The Office of Hispanic/Latino Student Affairs (H/LSA) takes great pride in the contributions of the Hispanic/Latino students at Northwestern. H/LSA advises or collaborates with and supports several student organizations on campus. Here are a few that we would like to highlight:

Alianza

Alianza is Northwestern’s largest Hispanic/Latino student organization. Members are strongly committed to the success of the Hispanic/Latino community on campus and plan a wide range of cultural activities—such as Festival LatiNu and Comedy Beatdown—as well as social events that include camping trips, movie nights, and salsa parties. More information about Alianza activities and membership is available at the H/LSA office.

Alianza Website

H/LSA Freshman Advisory Board

H/LSA Freshman Advisory Board was created to allow first-year students to have an active role in some of the educational, social or service oriented programming sponsored by H/LSA. The members of this board are selected by the H/LSA staff and work closely with several facets of this department. For more information, contact Ronnie Rios.

Download: 2007-08 Application

Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. (LTA)

Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. (LTA), the nation’s first Latin sorority, is an academic and philanthropy-based Greek lettered organization guided by the principles of Unity, Love, and Respect. LTA’s goals are promoting scholarly excellence, empowerment of Latinas and the universal woman, cultural and political awareness, and community activism.

LTA Websites: Chapter | National

Mezcla

Mezcla is the performing arts group of Alianza. This group was established to showcase the various talents exhibited by the Hispanic/Latino students at Northwestern. Each year these talents are shared with the NU community at the Mezcla Big Show. For information, contact Vanessa Rivas-Lopez.

Minority Male Leadership Conference (MMLC)

A program by Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA), Minority Male Leadership Conference (MMLC) committee is a group of students brought together by a common goal. Their goal is to enhance the minority male experience at NU and encourage their peers to become more active in their respective communities and beyond. This group of students is also responsible for the planning and execution of the MMLC. For more information about the MMLC, contact Nicolas Contag or Julian Hill.

MMLC Website

National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ)

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) is dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry. Established in April of 1984, NAHJ created a national voice and unified vision for all Hispanic Journalists. Northwestern’s student chapter is the first of its kind and seeks to serve anyone with an interest in Hispanic media affairs.

NAHJ Website

Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc. (ODPhi)

Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc. (ODPhi) was founded for the purpose of promoting brotherhood and providing its members—regardless of culture or ethnicity—with the benefits of a diverse fraternal experience. A service/social fraternity dedicated to the needs and concerns of the Hispanic community, ODPhi upholds the values of unity, honesty, integrity, and leadership.

ODPhi Website

Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. (SLG)

Sigma Lambda Gamma National Sorority, Inc. (SLG) strives to be the premier organization committed to providing a mechanism of empowerment to all women. SLG is a historically Latina based sorority founded on the principles of academics, community service, cultural awareness, social interaction, and morals and ethics.

SLG Website

Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)

The Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), founded in 1974 by a group of Los Angeles city engineers, is a national organization of professional engineers who serve as role models in the Hispanic community.

SHPE Website