Social Justice Scholarship in Honor of Professor West nearly Funded
Professor of Law Marty West has chosen to endow a scholarship fund for future law students dedicated to social justice issues. Mark Askanas '85, Linda McAtee '85, Wayne Bartholomew '71, Angela E. Oh '86, Gage Dungy '03, Joan Haratani '84, Felicia Reid '91, Carolyn Langenkamp '79, Darrell Steinberg '84, Jason Rabinowitz '96, and many others are aiding her in this endeavor.
West's decision to set up a scholarship fund is one way to express her appreciation for the many law students who have inspired her over the years. She has also expressed concern about the increases in Law School tuition and fees over the past four years, doubling from $12,000 per year in 2002-03 to $24,500 in 2006-07, "Such high costs discourage students interested in social justice from seeking a UC Davis legal education."
The goal of $100,000 has been set for the Martha West Social Justice Scholarship Fund. Over $95,000 has been donated since the fund's inception in April 2007. Professor West is very pleased with the level of giving and commitment her friends and colleagues have shown thus far.
For information about the scholarship, please contact Jean Flournoy Korinke at 530-752-1067 or [email protected].