MatSE is proud to announce that we have achieved our fundraising goal for the 115th Anniversary DEI initiative and the fund will be endowed! With the help of leadership gift commitments from Paul Robertson and Alexandra Lee, Joel and Kim Reed, Larry and Beth Hancock, Melissa and Leif Hockstad, as well as individual contributions from alumni, faculty, and friends, this fund will now exist in perpetuity.
The 115th Anniversary DEI endowment will provide the department with essential resources to support activities centered around student engagement, inclusive social events, and guest lectures that help enhance diversity education. MatSE believes in building a diverse community where there is space for collaboration, belonging, academic success, and research excellence.
From the success of this anniversary celebration, it’s clear that our alumni, faculty, and friends share those same beliefs too. Thank you to everyone who made a gift to this initiative, especially Paul, Alexandra, Joel, Kim, Larry, Beth, Melissa, and Leif!
Stay tuned for our 2024-25 initiative that will focus on safety!