In its first four years, the Center for Israel Studies sponsored more than twenty programs, including nine In-Residence Israelis, three performances, two art exhibitions, two major international conferences, four public lectures, inaugurated two study abroad programs and awarded an Honorary Degree to former Prime Minister Shimon Peres.

American University is seeking private funds from individuals, corporations and foundations to endow the Center and provide for annual operating costs.

In-Residence Faculty Sponsorship $10,000 and Up

The Center hosts internationally regarded scholars and performers as visiting faculty members. These individuals represent the vast cultural and intellectual fabric of Israel. They share their talents and experience with the American University community and the greater Washington community. The In-Residence scholars may spend an academic year, one semester or shorter periods of time at the Center. During that period, they teach courses, offer public lectures and presentations, and serve as intellectual resources for the Center for Israel Studies.

• Based on the length of stay for the In-Residence Scholar, support for this priority may include salary, graduate fellowship stipends, travel and housing expenses, as well as other related costs.
• Each In-Residence sponsorship may be named for the donor.

Programmatic Initiatives $5,000 and up

Gifts to the program fund would allow the Center to provide additional educational and cultural offerings. These might include:

• Special presentations
• Performances
• Access to local learning opportunities
• Lecture series

Undergraduate Awards/ Graduate Fellowships   $5,000 and up

The Center will provide scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students who have demonstrated interest in Israeli Studies. These students will be pursuing studies directly related to the Center in one of the disciplines on which it focuses: Humanities, Arts & Culture, Science or Social Science.

• Each award or fellowship may be named for the donor.
  

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Your commitment and generosity will ensure that the Center for Israel Studies at American University becomes a leader in global and cross-cultural education.

Endowment Fund
Endowment gifts exist in perpetuity, forever generating income from the principal to support specific activities for which this fund is designated.

Restricted Funds Dedicated to the Center for Israel Studies
These gifts will be expended to support the full range of center activities, including teaching, research, conferences and events, and operating expenses.

American University is pleased to accept gifts in a variety of forms-cash, securities, real estate, and planned or deferred gifts, to name the most frequently used forms. For additional information or assistance regarding a gift to the Center for Israel Studies, please contact:

AU Campus

Center for Israel Studies
American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW,
Washington, DC, 20016-8012,
telephone: 202-885-3780