AU Contacts:

• Office of International Education - Ken McNabb, Ph.D., Interim Special Assistant to the Provost for International Education, 201 Hargis Hall, mcnabkl@auburn.edu, 334-844-5009, fax 334-844-4983
   
• Auburn University Office of Development  -   Auburn Alumni Center, 317 South College Street
  Auburn University, AL (USA) 36849, phone (334) 844-1139, fax (334) 844-3716
   
• Colleges and academic units contacts

With over 500 students studying abroad each year and over 800 international students and scholars from over 90 nations on the Auburn University campus each year AU is committed to providing the future leaders of this state with the broadest possible education that will significantly impact our national security, foreign policy, economic competitiveness, and capacity for tolerance. The increasingly complex international trade relations, the urgent needs of developing nations, concern for the preservation of our global ecology and the constant goal of world peace require that today's students be concerned with the world at large, appreciate and respect cultures and nations other than their own, and graduate with skills necessary to live and work effectively in an international context.  Clearly the emphasis on international education at Auburn University will strengthen global understanding and build a foundation for the future of our state.

Through support of our graduates, families, friends and the business community we can augment existing support provided by the Colleges and the Office of International Education for study abroad programs, international students and scholars, and other programs and initiatives of our faculty and students.  Whether this is through contributions for study abroad scholarships, faculty development grants to further internationalize curricula, endowed faculty chairs in world regions, lecture series, or for other purposes, this support for the AU international education mission is crucial to our graduates.

At this time we would like for you to consider a designated gift to a specific AU international education activity, program, or existing fund, or to make an unrestricted gift to OIE or your academic unit of choice, allowing us flexibility to embark on new initiatives and respond to pressing needs.

The Office of International Education in its support role for international education initiatives has identified several key areas of support which you may wish to consider:

• Auburn Abroad Global Tigers Endowment for Auburn Abroad Scholarships -  to provide scholarships support to enhance the diversity of student participation and as well a breadth of locations they can go to for integrated academic study towards their AU degree.
  State of Alabama Legislature Resolution on Study Abroad, AU GLOBAL TIGER TALES

• Auburn University Global Tigers Endowment for International Students - to provide scholarships for international students including assistance to those who unexpectedly have financial or economic difficulties due to disasters abroad, changing economic conditions, family losses, etc. AU GLOBAL TIGER TALES

• AU International House "Experience in International Living" - concept

• International Education Gift, Development and Programming Fund - to provide the Office of International Education with funding resources to support faculty and student initiatives in the area of Auburn Abroad, International Student and Scholar programming and initiatives fostering international understanding and exchange

• International Education Memorial fund - to provide for the future of special international activities in the memory of close friends, alumni, graduates and family members.

• Specific College and academic unit funds - Contact your special college or academic program to designate funding for international education initiatives within these units.