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An endowment established in 2021 to fund scholarships for Geology majors.
Donations to the fund will be matched one-to-one until August 6th, 2022!
The Department of Geology benefits greatly from the generosity of its alumni and friends. Every gift reflects a shared belief that higher education is important to society. Each year contributions by alumni and friends, help build a bright future for the Department by supporting:
- Scholarships
- Field Trips and Field Courses
- Facilities Improvement
- Student Awards and Research Support
- Student Events
- Endowments for Graduate Student Fellowship
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Ralph Langenheim Undergraduate Scholarship Fund
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R. James Kirkpatrick Graduate Student Award Fund
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An endowment established in 2021 in memory of Jim Kirkpatrick (PhD ’72), a former faculty member, department head, and alumni achievement award recipient. The fund supports an annual award to a top Geology graduate student selected based on their performance on thesis or dissertation-related research accomplishments.
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Geo Thrust Unrestricted Fund
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Donations are made available for current use, to provide unrestricted support for the Department of Earth Science & Environmental Change.
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Geology Field Trip Support Fund
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Donations are made available for current use, to support field education costs related to Geology courses. They may also be used for scholarships to defray student costs related to attending a summer field course.
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TO CONTRIBUTE BY MAIL
Please make gifts by check or money order payable to the “University of Illinois Foundation.”
Please also include a short note (or memo on your check) stating the designation of your gift (including fund number if possible).
Mail to:
University of Illinois Foundation
PO Box 734500
Chicago, IL 60673-4500
TO CONTRIBUTE BY PHONE
Please call the LAS Office of Advancement toll-free at 217-333-7108, and indicate that you wish to make a gift to the Department of Geology.
MATCHING GIFTS CAN DOUBLE OR TRIPLE YOUR DONATION
Many companies will match your gift to the Department of Geology. Simply request and complete the Matching Gift Form from your company's Human Resources Office, then mail it along with your gift check.