* Department of Anthropology
* Department of Biological Sciencs and Life Sciences Initiative
* Department of Chemistry
* Department of English
* Department of History
* Department of Judaic Studies and Center for Jewish Studies
* Department of Physics
* Department of Sociology
* Department of Women’s Studies


Department of Anthropology 
For information, please contact the Department of Anthropology

Mesoamerican Endowment Fund
This fund provides support for activities on Mesoamerican topics, which includes providing active members of the Institute for Mesoamerican Studies with financial support for their research on Mesoamerican topics; to provide financial support to activities such as conferences, lectures and publications; and to provide financial support for administrative needs.


Department of Biological Sciences and Life Sciences Initiative
For information, please contact the Biology Department

The Charles C. Adams and Harriet Dyer Adams Biodiversity, Conservation and Public Policy Fund
To recognize the pioneering work done by Harriet Dyer Adams' father in the early and mid-20th century, this fund was established by Miss Adams '60 to support the educational and research activities associated with the Program in Biodiversity, Conservation and Policy. This fund may be used to underwrite fellowships and assistantships, provide adjunct and visiting lecturer stipends, offer research grants to students and faculty members or sponsor other activities directly associated with the program.

Paul Lemon Ecology Fund
Established by Professor Emeritus Paul C. Lemon, a former chair of the Biology Department, this fund will provide funding for an annual award and/or lecture within the Department of Biological Sciences.

Edward L. Osborn Endowment
Established through the generosity of Edward Osborn '31, '38, a school administrator, this endowed fund provides support for the programs within the Biodiversity Program, including student environmental field study.

Robert Rickmenspoel Memorial Fund
Established through the contributions of faculty, staff and friends in memory of Robert Rickmenspoel, this fund provides support to sponsor an annual lecture by a distinguished biological scientist.


Department of Chemistry
For information, please contact the Department of Chemistry

The Henry G. Kuivila Lecture Fund
Established by the family, friends, colleagues and former students of Dr. Henry Kuivila, in his memory, this fund provides support for the Department of Chemistry to host an outstanding scientist, who would be invited to present a lecture to students and faculty members of the Chemistry Department. The scientist may also visit with members of the Chemistry Department faculty.

Department of English
For information, please contact the English Department

Sarah Blacher Cohen Lecture Series—Women of Valor
This fund was established to provide funds for a lecture that features speakers from across disciplines and in various walks of life who either embody the idea “women of valor” or who will address the general topic of women, women’s literature or women in history.

Department of History
For information, please contact the Department of History

The History Department Endowment
This endowed fund provides support for the History Department to bring in guest speakers, conduct research, hold lectures, purchase equipment, etc.


Department of Judaic Studies and Center for Jewish Studies
For information, please contact the Department of Judaic Studies and Center for Jewish Studies.

The Bernard D. Arbit Fund
Established through the generosity of Bernard D. Arbit ’43, this fund provides support for the Department of Judaic Studies and Center for Jewish Studies.

Colonie Jewish Community Association Fund for Jewish Studies
This fund was established to provide an annual program/event in Colonie that will highlight educational topics about Jewish life and culture, in conjunction with the Center for Jewish Studies. The program will underscore the Center's goal of promoting a deeper understanding of the social, religious and historical dimensions of Jewish life through educational lectures and activities. And, by including topics such as Jewish art, music and culture, the program will seek to attract a broad range of participants of all ages and backgrounds - from both the University community and greater Capital region. The goal of the program/event is to provide an academic forum for individuals who are interested in enriching their knowledge about Jewish culture.

The Stephen Arnold Rosenberg Endowment
Established by Mr. Haskell Rosenberg ’40 and Mrs. Bernice “Sunny” Rosenberg, this fund is utilized to support campus-wide arts and cultural activities through the Center for Jewish Studies. This may include, but is not limited to, concerts, recitals, films, lectures, etc.


Department of Physics
For information, please contact the Department of Physics

Dr. Clinton Ray Carpenter Physics Lecture Endowment
Established through the generosity of Dr. Clinton Ray Carpenter ’57, ’58, Ph.D. ’73, this fund provides support for the Physics Department to sponsor lectures on research in the field of Physics and on the teaching of Physics. The program should be designed to promote the intellectual exchange of ideas and advances in the field of Physics.

James W. Corbett Physics Department Memorial Fund
Established by Professors James Corbett (Physics) and M.E. Grenander (English), this memorial fund supports the programs and activities of the Physics Department.

The William A. Lanford Department of Physics Fund. 
Established by Professor William Lanford, this fund provides support to the Department of Physics, namely to assist junior faculty members in the Department who are working on establishing their research credentials for tenure and promotion.