Endowments
Funds adjudicated by SFU Lifelong Learning
The David and Cecilia Ting Endowment for Education for Public Responsibility
This endowment was established in 1994 through a generous gift from David and Cecilia Ting to support education fostering public responsibility. Its purpose is to provide an annual lecture or special seminar in public affairs education or leadership development that is made available to the public.
Community Partnership Fund
This important endowment allows us to provide communities and low-income individuals in the East Vancouver area, the Downtown Eastside and any inner-city community related to SFU with more opportunities to become economically self-sufficient.
The Salvation Army Development Endowment Fund
Administered by our Community Education Program, this endowment fund was established in 1989 through a gift from the late Dr. J.L. Wighton to assist Salvation Army officers and personnel with pursuing advanced educational opportunities.
Program endowments
The City Program Endowment Fund
This fund was established in 1995 through a lead grant from the Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia and subsequent grants from the Earl and Jennie Lohn Foundation; VIA Architecture, Inc.; and the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services. The fund’s mandate is to support the City Program’s activities, including courses, programs and lectures on land-use and urban issues.
The Seniors Program Directors Endowment Fund
This fund was established in 2010 by a generous bequest from the late Alan Aberbach to support staff salaries and related Seniors Program (now the Liberal Arts and 55+ Program) administrative activities and to ensure that courses for adults age 55 and over can both continue and expand.
The Seniors Program Endowment Fund
This fund was established in 2000 by members of the SFU Opsimath Club (Seniors Lifelong Learners Society) to support program operations and ensure that courses for adults age 55 and over can both continue and expand.
Interested in supporting our programming?
If you would like to discuss opportunities to support Lifelong Learning programs, please contact:
Stephanie Shack
Senior Associate Director of Development
stephanie_shack@sfu.ca