Five Student Organizations That Show Latinx Pride
October 7, 2022 - Jesús Hernandez
At Michigan State University, Latine/Hispanic students have been working tirelessly to connect with one another to uplift voices of marginalized communities. The month of National Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized by residents of the United States every year from Sept. 15th to Oct. 15th by celebrating cultures and traditions from across Latin America, the Caribbean and Spain. MSU is home to over one thousand registered student organizations (RSO’s), ranging from networking and career development to enjoying hobbies together. Get to know Latine specific RSO’s who are making an impact both at MSU and their communities.
Note: “Latine” or “Latinx” is a gender-inclusive description of people of Latin American descent who live in the United States.
Culturas de Las Razas Unidas (CRU) is a student organization part of the Council of Racial and Ethnic Students (CORES) at MSU. CRU supports Latinx students on campus for political, social, cultural and academic issues that addresses the Chicano/Latino student community at MSU. CRU has hosted cookouts for students to build community, career and resume workshops and sponsors the Día de la Mujer annual conference at MSU. CRU meets every other Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in Wilson Hall.
The Native American and Hispanic Business Students (NAHBS) offers support and guidance for students wishing to pursue careers in the private sector and corporate field. Offering career panels, events with recruiters, resume building nights and more - NAHBS is committed to developing professionals and strengthening their bond as family. NAHBS will be partnering with the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) and Accenture where students can hear about Accenture internship and full-time employment opportunities. To connect with NAHBS, visit linkt.ree to find upcoming events and more.
Rueda Latin@ is a student organization for graduate Latinx students in the College of Education. Rueda Latin@ provides resources and guidance to Latin@ scholars and professionals who want to give back to their community and uplift the Latinx community. Rueda Latin@ also offers a graduate-undergraduate mentoring program where undergraduate students are paired with a graduate student. Learn more on linktr.ee.
Communidad Latinoamericana (CLA) was founded in 1973 and since then has been promoting community and culture among Latin American students at MSU. CLA memvebers usually come from North, Central, and South America, the Caribbean and the Iberian Peninsula. CLA hosts frequent social and academic events. To learn more about the organization, visit the linktr.ee.
Latino Leaders In Policy (LLIP) is a new student organization dedicated to providing resources such as internship opportunities and scholarship information to low income, first-generation and Latinx students across MSU. There is no major requirement to become a member, as LLIP recognizes that policy is in every field. LLIP recently held an event with guest speaker David Sanchez, Michigan Democratic Coalition Director. Students were able to learn about careers in political engagement and internship/job opportunities. LLIP meets every other Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. To learn more about LLIP, visit their linkt.ree.
MSU recognizes National Hispanic Heritage Month, and our community is coming together to strengthen resources, programs, research centers and scholarships serving Hispanic and Latinx students at MSU. Learn more at givingto.msu.edu.