Giving Impact
May 09, 2016
The Shirley A. Van Hoeven Endowed Graduate Fellowship
The faculty, emeriti, alumni, and friends of the School of Communication announce the establishment of the Dr. Shirley A. Van Hoeven Graduate Fellowship. This fellowship honors Dr. Van Hoeven’s 31 years of extraordinary service to the School of Communication and to Western Michigan University. During her 31 years at the...
May 09, 2016
The Gerard W.J. and Madeline Tremblay Endowed Scholarship
A scholarship established in 2012 by their son, Christopher W. Tremblay, Ed.D. In graduating with his Doctorate of Education from the University of Michigan in 2014, Christopher W. Tremblay (BA '94; MA '99; Ed.D.) wanted to honor his parents, Gerry and Madeline, with a tribute. This scholarship was created for...
May 09, 2016
Lessie Mae Terrell Scholarship
At the age of 40, Lessie Mae Terrell started a journey to complete high school and then nursing school, and accomplished this as a wife, a mother of six and a full-time worker. After graduating from the Bronson Hospital School of Nursing in 1987, she went on to work at...
May 09, 2016
Phillip T. Straniero Scholarship
In recognition of Mr. Phil Straniero’s many contributions to the success and growth of the Food and Consumer Package Goods Marketing program, Western Michigan University established an endowed scholarship in his honor. Mr. Straniero joined Western Michigan University in spring 2002 as an Executive-In-Residence. He received a Bachelor of Science...
May 09, 2016
Bryan and Kathy Staufer Emergency Fund
Some students arrive at Western Michigan University facing significant financial or medical challenges. Some are without family or community support and do not have health insurance. At times, students go without needed prescription medications—and sometimes food—due to financial pressure. They miss classes, receive lower grades, and become sicker until they...
May 09, 2016
Soga Japan Center
Dr. Michitoshi Soga joined the WMU physics faculty in 1968. In 1986, he transitioned to a half-time teaching load while serving half-time as an administrative officer for the Office of International Affairs. In 1993, Dr. Soga retired from teaching and worked full-time in the international office until his retirement in...