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$ 1,123,635 raised 3,034 Donors
Department of Physics and Astronomy has raised $ 810 from 7 Donors!
Department of Physics and Astronomy

From imaging distant exoplanets with the James Webb Space Telescope to probing the mechanics of life through biophysics and uncovering new properties in advanced materials, CSUN Physics and Astronomy pushes the frontiers of discovery. Your gift fuels hands-on research experiences, supports student scholarships, and provides state-of-the-art equipment that empowers our students to make real scientific breakthroughs. In our department, curiosity becomes innovation—driving progress from the quantum scale to the cosmic horizon. Join us on Giving Day to champion the next generation of scientists and explorers whose work will shape our understanding of the universe and transform our world.

$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
$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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$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
$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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