Vision

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences serves the University by engaging students in distinctive, diverse programs in social and behavioral sciences and the humanities.  Emerging from a vibrant liberal arts core, our collaborative learning environment inspires individual, social, cultural, creative, and scientific exploration.  Students devise and apply innovative solutions, embrace divergent worldviews, consider the ethical implications of their actions, and communicate effectively in their professional, public, and personal lives.Together, students, faculty and staff generate knowledge, pursue research and foster life-long learning to contribute to the well-being of communities from local to global.

Impact

The CHSS Dean’s Fund for Excellence provides critical funding to the annual needs of the college. Your gifts support:

  • Student scholarships
  • Student research and conference travel
  • Investment in equipment
  • Field research and internship opportunities
  • Other departmental needs and student activities

Departments and Special Projects

You can choose to give to any of the departments listed below! Click to read more about and give back to these selected areas below. 


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Match
Behavioral Neuroscience Program Match
The first $4,000 in gifts have been matched by Dr. David Goldman and Dr. Linda Blackwell as an investment in our outstanding Behavioral Neuroscience students.
$1,830 MATCHED
Completed
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
Ended
$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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