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NAU Game Design Club
Support Northern Arizona University's Brand New Game Design Club!

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Who we are

The newly founded NAU Game Design Club is a community of passionate students who are dedicated to creating, learning, and sharing their love of creating video games and interactive media. We need your support to make our mission a reality!

Our goal is to provide students with hands-on experiences in game development, fostering creativity, collaboration, and innovation. 

Game Design club members presentingYour contributions will help us:

  • Host and Compete in Game Jams: These intense, short-term projects allow students to sharpen their skills, network with industry peers, and create original games.
  • Attend the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco: GDC is the largest annual gathering of professional game developers, offering unparalleled opportunities for learning, networking, and career development.
  • Invite Guest Speakers from the Industry: We want to bring in professionals to inspire and mentor students, sharing insights from their work in game design, development, and related fields.
  • Run Workshops and Skill-Building Sessions: Through hands-on learning opportunities, students can deepen their expertise in areas like coding, design, art, and storytelling.
  • Host Campus and Community Events: Our club aims to foster a vibrant community around game design, encouraging creative expression and collaboration both on campus and beyond.

Game Design club member showing work

Help us bring our game design dreams to life!

Your donation will directly impact our ability to provide these experiences and help our students grow as creators, innovators, and future industry leaders. Whether you’re an NAU alum, a local community member, or a game enthusiast, we welcome your support in building this exciting new chapter for NAU’s Game Design Club!

Thank you so much for considering a donation to the Northern Arizona University Game Design Club! Your support, at any level, makes a huge difference in helping our students gain valuable experience, learn new skills, and pursue their passions in game development. Together, we can empower the next generation of creators and innovators. We truly appreciate your generosity and belief in our mission!

Thank you!

Game Club advisor Jared Duval


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Lumberjack Pride: NAU Foundation Board Challenge
Thanks to the generous support of NAU Foundation Board Members and donors – LIKE YOU – we’ve unlocked $24,250 for various areas on campus. Thank you again to the following Board members: Lisa Bagwell; Eric Baker; Teresa Bartels; Bob Bement; Bob Braudy; Robin Braun; Booker Evans; Victoria Fimea; Bill Heibel; Mary Huntley; Tim Kinney; Any Peña; Rick Rodriguez; Katrina Rogers; Steve Sanghi; Tony Tewelis; and (1) anonymous member.
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Lumberjack Community Impact Challenge
Your gift today can make a transformative impact on Lumberjack families! When 500 donors come together on NAU Giving Day, Kirsten and Steve Butzow will unlock a generous $25,000 gift to enhance NAU's FACTS (Family Access, Communication, Transition, and Support). Your contribution ensures that every Lumberjack family receives the essential support they need to thrive. Join Kirsten and Steve Butzow in empowering our Lumberjack community at NAU!
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Student Giving Leaderboard
Explore the Student Giving Leaderboard and see how your support is empowering student clubs to thrive. Track participation and celebrate the impact of every gift in elevating our Lumberjack community!"
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $1,000 Every Dollar Counts: Fund Pain & Sleep Research! 101
2 $750 Logging Sports 79
3 $500 NAU Headphone Jacks 42
4 $250 NAU Axecidentals A Cappella 37
5 NAU Game Design Club 32
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Lumberjack Community Engagement Leaderboard
This leaderboard celebrates the invaluable support from our broader community, showcasing the number of donors based on their relationship to NAU. Together, we elevate engagement and build a stronger future for NAU, uniting donors, partners, and friends to advance educational opportunities and community impact.
Help us unlock matching challenges and increase the impact of your gift! What is your connection to NAU?
Rank Answer Gifts
1 Staff or Faculty 707
2 Alumni 603
3 Friend 373
4 Parent 183
5 Student 165
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$11,750
True Blue: NAU Alumni Association Board
Thanks to the generous support of Alumni Association Board Members and donors – LIKE YOU – we’ve unlocked $11,750 for various areas on campus. Thank you again to the following Board members: Blaise Caudill ’13; Dave Cook; Trina George, ’09; Alex Gutierrez, '85 '90; Jana Harper, ’90; Veronica Hipolito, '97, '02; Jim Jayne, ’91; "Kari" Kent, '91; Rick Koch, ’72; Mary O'Driscoll, ’82; Nancy Serenbetz, '75; Maggie Thom, ’12; , Wayne Watson, ’84; and (3) anonymous members.
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Lumberjack Achievement Challenge
Join us in the Lumberjack Impact Challenge! When 1,000 donors step up on Giving Day, Karen Larson and Gary Bicker will unlock $50,000 to empower academic excellence at NAU, specifically benefiting the Lumberjack Math Center and Stem Academic Momentum Scholarships. Your gift today makes a significant impact, helping every Lumberjack reach their fullest potential. Let's unite as Lumberjacks and elevate NAU together!
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Areas of Impact
This leaderboard reflects the transformative impact of your generosity, driving essential initiatives forward at NAU. Your contributions to these funds directly support groundbreaking research, student scholarships, and innovative programs that shape the future of our university.
Rank Department Raised
1 Elevate the College of Education $71,380.00
2 NAU Football $45,114.00
3 Elevate the W.A. Franke College of Business $15,665.00
4 Elevate Student Success in CAL $14,524.27
5 Swim & Dive $12,840.00
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Lumberjack Class Spirit Leaderboard
Join your fellow Lumberjacks from every decade as they rally their classmates to support NAU! Check back to see which decade is leading the charge in philanthropy, celebrating the most generous alumni who are making a difference across the years.
Alumni, rally your classmates!
Rank Answer Donors
1 2000s 58
2 2010s 54
3 1990s 53
4 1980s 42
5 2020s 41
6 1970s 27
7 1960s 2
8 1950s & Earlier 1
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