College of Arts and Sciences
Help CAS students become career-ready

Experiential learning opportunities are crucial in preparing College of Arts and Sciences students for their chosen professional path.

Internships, lab research positions, field camps: these are just a few examples of hands-on opportunities that help students connect their time in the classroom to the professional world. Preparation is key to achieving long-term career goals. Hands-on learning opportunities help students strengthen their professional skills, explore their chosen career path, network with others in their field, and give themselves an edge in the job market.

Give to the CAS Hands-On Learning Fund

The College of Arts and Sciences created the CAS Hands-On Learning Fund to make hands-on learning experiences available to as many students as possible. Often these opportunities can be costly in travel, lodging, and loss of salary from summer jobs. Many of these positions are unpaid, creating additional strain – especially for students with financial need.

The fund will provide stipends up to $5,000 for CAS students who need additional financial assistance to pursue a hands-on learning opportunity.

Your gift could help provide:

· A one-month Metro pass in Seattle ($63)

· A new professional outfit for a student ($100)

· A plane ticket for a student interning across the country (approximately $500)

· 12 credit hours of summer tuition for Internship for Credit: UGST404 ($1,800)

· A field research internship ($2,500)

· A full summer stipend for an internship with a non-profit ($5,000)

You can help us make an impact today

Help us reach our goal of 150 gifts in support of CAS students. Your gift will unlock challenge gifts throughout the day, maximizing the number of students who will benefit from your generosity.

Spread the word to your fellow Ducks – ask them to join you in giving to CAS! 

Thank you!
May 14, 2021

We'd like to send a huge thank you to all of the donors who helped CAS raise over $38,000 for Ducks Give yesterday!  We can’t wait to see what doors will be opened to CAS students as the result of your generosity.

 

And a special thank you to Aubrey Ardema, BA ’97, and Lucky Vidmar, who have kindly given $10,000 to complete their challenge gift!

College of Arts and Sciences Supporters
Rank State Gifts
1 OR 78
2 CA 24
3 WA 9
$500
CAS SAIL Karl Challenge
Thank you! In addition to your first 10 gifts, you’ve unlocked $500 from Kurt Karl to support the SAIL program.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$500
CAS Hansen Challenge
Thank you! In addition to your 25 gifts, you’ve unlocked another $500 from Jeff and Susie Hansen for hands-on learning support in CAS.
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$500
CAS Walker Challenge
Thank you! In addition to your 50 gifts, you’ve unlocked another $500 from Karen Walker for hands-on learning support in CAS.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$1,500
CAS Marriott Challenge
Thank you! In addition to your 75 gifts, you’ve unlocked $1,500 from Tom and Lindsey Marriott. Their gift will support hands-on learning in CAS.
75 / 75 Gifts
Completed
$2,500
CAS McClendon Challenge
Thank you! In addition to your 100 gifts, you’ve unlocked $2,500 from Betsy McClendon, chair of the CAS Advisory Board, and Scott McClendon. Their gift will support hands-on learning in CAS.
100 / 100 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
CAS Mortenson Challenge
Thank you! In addition to your 125 gifts, you’ve unlocked $5,000 from Bruce and Rosie Mortenson for hands-on learning support in CAS.
125 / 125 Gifts
Completed
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