M. Meghan Miller Endowment Offers New Support to Geology Program
A generous contribution of $100,000 was made to the Department of Geology by former professor, department chair, and dean M. Meghan Miller. The M. Meghan Miller Endowment advances department-established priorities that broaden participation and advance student research
Hall and advanced the project through university and state prioritization processes with tenacity and diligence. A room in Discovery Hall will be named The M. Meghan Miller Conference Room in recognition of her contributions dating back to 1992. This room will be used as a meeting space for students, faculty, and staff and will include the latest technology to enhance learning and communication.
in geology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. This includes support for:
• Student Research Projects • Student Presentations at Professional Meetings • Recruitment and Retention of a Diverse Faculty • New Field Trips Proposed by Students • Small Grants for Childcare “We all like to have an impact on the things that we value,” said Miller. “I am very fortunate that I became a geologist in a time that many opportunities were open to women that had not been open to our older sisters, mothers, and grandmothers. That has always been an influence in my life, hoping to ensure that access can be expanded for any talent that comes forward prepared to take on the challenges and questions that can be addressed by science.” Miller was instrumental in guiding the pre-planning for colocation of the natural sciences in Discovery
Freda’s Piano
Long-time CWU supporter, former foundation board member, and alumna Freda Zimmerman passed away in early 2022 and left her baby grand piano and bench to the CWU College of Arts and Humanities with a gift-in-kind. She will be deeply missed and her legacy at Central will live on with current and future generations of students having the opportunity to further their education on her piano.
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