Semillas

Do you love Latino Studies? Are you constantly trying to convince your friends to become MALS majors? Do you want to feel more connected to the Latinx community on/off campus? 

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then allow us to introduce 🥁🥁🥁 Semillas, the official Latino Studies Student Ambassador Program!

Semillas are dedicated to the mission of cultivating community and raising the profile of Latino Studies on and off-campus. 

 

Program Overview 

• Semillas are Event Organizers 
• Semillas help Latino Studies staff inform, plan, and execute thoughtful events that enrich student life.  
• Semillas develop their networking and communication skills by participating in special Latino Studies events with alumni, donors, and community members.  
• Semillas are Representatives  
• Semillas serve as representatives for the department in outreach and prospective student events such as new student orientation and org fairs. 
• Semillas are Volunteers 
• Semillas are regularly connected to volunteer opportunities in the community and participate in a collective day of action with Latino Studies faculty, staff, alumni, and donors.  
• Semillas are Influencers
• Semillas contribute to content creation for the Latino Studies website, newsletter, and social media! 

  

Semillas Sweet Perks

• Travel Stipends 
• Access to professional development funds $500/academic year 
• Exclusive Semillas Merch 
• Networking opportunities with alumni, donors, community members 
• Use of Anzaldúa lounge  
• Being a part of fun and supportive community  

  

Requirements

• Must have taken MALS courses and/or be a MALS major/minor 
• Attend regularly scheduled biweekly meetings 
• Participate in days of action/service 
• Support our student pantry, La Tiendita 

  

How to be a Semilla

Contact Britt Varela at brittney.varela@austin.utexas.edu for more information on how to become a Semilla for the 2024-2025 academic year! Follow Semillas on Instagram @semillas.atx to learn more!