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Support Science and Mathematics or a Department has raised $ 42,500 from 35 Donors!
Support Science and Mathematics or a Department

The College of Science and Math is comprised of 5 departments: Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Geological Sciences, Mathematics and Physics and Astronomy. These departments are the core of our activities and academic mission.

Donations of unrestricted funds allow the Dean and the departments to work smoothly, foster innovation, and provide the opportunity for growth. They unlock potential and allow the faculty and staff to do what they’re best at, empowering student success. They also help the departments weather crises without losing momentum. 

Giving to a department in an unrestricted way allows the chair and faculty to determine the best use of the funds within the priorities for the department as related to current needs and opportunities. These might include immediate needs like technology or materials, strategic scholarships, research opportunities for faculty or graduate students, travel and expenses related to event or conference opportunities for faculty, staff, or students, or emergency grants to help students in need stay enrolled. As we know from recent events, change can come quickly and the agility of unrestricted funds allows the departments to respond in a timely manner.

Click the "Donate" button to support the college's Dean's Fund, scholarship fund or to give to one of the departments. 


$1,000
The Kear Groundwater Challenge for Geological Sciences
Thank you to Jordan Kear of Kear Groundwater for your support of the Roseanna Purzycki Memorial Endowment for Environmental Research!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$5,000
The Pat Maloney ’80 Challenge for the College of Science and Mathematics
Thank you to Pat Maloney for her generous gift in support of the College of Science and Mathematics!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$5,000
The Drs. Lan K. Wong and Deborah D. L. Chung Challenge for Chemistry and Biochemistry
Thank you to Drs. Lan K. Wong and Deborah D. L. Chung for their generous support of the CSUN Chemistry and Biochemistry Visiting Speaker Series!
5 / 5 Donors
Completed
$50,000
The Matador Student Success Challenge
Thank you to the anonymous donor who sponsored this challenge for their support of the Matador Mission: First-Time Freshman Scholarship!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$25,000
First-Time Freshman Scholarship Challenge
Thanks to Rick and Barbara Levy for their generous support of the Matador Mission: First-Time Freshman Scholarship!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$20,000
Matador Mission Power Hour Challenge
Thank you to the anonymous donor who supported the Matador Mission: First-time Freshman Scholarship through the Matador Mission Power Hour Challenge!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
$5,000
The Chris Sales Lunch Hour Challenge
Thanks to Chris Sales for his generous support of the Christopher B. Sales Information Technology Student Fellowship Endowment!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
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United States Military Branch Donor Challenge
Thank you to Robert and Gloria Meyerson for their generous support of the CSUN Veterans Resource Center through the U.S. Military Branch Donor Challenge! $5,000 will be given to the VRC in honor of members of the U.S. Army!
In what branch of the military did/do you serve?
Rank Answer Donors
1 US Army 47
2 US Navy 29
3 US Air Force 25
4 US Marine Corps 22
5 US Space Force 2
6 US Coast Guard 1
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$30,000
The College of Science and Mathematics Donor Challenge
Thank you to the anonymous donor who supported the Geological Field Studies Endowment through The College of Science and Mathematics Donor Challenge!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
$1,000
The Department of Geology Donor Challenge
Thank you to Jack Doehring for his generous support of the Geology Department and the Roseanna Purzycki Memorial Endowment for Environmental Research!
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
$50,000
Last Mile Scholarship Challenge
Thanks to Rick and Barbara Levy for their generous support of the Matador Mission: Last Mile Scholarship!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$5,000
The Alma Zatarain and Mark Bowland Alumni Scholarship Challenge
Thanks to Alma Zatarain and Mark Bowland for their generous support of the Desmond Gray Mounger Alumni Scholarship Endowment!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
$25,000
Continuing Student Scholarship Challenge
Thanks to Rick and Barbara Levy for their generous support of the Matador Mission: Continuing Student Scholarship Challenge!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$25,000
The John J. Harris Scholarship Endowment Challenge
Thanks to John Harris for his generous support of the John J. Harris Scholarship Endowment!
500 / 500 Donors
Completed
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The Milt and Debbie Valera Challenge for the College of Science and Mathematics
Thank you to Milt and Debbie Valera for their generous support of the College of Science and Mathematics! Through their gift, $3,000 has been unlocked to support of the Department of Geological Sciences, the Roseanna Purzycki Memorial Endowment for Environmental Research and the Department of Physics and Astronomy!
Rank Prize Program or Department Donors
1 $1,500 Department of Geological Sciences 16
2 $1,000 Roseanna Purzycki Memorial Endowment for Environmental Research 8
3 $500 Department of Physics and Astronomy 7
4 Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry 6
5 CSUN Chemistry & Biochemistry Visiting Speakers Series 5
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