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Melikian Center and Critical Languages Institute Giving Opportunities
Other Giving Opportunities
The Shahin and Vjollca Berisha Fund For engagement in Kosovo and Albania, especially with the University of Prishtina.
The Lee B. Croft Russian Program Fund To support the teaching of Russian at CLI and ASU.
The Stephen and Sandra Batalden Endowment For Melikian Center activities.
The Mary Choncoff Macedonian American Exchange and Understanding Endowment For engagement in North Macedonia.
The Critical Languages Institute For the study of less commonly taught critical languages.
The Polish Summer language program For Polish language learners through the Critical Languages Institute.
The CLI Ukrainian Fund To support the teaching of Ukrainian at the Critical Languages Institute.
All funds will be deposited with the ASU Foundation for A New American University, a separate non-profit organization that exists to support ASU. Your gift may be considered a charitable contribution. Gifts are subject to foundation policies and fees. Please consult with your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of charitable contributions.
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CLI Director and Founder