Oski's B-day Bear-a-thon is over, but you can still support your favorite programs!
$ 294,417 raised 1,448 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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Basic Needs Center Match
Generous alums Teresa '88 & David '89 Fontanilla will match all gifts to the Basic Needs Center, up to $250!
$250 MATCHED
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Berkeley Hope Scholars Match
Nancy Lapin Clark, ‘67, a generous donor, will match all donations to the Berkeley Hope Scholars, dollar-for-dollar, up to $700.
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$10,000
BioEngineering Scholars Program Challenge
A BioE alumna will contribute $5,000 upon reaching 14 donors or $10,000 upon reaching 23 donors to the BioESP Fund!
23 / 23 Donors
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Cal Fund Match
Jason A. Ginsburg '91 & Katherine J. Ginsburg will match all gifts, dollar-for-dollar, to the Cal Fund, up to $1,000.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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CDSS Student Success Fund Match
Thanks to the generosity of Roger Lo, Ph.D. '99, and Yining Wang, Cal Parents Board members and parents of a current data science student, every gift to the CDSS Student Success Fund will be matched up to $10,000!
$10,000 MATCHED
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CED Undergraduate Technology Assistance Match
Arturo Taboada (B.A. Architecture 1985; M.B.A. Business Administration 1991), and Diane Flora Sharken Taboada (M.A. Education 1986; Ph.D. Education 2001) are matching all gifts up to $5,000. Arturo and Diana are calling on donors and supporters to directly remove barriers for students who are ready to design a better world. Help us empower the next generation of environmental designers and ensure that every student thrives by providing all students with full access to technologies in Bauer Wurster Hall.
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Cognitive Science Annual Fund Match
CogSci alumns will match, dollar for dollar, all gifts made to the CogSci Annual Fund up to $1K.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Early Childhood Education Program Match
Kerry Rose '77 has generously agreed to match all donations to the Early Childhood Education program up to $300. Double your impact and support our little bears today!
$300 MATCHED
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2
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Engineering Academic Support Fund Match
David Yee (B.S. EECS ’98) will match every gift to the Engineering Academic Support Fund up to $10,000. Let’s give back to the next generation of Cal engineers. Go Bears!
$10,000 MATCHED
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$12,500
Haas Student Excellence and Support Fund Match
Every donation to the Haas Student Excellence and Support Fund, regardless of the amount, will unlock $500 in matching funds, up to a total of $25,000. Let's get to 50 donors to unlock it all!
Completed
$500
Psychology Graduate Student Support Challenge
Alumna Anjanette Pelletier '92 will match $500 once $500 has been raised for Psychology graduate students.
$500 / $500 Raised
Completed
2
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Sage Mentorship Project Match
Judy and Sheldon Greene will match, dollar-for-dollar, all gifts made to the Sage Mentorship Project up to $500.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Transfer Student Center Fund Match
Nancy Lapin Clark, ‘67, a generous donor, will match all gifts, dollar-for-dollar, to the Transfer Student Center Fund, up to $700.
$700 MATCHED
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2
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The University Library Student Work + Learn Fund Match
An anonymous donor will match, dollar for dollar, all gifts made to the University Library Student Work + Learn Fund up to $10K.
Completed
2
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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 Kick-off Party for Students | Most Donors Sept. 17 from noon to 1 p.m.
The student groups and sports clubs with the most unique donors during the first lunch hour of Oski's B-day Bear-a-thon win! ($1,500; $500, $250)
Rank Prize Student Group or Sport Club Donors
1 $1,500 Cal Triathlon Club 58
2 $500 California Mock Trial 56
3 $250 North Indian Student Association 11
4 Formula Electric at Berkeley 9
5 Cal Band 5
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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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Bear Pantry at University Village Match
Generous alums, Teresa '88 & David '89 Fontanilla, will match all gifts to the Bear Pantry at University Village, up to $250!
$250 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship Match
Dave Madan '05 has generously agreed to match all donations to the Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship up to $1,000. Double your impact and support our students today!
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Cal Fund Match
An anonymous donor of the class of '94 will match all gifts to the Cal Fund, dollar-for-dollar, up to $400.
$400 MATCHED
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$5,000
CDSS Dean's Challenge for Student Success
The Dean of the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society, Jennifer Chayes, will donate $5,000 once 50 gifts are made to the CDSS Student Success Fund.
50 / 50 Gifts
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$500
CED Undergraduate Technology Assistance Fund Challenge
The first 20 donors to make a gift to CED's Tech Access Initiative will be matched with $500 by CED Advisory Council members Rossana Hu (BA Architecture 1990) and Lyndon Neri (BA Architecture 1987). Each gift — no matter the size — will unlock $500, up to $10,000!
20 / 20 Donors
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CED Undergraduate Technology Assistance Match
The Landscape Architecture office of David M. Thorne, (B.A. Landscape Architecture 1977) is matching all gifts up to $500. David is calling on donors and supporters to directly remove barriers for students who are ready to design a better world. Help us empower the next generation of environmental designers and ensure that every student thrives by providing all students with full access to technologies for environmental design studies.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
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College of Chemistry Undergraduate Students and Program Fund Match
An anonymous donor will match, dollar-for-dollar, all gifts made to the College of Chemistry Undergraduate Students and Programs Fund up to $4K.
$4,000 MATCHED
Completed
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Education Opportunity Program Match
Nancy Lapin Clark, ‘67, a generous donor, will match all donations made to the Education Opportunity Program, dollar-for-dollar, up to $700.
$700 MATCHED
Completed
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Gender Equity Resource Center Match
DavinAI, a data science consultancy founded by Joseph Davin BA '01, M.A. '04, will match all gifts to the Gender Equity Resource Center, up to $1,000!
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
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Institute for the Study of Societal Issues Match
Three generous donors will match, dollar for dollar, all gifts made to ISSI up to $7,500! A retired staff member, an alum donating in memory of David Minkus, and our Founding Director, Troy Duster, have all contributed to this match!
Completed
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Re-entry Program Fund Match
Nancy Lapin Clark, ‘67, a generous donor, will match dollar-for-dollar, all gifts to the Re-entry Program Fund, up to $700.
Completed
2
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Social Sciences Student Experience Match
Alum Dan Rich will match, dollar-for-dollar, all gifts made to SSCRIP up to $500.
Completed
2
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Underground Scholars Program Match
Nancy Lapin Clark, ‘67, a generous donor, will match all donations, dollar-for-dollar, to the Underground Scholars Program, up to $700.
Completed
2
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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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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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