University Center for International Studies Center for Latin American Studies
University Center for International Studies Center for Latin American Studies

CLAS Alumni and Donations

 “Our students, current and former, are what CLAS is all about.”

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In honor of CLAS’s 60th anniversary, we will be highlighting the CLAS Seminar and Field Trip Program throughout the entire year.  Our goal is to secure 500 donations of $50 or more, but every contribution, no matter the amount, makes a meaningful impact. Your contributions will help cover essential trip expenses, including travel, accommodation, and educational activities for our students.

52 Years of Transformative Journeys: Celebrate, Share, and Support

As the Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) at the University of Pittsburgh celebrates its 60th anniversary, we are excited to spotlight our beloved CLAS Seminar Field Trip Program to Latin America. Since 1972, this transformative program has impacted over 600 students through immersive cultural and academic experiences.

To ensure that future generations of students can continue to benefit from this remarkable opportunity, we are launching a year-long campaign in honor of our 60th anniversary, beginning on September 28, 2024. Here’s how you can help us continue this tradition of excellence:

Donate: Help us continue providing these life-changing experiences.

     Ways to Donate:

     By Check:

        Make it payable to the University of Pittsburgh, with “CLAS Field Trip” in the subject line.

        Send it to:
        Center for Latin American Studies
        c/o Luz Amanda Hank
        4205 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
        230 South Bouquet Street
        Pittsburgh, PA 15260

     Online:

        Visit Give to Pitt.

        Click “Give” (top right corner).

        Scroll down and select “OTHER” under “Select Your Area(s) of Support.”

        Enter “Center for Latin American Studies Field Trip Program” in the description field and follow the instructions to finalize your donation.

Let Us Know: If you donate or send a check, please email us at lavst12@pitt.edu. Your confirmation will help us properly acknowledge your support.

Spread the Word

Help us reach a wider audience by sharing information about the CLAS Field Trip Program with your network. Your support in amplifying our message is invaluable.

Get Involved

If you have connections or expertise in Latin America, consider offering sponsorship, resources, or mentorship to enhance our students’ experiences. Your involvement can significantly enrich their journey.

Thank you for your generosity and for being part of our journey. Together, we can continue impacting students' lives through the CLAS Seminar Field Trip Program!

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Stay Updated: Share Your News and How to Donate to CLAS:

Enabling students to undertake in-depth study and research on Latin America and the Caribbean is a primary goal of CLAS. CLAS alumni thus represent the achievement of this goal. During their studies at Pitt, CLAS students forge a special relationship with their peers as well as with the staff and faculty of Latin American Studies. We want this to continue! We want CLAS alumni to know about the accomplishments of the Center and to return to campus to participate in special events. We therefore need to hear from you -- our alumni -- about events and happenings in your lives (from personal to professional).

To help CLAS keep informed about its alumni, we ask you to contact us through whatever means you find most convenient (e-mail, telephone, letter, or the Internet). In addition to our desire to know what the alumni of CLAS are doing, information about alumni is crucial to our continued success.

As a National Resource Center (NRC) for Latin America (as designated by the U.S. Department of Education), CLAS is required to report on its alumni as part of its effort to maintain and acquire funding for its operations and programs. CLAS is one of only about 20 NRCs for Latin America in the nation. (Others have included Duke/North Carolina, Wisconsin, Harvard, Tulane, and Berkeley -- quite prestigious company!) NRC designation is important to our current and former students, faculty, and teachers in the region. As an NRC, we receive funding that allows us to:

  • offer courses in Latin American music, art, Quechua and Portuguese;
  • provide fellowships;
  • and sponsor a film series, conferences, workshops, and many other educational activities.

To fill out our Alumni Form please click here.

Contributing to CLAS - CLAS greatly appreciates donations in any amount to help support financially its programs, activities, and operations. If you are interested in making a donation to CLAS, please click here.