In November we received a magnificent gift from Magna Corporation of $450,000. The Magna gift will support and develop graduate studies and teaching in the area of Russian Studies, including but not limited to initiatives such as awards for field studies in Russia, visiting scholars, conferences, the creation of publications promoting Russian studies, language training, stu-dent and faculty exchanges and travel grants.
By investing in the Institute of European, Russian and Eurasian Studies, Magma will ensure that Russian Studies is a research focus of the University and will attract outstanding students, faculty and visiting scholars to Carleton. Together, we will have immediate and long-term impacts on Canadian-Russian relations.
In recognition of the generosity of the Donor, the fund will be named the Magna Fund in Russian Studies. The generosity of the Donor will also be recognized in accordance with Carleton University’s standard donor recognition program.