Black Studies at UT

Black Studies at The University of Texas at Austin, a collective rooted in activism, draws its strength from three distinct, yet aligned campus units – the African and African Diaspora Studies Department, the John L. Warfield Center for African and African American Studies, and the Institute for Urban Policy Research Analysis. Through cutting edge policy research, thought-provoking scholarship and teaching, and robust arts and cultural programming, Black Studies at UT continues to be a premiere research and education destination for students, faculty, visiting scholars, and the community. 

At Black Studies at UT, we know how important it is for our students to be fully prepared for the workforce when they leave The Forty Acres. That’s why we offer a variety of employment opportunities for students who are interested in receiving on-the-job training in office management, gallery administration, policy research and analysis, events coordination, and multi-media communications. For many of our students, working for Black Studies at UT provides key financial stability while they are in school, but that’s not all. It also provides a safe and supportive space to learn and grow professionally.

Your support during 40 Hours for The Forty Acres helps Black Studies at UT offer meaningful, supportive, and inspiring employment opportunities for UT students. 

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Final Countdown: Power Hour Match
Last chance to double your donation! The first $10,000 in gifts during the last hour of the campaign will receive a match. Make your gift to any area of campus and double your impact.
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Lunch Time: Power Hour Match
Take a lunch break for this power hour! The first gifts received on April 12 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. up to $10,000 will receive a match. Make your gift now to any area of campus to double your impact!
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Early Bird CHALLENGE
Get your coffee ready, it's time to kick off the campaign with the Early Bird Challenge! The college, school, unit or organization that receives the greatest number of gifts from 6AM - 7AM on April 12 will receive an additional $3,000 award. The award designation will be determined by the receiving college, school, unit or organization.
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $3,000 Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music 52
2 Natural Sciences Council 44
3 Voices Against Violence 9
4 College of Pharmacy 5
5 College of Liberal Arts 4
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Happy Hour CHALLENGE
The work day is over, it's time to have some fun! The college, school, unit or organization that receives the most money on April 12 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM will receive an additional $3,000. The award designation will be determined by the receiving college, school, unit or organization.
Rank Prize Department Raised
1 $3,000 Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music $16,225.00
2 College of Natural Sciences $3,578.14
3 School of Undergraduate Studies $3,100.00
4 Texas Exes $2,570.00
5 The Michael and Tami Lang Stuttering Institute $2,150.00
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The All-Nighter CHALLENGE
Not a morning person? Then we have the perfect challenge for you! The participating college, school, unit or organization that receives the most money overnight from April 12 at 10 p.m. to April 13 at 6 a.m. will be awarded an additional $3,000.
Rank Prize Department Raised
1 $3,000 Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music $8,558.00
2 International Office $3,452.00
3 McDonald Observatory $1,808.00
4 Dell Medical School $1,625.00
5 College of Natural Sciences $1,475.00
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Mid Morning Stretch CHALLENGE
Slept in during the Early Bird Challenge yesterday? That's ok! Make your gift during the Mid Morning Stretch! The participating college, school, unit or organization that receives the greatest number of gifts on April 13 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. will receive an additional $3,000. Make a gift now to support your favorite program on campus!
Rank Prize Department Gifts
1 $3,000 Texas Crew 176
2 Natural Sciences Council 168
3 UT Men's Rugby 152
4 Texas Exes 112
5 Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music 109
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SURPRISE CHALLENGE!!!!!!
LISTEN UP LONGHORNS! The college, school, or unit that receives the most amount of total dollars given online April 12 between 2 PM - 3 PM will receive an additional $1,500. The award designation will be determined by the receiving college, school, unit or organization.
Rank Prize Department Raised
1 $1,500 Landmarks $4,275.00
2 School of Undergraduate Studies $3,625.00
3 Texas Law $3,425.00
4 School of Architecture $1,900.00
5 College of Liberal Arts $1,675.00
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