My word for Willamette is...
- Community--WU provided me with many opportunities to be involved in worthwhile and fulfilling community projects. For example, I enjoyed helping other students as a member of residence hall government. Student government also allowed me to participate in significant projects that helped people outside of Willamette.
- —Vincent Pontier '01, M'03
- Balancing--Regardless of the set of skills and lacks one owns when arriving at Willamette, the balance with which a graduate departs, and the tools to re-balance as needed in the face of accelerating change, are a unique gift of the WU experience.
- —Steven Fullmer '78
- Continuation--Great education, inspiring and continuing into later life. Continuing into marriage with a WU athlete (later to become a NY Yankee minor leaguer). Continuing with son's marriage to another WU student. Son to continue as a college prof and Dr. of Criminology--author and scholar. So the WU tradition continues!
- —Esther Manning '36
Campaign Priorities
The Campaign for Willamette has focused on five areas of great need and promise: Endowed Scholarships, Academic Excellence, Technology Innovation, Facilities, and Annual Giving. Each of these areas included an ambitious goal that will help propel the institution forward. We have been fortunate to have met or exceeded our goal in several of our strategic areas already. With the final year of the Campaign well underway, your contribution is truly needed for our strategic success.