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The Department of Geosciences would be pleased to receive your donations for our Department and for the following endowments. If you would like to support us in the form of a donation, please print out the form and mail it to:

Ms. Kathryn Wright
1187 Rood Hall
Department of Geosciences
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5241

If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact us at (269) 387-5486.

Elizabeth M. Garrett Endowed Scholarship for Women in Science

The scholarship shall be awarded to a junior, senior, or graduate student who is preparing for a career in science or the teaching of science. Preference shall be given to a non-traditional student. It is required that the recipient shall have and maintain a 3.00 minimum grade point average. The scholarship shall be shared (rotated) between the following departments: Anthropology, Geography, and Geosciences. The award shall be credited in the fall semester of each academic year directly to the recipient’s student account and shall be available for tuition, fees, book expenses, or research projects. The scholarship is renewable for up to a maximum of two (2) consecutive academic years.

Lauren D. Hughes Environmental Scholarship

This scholarship was established in the Kalamazoo Community Foundation by the Hughes family to recognize and assist students whose course of study, and intended career, is in the area of water quality. This scholarship was created in the memory of Lauren Hughes, formerly Associate Director of the Western Michigan University GEM (Groundwater Education in Michigan) Regional Center. Applicants should be currently enrolled, Junior-level undergraduates up through Master's level graduate students. Students may be pursuing the study of water quality issues in any academic field (Geosciences, Geography, Biological Science, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, etc.). Applicants must demonstrate interest in water quality issues through prior activities and/or accomplishments. The scholarship is awarded for a one-year period, and is not renewable.

The Lauren D. Hughes Scholarship will be awarded in April 2008 (one scholarship of $1,200) at the Geosciences Department banquet. To apply, students should submit college transcripts, a letter summarizing eligibility that outlines the student's goals, interests and accomplishments in water quality. Materials should be sent to Dr. Alan Kehew, Geosciences Department, 1187 Rood Hall, Western Michigan University by March 31, 2008.

W. David Kuenzi Memorial Quasi-Endowment

The Department of Geosciences has established this endowment to distribute monies to Graduate and Undergraduate Geology students. Student requirements shall be decided and posted at a later date.

Lloyd Schmaltz Quasi-Endowment

The Department of Geosciences has established this fund to be used at the Chair's discretion.
Envirologic Technologies Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is being established by Envirologic Technologies, Inc. of Kalamazoo, MI to be awarded in Fall 2010. The scholarship shall be awarded to a full-time undergraduate and/or graduate student pursuing studies in the Department of Geosciences. First preference will be given to U.S. citizens with a demonstrated financial need with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. One scholarship shall be awarded annually with one-half of the award given in the fall semester and one-half in the spring semester. The scholarship is renewable provided the recipient remains a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in the Department of Geosciences and has demonstrated satisfactory academic progress.
W. Richard Laton Field Camp Scholarship Endowment

W. Richard Laton is establishing this endowment to be used to support scholarships and buy equipment/supplies for Western Michigan University's Hydrogeology Field Course. Half of the endowment's spendable dollars will be used for undergraduate or graduate scholarships for students enrolled in the Field Course, and the remaining half shall be used to purchase equipment and supplies for the Hydrogeology Field Course. One scholarship will be awarded annually beginning Fall 2010 and will be credited directly to the recipient's student account to be used for tuition and fees.

MGRRE Quasi-Endowment

The Department of Geosciences and the Director of the Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education (MGRRE) has established this endowment to be used exclusively to support MGRRE work and activities. These include: staff support; equipment acquisition and maintenance; supplies; sample preparation, maintenance, and transport; workshop organization and presentation; and student support for those activities associated with MGRRE sponsored projects. The fund may also be used to purchase the existing building or to purchase or construct another facility for MGRRE.

Geosciences Advisory Council Quasi-Endowment

This endowment has been established by the Geosciences Advisory Council in order to help fund activities leading to the advancement of the Geosciences undergraduate and/or graduate student population.

Department of Geosciences Endowment

This endowment has been established to be used exclusively for the benefit of the Department of Geosciences and for the recognition of professional development of its students, faculty and staff.
   
   
   

Department of Geosciences
1187 Rood Hall
1903 West Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Phone: (269) 387-5485
Fax: (269) 387-5513
mohamed.sultan@wmich.edu

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