Gifts come to Western Washington University for many reasons and from many supporters. Each week, in celebration of Western Wednesday, we will be providing just a snapshot of some recent gifts and quotes from the donors to answer the question "Why Western?"

A gift from a WWU staff member and alumnus to the campus enrichment fund:

Gifts come to Western Washington University for many reasons and from many supporters. Each week, in celebration of Western Wednesday, we will be providing just a snapshot of some recent gifts and quotes from the donors to answer the question "Why Western?"

A gift to Fairhaven student scholarships from a faculty member:

"In honor of Fairhaven’s 40th Anniversary Celebration."

A gift to WWU track and field/cross country from a family member:

The Western Washington University Scholarship Center is seeking faculty and staff members interested in serving on scholarship committees during the month of May. This is a great opportunity for those in the WWU community to learn about Western's exceptional students and help recognize them for their outstanding accomplishments.

A Harold and Lyla Lant Pre-Law Scholarship of $1,000 will be available for award in 2010-2011. Applications can be picked up in the Academic Advising Center, located in Old Main Room 380. Completed applications should be returned to the center by Jan. 15, 2011.

Application deadlines for two pre-med student scholarships are due May 3.

Applications for the scholarships -- a $500 Whatcom County Medical Society scholarship and two $1,500 Dr. Ralph and Mrs. Eleanor Rinne Pre-Med scholarships -- can be picked up in the Career Services Center, located in Old Main Room 280, and in the Academic Advising Center in Old Main Room 380. Completed applications should be returned to the Academic Advising Center by Monday, May 3, 2010.

These scholarships are available for award in 2010-2011.

The winners of the Office of Admissions' Why Western? Video conference have been announced. The grand prize winning clip, shown here, was submitted by Chris Jespersen. To view the other winners, visit http://admissions.wwu.edu/whywestern/.

The application deadline for the Harold & Lyla Lant pre-law scholarship has been extended to Feb. 16.

Applications are available in the Academic Advising Center, located in Old Main Room 380.

The Harold and Lyla Lant Pre Law Scholarship application is available and will be awarded to the most qualified student in the 2009-2010 school year. Pick up an application packet in the Academic Advising Center in Old Main Room 380. Applications are due Jan. 15.

The Dr. Ralph and Mrs. Eleanor Rinne Pre-Med Scholarship is available for award in 2009-2010. Applications are available in the Career Services Center (Old Main Room 280) and Academic Advising Center (Old Main Room 380) and are due by Feb. 1.

Western is looking for hard-working students who are focused on building successful lives and careers for themselves and strong futures for their families and communities. This competition is a creative way for incoming students to help pay for college and is not just available to those with outstanding grades and test scores, but to any student willing to think outside the box.

Students pursuing lawyer careers can apply for the Harold and Lyla Lant Pre Law Scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded to the most qualified student in the 2009-2010 school year. Applications are available now in the Academic Advising Center, Old Main Room 380. Applications are due by Jan. 15, 2010.

Western Washington University students pursuing a pre-med track are invited to apply for the Whatcom County Medical Society Scholarship, which was established for pre-med students at WWU. This scholarship will be awarded to one qualified WWU student who is pursing a pre-med track. Applications and full descriptions are available in the Career Services Center in Old Main Room 280 on the WWU campus and in the Academic Advising Center in Old Main Room 380. The deadline for applications has been extended to Nov. 6.