Comets Giving Days 2024 has ended!
Comets Giving Days 2024
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Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to gift matching opportunities from some of our most generous donors.
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Faculty and Staff Workday Power Hours
On your mark, get set, go! On April 3, during work hours, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., all faculty and staff gifts of $2 to $24 will be matched dollar for dollar for a total of $2,400. Now is the time to double your impact!
$2,400 MATCHED
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Faculty/Staff Final Stretch Power Hours
On your mark, get set, go...day two style! On April 4 beginning at 8 a.m. all faculty and staff gifts of $2 to $24 will be matched dollar for dollar for a total of $2,400. Don't sleep on this final match.
$2,400 MATCHED
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Comets Giving Days Opening Ceremony Breakfast
Thank you to everyone for attending the Opening Ceremony Breakfast! Congrats to our bonus fund winners! $100 each to these areas: Games and Media Library, International Center, Women in Physics, Staff Council Scholarship, Comet Cupboard and $500 in bonus funds to Bioengineering!
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54th Gift Bonus
Congrats to the Chemistry Clinic for receiving our 54th gift bonus!
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Chiloso Lunch at the Plinth
Join us on April 3-4 for lunch sponsored by Chiloso! Food will start at 11:30 a.m. and be available while supplies last.
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Student Power Hours
UPDATE: Student Power Hours Extended Until Midnight!
We need all of our student champions to go for the gold. All student gifts of $2 to $24 made on April 3 from 4-10 p.m. will receive a dollar-to-dollar match, up to $2,400. Double your impact with this match and help your favorite group reach the top of the student day one leaderboard. Go for the gold!
$1,905 MATCHED
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Final Leg Alumni Match
All alumni gifts $2-24 on April 4 will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $800 thanks to a generous matching gift donor!
$518 MATCHED
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Centers Leaderboard
This one's for our amazing centers. Our centers are changing education and lives every day. Check out this leaderboard to see which area is receiving the most number of gifts on Comets Giving Days!
| Rank | Prize | Center | Gifts |
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| 1 | $500 | Center for BrainHealth | 65 |
| 2 | $300 | Callier Center for Communication Disorders | 55 |
| 3 | $200 | Center for Children and Families | 41 |
| 4 | Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies | 35 | |
| 5 | Military and Veteran Center | 31 | |
| 6 | Center for Translation Studies | 17 | |
| 7 | International Center | 15 | |
| 8 | Center for Asian Studies | 8 | |
| 9 | Center for Vital Longevity | 6 | |
| 10 | Student Counseling Center | 6 | |
| 11 | Center for Values | 5 | |
| 12 | Center for Advanced Pain Studies | 5 | |
| 13 | Student Wellness Center | 4 | |
| 14 | Center for U.S. - Latin America Initiatives at UTD | 3 | |
| 15 | Center for Students in Recovery | 3 |
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Closing Ceremony Leaderboard
On April 4 from 5 to 6:49 p.m., join in the closing ceremony fun! Help your favorite group get an extra $800 by helping them reach the top of this leaderboard. $500 will be awarded to the gold group, $400 for silver and $200 for bronze. It pays to work it until the end!
| Rank | Prize | Group | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $800 | Dallas Formula Racing | 171 |
| 2 | $400 | Comet Robotics | 136 |
| 3 | $200 | Fraternity & Sorority Life | 104 |
| 4 | Athletics | 17 | |
| 5 | UTD SIT | 16 | |
| 6 | JSOM and Dean's Initiative | 10 | |
| 7 | Comet Cupboard | 10 | |
| 8 | Military and Veteran Center | 7 | |
| 9 | Bangladeshi Student Organization | 7 | |
| 10 | Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies | 6 | |
| 11 | Alumni Association | 5 | |
| 12 | Center for BrainHealth | 3 | |
| 13 | Electrical and Computer Engineering | 3 | |
| 14 | Center for Children and Families | 3 | |
| 15 | Bass Dean's Fund (Greatest Need) | 3 |
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Early Bird Leaderboard
The early bird gets the worm. On April 4 from 5 to 7 a.m., help the group you love receive the most gifts. The group with the highest total will win $250 in bonus funds!
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $250 | Comet Robotics | 13 |
| 2 | Dallas Formula Racing | 11 | |
| 3 | JSOM and Dean's Initiative | 2 | |
| 4 | Graduate Programs | 1 | |
| 5 | Center for Children and Families | 1 | |
| 6 | Electrical and Computer Engineering | 1 | |
| 7 | Comet Cupboard | 1 | |
| 8 | Callier Center for Communication Disorders | 1 | |
| 9 | Bioengineering Graduate Organization | 0 | |
| 10 | Eugene McDermott Student Programs | 0 | |
| 11 | Bioengineering Student Scholarships | 0 | |
| 12 | Bioengineering | 0 | |
| 13 | John Williamson Memorial Opportunity Fund | 0 | |
| 14 | Mitchell L. and Miriam Lewis Barnett Scholars Con. | 0 | |
| 15 | Legacy Awards Event | 0 |
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1,969 Gift Bonus
UT Dallas was established in 1969 by founders Eugene McDermott, Erik Jonsson and Cecil Green. Make the 1,969th gift of the day and earn an extra $100 to designate to your UTD area of choice.
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3,000 Gift Bonus
Go for the gold! Comets Giving Days has never received 3,000 gifts, and we're here to celebrate this milestone in 2024! Make the 3,000th gift of the event, and you will be able to allocate $200 to your favorite participating group!
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Texas Gift Bonus Challenge
UTD Texans are proud! The group with the most gifts received from those living in Texas will win an additional $500 in bonus funds!
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Fill-the-Map Challenge
Calling alumni and friends from all 50 states! When the U.S. map is filled with a gift from every state, a random group will be awarded $500 in bonus funds! If the map is filled, this challenge will be announced during the closing ceremony.
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16 Gifts Bonus by 4 p.m.
Let's keep a good thing going. All groups that receive at least 16 gifts by 4 p.m. on day one (April 3) will be eligible to win an additional $250 in bonus funds. Winner will be chosen at random.
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32 Gifts Bonus by 6 a.m.
Rise and shine on day two (April 4). The group that receives a minimum of 32 gifts by 6 a.m. today will be eligible to win a randomly selected $250 in bonus funds!
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48 Gift Bonus by 2 p.m.
Don't slow down and never look back! Groups that receive at least 48 gifts by 2 p.m. on April 4 will be eligible to win an additional $250 in bonus funds! Go for the gold!
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The Last Leg - 64 Gifts by 6:49 p.m.
It's been a photo finish! All groups that have gone for the gold the last two days and received at least 64 gifts will be eligible to win an additional $500 in bonus funds! Two $500 prizes will be chosen at random.
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#COMETogetherUTD Challenge
Use the #COMETogetherUTD and tell us who you're supporting on Comets Giving Days and you might just win $100 in bonus funds!
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Tag a Comet Challenge
Follow @UTDallasAlumni on social media and when prompted to tag a Comet, do just that and you might just win $100 in bonus funds!
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Alumni Leaderboard: Day 1
Calling all alumni! The group that receives the most alumni gifts on day one (April 3) will receive an additional $500 in bonus for the gold winner, $300 for silver and $200 for bronze.
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Student Leaderboard: Day 1
Students are the heart of UT Dallas. The group that receives the most student gifts on Comets Giving Days day one (April 3) will receive an additional $500 in bonus funds for gold, $300 for silver and $200 for bronze.
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Faculty Leaderboard: Day 1
Faculty make an impact in the classroom. On April 3, faculty giving can help a Comets Giving Days group win $500 in bonus funds for gold, $300 for silver and $200 for bronze. Who will faculty choose to support? Stay tuned and watch this leaderboard!
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Staff Leaderboard: Day 1
Staff are often behind the scenes helping every Comet find success. The group that receives the most staff gifts on Comets Giving Days day one (April 3) will receive an additional $500 in bonus funds for gold, $300 for silver and $200 for bronze.
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Closing Ceremony Match
$32.46 is the average Comets Giving Days gift over the last seven years. During the closing ceremony on April 4, 5-6:49 p.m., ALL gifts of $2-$32 will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $2,400.
$2,400 MATCHED
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100 + 24 + 24 + 24 + 24 + 24 Alumni Challenge Sprint
Let's finish this last leg off the strongest! When 220 alumni make a gift, regardless of amount, on April 4, an additional $1,000 will be given to the Comet Cupboard thanks to a generous donor! Give anywhere and help fight hunger at the same time! The end is near and another challenge is unlocked. When an additional 120 alumni give to any cause, $500 more dollars will be unlocked and given to the Comet Cupboard.
220 / 220 Gifts
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1st Gift Bonus
Congratulations to Dallas Formula Racing for receiving the bonus funds for our first gift bonus!
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883rd Gift Bonus
Congrats to Young Scholars Program for receiving the 883rd gift bonus!
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Alumni Power Hours
UPDATE: Alumni Power Hours Extended Until Midnight.
Alumni are Comets Giving Days champions and help lead the way for the next generation of Comets! All alumni gifts of $2 to $24 made on April 3 from 4-10 p.m. will receive a dollar-to-dollar match, up to $2,400. Double your impact with this match and help your favorite group reach the top of the alumni leaderboard. Go for the gold!
$1,991 MATCHED
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Soon-to-be Alumni Match
Are you graduating in spring 2024? We've got a special match just for you! All gifts of $2 to $24 given by spring 2024 grads will be doubled dollar for dollar up to $2,400.
$1,262 MATCHED
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Student Power Hours: Day 2
Are you a student? Give your $2 gift to your favorite UT Dallas group and have it be doubled during these power hours.
$2,162 MATCHED
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Mid School Leaderboard
Help your favorite school reach the top of this leaderboard and they will win $500 in bonus funds to be directed by the Dean.
| Rank | Prize | School | Gifts |
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| 1 | $500 | Bass School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology | 233 |
| 2 | Natural Sciences & Mathematics | 216 | |
| 3 | Behavioral and Brain Sciences | 132 | |
| 4 | Economic, Political and Policy Sciences | 33 | |
| 5 | Interdisciplinary Studies | 14 |
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Night Owl Leaderboard
Calling all late night competitors! The group that receives the most gifts between 10 p.m. on April 3 and 2 a.m. on April 4 will win an additional $500 in bonus funds for gold, $300 for silver and $200 for bronze! Night owls unite!
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | Dallas Formula Racing | 27 |
| 2 | $300 | Comet Robotics | 24 |
| 3 | $200 | Comet Cupboard | 7 |
| 4 | Bass Dean's Fund (Greatest Need) | 5 | |
| 5 | Electrical and Computer Engineering | 3 | |
| 6 | Colton Roberts Memorial Fund | 3 | |
| 7 | Center for Children and Families | 2 | |
| 8 | Jonsson School Alumni Fellowship | 2 | |
| 9 | Economic, Political and Policy Sciences | 2 | |
| 10 | Academic Bridge Program | 2 | |
| 11 | Sustainable Earth, Environment & Natural Resources | 2 | |
| 12 | Hobson Wildenthal Honors College | 2 | |
| 13 | Center for BrainHealth | 2 | |
| 14 | Dr. Gopal Gupta Fellowship in Computer Science | 2 | |
| 15 | Fund for UT Dallas (Area of Greatest Need) | 1 |
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Make your gift in person on Comets Giving Days
Join us by the Plinth under the Margaret McDermott Trellis Plaza for games and various opportunities to win bonus funds for your favorite Comets Giving Days group. Enjoy free food, photo opportunities and areas to help you make your Comets Giving Days 2024 gift! With only a $2 minimum, skip your daily pick-me-up drink and invest in the area of UT Dallas you love most! Events will be taking place April 3 and 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Participate in any one of the Comets Giving Days games and receive a raffle ticket to help your favorite Comets Giving Days group win an additional $1,000. You will be eligible to win fun prizes just for you, too!
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2,024 Gift Bonus
The person who makes the 2,024th gift on Comets Giving Days will add an extra $100 to their area of support!
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Go for the Gold Last Gift Bonus
Help us cross the finish line strong! Be the last gift of Comets Giving Days 2024 and you will win an additional $300 for your favorite group!
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Comet Caller Challenge
When the UT Dallas Comet Call engagement representatives receive 225 gifts for Comets Giving Days, an additional $1,500 in bonus funds will be awarded to the Comet Cupboard!
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8 Gifts Bonus by Noon
Each group that has a minimum of eight gifts by noon on day one (April 3) will be eligible to receive an additional $250 in bonus funds. The winner will be chosen at random.
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24 Gifts Bonus by 10 p.m.
Whether you've hit the first two milestones of the day or not, no one is counted out! All groups who have received a minimum of 24 gifts before 10 p.m. on day one (April 3) will be eligible to receive a randomly selected $500 in bonus funds!
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40 Gift Bonus by 10 a.m.
Don't let off the gas now! All groups that have at least 40 gifts by 10 a.m. on April 4 will be eligible to win an additional $250 in bonus funds! Winner will be chosen at random.
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56 Gifts Bonus by 4 p.m.
We're almost there! By 4 p.m. on April 4, all groups who have received at least 56 gifts will be eligible to win an additional $250 in bonus funds! Keep going!
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Ambassador Pentathlon
Do you enjoy sharing your passion for UT Dallas? Are you competitive? Do you enjoy winning prizes for yourself? If you answered yes to any of those questions, please sign up to be a Comets Giving Days digital ambassador! By sharing your passion for UT Dallas, you will be eligible to win fun prizes for yourself and bonus funds for your favorite Comets Giving Days group! More than $1,300 in prize and bonus funds will be given away randomly to ambassadors that participate!
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Why I Gave Challenge
Use the #COMETogetherUTD and tell us why you supporting Comets Giving Days 2024 and you might just win $100 in bonus funds!
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Tag a Comets Giving Days Group Challenge
Follow @UTDallasAlumni and when prompted to tag your favorite Comets Giving Days group, participate and you might just win $100 for your favorite group!
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Alumni Leaderboard: Day 2
Are you an alum who missed yesterday's opportunity to help your favorite group reach the top of the alumni leaderboard? Today is your day! The group that receives the most gifts from alumni on day two (April 4) will receive an additional $500 in bonus funds for gold, $300 for silver and $200 for bronze!
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Student Leaderboard: Day 2
Are you a student and missed the opportunity to make your Comets Giving Days gift on day one? Today is your day to give. The group that receives the most student gifts on Comets Giving Days day two (April 4) will receive an additional $500 in bonus funds for gold, $300 for silver and $200 for bronze.
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Faculty Leaderboard: Day 2
Calling all faculty members. The group that receives the most faculty gifts on Comets Giving Days day two (April 4) will receive an additional $500 in bonus funds for gold, $300 for silver and $200 for bronze.
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Staff Leaderboard: Day 2
Calling all staff members. The group that receives the most staff gifts on Comets Giving Days day two (April 4) will receive an additional $500 in bonus funds for gold, $300 for silver and $200 for bronze.
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Participating Groups
Academic Departments & Programs
Alumni
Athletics & Teams
Bass School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology
Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Campus Resources and Support
Centers
Economic, Political and Policy Sciences
Employee Led Initiatives
Interdisciplinary Studies
Jindal School of Management
Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Student Affairs
Student Organizations and Clubs
Student Support
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