UW Bothell Philanthropy News
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From UW Bothell to UW Medicine
Claire Truongdang’s journey of purpose and persistence When alumna Claire Truongdang, Biochemistry ’24, started at UW Bothell, she wasn’t sure what to expect from college. Having moved from Vietnam years earlier, she and her family were unfamiliar with the application process. With help from someone at her high school, she applied to UW Bothell because...
Joe Decuir’s Gift Expands Opportunities for Future Engineers
UW Bothell lecturer Joe Decuir, a computing industry veteran, is helping future engineers through a generous gift supporting students in engineering and computing. With decades of experience in computer engineering and video game technology, Decuir’s contributions inside and outside the classroom are shaping the next generation of innovators. Read the full story on UW Bothell...
2024 Senior Class Gift: Supporting wellness
Each year, UW Bothell’s graduating class raises money to support an area of campus life that most resonates. This year, for the 2024 Senior Class Gift, the Associated Students of the University of Washington Bothell chose the Mental Health and Wellness Fund, where funds donated will support on-campus events and resources such as the Counseling...
2024 (un)Gala raises money for business students
Supporters of UW Bothell’s School of Business joined together on April 25 for the 8th annual (un)Gala, raising more than $100,000 for students. Money raised from the event will go toward Business School scholarships and high-impact learning activities such as employer site visits and the hosting of industry professionals on campus. Members of the School...
Inspiring communities to connect with nature
When Susan Carlson looks back on her career in the environmental space, she sees three big influences: her mother, her father and Mother Nature. Together, they gave Carlson the motivation to make a difference to the world — and the drive to coordinate efforts to create the Environmental Education & Research Center (EERC) at Saint Edward State Park.
WSECU named 2023 UW Bothell Legacy Award winner
UW Bothell’s annual Legacy Award recognizes individuals, families and organizations who contribute their time, service and philanthropy to UW Bothell. For 2023, UW Bothell named Washington State Employees Credit Union (WSECU) as the first corporate recipient of the award. WSECU’s relationship with UW Bothell dates to the mid ‘90s when WSECU first began conducting financial...
Tony and Lisa Guerrero on giving back: “It’s an honor”
The proud alumn, Tony Guerrero, has worked at UW Bothell since 2003 and now serves as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Facilities Services and Campus Operations. He and his wife, Lisa Guerrero, were among the earliest donors to UW Bothell’s first scholarship fund, and their gifts have supported hundreds of students for well over a decade.
