate, you must have graduated in the last 10 years. Don’t forget to select young alumni as your affiliation(s) on the donation form!
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Centennial Time Capsule Challenge
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Centennial Time Capsule Challenge
Join the Centennial Time Capsule Challenge and leave your legacy in UH history! Gifts of $20.27 or more to the Centennial Project will secure your spot in this once-in-a-century celebration. Participants can submit a photo and a written memento to be placed in a time capsule!
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Most Dollars Raised Leaderboard Challenge
The top three colleges or units that raise the most dollars will unlock an additional $2,000 each!
Rank Prize Department Raised
1 $2,000 Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts $12,585.00
2 $2,000 UH Law Center $6,000.00
3 $2,000 Fund for UH $3,098.00
4 College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences $3,042.00
5 Cullen College of Engineering $2,733.00
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98th Birthday Unlocking Challenge
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98th Birthday Unlocking Challenge
In honor of UH’s 98th birthday, the donor who makes the 98th gift on March 7 will unlock an additional $1,000 for the fund they supported!
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Last Gift Unlocking Challenge
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Last Gift Unlocking Challenge
Last, but not least, the area that receives the last gift of our 98-hour celebration on March 7 will unlock an additional $1,000 in support!

Past Events

UH Giving Day Student Celebration Complete
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UH Giving Day Student Celebration
Celebrate at Butler Plaza – Join the excitement on March 5 from 11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Butler Plaza! Participate in activities like signing a thank-you card for our amazing donors and score an exclusive Giving Day T-shirt. We’ll have snacks and fun prizes available (while supplies last)!
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Early Bird Challenge Complete
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$10,000
Early Bird Challenge
We've completed the Early Bird Challenge! Because of generous supporters like you, $10,000 has been unlocked for the Centennial Project.
$10,000 / $10,000 Raised
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Faculty/Staff Unlocking Challenge Complete
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$1,000
Faculty/Staff Unlocking Challenge
We've completed the Faculty/Staff Unlocking Challenge! Because of generous supporters like you, $1,000 has been unlocked for Staff Council Support for Cougar First Impressions!
98 / 98 Donors
Completed
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Help us unlock a $9,800 reward!
Participating Groups
Centennial Bench Centennial Project Fund for UH Spirit Cords Cougar Experience Scholarship Last Mile Scholarship Houston Works Scholarship Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing C. T. Bauer College of Business College of Education College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics College of Optometry College of Pharmacy Cullen College of Engineering Division of Student Affairs Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design Graduate College of Social Work Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership Hobby School of Public Affairs Honors College Houston Public Media Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Public Art UHS Staff Council Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine UH Alumni Association UH Alumni Association Foundation UH Athletics UH Energy UH Law Center UH Libraries

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