ALUMNI DONATIONS: MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Some examples of department expenses, categorized by division and price range

Natural Sciences

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Social Sciences

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Humanities

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Fine Arts

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Academic Services

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Campus Services

under
$25 /
  • basic lab supplies: goggles, crucible, thermometer, lab coat, latex gloves, etc.
  • microscope bulbs
  • lab notebooks
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  • toys and equipment for developmental (child) psychology studies
  • a few hours of student tutoring
  • audio/video tapes for anthro. research projects
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  • a few hours of student tutoring on papers
  • multimedia instruction materials (color slides, CDs, posters, etc.)
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  • music folder; orchestra score for a single part
  • digital audio tape for recital/concert recordings
  • office supplies for stage managers of theatre productions
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  • reference materials for writing and academic tutoring.
  • basic needs of international students (e.g. a winter coat)
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  • trips and activities for mentoring programs between LU students and community children

about
$25 /
  • chemistry lab equipment (e.g. condenser, syringes)
  • geology field research tools (hand lens, rock hammer) & transportation
  • cat for anatomy/bio study
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  • various archeological tools (trowels, buckets, brushes)
  • experimental rats for physiological psychology labs (memory, effects of drugs)
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  • educational videos
  • language tapes
  • foreign language games
  • acquisitions for Gender Studies book collection in the Diversity Center
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  • costumes for student theatre production
  • supplies for theatre lighting, costume, set designers
  • music stand
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  • Career Center videos and magazines
  • academic paperbacks
  • CDs & most scores for the media center’s general collection
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  • equipment for rec center (racquets, nets, kickboards, balls, etc.)
  • 1 yoga, karate, or dance class for LU community

about
$50 /
  • compass for geology research
  • molecular model kit (chemistry)
  • 12 frogs for biology lab
  • various math or computer programming software
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  • chemicals for bone preservation (anthro)
  • tape recorders for students’ ethnogrpahic/cultural anthro projects
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  • Latin Bible (New and Old Testaments)
  • comprehensive foreign language dictionaries
  • scholarly monographs (thesis, dissertation, paper, etc.)
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  • royalty fees for one main-stage theatre performance
  • piano/voice opera score
  • pre-concert lecturer
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  • acquisitions for library’s general collection ($40+)
  • Ethnic theme meal at International House
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  • residence hall events (study break, etc.)
  • athletic equipment
  • rescue tubes for lifeguards at rec center

about
$100 /
  • camping gear for geology field trips
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  • supplies for physiological psychology experiments
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  • VISAs for LU students doing foreign internships
  • foreign language software
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  • musicians for art opening receptions
  • instrument rental
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  • multimedia resources and reference materials for the library
  • sponsor faculty-student advising activity/dinner
  • “deciding on a major” workshop
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  • student art openings in Diversity Center

about

$250

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  • student trip to a seminar, to present research
  • vacuum pump for chemistry labs
  • CD-ROM drive for computer programming
  • inscribing machines for anthropology
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  • software for archaeological and ethnographic research
  • climbing apparatus for children in developmental psychology projects
  • MindScope software for psychology of perception
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  • CD-ROM of international news/media
  • membership fee for Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome
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  • travel fees for student music competitions
  • honorarium (appearance fee) for guest speakers & artists
  • new cymbals
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  • Career Center videos on resume writing & applying to grad school
  • most academic films and videos ($175-250)
  • software to maintain library web-pages
  • send student tutor to a conference
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  • campus speakers
  • manikin for CPR training
  • full term of yoga, karate, ballet, or ballroom dance classes for LU community

about
$500 /
  • accessories for sampling lake sediment aboard the Purdy Quest, the geology department boat
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  • annual subscriptions to major academic journals
  • paleoanthropological skulls
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  • stipend for a native-speaking foreign language assistant
  • language immersion weekend at Bjorklunden
  • history colloquia to bring new speakers/ideas to campus
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  • costumes & props for main-stage productions or musicals
  • snare or ethnic drums (for a variety of ensembles)
  • royalty fees for an opera production
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  • set of encyclopedias for the library
  • funding for student honors projects & faculty research
  • awards for academic achievement
  • faculty advisor workshop speaker
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  • coffeehouse performers
  • student leadership conference fees
  • Influenza vaccine for all students

about
$1,000
and up /
  • nuclear instrumentation module for physics labs
  • microcentrifuge for bio-logy laboratory ($1,200)
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  • Illustration software for creating visual aids in child development research ($900)
  • site license for statistical analysis and graphics program (for psychology & economics; $2,000)
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  • guest speaker at poetry/ literature reading
  • Perseus (Humanities database) site license
  • travel stipend for student groups studying abroad
  • Urban Education program stipend (about $5,000)
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  • performance by or clinic with renowned musician, actor, conductor
  • acquisitions for Wriston Art gallery’s permanent collection
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  • computers for Career Center or library
  • stipends for student summer research
  • literature for resource room in International House
  • laptop computer for student use
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  • piano for dorm lounge
  • voice-recognition reading system for students with special needs
  • various exercise equipment in rec center

Callers Please Note: This information should be used to give donors a better idea of what materials, programs, or opportunities their gifts to The Lawrence Fund might provide, and should not encourage them to restrict their gifts to a particular department and expense. If a donor wants to “buy” a particular item (from this list or not), explain that these examples do not necessarily reflect our current needs, but rather typical expenses and examples of costs. Strongly encourage unrestricted gifts to The Lawrence Fund — we will use the money where we need it the most. Finally, keep in mind that these figures are only estimates given by faculty.