Who We Are
Latino Studies is a powerhouse of Latino research, teaching and service at The University of Texas at Austin, fearlessly upholding the mission of ethnic studies by creating space to explore and understand the lives of Latinos in the U.S while using our knowledge and resources to support communities everywhere.
We are Fundraising for Latino Studies & La Tiendita
Latino Studies
Latino Studies is comprised of three distinct units: the Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS), the Department of Mexican American and Latina/o Studies (MALS), and the Latino Research Institute (LRI). Together we are fiercely committed to the empowerment of students, scholars, and communities for the purpose of realizing our full potential. Each unit pursues this shared goal somewhat differently, and each one requires the resources to adhere to the highest standards of research, study and community engagement. With your donation, CMAS can support its student and faculty affiliates in the study of cultural practices, historical development and socio-economic conditions of Mexican American & Latina/o communities. Your contribution enables MALS to offer an academic foundation within the context of students' personal experiences, and prepares graduates for careers in the arts, public policy and other professions, in which advanced knowledge in the field is crucial. Your funds support LRI in the creation of new knowledge through research and the cultivation of future leaders through its training programs. Please consider funding the efforts of all three units in Latino Studies to build a better future for Latino communities, and all communities.
La Tiendita Student Pantry
La Tiendita student pantry has been addressing food insecurity among our students since 2016. Latino Studies' confidential, free, donation-based pantry offers non-perishable food items, toiletries, household cleaning products, and more. La Tiendita is frequently utilized and very much appreciated by our students! We make every effort to keep our offerings healthy and plentiful, including fresh produce when available. Please consider contributing to this very worthy cause: keeping our ambitious hard-working students nourished as they pursue their higher education goals at the University of Texas at Austin. La Tiendita is accessible to students around the clock in the main hall of the Gordon-White Building, home of Latino Studies.
Your Impact
Your donation makes a huge impact to the students who rely on Latino Studies to safeguard their minds, bodies and spirits. In their own words:
"Latino Studies is my home away from home. The friends, connections I have made truly changed my UT experience and I am so grateful for that."
"Latino Studies is a place where I feel safe, I feel like I belong. Es un rinconsito donde puedo aprender y ser feliz, being my true self. My home away from home."
"Latino Studies means community, amazing food, a family away from home and people like me."
"Latino Studies helps me acknowledge that I belong here at a top tier university. They support that I have a place."
Gifts to College of Liberal of Arts - Latino Studies contribute to...
Advocates 📣
Community Advocates
Generated 3281 clicks and 310 gifts, totaling $35,401Soh Nishiyama
Generated 302 clicks and 116 gifts, totaling $19,672Luke Mastrian
Generated 339 clicks and 233 gifts, totaling $18,348David Griffin
Generated 170 clicks and 61 gifts, totaling $11,515Randall Ford
Generated 113 clicks and 16 gifts, totaling $5,825Anna Boxall
Generated 294 clicks and 21 gifts, totaling $3,765Mark Carella
Generated 130 clicks and 18 gifts, totaling $3,717Victoria Mena
Generated 97 clicks and 7 gifts, totaling $3,560Sam Zarou
Generated 71 clicks and 21 gifts, totaling $3,260Katelyn Rood
Generated 174 clicks and 16 gifts, totaling $3,233Leaderboards & Donors 🎁
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Advocates, you have until 10:00 p.m. CST to solidify your rankings. Good luck!
Gift Count Leaders
1. Luke Mastrian – 232
2. Soh Nishiyama – 116
3. David Griffin – 59
4. Jacob – 38
5. Rizky Pratama – 29
Dollars Raised Leaders
1. Soh Nishiyama – $19,672
2. Luke Mastrian – $18,338
3. David Griffin – $11,414.60
4. Randall Ford – $5,675
5. Mark Carella – $3,717
Winners will be announced on May 1.
35 days ago by Pablo MoraLonghorns, this is the final sprint of 40 Hours for the Forty Acres!
Make your final gift now and help push us across the finish line at 10:00 p.m. CST.
Competing on a leaderboard? Every gift and share can still change the standings and this is your last chance to claim advocate incentives.
35 days ago by Pablo MoraFinal hour, Advocates! Nothing is locked in! Every share and every gift can still change the leaderboard. The top five advocates in each challenge earn extra match dollars for the designation of their choice.
Gift Count Leaders
1. Luke Mastrian – 231
2. Soh Nishiyama – 116
3. David Griffin – 59
4. Jacob – 38
5. Leonard Ali Wako Memon – 25
Dollars Raised Leaders
1. Soh Nishiyama – $19,672
2. Luke Mastrian – $18,288
3. David Griffin – $11,414.60
4. Randall Ford – $5,675
5. Mark Carella – $3,717
One final update will be placed on the 40 for Forty site at 9:30 p.m. CST.
35 days ago by Pablo MoraHere’s where things stand right now in our Advocate Challenges. Every share and every gift counts, nothing is locked in yet. Remember that the top five advocates for each challenge get additional match dollars for a designation of their choice.
Current Leaders
Advocate Challenge: Gift Count Highlighting the advocates who have generated the highest number of gifts so far:
1. Luke Mastrian - 189 gifts
2. Soh Nishiyama - 76 gifts
3. David Griffin - 48 gifts
4. Jacob - 27 gifts
5. Leonard Ali Wako Memon - 23 gifts
Advocate Challenge: Dollars Raised Highlighting the advocates who have generated the highest cumulative dollars so far:
1. Soh Nishiyama - $13,950
2. Luke Mastrian - $13,428
3. David Griffin - $9,695
4. Randall Ford - $5,475
5. Mark Carella - $3,567
Huge thanks to our advocates who are pushing hard and setting the pace. Leaders, defend your spot as we make our way to the 10:00 p.m. CST finish line!
35 days ago by Pablo MoraWe’re excited to share a snapshot of the current standings in our two Advocate Challenges during 40 Hours for the Forty Acres. These rankings reflect where things stand right now and there’s still plenty of time to keep moving up! Remember that the top five advocates in each challenge get additional match dollars for a designation of their choice.
Advocate Challenge: Gift Count Highlighting the advocates who have generated the highest number of gifts so far:
1. Luke Mastrian - 156 gifts
2. Soh Nishiyama - 35 gifts
3. David Griffin - 26 gifts
4. Jacob - 18 gifts
5. Leonard Ali Wako Memon - 15 gifts
Advocate Challenge: Dollars Raised Highlighting the advocates who have generated the highest cumulative dollars so far:
1. Luke Mastrian - $8,943
2. Soh Nishiyama - $5,960
3. David Griffin - $4,945
4. Randall Ford - $4,375
5. Emily Quigley - $2,376
A huge thank you to everyone who has already stepped up as an advocate. Your outreach, enthusiasm, and commitment are powering 40 Hours for the Forty Acres.
Keep sharing your links, keep spreading the word, and keep up the great work, we can’t wait to see how these leader boards shift as we approach the finish on April 30 at 10 p.m. CST!
36 days ago by Pablo Mora