A gift to the College of Business and Economics from an alumnus: "My ongoing pride in my WWU."

A gift to Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies from a parent: "My son loves WWU."

A gift to the recreation program from an alumna: "I want to support the recreation program that was so great to me."

A gift to the track and field/cross country teams from an alumna: "I ran track at Western and want to support the program. This money is for Pee Wee =)"

A gift to the Scholarship Fund from a friend: "We are making this small donation in remembrance of Matthew Gaphni, who was, according to his parents, so happy and at home at Western until his tragic death earlier this year. Thank you for all you did to make his years at WWU some of the best of his life."

A gift to the Physics/Astronomy Department and Huxley College of te Environment from an alumnus: "I am a continued supporter."

A gift to the Parents Fund from a parent: "Because of the importance of education."

A gift to the Geology Department from a parent: "With the terrible cuts the state is making to higher education, we want to support this school."

A gift to Wilson Library from a parent: "Phone call from student caller DJ followed by a thank you note. Very pleasant and professional young man."

A gift to the Scholarship Fund from an alumna: "I was a student at WWU from 1965 to '67 and from 1970 to '71, graduating in the winter of 1971. I appreciated and was honored to be tutored/guided by an outstanding faculty member, Margaret H. Aitken."

A gift to the DRL Demography Scholarship Endowment from an alumna: "I received the Demography Scholarship as a student in 1993, and it was invaluable in helping me pay for and finish school. I always said that one day I'd give back and help support other future demographers in the WWU program, and I'm happy to do so now."

This listing is provided each week by University Advancement, home to the Western Foundation and Western Alumni Association.