Advancementhttp://willamette.edu/news/categories/advancement/index.rssWed, 18 Sep 2024 01:23:10 -0700Cascade Serverwebmaster@willamette.eduEight to be honored at Willamette’s 2024 Alumni Awardshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/04/alumni-awards-announcement-2024.htmlJoin ÐÓÊ®°Ëвè·ÖÏí's Alumni Awards ceremony on May 18, 2024, honoring a renowned playwright, a DEI professional, a former Fortune 100 CEO and more.Fri, 05 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0700AdvancementAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/ab0151da9e6864934d6f50b75bf9fc37ÐÓÊ®°Ëвè·ÖÏí community comes together to achieve record-breaking fundraising yearhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/09/fundraising-results-2023.htmlWillamette raised more than $27 million in commitments — the majority of which were in support of scholarships — beating the previous record from 2007.Thu, 28 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0700MottoProspective StudentsParentsStudentsFacultyStaffFriendsAlumniMediaNews ReleasesUniversity CommunicationsAdvancementhttp://willamette.edu/news/d8c68b8b9e6864933bc78f860dd0ffa6Bearcats share stories, relive memories at Alumni Reunion Weekendhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/06/bearcats-share-stories-alumni-reunion-weekend.htmlAt parties, reunion dinners and faculty lectures, friendships were formed and connections were reforged across campus, all based on one thing: a shared love of the ÐÓÊ®°Ëвè·ÖÏí community.Fri, 23 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0700MottoTraditionsStudentsStaffAlumniFriendsAlumni and Parent RelationsAdvancementhttp://willamette.edu/news/e942d2ad9e68649356402fad0230f52bA record 850+ alums come home to Willamette for Reunion Weekendhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2022/06/record-turnout-for-alumni-weekend.htmlBearcats from far and wide converged on Salem to reconnect with classmates and friends at Willamette's largest Alumni Reunion Weekend on record.Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0700TraditionsMottoStaffAlumniStudentsFriendsAdvancementAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/97a5bafa9e6864933821fd8ca8fda342Family of Willamette alumni eligible for new undergraduate scholarshiphttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/09/family-scholarship.htmlThe Willamette Family Scholarship will be available to incoming undergraduate students who are the children, grandchildren, nieces/nephews, or siblings of any ÐÓÊ®°Ëвè·ÖÏí alum.Thu, 23 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0700UndergraduateAdvancementhttp://willamette.edu/news/134e0f689e6864936377085f540fb4c8A commitment to faculty excellence and Humanities education from two Willamette alumnihttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/07/stewart-professorship.htmlLindsay Stewart ’69 JD’73 and Corinne Stewart ’71 have endowed the Lindsay and Corinne Stewart Professorship in Humanities.Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:00:00 -0700UndergraduateLawMBAAlumniFriendsParentsClassical StudiesAdvancementhttp://willamette.edu/news/f95089059e6864936377085f91637337Record-breaking generosity in an extraordinary yearhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/07/record-breaking-generosity.htmlWhen alumni, parents and friends knew of the needs and challenges faced by our community this year, they responded with an unprecedented level of support.Thu, 29 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0700MBALawUndergraduateParentsFriendsAlumniAdvancementhttp://willamette.edu/news/f3ff98b69e6864936377085f4aab94e8$2M gift from Schnitzer family to support Willamette merger with Pacific Northwest College of Arthttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/06/schnitzer-family-gift-pnca-merger.html"Transformed" by her studies at PNCA, Arlene Schnitzer was deeply committed to arts education and wanted to ensure PNCA's future success.Tue, 29 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0700AcademicsUndergraduatePacific Northwest College of ArtAdvancementAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/5dd678789e6864936377085ff88e6b8eStudent Scholarship Recognition Day(s) highlights student research and presentations in live virtual formathttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/05/ssrd-recap.htmlThe annual event was hosted virtually for the second consecutive year and expanded to a two-day format for the first time.Thu, 27 May 2021 16:15:00 -0700UndergraduateEnglishGermanChemistryWomen’s and Gender StudiesExercise ScienceSpanishComputer ScienceStudio ArtMathematicsTheatreFrench and Francophone StudiesEnvironmental and Earth ScienceArt HistoryEconomicsComparative Literature and History of IdeasRussianLatin American StudiesAnthropologyPre-healthCivic Communication and MediaJapanese StudiesMusicAmerican Ethnic StudiesBiologySociologyPsychologyFilm StudiesPublic HealthPhysicsHistoryPoliticsAdvancementhttp://willamette.edu/news/afd9fe1c9e6864936377085f53fb30c4Lee Kelly sculpture graces ÐÓÊ®°Ëвè·ÖÏí campushttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/01/sculpture-lee-kelly.htmlThe piece, which SAIF Corporation donated to the university in 2017, was installed just northeast of the Art Building on March 29, 2021.Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0700ArtsUndergraduateStudio ArtFacilities ManagementAdvancementHallie Ford Museum of Arthttp://willamette.edu/news/40ee48b69e68649365f3b6b1f178115eVirtual Star Trees ceremony brings light and warmth to Willamette communityhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/12/star-trees-virtual-lighting.htmlInstead of the usual crowd gathered on the north lawn, the 2020 lighting of the Star Trees was broadcast live to a virtual audience on YouTube.Tue, 08 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0800TraditionsStory CenterAdvancementAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/3f004bd29e68649365f3b6b1d9c301dbÐÓÊ®°Ëвè·ÖÏí to enhance career services for underrepresented studentshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/11/renjen-deloitte-foundation-pathways-program.htmlThe Renjen/Deloitte Foundation Pathways Program is supported by a $300,000 gift from alumnus Punit Renjen and the Deloitte Foundation. Wed, 04 Nov 2020 14:00:00 -0800Career ServicesAdvancementStudent Affairshttp://willamette.edu/news/953fb4629e6864934769efc2c7bc9d93You helped Helen explore the ocean’s depths — and reach new educational heightshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/08/helen-madeen-research-profile.htmlExplore how Willamette's support for undergraduate research helped Helen Madeen present her findings at the AGU conference and pursue her academic passions.Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:00:00 -0700AdvancementAnnual GivingAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/fd9f9f6d9e6864934769efc2f7fcccfcAdvancement results for 2019–20http://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/08/advancement-update.htmlVP Shelby Radcliffe shares the results of a successful fundraising and engagement year.Wed, 12 Aug 2020 14:00:00 -0700Advancementhttp://willamette.edu/news/df9d7a409e6864934769efc282367654Watanabe family's $1 million gift is a game changer for Willamette MBA studentshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/04/watanabe-gift-a-game-changer-for-mba-students.htmlThe gift from the estate of Sachiko and Taul Watanabe '41 provides funds for additional scholarships at the Atkinson Graduate School of Management.Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0700MBAFriendsMediaAlumni3+2 ManagementMBABusinessAdvancementhttp://willamette.edu/news/a4480f9b9e6864937e11fa6e6f0decf3Creating real-world learning opportunities for studentshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/01/creating-real-world-opportunities.htmlDonor support helps students put their management education to the test with real stakes and real organizations.Thu, 30 Jan 2020 12:00:00 -0800MBAAlumniAlumni and Parent RelationsAdvancementhttp://willamette.edu/news/f33edc6a9e6864937e11fa6e4cfa5f6eRealizing a dream at any stage in lifehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/01/realizing-dreams-at-any-stage.htmlAfter working in various professional fields for more than 25 years, Tamara Palmer JD’21 wanted to attend law school — and donor support made it possible.Thu, 30 Jan 2020 12:00:00 -0800LawAlumniAdvancementAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/f35510869e6864937e11fa6e07e7abc5Honoring the spirit of generosityhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/03/student-philanthropy.htmlDiscover how ÐÓÊ®°Ëвè·ÖÏí fosters student growth through internships & scholarships supported by generous donors. Join Thank a Donor Day!Tue, 12 Mar 2019 13:30:00 -0700TraditionsStudent LifeUndergraduateStory CenterAnnual GivingAdvancementAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/739de2d39e6864935d73530f1659cd10Willamette MBA graduate spotlight: Brandon Nash MBA’12http://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/02/catching-up-with-brandon-nash.htmlPatti Whitcomb catches up with Brandon Nash, MBA’12.Sun, 10 Feb 2019 17:00:00 -0800MBAStory CenterMBAAlumni and Parent RelationsAdvancementhttp://willamette.edu/news/e892da179e6864935d73530f05d7396bWillamette MBA alumni pave the way for the future of blockchain technologyhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2018/11/neil-bergquist-blockchain-event.htmlWillamette students and alumni from all three schools came together to learn more about blockchain technology and cryptocurrency from our own distinguished alumni Neil Bergquist '09, MBA '10 and Nathan Love '05, MBA '06.Fri, 16 Nov 2018 10:00:00 -0800Dual Degree ProgramsDistinguished FacultyResearchStory CenterMBABA-MBA3+3 LawMasters in LawMBAAdvancementAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/1e02d9149e6864937d81400b23e978c7