Giving: Department Support
Supporting Our Department. Advancing Our Mission. Creating Lasting Impact.
The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Western Michigan University depends on the generosity of alumni, faculty, friends, and supporters to strengthen our programs and create opportunities for students and faculty.
Unlike gifts designated for specific scholarships or projects, departmental support funds provide flexibility to address emerging needs, enhance educational and research opportunities, maintain essential resources, and support the department's long-term success.
Your generosity helps us respond to today's needs while investing in tomorrow's opportunities.
Featured Gift: Krishnamurthy Family Endowment
A Lasting Investment in the Future of Geosciences
The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences gratefully recognizes the generosity of Dr. R.V. Krishnamurthy and his family in establishing the Krishnamurthy Family Endowment.
This significant gift provides lasting, flexible support for the department, allowing the department chair to direct resources toward areas of greatest need, emerging opportunities, and departmental priorities.
The endowment represents a meaningful investment in the continued strength and success of our department and its mission of education, research, and outreach.
We extend our sincere appreciation to Dr. Krishnamurthy and his family for their generosity and enduring commitment to Western Michigan University.
Department Support Funds
The following funds provide essential resources that help the department maintain its programs, pursue new opportunities, and respond to evolving needs.
- Krishnamurthy Family Endowment: Provides flexible financial support for departmental priorities and emerging needs, with expenditures directed at the discretion of the department chair.
- Kathy Wright Endowment: Supports a broad range of teaching, research, and outreach activities that strengthen the department and sustain its operations.
- Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences Unrestricted Fund: Provides flexible support for students, faculty, staff, departmental operations, and other areas of greatest need.