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COMETS GIVING DAYS 2025
Military and Veteran Center
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Military and Veteran Center
Who we are
The Military and Veteran Center (MVC) is a department within the division of Student Affairs that provides an additional layer of support and resources for military-affiliated students. The MVC has dedicated staff who are knowledgeable about the military-college-civilian transition. Military-affiliated students include veterans, current military service members (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve), military/veteran spouses and dependents, and ROTC cadets.
The MVC focuses on four areas: 
• FOSTER COMMUNITY among students during their transition to campus life and with the UTD alumni veteran network.
• HONOR military service within the UTD community and recognize academic achievements.
• CONNECT students to the resources, services and programs they need to be successful at UTD and beyond.
• INFORM/EDUCATE the campus, community and prospective students.
What we're fundraising for
There are two ways to support the MVC this Comets Giving Day:
1. Military and Veteran Center – This fund helps support the mission of the Military and Veteran Center to offer quality programs, services, and activities. It also assists us with marketing our offerings on campus.
2. UTD Student Veterans Association – This student organization is sponsored by the MVC and funds will support their programs and activities, as well as expenses related to attending the Student Veterans of America (SVA) National Conference in Nashville, TN in January 2023.
Our impact
• The MVC added the Peer Advisors for Veteran Education (PAVE) program in 2016-17. Since then, 83 peer advisors--who are student veterans--have been trained and assigned to 1,000+ incoming undergraduate student veterans.
• Green Zone training provides military cultural competency training for staff and faculty. It began in 2015 with support from the Veteran Advisory Council. Since then, the MVC has trained over 450 UTD staff and faculty.
• Since fall 2012, the MVC has organized 18 Veteran Cord Ceremonies to honor graduating veterans. During the pandemic, MVC staff mailed cords to graduates.
• The MVC coordinated priority registration for ROTC cadets to accommodate their schedules as they drive to crosstown campuses for ROTC training.
• The MVC’s Scholarship Selection Committee has selected 89 recipients for $113,5000 in veteran scholarships since 2014.
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Student Power Hours (Day 1)
Celebrate during Comet Sing with us! When the event closes, all student gifts, $2 to $25 will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $2,500 from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Not sure where to give? Check out the Comet Cupboard, Student Emergency Fund, Basic Needs Resource Center and International Student Emergency Fund to make an impact.
$1,075 MATCHED
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Soon-to-be Alumni Match
Are you graduating in spring 2025? We've got a special match just for you! All gifts of $2 to $25 given by spring 2025 grads will be doubled, up to $2,500.
$1,226 MATCHED
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Faculty and Staff Workday Power Hours
Are you ready for it, UTD employees? On April 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., all faculty and staff gifts of $9 to $25 will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $2,500. Now is the time to double your impact!
$2,500 MATCHED
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Center for Children and Families (CCF) Staff Match
The Center for Children and Families Staff will match all gifts up to $90!
$90 MATCHED
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Student Match Day 2
Students, this one's for you on day 2! All student gifts of $2-25 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $2,500 today!
$2,500 MATCHED
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Double Up Alumni Match
Let's double up! All Alumni gifts ($2-$50) given from 1-5 p.m. will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $2,500!
$2,500 MATCHED
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SME Challenge
When 25 unique donors give to the Department Science Mathematics Education on Comets Giving Days, an additional $100 will be unlocked!
25 / 25 Donors
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Reputation Concert
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we close out the ninth annual Comets Giving Days on April 10. Celebrate the incredible impact giving days has on our students and campus with our first-ever giving days concert featuring Reputation: A Tribute to the Music of Taylor Swift! To RSVP visit https://alumni.utdallas.edu/connect/events/.
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1st Gift Bonus
Congrats to our first gift bonus winner, Rithvik Kaniganti and Dallas Formula Racing!
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883rd Gift Bonus
Congrats to our 883rd gift bonus winner, Susan and Scott Heimbuch and the Student Emergency Fund.
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2,025 Gift Bonus
Congrats to William Davis and Dallas Formula Racing!
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#COMETogetherUTD Challenge
Our hashtag usage this year was something that's worth celebrating! Each of these groups will be receiving an additional $250 in bonus funds: Comet Cupboard, Interdisciplinary Studies, Basic Needs Resource Center, Dallas Formula Racing, Bass School, and Callier Center!
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Last Gift Bonus
Om Davra was our last donor at 6:48....Comet Robotics will be receiving an additional $250 in bonus funds!
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Light Up the Map Challenge
Calling alumni and friends from all 50 states! When the U.S. map is filled with a gift from every state, two $500 bonus funds will be awarded. The bonus fund winners — one student organization and one departmental group — will be announced during the Reputation concert on April 10.
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Centers Leaderboard Bonus
For every group on this leaderboard who reaches their unique donor goal, an additional $100 will be given, thanks to the generosity supporting our various centers across campus!
| Rank | Centers | % +/- | Goal |
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| 1 | Center for BrainHealth | +132.00% |
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goal: 25
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| 2 | Basic Needs Resource Center | +112.00% |
53
goal: 25
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| 3 | Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies | +58.18% |
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goal: 55
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| 4 | International Center | +40.00% |
35
goal: 25
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| 5 | Callier Center for Communication Disorders | -38.67% |
46
goal: 75
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| 6 | Clinical and Translational Research Center | -48.00% |
13
goal: 25
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| 7 | Center for Children and Families | -52.00% |
36
goal: 75
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| 8 | Military and Veteran Center | -52.73% |
26
goal: 55
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| 9 | Center for Translation Studies | -72.00% |
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goal: 25
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| 10 | Center for Vital Longevity | -76.00% |
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goal: 25
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| 11 | Center for Students in Recovery | -80.00% |
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goal: 25
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| 12 | Student Counseling Center | -88.00% |
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goal: 25
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| 13 | Center for Values | -92.00% |
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goal: 25
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| 14 | Center for Asian Studies | -92.00% |
2
goal: 25
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| 15 | Student Wellness Center | -92.00% |
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goal: 25
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18 Gifts by 4 p.m.
Let's keep a good thing going. All groups that receive at least 18 gifts by 4 p.m. on day one (April 9) will be eligible to win an additional $250 in bonus funds. Winner will be chosen at random.
| Rank | Group | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comet Cupboard | 108 |
| 2 | Dallas Formula Racing | 44 |
| 3 | Jindal School of Management | 34 |
| 4 | Comet Robotics | 34 |
| 5 | Center for BrainHealth | 31 |
| 6 | Athletics | 27 |
| 7 | Center for Children and Families | 26 |
| 8 | Indian Students Association | 26 |
| 9 | Basic Needs Resource Center | 25 |
| 10 | Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies | 24 |
| 11 | Callier Center for Communication Disorders | 20 |
| 12 | Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences | 17 |
| 13 | Studios and Labs | 17 |
| 14 | International Center | 16 |
| 15 | International Student Emergency Fund | 16 |
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Undergrad/Grad Leaderboard
It's a competition of the eras! Let's see who shines this Comets Giving Days with the most alumni, undergraduate vs. graduate degrees!
| Rank | Answer | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bachelors | 190 |
| 2 | Masters | 132 |
| 3 | PhD | 37 |
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Midnight Magic Leaderboard
The group that receives the most gifts from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. will receive an additional $$$!
| Rank | Prize | Group | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $250 | Comet Robotics | 146 |
| 2 | $100 | RoboSub | 57 |
| 3 | $50 | Dallas Formula Racing | 35 |
| 4 | Indian Students Association | 24 | |
| 5 | Visual and Performing Arts | 13 | |
| 6 | Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences | 10 | |
| 7 | Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies | 9 | |
| 8 | Comet Cupboard | 4 | |
| 9 | Military and Veteran Center | 4 | |
| 10 | Electrical and Computer Engineering | 3 | |
| 11 | Club Sports | 3 | |
| 12 | Undergraduate Success Scholars | 3 | |
| 13 | UTD SIT | 3 | |
| 14 | Colton Roberts Memorial Fund | 3 | |
| 15 | Meteorite Education and Research Lab | 3 |
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45 Gifts by 10 a.m.
All groups who have received a minimum of 45 gifts before 10 a.m. on April 10 will be eligible to receive a randomly selected $250 in bonus funds!
| Rank | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comet Robotics | 192 |
| 2 | Comet Cupboard | 137 |
| 3 | Dallas Formula Racing | 102 |
| 4 | RoboSub | 68 |
| 5 | Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies | 62 |
| 6 | Indian Students Association | 58 |
| 7 | Athletics | 50 |
| 8 | Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences | 46 |
| 9 | Center for BrainHealth | 45 |
| 10 | Jindal School of Management | 43 |
| 11 | Center for Children and Families | 37 |
| 12 | Callier Center for Communication Disorders | 32 |
| 13 | Basic Needs Resource Center | 30 |
| 14 | UTD SIT | 29 |
| 15 | Computer Science | 27 |
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63 Gifts by 4 p.m.
All groups who have received a minimum of 63 gifts before 4 p.m. on April 10 will be eligible to receive a randomly selected $250 in bonus funds!
| Rank | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comet Robotics | 271 |
| 2 | Dallas Formula Racing | 197 |
| 3 | Comet Cupboard | 169 |
| 4 | Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies | 91 |
| 5 | Indian Students Association | 80 |
| 6 | RoboSub | 73 |
| 7 | Jindal School of Management | 65 |
| 8 | Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences | 60 |
| 9 | Athletics | 56 |
| 10 | Center for BrainHealth | 55 |
| 11 | UTD SIT | 45 |
| 12 | Computer Science | 44 |
| 13 | Basic Needs Resource Center | 43 |
| 14 | Center for Children and Families | 43 |
| 15 | Colton Roberts Memorial Fund | 41 |
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Afternoon Pick Me Up Leaderboard
The Group that gets the most gifts during this afternoon pick me up, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. will receive an additional $500 in bonus funds!
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
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| 1 | $500 | Dallas Formula Racing | 93 |
| 2 | Comet Robotics | 75 | |
| 3 | Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies | 19 | |
| 4 | Comet Cupboard | 17 | |
| 5 | Alumni Association | 13 | |
| 6 | Indian Students Association | 11 | |
| 7 | UTD SIT | 9 | |
| 8 | Jindal School of Management | 8 | |
| 9 | Basic Needs Resource Center | 8 | |
| 10 | Computer Science | 6 | |
| 11 | Center for BrainHealth | 6 | |
| 12 | Electrical and Computer Engineering | 5 | |
| 13 | International Student Emergency Fund | 5 | |
| 14 | Callier Center for Communication Disorders | 4 | |
| 15 | Athletics | 3 |
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Alumni Power Hours
Alumni are fearless supporters of Comets Giving Days, helping lead the way for the next generation of Comets! All alumni gifts of $9 to $25 made on April 9 from 6-10 p.m. will receive a dollar-to-dollar match, up to $2,500. Double your impact with this match and help your favorite group reach the top of the alumni leaderboard.
$775 MATCHED
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A LOT OF GIVING GOING ON CONCERT MATCH
From 5 to 6:49 p.m. on April 10, all gifts ($2 to $55) will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $2,500! Help make the end of our giving era legendary!
$2,500 MATCHED
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Parent Match
Parents it's your time to shine! All parent gifts of $9 to $25, given on April 9-10, will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $1,000.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Faculty/Staff Match
THIS JUST IN: Our staff and faculty and showing up and showing out on this stage. We've got a generous matching challenge for the next two hours (2-5 p.m.). All gifts of $9-25 given by staff and faculty will be matched dollar for dollar, up to a total of $1,000, if given before 5 p.m. today!
$1,000 MATCHED
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Faculty and Staff Match Day 2
Faculty and Staff let's keep rocking! All gifts of $9-25 will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $2,500 today!
$2,500 MATCHED
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Jindal School Alumni Challenge
When 25 Jindal School unique alumni make a gift to the Jindal School on Comets Giving Days, an additional $25,000 will be unlocked and given to a Jindal School Fellowship, thanks to the support of the Friends of Fu Jen Catholic University
25 / 25 Donors
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Door Decorating Contest
Congrats to our door decorating contest winners! Comet Cupboard, Dallas Formula Racing and Student Wellness Center will all be receiving $100 each in bonus fuds!
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#InMyGivingEra Kickoff Bingo and Breakfast
Thank you to everyone who attended the kickoff breakfast! Congrats to our BINGO winners who selected the following groups for bonus funds: Bass School ($250), Pep Band ($1050), Basic Needs Resource Center ($200), Student Emergency Fund ($250).
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55th Gift Bonus
Congrats to our 55th gift bonus winner, Cynthia Heyn and Comet Cupboard!
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1,969 Gift Bonus
Congrats to our 1969th gift bonus winner, Connor Myers and Dallas Formula Racing!
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Comet Caller Challenge
Thanks to our amazing student callers, an additional $750 will be going to the Comet Cupboard!
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#InMyGivingEra Challenge
Our Giving Era has been our best era! Congrats to these groups that will be winning an additional $250 in bonus funds: Student Emergency Fund, Honors College, Interdisciplinary Studies, SME, and Ackerman Center. Congrats!
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Chiloso Lunch and Learn Bonus
Enjoy a complimentary lunch provided by Chiloso! Join us for this student, pre-registration-required event on April 9 to learn more about Comets Giving Days and all the ways to participate as well as hear from the UCC team about how to negotiate your best salary. Registration is taking place on Handshake and will close when the event reaches 100 registrants. By attending this event, you will also be eligible to win your group $250 in bonus funds!
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Student Affairs Leaderboard
For every group on this leaderboard who reaches their unique donor goal, an additional $100 will be given, thanks to the generosity supporting our Student Affairs teams!
| Rank | Group | % +/- | Goal |
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| 1 | Military and Veteran Center | +4.00% |
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goal: 25
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| 2 | Fraternity & Sorority Life | -12.00% |
22
goal: 25
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| 3 | Club Sports | -44.00% |
14
goal: 25
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| 4 | Basic Needs Resource Center | -47.00% |
53
goal: 100
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| 5 | Student Emergency Fund | -72.00% |
28
goal: 100
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| 6 | Center for Students in Recovery | -80.00% |
5
goal: 25
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| 7 | Student Volunteerism | -84.00% |
4
goal: 25
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| 8 | Student Counseling Center | -88.00% |
3
goal: 25
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| 9 | Gaming and Esports | -88.00% |
3
goal: 25
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| 10 | Student Wellness Center | -92.00% |
2
goal: 25
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| 11 | University Recreation | -96.00% |
1
goal: 25
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| 12 | Comet Spirit Programs | -96.00% |
1
goal: 25
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9 Gifts By Noon
Each group that has a minimum of nine gifts by noon on day one (April 9) will be eligible to receive an additional $250 in bonus funds. The winner will be chosen at random.
| Rank | Group | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comet Cupboard | 50 |
| 2 | Dallas Formula Racing | 29 |
| 3 | Comet Robotics | 29 |
| 4 | Jindal School of Management | 17 |
| 5 | Center for BrainHealth | 15 |
| 6 | Basic Needs Resource Center | 15 |
| 7 | Studios and Labs | 14 |
| 8 | Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies | 13 |
| 9 | Athletics | 11 |
| 10 | Center for Children and Families | 11 |
| 11 | Indian Students Association | 10 |
| 12 | International Student Emergency Fund | 9 |
| 13 | Bass School: Friends of the Arts | 9 |
| 14 | Bass Student Support | 9 |
| 15 | Economic, Political and Policy Sciences | 7 |
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27 Gifts 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 27 gifts before 10 p.m. on day one (April 9) will be eligible to receive a randomly selected $250 in bonus funds!
| Rank | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comet Robotics | 129 |
| 2 | Comet Cupboard | 127 |
| 3 | Dallas Formula Racing | 73 |
| 4 | Athletics | 43 |
| 5 | Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies | 43 |
| 6 | Center for BrainHealth | 42 |
| 7 | Jindal School of Management | 39 |
| 8 | RoboSub | 34 |
| 9 | Center for Children and Families | 33 |
| 10 | Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences | 32 |
| 11 | Indian Students Association | 30 |
| 12 | Basic Needs Resource Center | 27 |
| 13 | Computer Science | 24 |
| 14 | Callier Center for Communication Disorders | 24 |
| 15 | Studios and Labs | 23 |
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Reputation Concert Leaderboard (Donors)
The group that receives the most donors from 5 to 6:49 p.m. on April 10 will receive an additional $500 in bonus funds and we now will have a 2nd and 3rd place winner as well!
| Rank | Prize | Group | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | Dallas Formula Racing | 32 |
| 2 | $250 | Comet Robotics | 20 |
| 3 | $100 | Athletics | 14 |
| 4 | Comet Cupboard | 12 | |
| 5 | Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies | 10 | |
| 6 | Jindal School of Management | 7 | |
| 7 | UTD SIT | 6 | |
| 8 | Basic Needs Resource Center | 5 | |
| 9 | Computer Science | 4 | |
| 10 | Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences | 4 | |
| 11 | Callier Center for Communication Disorders | 4 | |
| 12 | International Student Emergency Fund | 3 | |
| 13 | Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | |
| 14 | RoboSub | 3 | |
| 15 | Bass OPT Resources | 3 |
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36 Gifts by 6 a.m.
Whether you've hit the first three milestones of the day or not, no one is counted out! All groups who have received a minimum of 36 gifts before 6 a.m. on April 10 will be eligible to receive a randomly selected $250 in bonus funds!
| Rank | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comet Robotics | 190 |
| 2 | Comet Cupboard | 128 |
| 3 | Dallas Formula Racing | 99 |
| 4 | RoboSub | 68 |
| 5 | Indian Students Association | 54 |
| 6 | Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies | 50 |
| 7 | Athletics | 45 |
| 8 | Center for BrainHealth | 42 |
| 9 | Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences | 41 |
| 10 | Jindal School of Management | 39 |
| 11 | Center for Children and Families | 34 |
| 12 | Visual and Performing Arts | 27 |
| 13 | Basic Needs Resource Center | 27 |
| 14 | Computer Science | 25 |
| 15 | Callier Center for Communication Disorders | 24 |
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54 Gifts By 2 p.m.
All groups who have received a minimum of 54 gifts before 2 p.m. on April 10 will be eligible to receive a randomly selected $250 in bonus funds!
| Rank | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comet Robotics | 196 |
| 2 | Comet Cupboard | 152 |
| 3 | Dallas Formula Racing | 104 |
| 4 | Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies | 72 |
| 5 | RoboSub | 72 |
| 6 | Indian Students Association | 69 |
| 7 | Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences | 59 |
| 8 | Jindal School of Management | 57 |
| 9 | Athletics | 53 |
| 10 | Center for BrainHealth | 49 |
| 11 | Center for Children and Families | 41 |
| 12 | Colton Roberts Memorial Fund | 41 |
| 13 | Computer Science | 38 |
| 14 | Callier Center for Communication Disorders | 36 |
| 15 | UTD SIT | 36 |
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72 Gifts by 6:49 p.m.
All groups who have received a minimum of 72 gifts before 6:49 p.m. on April 10 will be eligible to receive a randomly selected $250 in bonus funds!
| Rank | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comet Robotics | 333 |
| 2 | Dallas Formula Racing | 249 |
| 3 | Comet Cupboard | 185 |
| 4 | Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies | 114 |
| 5 | Indian Students Association | 89 |
| 6 | Athletics | 76 |
| 7 | RoboSub | 76 |
| 8 | Jindal School of Management | 75 |
| 9 | Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences | 67 |
| 10 | Center for BrainHealth | 58 |
| 11 | UTD SIT | 55 |
| 12 | Basic Needs Resource Center | 52 |
| 13 | Computer Science | 48 |
| 14 | Callier Center for Communication Disorders | 45 |
| 15 | Center for Children and Families | 43 |
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REPUTATION CONCERT LEADERBOARD (GIFTS)
The group that receives the most donors from 5 to 6:49 p.m. on April 10 will receive an additional $500 in bonus funds.
| Rank | Prize | Department | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $500 | Comet Robotics | 62 |
| 2 | $250 | Dallas Formula Racing | 47 |
| 3 | $100 | Athletics | 18 |
| 4 | Comet Cupboard | 12 | |
| 5 | Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies | 10 | |
| 6 | Jindal School of Management | 7 | |
| 7 | UTD SIT | 6 | |
| 8 | Basic Needs Resource Center | 5 | |
| 9 | Computer Science | 4 | |
| 10 | Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences | 4 | |
| 11 | Callier Center for Communication Disorders | 4 | |
| 12 | International Student Emergency Fund | 3 | |
| 13 | Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | |
| 14 | RoboSub | 3 | |
| 15 | Bass OPT Resources | 3 |
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