Latino Caucus
2011-2012
Ariel Coronel
Vice-President
Junior
Majoring in Energy, Business and
Finance
Hometown/Ethnicity: Oakton, VA /
Ecuador
Psu email: amc5786@psu.edu
Our Mission
First, to culturally enhance the awareness of the
Latino culture to all students.
Second, to politically advocate Latino issues
within the Pennsylvania State University.
Third, to promote academic excellence within
the Latino community.
Who We Are
• Second oldest Latino organization at PSU
• Umbrella organization
• Ideals
– Culture
– Political advocacy
– Academic excellence
What We Do
• Committees
• Events
– Fundraisers, Movies, THON, Noche Latina
• Educational Programs
Let’s get to know each other…
High Five Buddies!
• Introduce yourselves
– Name, year, major, hometown, ethnicity, random
fact
• Make up a secret handshake
• Take your buddy to Latino Caucus events
Alex DeMucha
Public Relations
Junior
Major: Environmental Resource
Management with a minor in
Wildlife and Fisheries Science
From Landenberg, PA
PSU Email: azd5118@psu.edu
Upcoming Events
• SMART Welcome to the Valley: Sat. Sept. 3rd 47pm
• El Cantante: Wed. Sept. 7th 7:30 by the HUB
fish tanks, movie at 8pm
• In The Heights: Tues. Oct. 18th
• Fundraiser at Happy Valley Freez:
Tues. Sept. 20th 5-8pm
• Latino in America: Sun. Sept. 25th in the Paul
Robeson Cultural Center
• Paul Robeson Cultural Center Social Justice
Circle: Thurs. Sept. 16th and 22nd 6-8pm.
Dinner will be provided!!
• Movie trip to see Colombiana
• T-shirt contest
Maria Urtecho
Secretary
Junior
Majoring in Microbiology
PSU E-mail: mfu5001@psu.edu
Previously lived in the United
Arab Emirates
Ethnicity: Ecuadorian/Peruvian
Membership
2 Types of Membership:
Active Membership and Associate Membership
Active Membership
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Must have paid a due of 15 dollars
Attend at least 5 LC events
Attend at least 6 General Body meetings
Be actively involved with at least 1 LC
committee
• Advantages:
– Discount on LC events
– VIP at LC Events (Noche Latina)
– Allowed to run and vote for next year’s LC E-Board
Associate Membership
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Non-Paying Due Member
Must Attend at least 3 events
Must Attend at least 5 General Body meetings
No Discount of VIP for Events
Don’t get to vote or run for next year’s E-Board
You Are Still A Very Valuable Member!!! 
Keeping Track of Membership
• Email me if you can’t make it to a meeting
• Take attendance: Write Name and Email
• Point system to check if you’re meeting your
membership’s quota
• Thank You Ceremony at the end of the year
(give out awards)
Homecoming Committee
• Homecoming Parade: Friday, October 14th
• Create Homecoming Latino Caucus T-Shirt
• Organize Latino Related Homecoming
Events/Programs
Fundraising Committee
• Fundraisers at Five Guys, Coldstone, Panda
Express
• Bake Sales in front of Student Book Store
• Polladas/Dinners/Parties
• Sign up at the end of the meeting
Film Series Committee
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Latino/Cultural Movies
Discussion Questions
1 Every Month
Sign up at the end of the meeting
Political Advocacy Committee
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Political Awareness
Explained Immigration Process at the HUB
Dream Act Candle Vigil
Sign up at the end of the meeting
OYE Committee
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Bilingual Newsletter
Editor in Chief: Nicole Colon-Quintana
PSU Email: nac5179@psu.edu
Sign up at the end of the meeting
Noche Latina Committee
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Biggest Latino Event at PSU
Scholarship Competition
Crowning of Mr. and Miss Penn State Latino/a
Sign up at the end of the meeting
THON Committee
• Arlinda: THON Chair
• 1st Canning Weekend September 30-October 2
• Sign up at the end of the meeting
Arlinda Nuñez
THON Chair
Junior
Major: Human Development &
Family Studies
Double Minor: Sexuality & Gender
Studies and Women Studies
Hometown/Ethnicity: Philly/Puerto
Rican
Psu email: ayn5037@psu.edu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
H0W9BJfpuHY
THON
• THON.org
• THON is the world’s largest student run
philanthropy in the world
• LC THON
– Past to Present
– Sub-groups
– Events
THON
• Contact Info
– Arlinda Nunez
– Latino Caucus THON CHAIR
– Ayn5037@gmail.com
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po2ochTE
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Andrea Hernandez
President
Junior
Major: International Relations &
Double minoring in Latino Studies
and Women's Studies
Hometown/Ethnicity: Queens, NY/
Colombian and Mexican
Psu email: adh5182@psu.edu
Latino Caucus
LILACS – The Latino
Initiative at Penn State
Latino Caucus - Mentorship
Program Interest