Weglyn Endowed Chair for Multicultural Studies
Advance Social Justice and Cultural Understanding
The Weglyn Endowed Chair for Multicultural Studies at Cal Poly Pomona is dedicated to promoting social and racial justice through education, research and community engagement. Named in honor of Michi Nishiura Weglyn, a civil rights activist and author, the Endowed Chair brings vital conversations to campus that challenge assumptions, expand perspectives and inspire change. Through lectures, events and student programming, we continue to build a learning environment where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of discovery.
Your support keeps this important work moving forward. Donations will fund scholarships for students, research grants for faculty and programming that brings diverse voices to campus. With your help, we can expand opportunities for learning, support new ideas that advance justice and ensure that Cal Poly Pomona remains a place where all perspectives are valued. Every gift strengthens our shared commitment to equity, understanding and lasting social impact.
$25
Advocate for Justice
Become a foundational supporter of our mission to champion justice, equity, and inclusion. Every contribution helps us foster meaningful change in the world.
$50
Ally for Equity
Become a foundational supporter of our mission to champion justice, equity, and inclusion. Your contribution as an Ally for Equity helps us support students and faculty in their pursuit of social justice and innovative research. You will receive A personalized thank you email from the Weglyn Endowed Chair along with early access to digital reports and updates about the Center's impact and initiatives.
$100
Champion of Diversity
As a Champion of Diversity, your support directly impacts the scholarship of students and faculty committed to advancing diversity in all forms. In addition to early access to digital reports, you will receive recognition on our website as a Champion of Diversity donor.
$250
Ambassador for Inclusion
Your donation amplifies the voices of underrepresented groups and strengthens our ability to provide scholarships and mini-grants for research that promotes inclusion. In addition to all of the rewards above, you will receive a personalized, hand-written thank you card from the Weglyn Endowed Chair, recognition on our website and social media, plus an invitation to attend one of our in-person or virtual events as a guest of honor.
$500
Social Justice Leader
Your leadership ensures that the Weglyn Endowed Chair can sustain and grow its programs, supporting the next generation of scholars and activists committed to creating a more just society. You will receive all of the above awards and a printed annual report of the impact of your contribution.
$1,000
Visionary for Justice
As a Visionary for Justice, you enable the Weglyn Endowed Chair to expand its reach and support transformative research and initiatives on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Your generous contribution secures the future of social justice leadership. In addition to the above rewards, you will receive a Weglyn Endowed Chair plaque, lifetime recognition as a Visionary for Justice on the Center’s donor wall, and an exclusive one-on-one meeting with the Center’s leadership team to discuss the future vision and initiatives of the Weglyn Endowed Chair.
