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Latino Student Initiatives (LSI) Monthly Meetings

Students are encouraged to attend LSI monthly meetings to receive important information and updates regarding deadlines, scholarships, events, volunteer opportunities and more. LSI also collaborates with various on-campus departments and community organizations to provide students resources. 

Fall 2024 meetings are from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 2032, located in the Library on the following dates:

• Monday, Nov. 4
• Monday, Dec. 5

Latinos Unidos (LU) Student Club

Latinos Unidos (LU) is a student led club that focuses on creating academic, social, and community connections of all Latino/a/e/x cultures. LU holds weekly meetings in the fall and spring semester. You do not need to identify as a Latino/a/e/x student to join LU, all are welcome!

InterCultural Hub

Students are encouraged to meet at the InterCultural Hub to:

• Unify as a student body and support this place as a teaching and learning environment.
• Connect with different cultures of people to promote student success.
• Learn more about the social environment.
• Engage in the diverse experiences through programs and events.

InterCultural Hub
Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 1500

• Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Wednesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Spanish Language Courses for Heritage Speakers

Do you want to earn credit while taking courses aimed at developing your Spanish understanding, speaking, reading and writing skills? You may be a heritage speaker if you learned Spanish at home or came from a background where Spanish is spoken. 
 
Heritage language courses are:

• Not necessarily more difficult than second-language learner courses.
• Not just for fluent speakers of Spanish.
• Centered on the student’s cultural heritage.
• IAI designated to transfer to four-year institutions.

You might want to consider enrolling in this course if your main experience with Spanish comes from living in a Spanish-speaking country, or if you have some schooling in Spanish and are looking to further enhance your skills.

Faculty Advisors

Sandra Anderson, Professor
(630) 942-2174
Email: Martinss14@cod.edu

Donna Gillespie, Professor
(630) 942-5315
Email: Gwillespied226@cod.edu

Edith Jaco, Professor
(630) 942-3332
jacoed@cod.edu

Bonnie Loder, Associate Professor
(630) 942-3040
Email: loderb@cod.edu

Elizabeth Mares, Professor
(630) 942-3937
Email: marese@cod.edu