Support Philosophy, Anthropology and Religion
With the support and gifts from alumni and friends, we can enhance the quality of academic life and experiences of our students receive. To contribute online, please click on the secure link below. If you prefer to donate by mail, you can make checks payable to “Central Michigan University” with the specific fund listed on the memo line, and mail to:
University Advancement
Carlin Alumni House
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
989-774-3312
For questions regarding gifts or donations, please contact University Advancement at 989-774-3312 or via email at advancement@cmich.edu.
Funds descriptions
Anthropology Research & Teaching Fund
Supports professional development, travel, conferences, etc. for both faculty and students, speakers, research costs, teaching expenses, etc. for the anthropology program.
Karen L. Mohr Chavez Endowed Award
Established in honor of Dr. Karen L. Chavez, CMU anthropology faculty, who was nationally and internationally known for her research and archaeological expeditions. Dr. Mohr Chavez's passion and legacy is to inspire students studying anthropology and archeology.
Kendall W. Folkert Memorial Endowment-66395
Established in honor of Dr. Kendall W. Folkert, former chairperson and professor in the Department of Religion. Dr. Folkert's research was in South, Southeast, or East Asian studies.
Kendall W. Folkert Memorial Scholarship-64185
Established in honor of Dr. Kendall W. Folkert, former chairperson and professor in the Department of Religion. Dr. Folkert's research was in South, Southeast, or East Asian studies.
Friends of Anthropology Fund
Supports anthropology students enrolled in field school programs at CMU or other accredited institutions.
Fuller Endowed Scholarship-6630042
Established by Dr. Gary Fuller, CMU philosophy professor, who dedicated his life to the studies of philosophy and philosophical views.
Fuller Endowed Scholarship-Spendable-64820
Established by Dr. Gary Fuller, CMU philosophy professor, who dedicated his life to the studies of philosophy and philosophical views. Support and gifts to this account will be awarded in the next round of scholarship awarding.
Leslie and Leonard Lieberman Scholarship
Established in honor of Dr. Leslie Lieberman, a specialist in family studies, and Dr. Leonard Lieberman, anthropologist, to support students studying anthropology, sociology, social work, or family studies.
Oppenheimer-Mancusco (Lazorshak) Endowment-66605
Established in honor of Edith M. Lemieux to support students in philosophy on the necessity of teaching ethics.
Oppenheimer-Mancusco (Lazorshak) Award-Spendable-64375
Established in honor of Edith M. Lemieux to support students in philosophy on the necessity of teaching ethics.
Philosophy, Anthropology & Religion
Supports philosophy, anthropology, and religion faculty research, creative endeavors, and professional development.
Greg and Antoinette Rickle Endowment Scholarship
Scholarship established by Greg and Antoinette Rickle to provide student support to chemistry and anthropology students.
Study & Service Worldwide (SASW) Endowment
Established in 2014 to commemorate the Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work (SASW) Department's 50th anniversary. The endowment supports international endeavors of students majoring in sociology, anthropology, or social work.