Loras College Duhawk Day graphic with Dewey Duhawk on a purple background

Today is Duhawk Day!

Donor Challenges

Duhawk Day Challenge


Sponsored by

Jeff (’88) and Melinda (Horsfield) Burds (’88)


116%  

$100K Match Challenge


Sponsored by

David Holmberg (’72)


145%  

First Gift Challenge


Sponsored by

Steven Anderson (’10) and Kelsey McElroy-Anderson (’10)


203%  

Athletics Challenge


Sponsored by

Coach Bob (’65) and Jerine Bierie


79%  

Sweetheart Challenge


Sponsored by

Michael (’14) and Brie (Pumilia) Burnett (’15)


163%  

Faculty and Staff Challenge


Sponsored by

Dr. Lynn Gallagher


42%  

Parent Challenge


Sponsored by

Paul (’88) and Kelly (Waters) Cain (’88)


284%  

50 State Challenge


Sponsored by

Bob (’71) and Stephanie Byrne


78%  

Women Challenge


Sponsored by

Loras Women’s Leadership Alliance


35%  

Purple and GOLD Challenge


Sponsored by

Maura Walsh (’18)


115%  

1980s Power Hour Challenge


Sponsored by

Jeff (’84) & Michelle (Webber) Hermsen (’88)


181 donors

1990s Power Hour Challenge


Sponsored by

Mike (’91) & Martha Doyle


169 donors

2000s Power Hour Challenge


Sponsored by

Jeff Manternach (’03)


166 donors

2010s Power Hour Challenge


Sponsored by

Matt Henick (’19)


245 donors

2020s Power Hour Challenge


Sponsored by

Loras College


63 donors


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)
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Donor Leaderboards

By Class


Year Donors
201758
201833
199832
198831
198430
199728
201526
199925
201323
200823

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 Calzada9

By State


State Donors
IL465
IA455
WI85
MN36
CO23
CA17
MO17
IN15
AZ12
FL12

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!

Duhawk Day 24 T-shirt
Duhawk Day Hat