Who Won the Campus Challenge
All of the schools put together some amazing final projects, but after counting all the legitimate votes, and calculating the judges’ scores, Western Kentucky emerged as our winner.The final vote total was:
| Western Kentucky | 3669 |
| Brandeis | 2807 |
| Sacred Heart | 2633 |
| Hofstra | 2030 |
| GWU | 1083 |
| Princeton | 918 |
| UNLV | 790 |
| Kansas State | 559 |
| Campbellsville | 522 |
| Wilmington | 245 |
Each of the judges ranked the projects from 1-10 (1 being the best), so a smaller sum total correlates to a better ranking. Their cumulative scores were:
| GWU | 7 |
| Western Kentucky | 10 |
| UNLV | 13 |
| Wilmington | 17 |
| Sacred Heart | 21 |
| Princeton | 24 |
| Cambellsville | 26 |
| Brandeis | 27 |
| Kansas State | 37 |
| Hofstra | 38 |
Additionally, here is what the judges had to say about the projects (in no particular order):
Hofstra did a good job showing the struggles 1 billion people face on a daily basis around the world. Oftentimes it is easier for people to be impacted by a visual rather than a statistic - Great job showing everything from living conditions to limited food resources.
Western Kentucky showed hustle and energy and engaged the entire community which was impressive. Western Kentucky was savvy and the fact that they were able to get, for example, 160 people to send letters in support of the Education For All Act, showed a lot of tangible advocacy.
Kansas State did a great job reaching out to local media to spread more awareness.
The vigil was very powerful visual.
Campbellsville did a great job participating in a variety events that would reach different audiences. It is amazing how many activities you were able to host and be a part of. I hope the ONE group will continue to be involved in the campus and Campbellsville communities.
The fact that the UNLV students understood it was important both to praise a Senator supporting them and to push a Senator who was not was good, smart lobbying. Also, we can’t beat poverty on our own, and you did the best job of pulling other groups into the fight against poverty and got them to use their specific skills and interests to further the cause.
Brandeis - I loved the theme. The catchy theme was a great way to get people’s attention.
GWU did a great job demonstrating how cheap medications are for treatable diseases, it is important for people to understand something tangible like the cost of a pill. The petition delivery was the type of stunt that gets attention and sticks in people’s memories. Grade A advocacy right there.
Princeton did an amazing job inundating the campus with ONE materials the night before your campus event. I am glad you were able to make students comfortable enough to call their congressional members.
Wilmington - Engaging the local community is crucial. Hopefully you can start to build a sustainable group that bridges the campus and the community.
SHU did a great job with the playground and it was inspiring how they all were able to connect the local community to the greater global problem.
April 9th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
Congratulations Western Kentucky!!!! Make sure to make a video of the big concert and post it on the blog so we can celebrate with you
April 9th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Congratulations Western Kentucky! It’s a prize well-earned. As Kaytee said, make sure to make a video so we can all see the celebration. To everyone in the campus challenge, thank you for not only knowing, not only for caring, but for getting out of the house (or, rather, dorm) and advocating for what we all believe in. I can’t wait to see what we can achieve next semester.
April 9th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Hurray for everyone who helped out and lets make sure we make it just as big next year. GO HILLTOPPERS!!!!!
April 9th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
Great job to all of the Hilltoppers! Keep bringing the message to our campus! Congratulations. You guys are awesome!
April 9th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
Wow! That’s awesome WKU! Congrats!
Who made that video, btw? It’s awesome!
April 9th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
Amazing! Way to go everyone helping with the ONE Campaign at WKU!!!
April 9th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Awesome job Western!
April 9th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
This is the Cherry on Top of the Hill!!! WKU we rock!!! Congratulations to everyone who put everything into action! We Rock!!
April 9th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
I want to congratulate Western KY for winning the contest, The George Washington University for winning the judge’s vote, and say thank you to all ONE members everywhere! We are doing a great job and we must continue.
April 9th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
Hilltoppers- i’m proud of you, so very proud.
Other ONE schools- IM EVEN MORE PROUD OF YOU ALL! you all are a great backbone for this campaign and I look forward to seeing everyone kick it next semester!
P.S Ryan Nethery produced the video.
April 9th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Congrats WKU! I’m so proud of all the schools that took part and cannot wait to see what everyone is able to accomplish next year.
April 9th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Congrats WKU!
April 9th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Huzza!! Kudos to everyone commited to making a difference!!
April 9th, 2008 at 5:18 pm
CONGRATS WKU!! everyone did such a great job.. good luck next semester everyone!
April 9th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
YAAAAYYYYYYY!!!!! WKU is awesome…. Congratulations Toppers….
April 9th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
Yeah!! Good job guys! Congrats to SGA, the ONE leaders=Matt and Jamie Lokey, and the rest of the campus that poured their hearts out for the sake of starving and hurting others. Keep it up! Thanks for all you’ve done!
April 9th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Awesome job you guys!
April 9th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
hi
April 10th, 2008 at 1:27 am
Woot! Woot! WKU!
April 10th, 2008 at 7:19 am
Congratulations! And congratulations to everyone who made it this far
This was huge, guys!! We all did something to be engaged, and that’s not the norm for college students. Getting out there and actually doing something for a cause is a giant step for civic engagement!
April 10th, 2008 at 9:09 am
Proud to be on the hill with people who really make a difference!
April 10th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
wow. congrats!
April 11th, 2008 at 9:19 am
Way to go Hilltoppers! God Bless You All!!!!