Chican@/Latin@ Studies Theme

Benefits Include

Interacting with students who share similar interests
Being part of a close-knit community eager to learn of the Chican@/Latin@ community as a whole
Building relationships with faculty members
Exploring LA and understanding how the Chican@/Latin@ culture is represented in our city
Gaining information about groups/centers on campus connected with the Chican@/Latin@ Theme Community
Increasing awareness of issues that affect not just the Chican@/Latin@ community but other minority groups throughout LA and the nation

Academic Partners

Affiliated Student Group

MEChA de UCLA
Latin American Studies Association

Our vision on the Chican@/Latin@ Theme Community is to educate, offer insight, and of course have an enjoyable time exploring all that is associated with the customs and culture of the Chican@/Latin@ community. We hope to develop the tradition of strengthening understanding of issues & events students may know of through active participation in programs. Residents in the Chican@/Latin@ Theme Community also participate in community projects such as visiting and supporting Homegirl Cafe in Los Angeles, where female ex-convicts can find job opportunities that provide a steady income, thereby easing the transition back into their communities. In the past we have learned about widely celebrated holidays such as Dia De Los Muertos where the Latin@ community pays homage to their dead loved ones, explore political issues such as immigration through the showing of films such as "El Norte" and panel discussions with students and professors who are interested in sharing their stories, and partner with student groups such as Groupo Folklorico to show the beautiful traditional dances of Mexico.

Faculty Sponsors

Portrait of Kelly Lytle Hernandez Dr. Kelly Lytle Hernandez Portrait of Marjorie Orellana Dr. Marjorie Orellana Portrait of David Hernandez Dr. David Hernandez Portrait of La'Tonya Rease Miles Dr. La’Tonya Rease Miles