Please consider making a donation to keep us going strong for the next 50 years.
Contributions from alumni and friends are essential for the Odum School’s continuing excellence in research, teaching and service. Every gift is important, regardless of size!
Please consider making a contribution to one of the funds listed below. You can make your gift online or by mailing a check, payable to the UGA Foundation, to: UGA Gift Accounting Office, 394 South Milledge Avenue, Suite 100, Athens GA 30602; please include the fund name on the memo line.
The Ecology Fund
Allows us to address the most pressing needs in the Odum School of Ecology. As the unrestricted fund this supports various initiatives of the students, faculty and dean.
The Odum Global Scholars Fund for Undergraduate Study
Provides critical financial support for undergraduate students interested in studying abroad, which is a focal point of our undergraduate program.
The Odum Global Scholars Fund for Graduate Study
Provides critical financial support for graduate students interested in studying abroad, which is a focal point of our graduate program.
Frank Golley Memorial Award
Created in memory of Dr. Frank Golley this award supports graduate student research and travel on an annual basis.
The James W. and Karen G. Porter Endowment
Supports exemplary undergraduates who demonstrate great passion for study in any area of ecology, in keeping with the importance the Porters placed on undergraduate education throughout their academic careers. Scholarship support will include funding for stipends, travel, research supplies, and related expenses to enhance undergraduate research at the Odum School.
The Thelma Richardson-Frank Golley Undergraduate Support Award
Encourages individual excellence in undergraduate studies with awards to Odum School undergraduate students for travel, papers, general merit, and other endeavors.
The Ron Carroll and Carol Hoffman Costa Rica Travel Award
Provides funding for undergraduate and/or graduate students traveling to Costa Rica. Students traveling for the Maymester Tropical Ecology program are given first preference.
The Sustainability Plan for Ecology Fund
Supports the Odum Schools goal to be the most ecologically sustainable academic program in the world and to enhance our research and teaching abilities in a holistic way, embodying the ecological philosophy of the School’s founder and namesake.
The Graduate Diversity Award in Ecology
Provides support for increasing the diversity of graduate students enrolled in the Odum School. Support includes travel and recruitment costs incurred by members of the Odum School. The award also provides funding to enhance the research experience for potential enrollees of the Odum School. This award was established by Dr. Dave Coleman, an emeritus faculty member of the Odum School.
The John Spencer Graduate Fellowship Fund
Provides a research assistantship(s) for a matriculating student(s) in either the Conservation Ecology and Sustainable Development MS program or the MS Ecology program. The fund was created by his family and friends in memory of John Spencer, MS CESD ’16.
The Meyer-Helfman Travel Award
Awarded annually to students for travel to meetings, research sites, etc. which will further the Odum School’s contribution to applied ecology in honor of two distinguished, retired faculty members – Judy Meyer and Gene Helfman.
The Odum School of Ecology Faculty & Staff Support of Academic Excellence Fund
Benefits undergraduate and graduate students through contributions by faculty and staff.
For more information about donations:
Allison Walters
Director of Development and Alumni Relations
Phone: 706-542-6007
email: allison.walters@uga.edu.
