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OU Class of 2023 Gift Supports Three Campus Causes

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OU Class of 2023 Gift Supports Three Campus Causes

May 3, 2023

NORMAN, OKLA. – Members of the University of Oklahoma’s Class of 2023 are commemorating their time at OU by supporting three campus causes with this year’s class gift.

The class raised more than $11,000, surpassing its initial goal of $10,000, for the OU Food Pantry, Relay for Life and Miracle Mindset

Each year, OU’s senior class sponsors a class gift to benefit part of campus and express their gratitude to the university. This year’s gift will provide resources for students, faculty and staff facing food insecurity; support Relay for Life, OU’s annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society; and offer scholarships for first-generation, low-income high school students through Miracle Mindset.

The 2023 Class Gift Committee, led by student chair Sarah Carson, helped select this year’s three gift recipients.

“My team and I have loved being able to help raise money for Miracle Mindset, OU Relay for Life and the OU Food Pantry,” Carson said. “The turnout was amazing, and I want to thank everyone who donated and helped these OU communities.”

Since 1906, each OU class has left behind a unique gift to the campus, creating beloved campus landmarks such as the Cherokee Gothic arches, the Spoonholder, the Reflecting Pool at The Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium and the Union Plaza of Oklahoma Memorial Union.

For more information on the 2023 class gift or to donate on behalf of a graduating senior, please visit bit.ly/3oZ9hxH.

About the University of Oklahoma

Founded in 1890, the University of Oklahoma is a public research university located in Norman, Oklahoma. OU serves the educational, cultural, economic and health care needs of the state, region and nation. For more information visit ou.edu.

About the OU Foundation

The University of Oklahoma Foundation is an independent charitable organization that facilitates and manages philanthropic gifts to support the University of Oklahoma. With a culture of integrity, skill and persistence, we align the passions of donors and our alumni with the indelible mission of the University of Oklahoma.