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University Recreation and Well-Being
Support University Recreation and Well-Being

University Recreation and Well-Being has a 25 year history of shaping the Oakland University campus culture by providing students, faculty, staff, and community members opportunities to develop their minds and bodies through powerful programs impacting the entire campus community. The Mission of University Recreation and Well-Being is to lead the campus community toward a life-long commitment of well-being by offering inclusive programs, services, and facilities that promote student development and create a connection to Oakland University. Additional support will help provide the experiences to help the department meet both its mission and vision.


Giving Day Matching Funds:

University Recreation and Well-Being Fund (30200)
Thanks to a donation from Fitness Things all donations will be matched up to $1,000.

University Recreation and Well-Being believes that providing experiences to move, connect, grow, and lead outside of the classroom are truly transformational.  Funds donated to 30200 will go toward supporting students in the areas of student development, intramural and club sports opportunities, fitness and wellness programming, mental health programs and services, and student recognition, leadership and scholarship opportunities.


University Recreation Safety Training Fund (DRWST)
Thanks to a donation from TMP Architecture, Inc all donations will be matched up to $1,000.

University Recreation and Well-Being aims to foster a community equipped with ample CPR knowledge. By becoming CPR certified, we equip ourselves with the ability to take immediate action in the face of a cardiac emergency, potentially saving lives. To make this crucial skill accessible to all, Rec Well would like to be able to offer full CPR training to the OU community at reduced costs or for free.  We need your assistance in making this possible.  Your contribution to the Safety Training Fund (DRWST) on March 6th has the potential to create a life-changing impact.


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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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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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University Recreation & Well-Being Fund Match
Thanks to a generous gift from Fitness Things, gifts to the University Recreation & Well-Being Fund will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000 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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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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Rec Well Safety Training Fund Match
Thanks to a generous gift from TMP Architecture, gifts to the Rec Well Safety Training Fund will be matched dollar for dollar up to $1,000 total.
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