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KISPC EndowmentYour charitable donation will enable the Kessel Institute for the Study of Peace and Change to:
*Figures in the left column represent endowment principal; figures in parentheses represent income from the endowment principal to support the stated goal.
| $1 million | Establish a full-time KISPC coordinator to serve as an advocate for the Institute. | ($50,000) |
| $750,000 | Fund release time for multi-disciplinary curriculum development and faculty research for the advancement of peace. | ($37,500) |
| Establish a coordinator's position at the Mediation Center, which will serve to train students and faculty in conflict resolution and to teach mediation skill. | ($37,500) | |
| $500,000 | Ensure that the Kessel Lecture can annually bring a nationally-known speaker to the Mankato region and sponsor a major fund-raising event in conjunction with the lecturer's visit. | ($25,000) |
| Provide support for an annual symposium and publication of the proceedings as part of the Institute's ongoing commitment to peace scholarship and community outreach. | ($25,000) | |
| Purchase release time for K-12 teachers to develop school curriculum in any area of study supported by the KISPC mission. | ($25,000) | |
| Enable an annual "MSU Peace Camp" for 60 pre-college students, with a faculty coordinator and college students as tutors and counselors. | ($25,000) | |
| $300,000 | Offer six "Peace Scholarships" of $2,500 each year. | ($15,000) |
| Provide professional development funds for school and University teachers to attend peace studies workshops, conferences and seminars. | ($15,000) | |
| Endow the annual operating costs of the Mediation Center. | ($15,000) | |
| $250,000 | Fund two graduate assistantships to support the work of the Institute and offer students an opportunity to immense themselves in the study and promotion of peace. | ($12,500) |
| Purchase library materials to build a collection that can be shared among University, school and public libraries in the Mankato area. | ($12,500) | |
| $150,000 | Develop ongoing publications such as a newsletter, resource lists, and training materials for campus and community groups and individuals. | ($7,500) |
| Underwrite operating expenses of the Institute. | ($7,500) | |
| $50,000 | Award one "Peace Scholarship" of $2,500 each year. | ($2,500) |
| $25,000 | Ensure access to publications and annual organizational memberships vital to the Institute's Resource Center and Information Center. | ($1,250) |
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