Jasmine Vedua

“I have always heard the call to help others around me,” she said. “When I transferred from the U.S. Naval Academy, I needed to make sure that I still answered that call.”

After coming to WMU, Jasmine want to make sure she was helping her new community. Devoting herself to a good cause has given Jasmine the purpose she was looking for, allowing her to grow into a leader. She encourages others to jump in because they will feel better about themselves, and about where they live.

“Being involved has helped me develop into a great leader over time as well made me feel at home not just at Western, but in Kalamazoo. By donating to the Office of Student Engagement you can also give these students the same experience that I did, or even better.”

Students like Jasmine thrive on campus because they take advantage of opportunities that help personal and professional growth. Through their involvement, students make a difference not just on campus, but in their communities. Help students like Jasmine continue to develop leadership skills and a stronger community by making a gift to the Office of Student Engagement.

With more funding, we could provide opportunities that are both fun and professionally focused, such as a concert in Waldo Stadium, a Student Development Professional Conference Fund that will cover travel and registration costs for countless students, or a Legacy Mural in the new student Center that will inspire and motivate students to be their best. Your gift will help to provide opportunities and experiences that will enhance the student experience at Western Michigan University.