Bannan Scholars Enrichment Program

Learn more about what it means to be a Bannan Scholar.

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What is the Bannan Scholars Enrichment Program?

The Bannan Scholars Enrichment Program includes social, scholarly and service activities recommended and identified by the Bannan faculty mentor and selected/decided upon by the group.  The activities are based on student preferences and differ annually. The students form strong bonds within the cohort and encourage each other through their junior and senior years at Seattle University.

Recent projects have included working with local nonprofits to support technical needs in computing, engineering, tutoring and education.  Recently the scholars participated in the project: Game of Telephone, which became a worldwide art event. The scholars also visited local galleries and have been frequent users of the new Seattle University MakerSpace. Current projects involve planning a wild-pollinator garden to promote bird and insect populations on Capitol Hill and helping to develop signage to promote the new art that is in the Sinegal and Bannan buildings that have a science and engineering inspiration.

Annual Events

  • Year End Banquet

    Date: May 30, 2024, 6-8 p.m.

  • First Meeting

    Date: September 26, 12:30-1:25 p.m.

  • Retreat

    Dates: September 28-29

     

Interested in Applying?

We encourage all eligible students to apply for the Bannan Scholarship. We're committed to creating an environment of learning and support for a diverse population of students and building a community of scholars who will thrive.

Learn More About the Bannan Scholarship

Bannan Scholar Director

Kristy Skogerboe, Bannan Scholar Director and Professor of Chemistry
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Hear From Our Bannan Scholars

Aiesha Abdulla, Biochemistry '24

“The support given by the Bannan Scholarship program has made my time at Seattle University so special. It has given me the opportunity to interact with a cohort of students outside my major who are equally motivated in both the educational and service aspect. We’ve been able to participate in many fun bonding activities like a retreat to Vashon Island as well as ice skating at the Kraken Ice Rink."

Gabe Veltri, Biology '24

“The Bannan Scholars program has given me the opportunity to forge meaningful connections with students from diverse academic backgrounds and become a more engaged and impactful member of the Seattle University community.” 

Camille Rose Valencia, Computer Engineering '24

“It has been a really rewarding experience being a Bannan Scholar. Having a community of like-minded people with a shared passion in STEM has made me feel welcome in a field that can be rather isolating at times. I’ve grown as a person through projects associated with the scholarship program and have made many close friends because of it.”

Luke Meyers, Biology '24

“The Bannan Scholars program has helped me to meet like-minded and inspirational peers and be part of an amazing community of young scientists at Seattle University.”

Contact Us

For more information about the Bannan Scholars program, please inquire below.

Kristy Skoberboe

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