College of the Arts

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As Dean of the College of the Arts, I am never more excited than when I can connect with alumni and share stories of how we at the university impact our students’ lives and empower them to make the most of their education.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Montclair State University is able to support outstanding students and deliver life-changing opportunities. So how will your donation help?

Scholarships
The Dean's Fund
Student Emergency Fund
Co-curricular activities, including course-related travel
Paid internships

With deep appreciation,

Daniel Gurskis

Dean, College of the Arts

$20,000

Let's get started early - Louis Gilleran, MD '79 Challenge

Raise $10,000 to unlock $20,000 from Louis Gilleran, MD '79!

$10,000 / $10,000 Raised

Completed

$21,500

Twilight Donor - Karl W. Huelsenbeck

Beginning 4:00 p.m. through midnight - get to 50 donors to unlock $21,500

50 / 50 Donors

Completed

$20,000

Scrofani Donor Challenge

We can unlock $20,000 when 1,000 donors make a gift thanks to the generosity of Manny '61 and Meg Scrofani

1,000 / 1,000 Donors

Completed

Leaderboard

Fund Donor Leaderboard

Which University Fund is getting the most participation?

Rank	Fund Donor Leaderboard	Donors
1	The Fund for Montclair State	551
2	Football	246
3	Women's Basketball	166
4	Lacrosse Men's and Women's	90
5	Men's Basketball	72
6	Women's Soccer	63
7	Dr. Robert Ellis Gilbert Endowed Award	50
8	Bloomfield College of Montclair State University	42
9	Name a Red Hawk	42
10	Classics and Humanities	41
11	Team Rocky	40
12	Sports Medicine	40
13	Swimming and Diving	38
14	Field Hockey	38
15	Emergency Scholarship Fund	38

Ended

Leaderboard

Which fund has raised the most dollars on One Day for Montclair

Rank	Department	Raised
1	The Fund for Montclair State	$284,011.83
2	Feliciano School of Business	$76,214.75
3	John J. Cali School of Music	$37,875.00
4	Swimming and Diving	$23,946.45
5	Football	$23,673.95
6	College of Education and Engaged Learning	$18,439.00
7	Women's Basketball	$16,839.08
8	Dr. Robert Ellis Gilbert Endowed Award	$15,741.00
9	College of Science and Mathematics	$14,582.50
10	School of Communication and Media	$10,980.00
11	Red Hawk Pantry	$10,249.75
12	Bloomfield College of Montclair State University	$8,947.42
13	Pre-law Program	$7,525.00
14	Lacrosse Men's and Women's	$7,009.00
15	Field Hockey	$6,540.00

Ended

$8,000

Alumni Challenge - Halfway There Challenge

Halfway There Challege! Let's get 50 more donors to unlock $8,000 from alumna, Judy Graef '66

50 / 50 Donors

Completed

$50,000

Anonymous Alumna Challenge

Get to 250 alumni donors to unlock $50,000

250 / 250 Donors

Completed

$150,000

Eisen Challenge

Eisen Challenge - Let's go Red Hawks! Thanks to the generosity of the Eisen's, we have a 1:1 match. When we come together to raise $150,000, we can unlock $150,000. Let's Go Red Hawks!

$150,000 / $150,000 Raised

Completed

Leaderboard

Who's going all in for One Day for Montclair?

The entire Montclair community of alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, and friends coming together. Let's see who's going all in for One Day and transforming every day!

What is your relationship to Montclair State University?

Rank	Answer	Amount
1	Alumni	$183,234.19
2	Friend	$107,315.04
3	Faculty/Staff	$29,379.65
4	Parent	$22,453.28
5	Student	$5,841.08

Ended

Leaderboard

Transforming Every Day by Decade for One Day

What decade did you graduate?

Rank	Answer	Amount
1	2000-2009	$15,139.16
2	2010-2019	$9,943.32
3	1980-1989	$8,810.00
4	1990-1999	$7,070.24
5	1970-1979	$4,938.83
6	1960-1969	$1,494.08
7	2020-2022	$1,244.21
8	2024	$698.40
9	2023	$420.00