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School of Business Administration
Support the School of Business Administration

The Oakland University School of Business Administration delivers undergraduate and graduate programs that merge the teaching talents of dedicated faculty researchers and experienced business leaders with the latest technologies and applications. Oakland business graduates launch highly successful, rewarding careers in a competitive global environment in corporations, non-profits, the community and in entrepreneurial ventures in Michigan and around the world.

In its first half-century, Oakland’s School of Business Administration evolved from a small business program to an internationally accredited business school. Thanks to the work of its expert faculty members and the success of its graduates, the school has experienced tremendous growth in its reputation in the business and research community.

Giving Day Matching Funds:

 

Management and Marketing Gift Fund Match (30076) 

Thanks to a donation from TIAA will be matched up to $2,500.

Provides resources to support management and marketing faculty, students, and department initiatives.


Helander Social Impact Scholarship (DHSIS)

Thanks to a donation from Aaron Helander will be matched up to $1,000.

The purpose of this initiative is for an annual renewable scholarship to support OU undergraduate students.


SBA-ACHIEVE Gift Fund (30168)

Gifts will be matched up to $1,050 thanks to donations from SBA Advisory Board members Valiena Allison, Gary Brancaleone, Robert Broderdorf, Asalyn Coachment, George Corona, Mark Guthrie, Judy Hegelund, Kenneth Janke and Mary Mbiya.

The SBA-ACHIEVE Gift Fund supports the ACHIEVE program which integrates professional and career development skills into the undergraduate curriculum.


SBA Gift Fund (38005)

Thanks to a generous gift from Kenneth and Kimberly Janke all donations will be matched up to $10,000.

The SBA Gift Fund supports initiatives across all disciplines in the school.

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$75,000 Oakland University Credit Union Match
The Oakland University Credit Union has generously provided $75,000 in matching funds for Black & Gold Giving Day! That means all gifts to all funds will be matched up to $1,000 starting at 6:00am until funds run out. Thanks, OUCU! $75,000 match complete!
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12:00-5:00 A.M. Redeye Challenge
Congratulations to our winners Russell Bauer and Darrell Whitney!
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10:00 A.M. - Social Media Stars
Congratulations to winner Patrece Hamblin!
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12:00-1:00 P.M. Giving Day Celebration Challenge
Congratulations to winner Lynn Fisher!
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3:00 P.M. - All about OU Students
Congratulations to winner Raenece Johnson!
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Leaderboard
7:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. - POWER HOUR
The fund that receives the most gifts between 7-8pm will earn an additional $750 in matching funds. The fund that receives the second most gifts between 7-8pm will earn an additional $250 in matching funds.
Rank Prize Top Fund Donors
1 $750 Pete Hovland Natatorium Endowment (DPHNE-OU) 19
2 $250 Men's Swimming Gifts (30190) 6
3 Maxwell D. Schein Scholarship Endowment (61676-OU) 4
4 OU Center for Autism Outreach Services (OUCARES) (30382) 3
5 Men's Basketball Gifts (30186) 2
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10:00 P.M. - OUCU Deserves Credit
Congratulations to winner Kelly Connell!
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Management and Marketing Gift Fund Match
Thanks to generous gifts from TIAA, gifts to the Management and Marketing Gift Fund will be matched dollar for dollar up to $2,500 total.
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SBA ACHIEVE Gift Fund Match
Thanks to generous gifts from the SBA Advisory Board, gifts to the SBA ACHIEVE Gift Fund will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1050 total.
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Black & Gold Photo Competition
Congratulations to winner Abbie Morang!
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1957 Challenge
Congratulations to winner Mark Guthrie!
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12:00 P.M. - OU Faculty, Staff, and Retirees
Congratulations to winner Dawn Aubry!
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2:00 P.M. - We LOVE our Ambassadors
Congratulations to winner Amy Garrett!
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5:00 P.M. - Calling all OU Young Alumni
Congratulations to winner Aaron Helander!
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9:00 P.M.- Alums Show Grizzly Pride
Congratulations to winner Xerrien White!
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Leaderboard
11:59 P.M. - End of the Day
The fund that receives the most gifts from unique donors by the end of Giving Day will earn an additional $1000 in matching funds.
Rank Prize Top Fund Donors
1 $1,000 MBH Garden Club Gift Fund (30230) 66
2 Meadow Brook Hall Gifts and Donations (35122) 61
3 Pete Hovland Natatorium Endowment (DPHNE-OU) 57
4 Volleyball Gifts (30192) 44
5 Men's Swimming Gifts (30190) 42
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Helander Social Impact Scholarship Match
Thanks to a generous gift from Aaron Helander, gifts to the Helander Social Impact Scholarship will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000 total.
$1,000 MATCHED
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SBA Gift Fund Match
Thanks to a generous gift from Kenneth and Kimberly Janke, gifts to the School of Business Administration Gift Fund will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000 total.
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