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Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers this weekly message to help students stay informed and prepare for the week ahead.

Inspired by her sister’s recovery, Carmencita Rosales ’20 discovered her passion for storytelling at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ and turned it into a thriving career as a bilingual journalist and TV host. From launching WSOE’s first Spanish-language show to creating Tu Cita con Carmencita, she brings energy, resilience and representation to every story she tells.

Human rights advocate and leader of the Xinka Indigenous people from Guatemala, Sheny Lemus, along with other activists, visited ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ as part of a North Carolina tour hosted by US-based organizations Witness for Peace Southeast, the Iximché Media, and the Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala.

Guided by her Colombian roots, Camila Montoya Posada ’27 finds purpose in connection — celebrating culture, community, and the power of belonging.

Assistant Professor Francisco "Paco" Chen-López brought fresh perspectives on Latin American identity during his visit to ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. Through his keynote address and classroom visits, he revealed how Chinese migration has impacted Latin American history and culture.

Join ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ for an evening that celebrates a vibrant blend of cultures at 7:30 p.m. in McCrary Theatre. Tickets are $15 or FREE with your ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ ID.

At this year’s Residence Life Awards, First-Phoenix LLC emerged as a leading force of excellence, sweeping several top honors.

Lucia Lozana Robledo '21 and Mirella Cisneros Perez '19 are helping to create a significant impact in North Carolina for the next generation of leaders.

From Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ will have many events and activities to celebrate the histories of the Latinx/Hispanic communities.

Movies shown during the festival reflected on the collective and individual capacity for empowerment to survive challenging socio-economic conditions, live in territories affected by environmental crises, and experience persecution and criminalization of struggles for justice in Latin America.