Established to create a legacy endowment; the income from the endowment provides discretionary funds for the Head, Department of Biology, to support new initiatives and build on existing teaching and research strengths.

This expendable fund is used at the discretion of the German Department Head to enhance academic programs and/or research infrastructure in the Department of German.

Gifts to this fund pay student Teaching Assistant salaries for courses offered by the Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering. TAships may be named in honour of the donor for a minimum donation of $5,000/yr for 3 years.

At the discretion of the Head of Geological Sciences & Geological Engineering, gifts are used to support the greatest departmental needs, such as teaching and equipment purchases/maintenance.