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Updated Oct. 16, 2025

SECC Campaign update

Momentum is growing, and as of this week, we’ve raised $178,592 with $121,408 to go to reach our $300,000 goal!

Department Fundraisers

Microbiology

image of the Microbiology department's second-annual Great Micro Bake-off to raise money for the SECC
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Community Spotlight Committee’s second GREAT MICRO BAKE-OFF! Thanks to many generous donations, $1,712 was raised for the SECC UT Dallas Academic Bridge Program!
images of the winners of the Microbiology department's SECC bake off fundraiser, left to right, First place: Anthony De Maria, Guava Pie, Second Place: Keyi Yin, Macaroons, Third place: Aidan Drozdick, Baklava
First, second, and third place winners of the Microbiology department's SECC bake off fundraiser (left to right): Anthony De Maria, Guava Pie; Keyi Yin, Macaroons; Aidan Drozdick, Baklava

Cell Biology

image of various employees in the Cell Biology department enjoying funnel cakes and raising money for the SECC
The Cell Biology department recently hosted a deliciously successful fundraising event by selling funnel cakes and raised $310 for a great cause! All proceeds were donated to Local Independent Charities of Texas, supporting a wide range of community-focused initiatives across the state.

SECC prizes

Collage of select prizes, including Bluetooth speaker; UTSW car magnet, calendar, and mug; HTeaO gift basket including blue 24 oz tumbler, watermelon iced tea satchets, and watermelon lip balm; 2 State Fair of Texas tickets; UTSW logo T-shirt with blue or pink options ; Library gift bag including laptop sleeve, pen, canvas bag, notebook, and T-shirt; EAC gift bag including charger, mug, towel, and collapsible lunch box; HTeaO gift basket including red HTeaO hat, watermelon iced tea satchets, and watermelon lip balm; Arbequina olive oil and peach balsamic vinegar set; Fall gift set including magnet, notepad, fall tote, and serving board; Mavs gear including backpack, light-up bracelet, and UTSW umbrella; Jar of Texas honey and bee coasters; and acrylic portrait of your choosing.

If you haven’t donated yet, now’s the perfect time to jump in. Not only will your contribution make a meaningful impact, but you’ll also be entered to win some exciting prizes that were generously donated by the community! The earlier you donate, the better your chances of selecting your top prize from our lineup.

Check out the sample prize list below to see what’s up for grabs.

Experiences and exclusive access

  • Dallas Mavericks practice facility tour
  • Two tickets to the State Fair of Texas
  • Tickets to FC Dallas Fantasy Camp (2026)
  • Two tickets to Dallas Trinity FC Match at the Cotton Bowl

Local goodies and gift sets

  • Jar of Texas honey and wooden bee coasters
  • Meyer lemon olive oil and pecan balsamic vinegar sets
  • Fall cheese boards
  • Bluetooth speaker
  • Print of your choice on acrylic from our print shop

HTeaO gift baskets, which could include:

  • Free drink coupons
  • Flavored iced tea sachets
  • HTeaO-branded hats
  • 24-ounce tumblers
  • Energy shots

UTSW-branded favorites

  • $50 glasses voucher for UTSW Optical Shop
  • UTSW water bottles
  • UTSW Pride T-shirts or logo T-shirts (blue or pink)

SECC 2025

At UT Southwestern, compassion and service are part of our DNA. One of the most meaningful ways we live out these values is through the State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC) – a giving initiative that allows us to support causes that matter deeply to each of us.

Now through Oct. 31, you can make a lasting impact by donating to one of nearly 1,000 carefully vetted charities at the local, national, and international level. Whether you’re passionate about supporting children in need, animals, environmental sustainability, or research to find cures, there’s a cause waiting for your support.

This year, our goal is to raise $300,000. If every UTSW employee gave just $14, we’d reach that goal and help meet critical needs in our community and beyond.

Making a donation is easy:

  • Browse the list of charities to find causes that matter most to you.
  • Make a one-time donation via a credit/debit card via Converge Pay or set up a monthly payroll deduction via PeopleSoft.

Be sure to check the Events Calendar for dates of various SECC pop-ups across campus. Our team will be there to assist with the donation process, answer questions, and share some treats and swag to thank you for your support.

Plus, by participating, you could win one of 50 exciting prizes, including a one-of-a-kind experience with the Dallas Mavericks, State Fair of Texas tickets, a chance to join the FC Dallas fantasy camp, HTeaO gift baskets, and more!

Visit the SECC page or secc-campaign@utsouthwestern.edu the SECC committee to learn more.

Together, we hope you will help us continue UT Southwestern’s legacy of care and generosity.

Sincerely,
Helen Yin, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Women’s Careers and Professor of Physiology
Co-Chair, UT Southwestern State Employee Charitable Campaign

Marc Nivet, Ed.D., M.B.A.
Executive Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Co-Chair, UT Southwestern State Employee Charitable Campaign

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