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Kasperick Emergency and Dean of Students Funds
Investing in a Supportive and Enriched Environment for Montana Tech Students

For 125 years, Montana Technological University has stood by our students—helping them pursue their dreams even in the face of challenges. On this milestone DayOne, you can continue that tradition of care by making a gift to the Kasperick Emergency Fund.

Created by long-time faculty member and administrator Joe Kasperick, this fund provides immediate, compassionate assistance to Orediggers who encounter unforeseen financial emergencies or catastrophic events. A medical bill, a housing crisis, or an unexpected loss shouldn’t stop a student from earning their degree. With your support, it doesn’t have to.



Montana Technological University is committed to providing support for our students and creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus environment which fosters engagement, academic success, and personal development within a distinct community of learners.

This year we are also giving you the opportunity to support the Dean of Students Fund. Montana Tech students are at the heart of our 125-year legacy. By giving to the Dean of Students Fund, you provide resources that enhance student engagement, create meaningful experiences, and strengthen the community that makes being an Oredigger unforgettable. 

This year, your gift has double the impact. 

During DayOne, thanks to a generous gift from Jack ’73 and Leah McCarthy, each gift to the Kasperick Emergency Fund as well as the Dean of Students Fund will be matched 1:1 up to $1,000. Your generosity ensures we can respond quickly when students need help most—providing Student Affairs with the resources to take care of our students and invest in their well-being.

Join us in celebrating 125 years of Oredigger tradition by making a gift to take care of our students through the Kasperick Emergency Fund and the Dean of Students Fund. Together, we can ensure no student has to face life’s emergencies alone—today and into the future. .



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Kasperick Emergency Fund Match
During DayOne thanks to a generous gift from Jack '73 and Leah McCarthy, each gift to the Kasperick Emergency Fund will be matched 1:1 up to $2,000.
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Student Donor Match
Montana Tech student donor gifts will be matched 1:1 for each dollar given from a match pool of $5,000 thanks to a generous gift from Jack and Leah McCarthy. That means your gift of $50 actually has the impact of $100. To take advantage of this matching opportunity make sure to select STUDENT from the How are you affiliated with Montana Tech question on the giving form. Answers will be monitored for validity. Matching opportunity is available from noon September 9th, 2026 to noon September 11th, 2026 or sooner if the $5,000 match has been met.
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Faculty Staff Participation Match Challenge
$5,000 will be unlocked at the time 50 Montana Tech faculty/staff members have participated in DayOne 2026. Upon completion of the entire DayOne Giving event $100 will be applied to the project or projects to which the original gift was made for each of those donors.
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First Time Donor Match
First-time donor gifts will be matched 1:1 for each dollar given from a match pool of $5,000. That means your gift of $50 actually has the impact of $100. To take advantage of this matching opportunity if it is your first time giving to Montana Tech make sure to answer yes to being a first-time donor on the giving form. Answers will be monitored for validity. Matching opportunity will be available from noon September 9th, 2026 through noon September 11th, 2026 or sooner if the $5,000 match has been met.
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Jacob Simpson Memorial Math Annual Scholarship Match
During DayOne, thanks to Jack '73 and Leah McCarthy, each gift to the Jacob Simpson Memorial Math Annual Scholarship will be matched 1:1 up to $1,000.
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Anderson Board Legacy Participation Challenge
We are aiming for 800! During DayOne thanks to a generous match to the Montana Tech Foundation Board Legacy Fund by Foundation legacy board member and alum Sundra Anderson, every time we pass a 100 donor total all the way up to 700 we will add $3,000 to the overall DayOne total and if we hit 800 it will unlock an additional $4,000 for a total of $25,000.
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