H/LSA Programs
Hispanic/Latino Student Affairs offers a variety of programs that range in focus. Whether it’s a simple social, an educational or cultural program, or professional networking event, we strive to offer students the opportunity to explore, learn and develop. Our vibrant mix of programs unites, strengthens, and celebrates Northwestern’s Hispanic/Latino community. If you have questions regarding any of the events on this page, please contact Christian Yañez at yanez@northwestern.edu.
Below is a list of programs sponsored by Hispanic/Latino Student Affairs (H/LSA):
The Hispanic/Latino Student Experience
Every fall, Hispanic/Latino Student Affairs in collaboration with all Hispanic/Latino student groups host the annual Hispanic/Latino Student Experience during Wildcat Welcome. This program offers new students (freshmen and transfers) an introduction to the college experience for Hispanic and Latino Students at Northwestern.
MSA First-Year Activities Board
Through MSA's First-Year Activities Board, you will meet and connect with other first-year students from around the University, learn about important resources designed to help you succeed at Northwestern, and develop important leadership skills that will last a lifetime. It's a fun, easy, and unique way of getting involved on campus. Membership is open to any first-year student. Don't wait! Fill out the membership form and join today!
Hispanic Heritage Celebration (HHC)
During Hispanic Heritage Celebration (HHC), the university community acknowledges this nationally recognized month. Although HHC is nationally celebrated in September, Northwestern’s celebration commences later in the year due to our academic calendar, which starts in late September. Our HHC celebratory events begin in October and continue into early November with a variety of programming including cultural shows, social gatherings, and educational speakers.
Festival LatiNU
Festival LatiNU is the kick-off event for Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. Alianza-The Hispanic/Latino Student Alliance and Hispanic/Latino Student Affairs sponsor this event, which features musical and dance performances from Northwestern student groups and Chicago area groups. The program also features cuisines from various Latin American countries.
Dia De Los Muertos
Hispanic/Latino Student Affairs observes this traditional holiday on November 2nd. By displaying an altar at the Multicultural Center and encouraging people to place items on the altar, the community honors departed family members or friends. Sheil Catholic Center also offers a bilingual mass on the Sunday closest to November 2nd, where the significance of El Dia de los Muertos is explained.
Latin@ Networking Reception
During the Winter Quarter, H/LSA partners with the Latino Alumni of Northwestern University (LANU) to host the Latin@ Networking Reception at the John Evans Alumni Center. This event provides Latino undergraduate students, graduate and professional students, faculty, staff, alumni and visiting professionals with an opportunity to network. One of the highlights of the evening is the presentation of the LANU Scholarship awarded to an undergraduate student.
Latin@ Congratulatory
The Latin@ Congratulatory is our way of recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments of Northwestern's Latin@ graduates. While the event has a special emphasis on our our undergradutes, participation is open to any and all graduates who identify with the Hispanic/Latin@ community.
The Hispanic/Latino Heritage Award
H/LSA Heritage Award is presented to one graduating senior at the Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) Senior Celebration during the end of spring quarter.
Award Inscription:
The Hispanic/Latino Heritage Award is given in recognition of the individual who has demonstrated commitment, dedication, insight, leadership, and perseverance in his/her approach to life through continuous service to and support of the Northwestern Hispanic/Latino community.
Past Recipients:
- 2013 Sandra Garnica
- 2012 Luis Frausto
- 2011 Lilliana Franco
- 2010 Ivette De Moya
- 2009 Esperanza Salgado/Jessica Lozada
- 2008 Nicolas Contag
- 2007 Sonia Hart
- 2006 Ana Valenzuela