Posted 2:43 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025
A record-breaking day of generosity and support
Murphy Library participated in One Day for UWL, the university’s sixth-annual day of giving, and raised $9,100 in donations from 43 generous gifts.
Record-breaking generosity was in full effect this year, as UWL announced a record of 2,545 gifts totaling $553,831, with many additional (offline) donations still being counted.
Murphy Library was able to surpass the 2024 fundraising total for One Day at UWL ($6,654). ML completed a string of matching challenges, including the Murphy Library Match, where Brian and Lori Hesprich matched the first $2,500 given to Murphy Library. Library Director John Jax donated $500 to the Murphy Library fund after 25 gifts were made.
Other matching challenges, including the UWL Alumni Challenge and “6” Grad Challenge, helped Murphy Library raise $9,100 in donations, landing at 18th on UWL’s overall donation leaderboard and 19th on the university’s overall donor leaderboard with 47 total donors.
Fundraising efforts benefit Murphy Library tremendously, as donations help to enhance a learning and research space that is accessible, comfortable, and inspiring to all students at UWL.
Decked out in their supportive maroon and gray gear, Murphy Library’s Student Engagement and Outreach (SEO) Unit worked tirelessly for 24 hours, starting at 9 a.m. on October 21 at Hoeschler Tower, where they helped ring in one day.
Student Engagement and Outreach Librarian, Information Jason volunteered to drive students around campus in the free Class Cab (golf cart) service, while Outreach Library Assistant Shealyn McMahon led Murphy Library’s fundraising efforts online, posting content across social media, the library's website, and digital signage.
After 24 hours of celebrating and fundraising, the Murphy Library team helped ring out One Day at 9 a.m. on October 22, to complete an exciting, inspirational, and overall successful day of raising money for YOUR library. Final totals will be announced on Friday, November 21.
Thank you to all the supporters who donated money to Murphy Library for One Day at UWL.