Latin American, Latino/a
and Caribbean Studies at Miami University
Support the LAS Program
The Latin American, Latino/a, and Caribbean Studies (LAS) Program at Miami University is committed to helping students gain a better understanding of the historical, cultural, economic, and political experiences, and environmental challenges, of Latin American and Caribbean people. The LAS Program provides educational enrichment to a wide range of students. Opportunities include the LAS Major, Minor, Study Abroad Workshops, Thematic Sequences, and Miami Plan Foundation courses. LAS is committed to providing our students with the necessary tools and experiences to be successful in their careers and as global citizens.
Through the generosity of donors to the LAS Program, we can continue to expand opportunities for Miami students to learn about and experience Latin America, the Caribbean, and Latino/a issues in the U.S. Please consider how valuable a resource the LAS Program is to Miami University students and help us continue these efforts with a gift.
There are several ways you can help us.
Unrestricted Gifts
These gifts allow us to apply your gift to the area of greatest need.
Designated Gifts
- Sponsor Symposia/Lecture Series on issues and scholarship in LAS
- Assistance to students who struggle to purchase textbooks for classes
- Scholarships to our very best students
- Grants to offset travel expenses for students to study in Latin America and the Caribbean
- A classroom enrichment fund to enhance the LAS resource library
- Travel grants for faculty for research activities
Please contact Evan Lichtenstein at the Miami University Division of University Advancement at (513) 529-1263 to find out how you can provide support for these areas.
How to Make a Gift
Please make your check payable to the Miami University Foundation, designate Latin American Studies Program on the memo line, and send to:
Latin American Studies Program
c/o Miami University
725 E. Chestnut Street
Oxford, OH 45056
or give online:
Visit Miami's secure, encrypted online giving form and then:
- Under Designations, enter the dollar amount of your contribution in the Other Fund box.
- Type in Latin American Studies Program in the Other (please specify other fund for contribution) box.
Stock/Appreciated Assets
Donors may transfer assets such as stocks, bonds, mutual fund shares, or real estate as gift commitments. The benefits of transferring appreciated assets may include tax deductions and the avoidance of capital gains tax. Please contact Evan Lichtenstein in the Miami University Division of University Advancement at (513) 529-1263 for further information.
Estate or Deferred Gifts
An estate or deferred gift to the Miami University Foundation designated for Latin American Studies Program, can allow you or your advisors to incorporate future support for Miami University into your individual financial planning strategies. Please contact Evan Lichtenstein in the Miami University Division of University Advancement at (513) 529-1263 for further information.