The College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences (CHESS) is a champion of meaningful connections by building community, developing knowledge and creating innovations.
CHESS students and faculty:
- Cultivate curiosity, self-awareness and a strong ethical compass
- Collaborate to build extensive networks and grow leadership skills
- Conduct research to solve complex community issues
CHESS is committed to driving innovation. Your gifts will advance our efforts to accelerate student opportunities, support faculty and engage our communities.
Up for the Challenge?
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- Dean Boyer is doubling your impact during Niner Nation Gives! For every dollar you give to CHESS, he will match it dollar for dollar—up to $5,000. Your gift supports the area of your choice, while Dean Boyer’s matching funds will go to the Dean’s Excellence Fund, which fuels innovation, research, and faculty and student success. Don’t miss this chance to make twice the impact—give today and have your gift matched!
- Dean Boyer is challenging CHESS faculty and staff to show their support during Niner Nation Gives! The three departments with the highest percentage of faculty and staff participation in giving to their departmental fund will each receive a $1,000 bonus from Dean Boyer. Join the competition, support your department, and help unlock this generous bonus! Every gift counts!
College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences
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The CHESS Dean's Excellence Fund supports students, faculty and staff through activities and programs, elevating scholarly achievements, and celebrating advancement in their fields. A gift to this fund fosters the college’s commitment to lifelong learning by bringing people together to explore, celebrate and exchange ideas about the humanities and earth and social sciences in innovative ways.
The CHESS Student Scholarship Fund supports the students of our college with assistance to pursue their educational goals in the humanities, Earth and social sciences.