Oski's B-day Bear-a-thon is over, but you can still support your favorite programs!
$ 294,417 raised 1,448 Donors
VèVè Clark Scholars - African American Studies has raised $ 3,995 from 19 Donors!


Contests and Matches

Don't miss the chance to multiply your impact, thanks to gift matching opportunities from some of our most generous donors.

Past Events

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The VèVè A. Clark Institute for Engaged Scholars of African American Studies Match
An anonymous member of the class of '92 will match all gifts to the VèVè A. Clark Institute for Engaged Scholars of African American Studies, dollar-for-dollar, up to $300.
$300 MATCHED
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Oski's Heroes: Most Donors for the Entire Bear-a-thon
The top 3 funds with the most unique donors during the Oski B-day Bear-a-thon win! ($5,000; $2,000; $1,000)
Rank Prize Program Donors
1 $5,000 California Mock Trial 185
2 $2,000 Cal Triathlon Club 121
3 $1,000 Formula Electric at Berkeley 112
4 Berkeley Basic Needs 109
5 The University Library Student Work + Learn Fund 67
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Afternoon Tea with Oski | Most Donors Sept. 18 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Top three funds in the afternoon with the most unique donors win. ($1,000; $350; $100)
Rank Prize Program Donors
1 $1,000 California Mock Trial 11
2 $350 SSL Student Engagement Fund 9
3 $100 Engineering Academic Support Fund 8
4 Berkeley Basic Needs 5
5 Health Equity Fund 3
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SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST | Celebrate with Oski
Three random posts on IG or X that fills in the blank, "I'm celebrating Oski's birthday by supporting __________." Must use #Oskibday. The program featured will be the winner. Program featured must be listed on Oski's B-day Bear-a-thon website. ($100 each)
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For Oski's Consideration: Cast Your Vote!
Decide where Oski is going to give $1,000! Every donation is another chance to vote on the area Oski will support. Make your gift to cast your vote!
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Match
The VèVè A. Clark Institute for Engaged Scholars of African American Studies Match
An anonymous member of the class of '89 will match, dollar-for-dollar, all gifts made to The VèVè A. Clark Scholars, a program of the Department of African American Studies at UC Berkeley, up to $500.
$500 MATCHED
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Oski's Gold Rush | Most Donors Sept. 17 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The top two funds with the most unique donors win. ($750; $250) Ties will split winnings!
Rank Prize Program Donors
1 $750 California Mock Trial 10
2 $250 Formula Electric at Berkeley 4
3 SSL Student Engagement Fund 4
4 Berkeley Basic Needs 3
5 Student Emergency Fund 2
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Oski's Honey Brunch | Most Donors Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. to noon
The top three funds with the most unique donors win. ($2,000; $750, $250)
Rank Prize Program Donors
1 $2,000 Formula Electric at Berkeley 34
2 $750 California Mock Trial 19
3 $250 SSL Student Engagement Fund 18
4 Berkeley Basic Needs 15
5 Letters & Science Leadership Fund 7
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Bragging Rights Only | Programs with the Most Money
Check out which programs have raised the most money!
Rank Fund Designation Raised
1 Berkeley Basic Needs $14,123.48
2 Undocumented Student Program $13,332.00
3 Engineering Academic Support Fund $11,835.00
4 The College of Computing, Data Science, and Society Student Success Fund $10,005.01
5 Letters & Science Leadership Fund $9,987.00
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You+2 Ambassadors
Three random ambassadors that meet the You+2 criteria at the end of the campaign will earn additional money to the program that they support. ($150 each) WINNERS: Cal Band, University Housing Rights Organization, and Social Welfare Student Aid Fund.
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