Graduate School
Graduate Students Are Our Next Scientists, Educators, and Thought Leaders

 

During this unprecedented time, they need your support more than ever.

 

 

We are passionate about providing basic needs for our students who are suffering economically right now. Give Day is our chance show compassion and encouragement for them during this uncertain time. 

 

Graduate students are continuing their research, scholarship, and creative work while faced with the isolation and financial hardship of the coronavirus pandemic. Your donations support their critical needs and show them how important their work is. The first $1000 in gifts to the Graduate School on Give Day will be matched dollar for dollar by David and Bahareh Patrick. 

 

 

 

Two Ways to Give

 

The Graduate School Fund

 

 

Gifts to the Graduate School Fund directly support graduate student research, field experiences, and professional development opportunities. This Give Day, contributions to this fund will be put to immediate use as emergency support for graduate students.

 

 

Ross Travel Grant

 

 

The Dean Ross Endowment established by Dr. J. Alan & Dorothy C. Ross funds graduate student travel to present their research, scholarship, and creative work at professional meetings and conferences.

 

 

Graduate Student Stories

 

 

Working on my MA thesis in history has already begun to be one of the best experiences of my academic life, and WWU is preparing me to pursue further higher education in the form of a PhD. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has created many complications for my pursuit of higher education. I was laid off from one of my part time jobs which means I am having to rely on loans to keep up with tuition costs and bills. Additionally, the disruptions from the pandemic have inhibited my ability to connect with my professors and do research in my field.

 

Patrick Czichas, MA candidate in History and AS Senator

 

 

 

While earning an MA an English at Western Washington University, my studies have centered around writing pedagogy as well as digital storytelling. I'm also interested in the potential of instructional technology to facilitate an engaging learning environment, especially after Covid-19 has shut down the physical classroom. As we move into a world that requires new means of reaching students, I believe it is important that we find the most effective technological means to help engage students in learning.

 

Preston Smith, MA candidate in English and composition instructor 

 

 

When you support the Graduate School your gift matters now, and continues to give for generations to come. 

 

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Match
Graduate School Challenge
Thank you! The first $1,000 in gifts to the Graduate School have been matched dollar to dollar by David and Bahareh Patrick to provide much needed support for Graduate Students during these challenging times.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Leaderboard
Top Five Fundraisers!
The WWU Alumni Association has rewarded the top five areas that secured the most donors on MAY 28 with a bonus of $1,000 each! Congratulations to our winners!
Rank Prize #WECARE Donors
1 $1,000 Student Emergency Fund 199
2 $1,000 Men's Rowing 174
3 $1,000 Ice Hockey 151
4 $1,000 Cross Country & Track and Field 101
5 $1,000 Marketing Program 87
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$5,000
Whatcom Educational Credit Union Challenge
Now that we have reached $100,000 in dollars raised, a $5,000 gift from Whatcom Educational Credit Union has been unlocked!
$100,000 / $100,000 Raised
Completed
$5,000
Whatcom Educational Credit Union Stretch Challenge
Now that we have reached $300,000 in dollars raised for WWU Give Day, ANOTHER $5,000 gift from Whatcom Educational Credit Union has been unlocked because WE CARE about WWU student success.
$300,772 / $300,772 Raised
Completed
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