Western Washington University

10/11/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/11/2024 12:45

Spratlen Diversity and Inclusion Grant, Fraser Lecture Series Fund applications due Dec. 2

Spratlen Diversity and Inclusion Grant, Fraser Lecture Series Fund applications due Dec. 2

October 11, 2024

Thaddeus Spratlen and Lois Price-Spratlen Inclusion and Diversity Grant - eligible for students, staff, or faculty applications

Western Washington University is committed to creating and improving efforts to make our campus a diverse and inclusive community. Through this grant program, we hope to generate ideas, foster initiatives, and stimulate educational efforts that are tailored to the needs of the various colleges and constituencies at Western. This program seeks to engage a broader spectrum of faculty, staff, and students in the work of making Western locally responsive and globally engaged.

Maximum award: up to $2,000 will be awarded to serve as one time "startup funds" for initiatives that foster a more inclusive community.

Fraser Lecture Series Fund- eligible for faculty or staff applications

Funds have been established for the Fraser Lecture Series Fund. This endowment is one of six different endowments generously provided from the estate of Gordon H. and Alice C. Fraser. The purpose of this endowment is to support lectures, seminars, symposia, or workshops in the natural, social and applied sciences, with emphasis on the Health and Life Sciences. Individuals of international and national reputation shall be invited to the University to share their knowledge with the campus community and help improve existing programs or initiate new programs. 

Maximum award: up to $32,000 will be awarded to serve as one time "startup funds" for initiatives, lectures, seminars, or symposia in the natural, social, and applied sciences.

Applications for both grants are due by Dec. 2.

Additional information these grants, the application process, and links to the on-line forms may be found at https://provost.wwu.edu/provost-funding-opportunities-0.

Questions can be directed to [email protected].