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8.11.10
In the media
future students | scholarships
8.11.10
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6.28.10
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5.25.10
In the media
scholarships
5.11.10
In the media
recognition | scholarships | students
5.5.10
Opinion

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:

4.28.10
Opinion
foundation | giving | scholarships

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:

4.26.10
Campus news
faculty | scholarships | staff | students

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.

4.12.10
Campus news
funding | pre-law | scholarships | students

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.

4.6.10
Campus news

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.

4.6.10
In the media
3.4.10
Video

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/.

1.21.10
Campus news

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.

1.13.10
In the media
Western Washington University junior Corey Windnagel, son of Susan Windnagel of Maple Falls, received a $5,000 Kaiser-Borsari Educational Foundation Scholarship for Diversity for the 2009-2010 academic year. The scholarship is given to an engineering technology major who demonstrates high academic potential, creativity and leadership qualities.
1.7.10
Campus news
scholarships | students

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.

1.5.10
Video
admissions | scholarships | students

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.

12.28.09
In the media
The elementary education professors at Western Washington University wanted to start their own scholarship to support students who want to become elementary school teachers. When they discussed who the scholarship should be named for, who it should honor, they decided in a snap: Rob Brand. "He's such a fixture here in elementary ed," said Chris Ohana, chair of the Elementary Education Department at Woodring College of Education. "He has such a passion for kids, and for preparing teachers."
12.3.09
Campus news
scholarships | students

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.

11.30.09
In the media
scholarships | students
The Technology Alliance Group will be hosting its annual Holiday & Scholarship Awards Luncheon on Friday, December 4. The event starts at noon at the restaurant on the Bellingham Technical College campus at 3028 Lindberg Ave. This event is $20 for TAG members and $25 for nonmembers. It is limited to 40 guests.
10.27.09
In the media
scholarships | shannon_point
Western Washington University's Shannon Point Marine Center has received nearly $100,000 in grants to support graduate student tuition, according the university. Two grants from the National Science Foundation provided $91,000, to be available over the next four years to cover tuition costs for students in the university's masters of science program in marine and estuarine studies.
10.26.09
Campus news
scholarships | students

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.

10.5.09
In the media
basketball | scholarships | vikings
Elma High School senior Katie Colard won’t have to worry about where she’ll go to college at the end of the school year. Western Washington University won’t have to worry about who will bring the ball up under full-court man-to-man pressure, either.
10.5.09
In the media
scholarships
Coos Bay resident and Western Washington University student Alatasi F. Clancy, wife of Dan Hiestand and daughter of James and Fa’asei Clancy, received a $5,000 John D. Blankinship Scholarship for the 2009-10 academic year.
10.5.09
In the media
scholarships
Western Washington University students Kramer Elwell of Marysville and Shawna Held of Everett received scholarships for the 2009-10 academic year.
9.29.09
In the media
scholarships
Katherine Baugh of Arlington recently received a $1,500 Avis J. Stewart Scholarship for the 2009-2010 academic year at Western Washington University.