The family of the late William H. Baumer, a longtime philosopher at the University of Buffalo who died last June, has donated $500,000 to create the William H. Baumer Excellence Fund. The fund will support various initiatives in the Department of Philosophy, including “financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students, supporting graduate student travel and participation in conferences, workshops and Ethics Bowl competitions… [and] its colloquium series.” Learn more about Baumer and the gift here.