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Welcome to our Sixth Annual Give Day!

You did it! This WWU Give Day has been another record-breaking success. We are so grateful for your outpouring of support for WWU students. Our hearts are full!

We are pleased to announce that our Challenge Pool Match Percent is 21% this year. Thank you to all of our Challenge Pool Donors and generous matching fund event sponsors.

Interested in making a gift? You still can here.

This WWU Give day has been all about promise—a promise to you, our supporters and friends, that each gift you make will help students succeed; and a promise to our students that we will ensure their financial needs are met.

Your gifts to WWU’s Student Emergency Fund, Scholarships, the new Advanced Technology Engineering Facility or your favorite department, club, team or program will help us meet the critical needs of students facing financial hardship and invest in their untold potential by providing transformational learning experiences in the classroom and beyond. 

There has never been a more important time to support our students' dreams and to ensure a bright and promising future for each and every one of them.

Thank you for your generosity--and a special thanks to all of our Challenge Fund supporters and our Milestone Sponsors!



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Do you have questions? Please reach out to giving@wwu.edu.



Viking Supporters Around the World!
Rank State Gifts
1 WA 2190
2 OR 153
3 CA 123
2
Match
Accounting Challenge
Gifts to the Accounting Fund for Excellence have been matched dollar for dollar and will support accounting students with retention & mentoring, merit based scholarships, data analytics and internationalizing the program. Thank you to our generous faculty and advisory board members David Alfi, Rick and Lori Anderson, Marke & Angela Greene, Dave & Ann Mann, Mark & Janet Mathewson, Carla Skogland and Scot & Donna Studebaker for sponsoring this challenge!
$12,655 MATCHED
Ended
2
Match
AMSEC Materials Science Challenge
Gifts to AMSEC have been matched dollar for dollar by generous faculty and staff in support of enhancing a vibrant and equitable culture of visionary research and education in materials science.
$100 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
BRAIN/Behavioral Neuroscience Challenge
The first $6,000 in gifts have been matched by Dr. David Goldman, MD and Dr. Linda Blackwell, MD and NW Pathology as an investment in our outstanding Behavioral Neuroscience students.
$3,501 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Business and Sustainability Challenge
The first $2500 to the Business and Sustainability program has been matched by proud alumnus and Foundation Board Member Tony George, '86 and Stephanie George as we prepare our talented students to operate in a changing economic and social environment.
$1,275 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Capital Campaign for New Advanced Technology Engineering Facility
Thank you for helping us build our new state-of-the-art facility for Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Energy Studies! The first $17,000 in gifts in support of this net-zero energy/zero carbon have been matched dollar for dollar by WWU Foundation Board Chair, Sydney Hunsdale and an anonymous donor.
$17,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Chess Club Challenge
The first $1000 in gifts to the Chess Club have been matched dollar for dollar by Janell Toppen, a proud WWU parent!
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
College of Business Challenge
The first $1,000 to the College of Business and Economics has been matched dollar for dollar by Foundation Board Member Tony George, '86 and Stephanie George.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
$10,000
Diversity and Inclusion in Psychology 2:1 Challenge!
The first $10,000 in gifts made to the Prim Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship in Psychology will be matched 2:1 by generous alumni of the Psychology Department. Please help us take advantage of this tremendous opportunity to generate much needed resources to help diversify the field of Psychology.
$2,655 / $2,655 Raised
Completed
2
Match
Education Abroad Challenge
The first $1,000 in gifts to the Education Abroad program have been matched dollar for dollar by Lee Sternberger and Craig Shealy to inspire support and increase the number of students who can access transformational study abroad experiences.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program Challenge
The first $10,000 in gifts donated will be matched dollar for dollar by alumnus David Cole, '84 as an investment in future entrepreneurs. Your gifts will support our talented E&I fellows as they pursue their passion, purpose and profession.
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Geology Department Fund Challenge
The first $2,000 in gifts to the Geology Department Fund have been matched dollar for dollar by Lee Whitford, '01 to support Geology student development opportunities and networking events for alumni and students at GSA, AGU and other meetings.
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Geology Graduate Student Support Challenge
Gifts to the Geology Graduate Student Support Fund have been matched dollar for dollar by generous alumnus Ralph Keuler, '78 to support WWU's outstanding Geology Graduate Students.
$3,450 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Graduate School Challenge
The first $1,000 in gifts to the Graduate School have been matched dollar for dollar by David and Bahareh Patrick to provide opportunities for research, field experiences, and professional development to give grad students the tools they need to succeed and make a difference.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
International Business Challenge
You did it! Thank you! The first $1,000 in gifts to International Business Study Abroad Scholarships have been matched dollar for dollar by Professor Tom Roehl, who has been teaching in IBUS since 1999 and is dedicated to the success of his students and the program. Thank you for joining him in investing in International Business students!
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
International Student Support Fund Challenge
The first $1,000 in gifts to the International Student Support Fund have been matched dollar for dollar by Lee Sternberger and Craig Shealy to help International Students facing financial emergencies.
$970 MATCHED
Ended
2
Match
Management Information Systems (MIS) Program Challenge
The first $250 in gifts to the MIS program has been matched dollar for dollar by a generous MIS program supporter in honor and in support of our talented MIS students and alumni.
$250 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
MBA Program Challenge
Thank you! Gifts to the MBA program have been matched dollar for dollar in support of scholarships for our hardworking students in the daytime, evening and weekend MBA programs in honor of two MBA alumni who have passed recently.
$1,500 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Morse Chemistry Undergraduate Research Challenge
Thank you! Gifts to the Morse Endowment for Student Research Experiences in Chemistry have been matched dollar for dollar by Drs. Karen and Joe Morse, providing transformational opportunities for students to work closely with faculty on summer research projects.
$5,625 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
NW Laboratory Challenge for Cell and Molecular Biology Graduate Students
The first $5,000 in gifts to the Cell and Molecular Biology Graduate Program have been matched dollar for dollar by NW Laboratory in celebration of their amazing partnership with WWU students and faculty.
$925 MATCHED
Ended
$2,000
Public School Employees of WWU (PSE) Student Emergency Fund Challenge
The first $1,000 in gifts to the Student Emergency Fund from PSE members in good standing have been matched 2:1 by the Public School Employees Union (PSE) of WWU in honor of PSE members' commitment to supporting students and ensuring they have the resources they need to be successful.
$1,000 / $1,000 Raised
Completed
2
Match
Robert and Bess Christman Scholarship Challenge
Thank you! The first $1000 in gifts to the Robert and Bess Christman Scholarship were matched dollar for dollar by their daughter Maureen Christman, in loving memory of the many ways they positively impacted the WWU and Bellingham Community.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
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Sal and Judy Russo Biochemistry Research Challenge
Gifts to the Sal and Judy Russo Biochemistry Research Fund have been matched dollar for dollar by Sal to provide summer research support for biochemistry students in the Chemistry Department. Your gift will provide critical funding for research stipends, travel expenses, equipment, lab supplies and publication expenses. Thank you!
$1,700 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
SEA Discovery Center Challenge
Thank you! The first $500 to Poulsbo’s SEA Discovery Center have been matched by proud alumnus and Foundation Board Member Tony George, '86 and Stephanie George.
$500 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Skipping Stone Challenge for Art Scholarships
The first $4,000 to any of the Skipping Stone Scholarships for Art and Ecology, Photography and/or the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Art Scholarship have been matched dollar for dollar by the Skipping Stone Foundation in celebration of our talented and hard working art students and the important role that the arts play in shaping our communities.
$227 MATCHED
Ended
2
Match
Speakers in Schools Give Day Challenge
The first $5,000 in gifts to the Speakers in Schools Fund honoring Nancy Johnson have been matched dollar for dollar by an anonymous donor in celebration of Nancy’s commitment to bring authors and illustrators into area schools, working with children, teens, and teachers to promote reading, writing, and art.
$825 MATCHED
Ended
2
Match
Stephanie Bowers Recruitment and Retention Scholarship
The first $4500 in gifts to the Stephanie Bowers Recruitment and Retention Scholarship have been matched dollar for dollar by generous WWU Foundation Board Members in honor of Stephanie's tireless dedication to securing support for students and in celebration of her retirement as WWU's VP of Advancement.
$4,400 MATCHED
Ended
2
Match
The Bennerstrom Prize Challenge
The first $1,000 to The Bennerstrom Prize has been matched dollar for dollars by Susan Bennerstrom in support of our outstanding art students.
$259 MATCHED
Completed
Leaderboard
Top Five Fundraisers!
The WWU Alumni Association will reward the top five areas that secure the most donors with a bonus of $1,000 each. Congratulations to our winners!
Rank Prize Area of Support Donors
1 $1,000 Men's Rowing 118
2 $1,000 Ice Hockey 116
3 $1,000 Chess Club 115
4 $1,000 Student Emergency Fund 105
5 $1,000 WWU Volleyball 103
Ended
2
Match
Track and Field Challenge
The first $1000 to Track and Field has been matched by proud alumnus and Foundation Board Member Tony George and Stephanie George. Thank you!
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
Women's Basketball Challenge
The first $3,000 donated to Women's Basketball have been matched dollar for dollar by Viking Hall of Famer Anne Cooper, '86 and Richard Barkosky in support and celebration of our talented athletes, alumni and coaches!
$3,000 MATCHED
Completed
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Where Will You Make Your Promise This Year?
Student Emergency Fund Scholarships, Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Advanced Technology Engineering Facility Associated Students Clubs and Scholarships Campus Recreation Sport Clubs College of Business and Economics College of Fine and Performing Arts College of Humanities and Social Sciences College of Science and Engineering Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies Graduate School Huxley College of the Environment Programs/Centers/Institutes University Honors College Western Libraries Western on the Peninsulas Woodring College of Education WWU Athletics

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