The Center for Latin American Studies would like to
express its gratitude for the generosity of those who
have responded to our mailings and the University of
Florida Foundation's annual appeal. Their donations go
towards the Latin American Studies Fund and/or the
Latin American Studies Graduate Student Travel Fund.
Gracias to the following people:

Donald and Lygia Sharkin Bellis
Brian Bombassaro
Margaret Boonstra and Family
Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Courneya
Renier Cruz
Darrin G. Gulla
Eugenio Hernandez
Stephen M. and Lisa M. Knight
Bonnie Lincoln
Elizabeth Lowe and Terry McCoy
Juan Carlos Marino with a matching gift from
 Merrill Lynch & Co.
Ricardo Muratti
Janet B. and Todd Romero
Jose M. and Ann S. Sariego


Florida Tomorrow and I
n September 2007, the University of
 Florida publicly launched its
capital campaign -Florida Tomorrow
-with the announcement of an ambi-
tious $1.5 billion goal. Florida
Tomorrow aims to attract the
much-needed financial resources that
will enable UF to strengthen its role as
an academic and research leader in
Florida, the nation, and the world.
 For UF's Center for Latin American
Studies, one of the nation's
preeminent area studies programs,
Florida Tomorrow represents an
important opportunity in its history.
By more actively pursuing financial
support, the Center can further
enhance its renowned areas of
excellence -and advance regionally
focused, interdisciplinary programs
across campus.
 The increasing influence and
impact of Latin America on the state
of Florida and the U.S. is increasingly
apparent. It is essential for UF to
continue to build the academic and
research programs that will prepare


students for interaction with this
important region.
 Support at all levels -from smaller
annual gifts to the creation of
endowed chairs and funds is needed
and welcome. In combination, such
gifts will allow the Center to initiate
and expand research and training
programs on a broad range of themes.
 By consolidating world-class
programs in Latin American,
Caribbean and Latino Studies, the
Center will help position Florida at
the center of intellectual, political,
economic, and cultural exchange with
Latin America for years to come. Your
gift will assist the Center in achieving
this important goal and continuing its
role as an academic leader for tomor-
row and beyond.
 Please make your campaign gift to
the Center for Latin American
Studies.
-Contributed by Janet Bente
Romero, Associate Director of
Development and Alumni Affairs


We rely on contributions from our friends and alumni to support certain special activities such as student travel to conferences
and seed support for larger fund-raising efforts.

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