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Center of Southwest Studies
Explore, Study and Experience!

Support the critical initiatives at the Center of Southwest Studies by contributing to the Impact, Fellow, and Student Intern Program Funds. Your philanthropic commitment extends beyond mere financial support; it actively enhances the Center's vibrant ecosystem of cultural and educational pursuits.

Your invaluable gift is a lifeline for the Center's day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless functioning. It also fuels the development of engaging programs, fostering a dynamic learning environment for students and visitors alike. Furthermore, your contribution aids in creating and enhancing thought-provoking exhibitions, allowing the Center to showcase the rich cultural tapestry of the Southwest.

Your commitment to the Center of Southwest Studies empowers us to continually evolve, innovate, and make a lasting impact on the understanding and appreciation of the region's rich cultural heritage.


$110,000
500 Donor Challenge - Help Us Support the President's Impact Fund and FLC's Greatest Needs!
A huge thank you to everyone who helped us achieve our biggest Giving Tuesday 2024 challenge yet—500 donors! Your incredible generosity and support have made a powerful impact on FLC students, faculty, staff, and the entire Skyhawk community. We couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you for making this challenge a success!
500 / 500 Donors
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$25,000
Jesse Lopez ('86) 150 Alumni Donor Challenge
We’ve hit our goal! Thanks to our generous donors, alumni, and supporters, including our #FLCForever challenge donor whose donation has now been unlocked. Together, we’ve made a significant difference at FLC. Thank you!
150 / 150 Donors
Completed
$65,000
Candice Carson 400 Donor Challenge
We've hit our goal! A huge thanks to our donors, alumni, and supporters, including our #FLCForever challenge donor whose generous gift has been unlocked. Together, we've made a lasting impact on FLC students, faculty, staff, and the Skyhawk community. Thank you!
400 / 400 Donors
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$10,000
Chuck ('65) & Betty ('66) Lamb 100 Donor Challenge
Our goal is met! Thanks to the amazing support from our donors, alumni, and supporters—including our #FLCForever challenge donor, whose contribution has now been unlocked. Together, we’ve made a lasting difference for the Skyhawk community. Thank you!
100 / 100 Donors
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$10,000
Kaia ('80) & Roy ('78) Sailor 100 Alumni Donor Challenge
We’ve reached our goal, and it's all thanks to the generosity of our donors, alumni, and supporters—including our #FLCForever challenge donor whose generous contribution has now been unlocked. We've made a meaningful difference to the Skyhawk community. Thank you!
100 / 100 Donors
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$7,500
Matt Ferris ('96) 50 Alumni Donor Challenge
We've reached our target! Thanks to the amazing support of our donors, alumni, and supporters—including our #FLCForever challenge donor who unlocked their contribution—we’ve made a real difference to FLC. Thank you!
50 / 50 Donors
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$2,000
Sharon D'Emidio ('98) 25 Alumni Donor Challenge
We’ve achieved our goal! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, alumni, and supporters—including our #FLCForever challenge donor whose donation has now been unlocked—we’ve had a lasting impact on FLC. Thank you!
25 / 25 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Morehart Family Center of Southwest Studies Match Challenge
We’ve reached our goal! Thanks to the generosity of our donors, alumni, and supporters—including our #FLCForever challenge donor who unlocked their gift—we’ve made a tremendous difference to FLC. Thank you!
Completed
$2,700
Vice Presidents Melissa Mount & Heather Shotton 15 Foundation Board Director Challenge
We've hit our goal! Thanks to the tremendous generosity of our donors, alumni, and supporters, including our #FLCForever challenge donor whose contribution has been unlocked. Together, we’ve made a lasting difference. Thank you!
15 / 15 Donors
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$20,000
300 Donor Challenge - Help Us Support STEM Undergraduate Research!
Our goal is reached! Thanks to the amazing generosity from our donors, alumni, and supporters, including our #FLCForever challenge donor whose contribution has now been unlocked. We’ve made a meaningful impact on the FLC community. Thank you!
300 / 300 Donors
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$10,000
John Wells ('77) 25 First-Time Donor Challenge
We've reached our target! With thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, alumni, and supporters—especially our #FLCForever challenge donor whose donation is now unlocked—we’ve made a tremendous difference to FLC. Thank you!
25 / 25 Donors
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$10,000
Bob Wilbanks ('77) 50 First-Time Donor Challenge
Our goal has been achieved! We’re so grateful for our donors, alumni, and supporters, especially our #FLCForever challenge donor whose donation is now unlocked. We’ve made an incredible impact on FLC. Thank you!
50 / 50 Donors
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$1,000
Dean Jess Savage 10 Faculty Staff Donor Challenge for the Jenna Gilbert ('13) Memorial Scholarship
We’ve hit our goal! Thanks to the generosity of our donors, alumni, and supporters—including our #FLCForever challenge donor whose contribution has been unlocked—we’ve made a major impact at FLC. Thank you!
10 / 10 Donors
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