Thanks to the support of current and former Plant Pathology department members and friends, we surpassed our $1,000 Give to the Max fundraising goal for the Carol Ishimaru Community Fund and raised $1,200.
This funding will provide shared experiences to build departmental community and learning including activities, seminars, coffees and meals, and other events. This is extra important given the separation we all experienced early in the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need to create enrichment opportunities for departmental students, faculty, and staff. To continue our legacy as one of the country's oldest and most known departments of plant pathology, we plan to do everything we can to foster a supportive, collaborative, intellectually curious community.
Several donors added notes to their donation about the positive impact the department community, including Professor Ishimaru herself, had on their lives and careers. We look forward to continuing to foster this strong and supportive science community!