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Rowan University Day of Giving 2022
Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts
Make a gift. Make a difference.
When you give to the Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts (CCCA), you strengthen the value of a Rowan University communications degree.
Every gift – no matter the size – has the power to make a difference.
The CCCA offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs to secure a brighter future for our students. A gift to the CCCA supports innovative technology, scholarships, hands-on creative experiences, faculty research, and more – ensuring the remarkable success of our communications leaders as they pursue careers that range from artists, photographers and renowned scholars to journalists, television personalities and award-winning filmmakers.
Give now to support the Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts.
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Day of Giving Gifts Leaderboard
Which fund will collect the most gifts on March 9?
Our Foundation Board of Directors is awarding bonus money to the top four!
| Rank | Prize | Fund | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4,000 | Women's Club Ice Hockey | 108 |
| 2 | $3,000 | The Rowan Fund (Greatest Need) | 96 |
| 3 | $2,000 | Honors College | 91 |
| 4 | $1,000 | Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering | 74 |
| 5 | Rohrer College of Business | 67 | |
| 6 | Swimming and Diving | 58 | |
| 7 | Early Childhood Demonstration Center | 57 | |
| 8 | Softball | 56 | |
| 9 | Fencing | 52 | |
| 10 | James S. Huff-Miller Memorial Scholarship | 45 | |
| 11 | College of Education | 44 | |
| 12 | The SHOP | 44 | |
| 13 | WGLS-FM | 43 | |
| 14 | College of Humanities & Social Sciences | 41 | |
| 15 | Men's Soccer | 40 |
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Day of Giving Dollars Leaderboard
Which fund will raise the most dollars on March 9? (Does not include match prizes!)
Our Foundation Board of Directors is awarding bonus money to the top four!
| Rank | Prize | Fund | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $4,000 | Your Favorite SOM Fund | $14,470.07 |
| 2 | $3,000 | Rohrer College of Business | $10,587.78 |
| 3 | $2,000 | The Rowan Fund (Greatest Need) | $7,466.34 |
| 4 | $1,000 | Dr. Anthony DiPasquale DO Scholarship | $7,220.01 |
| 5 | SOM Annual Fund for Scholarships | $6,292.11 | |
| 6 | Softball | $5,450.00 | |
| 7 | Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering | $5,009.89 | |
| 8 | Swimming and Diving | $4,960.00 | |
| 9 | Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts | $4,792.66 | |
| 10 | General Scholarships | $4,450.00 | |
| 11 | College of Education | $4,240.66 | |
| 12 | Honors College | $4,052.31 | |
| 13 | Fencing | $3,651.00 | |
| 14 | Women's Club Ice Hockey | $3,608.44 | |
| 15 | WGLS-FM | $3,285.00 |
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President's Leaderboard
The top four student-focused or campus units with the most donors will win extra bonus funds thanks to our President, Dr. Houshmand!
| Rank | Prize | Student or Campus Unit | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | Women's Club Ice Hockey | 86 |
| 2 | $750 | Fencing | 45 |
| 3 | $500 | WGLS-FM | 42 |
| 4 | $250 | Unified Sports | 35 |
| 5 | Autism PATH Program | 33 | |
| 6 | Flying First | 27 | |
| 7 | Circle K | 22 | |
| 8 | Rowan EMS | 15 | |
| 9 | Dance Team | 13 | |
| 10 | Shreiber Family Pet Therapy Program | 10 | |
| 11 | Veterans Affairs | 9 | |
| 12 | Wellness Center | 4 | |
| 13 | Club Swimming | 4 | |
| 14 | Dr. Harley E. Flack Student Mentoring Program | 2 | |
| 15 | Bowling | 0 |
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Provost's Leaderboard
The top four academic areas with the most donors will win these bonus funds thanks to our Provost, Dr. Lowman!
| Rank | Prize | Academic Area | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,000 | College of Education | 105 |
| 2 | $750 | Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts | 95 |
| 3 | $500 | Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine | 92 |
| 4 | $250 | William G. Rohrer College of Business | 92 |
| 5 | Honors College | 89 | |
| 6 | Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering | 72 | |
| 7 | College of Humanities & Social Sciences | 39 | |
| 8 | Cooper Medical School of Rowan University | 35 | |
| 9 | College of Performing Arts | 35 | |
| 10 | College of Science & Mathematics | 24 | |
| 11 | School of Nursing & Health Professions | 12 | |
| 12 | School of Earth & Environment | 7 |
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1300 Gifts Challenge!
Inspired by the success of our efforts today, a generous donor has pledged $20,000 when we reach our goal of 1,300 gifts!
1,300 / 1,300 Gifts
Completed
Student Donor Challenge
It's never too early to pay it forward! Once we reach 200 gifts from current students, the fund with the most student donors will win $1,500 in challenge money.
200 / 200 Donors
Completed
RowanSOM Social Media Challenge
Share why you're #RowanPROUD to give on Day of Giving by commenting on our RowanSOM Facebook or Twitter post (@RowanSOM). When we see 15 posts, we'll unlock $500. Better yet, the best post will choose their favorite SOM fund to receive the $500 in prize funds thanks to Dr. Gary & Janis Grover.
Completed
RowanSOM's Facebook Challenge: Honor Your Mentors
CHALLENGE MET: When we reach 30 comments about RowanSOM Mentors, we'll unlock $5,300 thanks to the RowanSOM Leadership which will benefit faculty & staff development!
Completed
Early Bird
UNLOCKED: Congrats to an anonymous donor, the Men's Cross Country, Track & Field team won the early bird challenge. An extra $250 is awarded for making the very first gift at midnight on March 9!
1 / 1 Donors
Completed
Glassboro State Challenge: 58
UNLOCKED: Congrats to the Softball team -- your gift from Michael Laury won you this prize!
The Glassboro Normal School became Glassboro State in 1958. Thanks to our Foundation Board we unlocked $250 in prize money to the fund associated with the 58th gift of the day!
58 / 58 Gifts
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Senior Class Challenge
When 75 members of the class of 2022 give to any fund on Rowan University Day of Giving, $1,500 goes to the Senior Class Gift Scholarship for an incoming first-year student.
75 / 75 Donors
Completed
PROFathon Prize: 856
UNLOCKED: Thanks to Karen's Maser's gift, the Center for Advancement of Women in Communication earned an extra $500 in prize money!
856 / 856 Gifts
Completed
Rowan Gift Challenge
UNLOCKED: Thanks to Douglas Cleary's gift, the Student Emergency Fund earned this $750 in prize dollars!
992 / 992 Gifts
Completed
Night Owl
UNLOCKED: The Women's Ice Hockey team won $250 in prize funds thanks to Maria & Carlo Felicioli!
1 / 1 Donors
Completed
Facebook RSVP Challenge
UNLOCKED: Our best (Facebook) guest Alicia Groatman won $250 for the Center of Advancement for Women in Communication!
1 / 1 Donors
Completed
Facebook Challenge
UNLOCKED: Kaitlee Francisco deserves a shoutout from Unified Sports for winning these extra prize funds!
Completed
Instagram Influencer
UNLOCKED: Leah Walker is #RowanPROUD to win $250 for the Early Childhood Demonstration Center!
Completed
Twitter Challenge
UNLOCKED: This just in! Waldy Diez won $250 for WGLS for sharing a #RowanPROUD Tweet!
Completed
LinkedIn Challenge
UNLOCKED: Thanks to Cameron Markey, Circle K won an extra $250 in prize money for engaging in our LinkedIn conversation!
Completed
Instagram Storyteller
UNLOCKED: The Women's XC & Track Instagram reel wins them $250 for their team!
Completed
Whoo RU?
Whoo is supporting Rowan University Day of Giving and which group will top the chart at the end of the day?
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alumni | 539 |
| 2 | Parent/Family member | 310 |
| 3 | Faculty/Staff | 299 |
| 4 | Student | 227 |
| 5 | Friend of Rowan University | 160 |
| 6 | Retired Faculty/Staff | 20 |
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