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The Department of Geography has earned a reputation for excellence.

To uphold that reputation - in the classroom, through our research and in the field - requires the support and generosity of our closest friends and supporters.

Through targeted giving to the Department of Geography, we can continue to attract world-renowned scholars, superior faculty and the best and brightest students to Ohio State.

Please consider supporting our efforts through one of the nine funds and endowments that makes Geography at Ohio State a world-class program.

Two ways to give

  1. You can make a secure gift online using the links below, or
  2. You can print out our pledge form and send your gift via mail.

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Contact us via email or 614.292-2514 for more information.

Thank you for your generous support.


Funds and Endowments

Department of Geography Chair's Discretionary Fund
Provides support for undergraduate and faculty recruiting and to supplement endowments in the Department.
Fund Number: 303607

Geography Plan 2010
The Department of Geography will use these funds to meet financial needs of Plan 2010.
Fund Number: 310410

Herbert & Dorothy Fenburr Fund in Geography
Income supports the broad and significant needs and opportunities available to graduates and undergraduates majoring in geography.
Fund Number: 642170

The Edward J. 'Ned' Taaffe Memorial Fund in Geography
Used at the discretion of the Department of Geography Chair to recognize 'Ned Taaffe' in perpetuity with the purpose of ensuring the continuation of Edward J. Taaffe Colloquium Series.
Fund Number: 607104

Geography Faculty Fellow Endowment
This fund supports the two-year designation as a geography faculty fellow in order to enhance the scholarship of the fellow and make a significant difference in their professional development.
Fund Number: 642475

The Geography Faculty and Alumni Fund
This fund supports scholarships, prizes and other expenditures recommended by a majority of the faculty of the Department #9059.
Fund Number: 602493

Charles Clifford Huntington Memorial Fund
Income provides an award to an outstanding student in geography #1026.
Fund Number: 603342

Arthur H. Robinson Fund
The Arthur H. Robinson Fund provides undergraduates and/or graduates with financial support, research expenses, travel, equipment or other needs allocated by the Department of Geography Chair.
Fund Number: 606168

The John E. Nelson Colloquium Endowed Fund
Income generated from this fund supports a major visiting speakers program, such as the Robinson and Taaffe Colloquium Series.
Fund Number: 645130

The E. Williard & Ruby S. Miller Endowment
Distribution supports outstanding graduates demonstrating success in writing, scholarship and potential to become leaders as professional geographers.
Fund Number: 604990