Giving to Communication

Join Us In Supporting Our Vision

Your gift to the Department of Communication will:

Ensure that future generations will have access to a superior education
Provide continuing support for state-of-the-art communication technologies
Make it possible for students to have enhanced research and internship opportunities

Give Online

Invest in the future of the Department of Communication! You can do it all at once or set up a schedule of payments. Choose how you want your gift used:

To make a gift, select the amount for the fund(s) you wish to support, then click the “Continue” button below. You will be directed to the University of Illinois Foundation’s secure online giving site for your personal and credit card information. To clear all inputs and selections click "Start over."

Department of Communication Annual Fund

Gifts to the annual fund support the core missions of the department, enabling us to attract and support an award-winning faculty noted for the quality of its scholarship and teaching.

Gift amount forDepartment of Communication Annual Fund $1,000 $500 $250 $100 $50 N/A Other

Robert L. Husband Leadership in Communication Fund

This fund honors Professor Husband and will be used to support students and student activities, including guest speakers, symposiums, workshops and other activities that promote organizational leadership and/or applied communication.

Gift amount forRobert L. Husband Leadership in Communication Fund $1,000 $500 $250 $100 $50 N/A Other

Joseph Wenzel Undergraduate Support Fund

This fund supports the provision of undergraduate students in Communication with valuable and challenging educational experiences outside of the classroom.

Gift amount forJoseph Wenzel Undergraduate Support Fund $1,000 $500 $250 $100 $50 N/A Other

Thomas Conley History of Rhetoric Award

This fund supports graduate student scholarship in rhetoric and participation in the International Society for the History of Rhetoric.

Gift amount forThomas Conley History of Rhetoric Award $1,000 $500 $250 $100 $50 N/A Other

Ruth Anne Clark Student Scholar Award

Honoring Professor Clark's many years of service to her students, this fund provides awards that recognize promising, innovative research by undergraduate and graduate students.

Gift amount forRuth Anne Clark Student Scholar Award $1,000 $500 $250 $100 $50 N/A Other

Dale Brashers Memorial Fund

Gifts to the Brashers fund will be used to support graduate student research and instruction in communication.

Gift amount forDale Brashers Memorial Fund $1,000 $500 $250 $100 $50 N/A Other

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Give by Phone

Call the LAS Office of Advancement: (217) 333-7108 or 877-265-4910 (toll free)

Boost Your Donation by Matching Gifts

Many companies will match even double or triple your gift to the college. Simply request and complete the Matching Gift Form from your company's Human Resources Office, then mail it along with your gift check. See if your company has a matching gift program.

More Ways to Give

Every gift reflects a shared belief that a higher education is important to society. See these other ways in which you can support your alma mater.

For More Information

Office of Advancement
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
105 S. Gregory Street
Urbana, IL 61801

telephone: 217-333-7108 or 877-265-4910 (toll free)
email: lasgifts@illinois.edu

Your gift is tax deductible as allowed by law.

Opportunities for Major Gifts

To learn more about investing in the future of our students, faculty, research, and more, please contact Joseph Baldwin

Joseph Baldwin
Director of Development
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
jbbaldw2@illinois.edu