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Scholarship preserves legacy of service, commitment

Trevor Durham
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Kathleen Irwin celebrated her 102nd birthday in January, at a party at Rockwood Retirement Center in Spokane, where she resides. She wore a Cougar Football-themed cardigan and crimson and gray earrings to mark the occasion, and to convey her unwavering loyalty to Washington State University.

Inside Kathleen’s apartment, a treasured keepsake hangs in a frame on a wall. The memento notes the year 1994, when Kathleen and her husband, Claude, were recognized and honored as Benefactors of WSU for their generous commitment to students through the Claude and Kathleen Irwin Regents Scholarship.

For the past 20 years, the scholarship has assisted full-time students who excel … » More …

Meet Celia Balderas

Trevor Durham

 

Celia Balderas thumbnail photoCelia Balderas
Senior, majoring in Comparative Ethnic Studies at WSU Pullman, and recipient of the Lou and Ruth Allen Pass It On scholarship, which encourages recipients to practice the Pass It On Principle: you get most for yourself when you learn to share what you receive with others.

Celia is from Pasco, Washington. She graduated from Chiawana High School and Columbia Basin College where she was a Running Start student. She is the second-oldest of seven children and will be the first in her family to attend and graduate from a university.

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Meet Navaraj (Raj) Lamichhane

Trevor Durham

Raj Lamichhane thumbnailNavaraj (Raj) Lamichhane
Junior, Business Administration, WSU Vancouver
International Student from Nepal
Recipient of the Stanton E. and Lana Y. Schmid Multicultural Opportunity Scholarship, which carries out WSU’s land-grant mission of accessible higher education while recognizing the commitment of former Vice President for University Affairs, Stan Schmid.

Activities:  Secretary, Associated Students of Washington State University Vancouver (ASWSUV) Senate; President, International Students’ Association at WSU Vancouver (promotes multicultural exchange of perspectives between International and American students); volunteer for campus clubs helping students with their educational needs.

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Meet Kayla Davis

Trevor Durham

Photo of Kayla DavisWashington State University education major Kayla Davis probably never imagined homeschooling her younger siblings and working at Chuck E. Cheese for five years would help lead her toward a career in education. And yet, Kayla said the leadership, organizational, and communication skills she gained from both experiences carried over easily into her dream.

Despite being born and raised in Longview, Washington, she calls herself a “Kelso kid” having attended school in nearby Kelso. Kayla always knew she would attend college. Her mother earned a bachelor’s … » More …

Heather Rogers: Quality Vet Care Leads to WSU

Trevor Durham
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In November 2012, Heather Rogers and her parents noticed an abandoned cat hanging around outside their house in Spokane, Washington. Every day, they put food out for the cat, and then on New Year’s Eve, when she followed Heather’s parents to the front door, the family took “Scarlet” in for good. Right away, the family noticed the cat sneezed all the time, so they took her to the vet. Upon further examination, they learned Scarlet had a hole in the top of her soft palate from being shot, and the bullet was still lodged in her head.

The injury Scarlet endured had also caused her … » More …

Meet Chance Mair

Trevor Durham

 

Chance Mair at Zeppoz bowling alley

Washington State University math major Chance Mair started bowling at age five. And he must have been pretty good because four years later he entered a tournament, his first, as an alternate, and ended up winning the entire thing! Some people might chalk the victory up to luck, others might call it “chance,” but the fact is he loves and excels at bowling—and much more.

Chance hails from Marysville, Washington, and is a first-generation college student. … » More …

Sheltering the homeless

Trevor Durham

Students in the Spring 2016 Advanced Tectonics (ARCH 531) course taught by Omar Al-Hassawi were challenged to address an issue with complex roots. Their assignment: develop innovative architectural solutions for temporarily sheltering the homeless.

According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, as of the last official count, about 564,708 people experience homelessness on any given night in the United States. The Alliance also estimates that in a year, there are approximately 550,000 unaccompanied, single youth and young adults up to age 24 who experience a homelessness episode of longer than one week. Approximately 380,000 of those youth are under age 18. These statistics are … » More …

Celebrating a philanthropic milestone

Trevor Durham

We love our donors, and we especially appreciate the alumni, friends, and community partners whose steadfast support is helping to propel WSU to greater heights. And our Diamond Donors set a shining example as enthusiastic advocates of WSU’s students, faculty, and staff. To mark this milestone 50 years of giving in appropriate fashion, we celebrate and thank our 2016 Diamond Donors: 

Betty Kathleen Adams, M.D. earned a degree in zoology/pre-medicine in 1952. She is a Benefactor of WSU and supports students and faculty in the sciences and in the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine.

Don and Lorraine Almy: Don earned a degree in business … » More …

Meet Alexis Skjelbred

Trevor Durham

alexis-skjelbredAlexis Skjelbred’s educational journey is a story of perseverance, strength, and gratitude. In her own words, Alexis describes how she overcame obstacles and challenges along the way.

“As a firm believer that you only get one chance to raise your children correctly, my path to college has been a longer journey than for most of my peers. I worked two jobs, seven days a week, for six years as a single parent to pay off debt and send my children to college. As a result, I have an enormous … » More …

Diverse skills on display in Solar Decathlon

Trevor Durham

solar-decathlon-teamA multitude of lessons in teamwork and creative problem-solving is coming to light for WSU’s Solar Decathlon team, a group of 50 students representing 22 different majors from across the University.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon is bringing hands-on learning to the next level, and a team of 50 students from 22 different majors across WSU is enjoying every minute of the experience.

A multitude of lessons in teamwork and creative problem-solving is coming to light  for the students, who will travel … » More …

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