Giving Day 2019 was the University’s biggest yet, with over $3.25 million raised across campus. CAS played a large role in that. Over 1,500 gifts were made across the College to raise $201,059.16—a new record! CAS participated in three challenges, and the leaders switched constantly throughout the day. Below you’ll find the winners of the challenges and the prize money awarded:
| ARTS & SCIENCES DONOR CHALLENGE | ||||
| Place | Program | Donors | Amount Raised | Prize |
| 1st | Core Curriculum | 256 | $13,155.56 | $10,000 |
| 2nd | Biology | 217 | $6,669.17 | $5,000 |
| 3rd | Classical Studies | 125 | $4,365.07 | $3,000 |
| 4th | Economics | 119 | $10,860.00 | $2,000 |
| ARTS & SCIENCES MOST IMPROVED CHALLENGE | ||||
| Place | Program | Donors | Percent of 2018 Donors | Prize |
| 1st | Physics | 88 | 1466.67% | $10,000 |
| 2nd | Romance Studies | 28 | 700.00% | $5,000 |
| 3rd | Sociology | 36 | 360.00% | $3,000 |
| 4th | Archaeology | 41 | 315.38% | $2,000 |
| ARTS & SCIENCES MOST REVENUE CHALLENGE | ||||
| Place | Program | Donors | Amount Raised | Prize |
| 1st | Core Curriculum | 256 | $13,155.56 | $10,000 |
| 2nd | Economics | 119 | $10,860.00 | $5,000 |
| 3rd | Archaeology | 41 | $7,040.00 | $3,000 |
| 4th | Sociology | 36 | $6,922.00 | $2,000 |
In addition to these winners, the Chemistry and Biology Departments won the oldest graduating class hourly challenge for an additional $1,000 (split between the two departments), and extra kudos to the Biology Department, who once again won the faculty/staff hourly challenge for an added $1,000 in bonus funds.
Thank you all for your great work in fostering a community of learning and generosity. If you still have Giving Day cash gifts in your possession, please deliver them to Gifts and Records at 1 Silber Way (7th floor) as soon as possible, and please let Development & Alumni Relations know any feedback you have regarding the preparations for your Giving Day campaign by completing this short survey.