Alumni & Friends
Donor Challenges
Duhawk Day Challenge
Sponsored by
Jeff (’88) and Melinda (Horsfield) Burds (’88)
$100K Match Challenge
Sponsored by
David Holmberg (’72)
First Gift Challenge
Sponsored by
Steven Anderson (’10) and Kelsey McElroy-Anderson (’10)
Athletics Challenge
Sponsored by
Coach Bob (’65) and Jerine Bierie
Sweetheart Challenge
Sponsored by
Michael (’14) and Brie (Pumilia) Burnett (’15)
Faculty and Staff Challenge
Sponsored by
Dr. Lynn Gallagher
Parent Challenge
Sponsored by
Paul (’88) and Kelly (Waters) Cain (’88)
50 State Challenge
Sponsored by
Bob (’71) and Stephanie Byrne
Women Challenge
Sponsored by
Loras Women’s Leadership Alliance
Purple and GOLD Challenge
Sponsored by
Maura Walsh (’18)
1980s Power Hour Challenge
Sponsored by
Jeff (’84) & Michelle (Webber) Hermsen (’88)
1990s Power Hour Challenge
Sponsored by
Mike (’91) & Martha Doyle
2000s Power Hour Challenge
Sponsored by
Jeff Manternach (’03)
2010s Power Hour Challenge
Sponsored by
Matt Henick (’19)
2020s Power Hour Challenge
Sponsored by
Loras College
Top Duhawk Challenge
Support Loras College AND your Top Duhawk! Select your chosen Duhawk’s name in the drop menu on the giving form.
Check the leaderboard!
2024 Contenders
- Neil Bingham (’17)
- Ali (Reeg) Burgmeier (’18)
- Tina Calzada
- Dennetta (Ripperger) Groomes (’03)
- Peter Mixan (’87)
- Susan Rebedeau (’84)
- Dennis Smeltzer (’74)
- Madyson Stephan (’24)
- Allison Wong (’17)
Celebrate | Unite | Support
Get in the Spirit
- Wear your favorite purple and gold
- Listen to the Loras Fight Song all-day
- Decorate your home and office with your Loras swag
- Attend the Duhawk Day event nearest to you!
- Share photo with fellow Duhawks using #DuhawkDay
Make an Impact
Gifts of all sizes make an immediate impact and ensure current and future Duhawks continue to receive a top-tier Catholic education. Become one of the of the 1839 supporting Duhawks. Give Now!
Attend an Event
Unite with us wherever you are! Check out our regional events throughout the country and get together with Duhawks near you.
Questions? Just Ask
Rachel Moser (’17)
Director of Annual Giving
563.588.7229
rachel.moser@loras.edu
Donor Leaderboards
By Class
Year | Donors |
---|---|
2017 | 58 |
2018 | 33 |
1998 | 32 |
1988 | 31 |
1984 | 30 |
1997 | 28 |
2015 | 26 |
1999 | 25 |
2013 | 23 |
2008 | 23 |
Top Duhawk
Name | Rank |
---|---|
Peter Mixan (’87) | 1 |
Neil Bingham (’17) | 2 |
Dennetta (Ripperger) Groomes (’03) | 3 |
Allison Wong (’17) | 4 |
Ali (Reeg) Burgmeier (’18) | 5 |
Dennis Smeltzer (’74) | 6 |
Madyson Stephan (’24) | 7 |
Susan Rebedeau (’84) | 8 |
Tina Calzada | 9 |
By State
State | Donors |
---|---|
IL | 465 |
IA | 455 |
WI | 85 |
MN | 36 |
CO | 23 |
CA | 17 |
MO | 17 |
IN | 15 |
AZ | 12 |
FL | 12 |
Sport Your Support!
Celebrate your pride for Loras College by updating your Duhawk wardrobe! We’re featuring 3 limited edition Duhawk Day apparel items. These items count towards total funds raised!
Celebrate | Unite | Support
Duhawk Day 2024