The University-wide Council of Hispanic Organizations (UCHO)

UCHO members discuss how to fuse the Hispanic/Latin@ organizations on campus.

UCHO is the umbrella organization to seven organizations on campus devoted to the Hispanic/Latin@ community. It represents over 1,500 Latin@ students at Ohio State, and with seven current member organizations, strong support from faculty, and your future membership, UCHO provides a great opportunity for networking and professional development.

Contact:
Carlos Alpizar (alpizar.3@osu.edu)
http://ucho.org.ohio-state.edu

The Puerto Rican Student Association (PRSA)

PRSA supports members of the Puerto Rican community at Ohio State and their friends, providing them a place where their cultural identity can be expressed. In the past year, the PRSA had Dominada Tournaments, a Christmas Party, participated in The Taste of OSU and Dances at The Global Night Club.

Contact:
Luis Rodriguez (rodriguez.200@osu.edu)

The Hispanic Organization for Texas Students (HOTS)

HOTS was created to provide future and current Ohio State students with personal and academic support throughout their college years. Its main goal is to serve as a connection with students of similar origin and to alleviate the homesickness that many students experience. HOTS works closely with The Office of Minority Affairs (OMA) and the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) in their year-round recruiting efforts. Through the OMA and CAMP offices, HOTS hosts visiting students from Texas high schools, participates with college tours, and conducts student panels. HOTS also is currently involved with the Mentor-Mentee program through OMA and its members tutor Hispanic students at a local high school.

Contact:
Treasurer Melissa Castillo (castillo.82@osu.edu)

Alpha Psi Lambda, Inc. Alpha Chapter

Members of Alpha Psi Lamda practice their ritmo at La Noche Latina in the Ohio Union on May 20, 2005

Alpha Psi Lambda is the historically first Latin@ coed fraternity, and focuses on Latin@ culture. It hosts a number of programs and events to promote Latin@ culture, such as honoring the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women through events that include movie screenings, vigil readings, community service and a poetry event called “Unas Palabritas” that showcases Latin@ poets.

Contact:
Recruitment Chair Luís Sanchez (sanchez.796@osu.edu)
http://apl.org.ohio-state.edu/

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)

Since 1990, SHPE has been helping Ohio State University students achieve excellence by offering a wide variety of programs and services. It values excellence in education, professional pursuits, and leadership. It pursues excellence through integrity, empowerment, achievement, diversity, and continuous improvement.

Benefits of joining include:

• Meeting guests from companies during general meetings, followed by free pizza and pop.
• Obtaining academic support and professional development.
• All of our events are free to our members.
• Free one-year membership for all incoming first-year students.
• Invitation to Annual SHPE Professional Symposium.
• Lots of scholarships opportunities.

Contact:
Kris Adams (adams.670@osu.edu)
http://shpe.org.ohio-state.edu

Club Tropical

Noche Latina: Club Tropical performs Salsa Ronda for the crowd.

Club Tropical is the official student, staff and faculty organization that promotes Latin@ culture and Latin American cultural rhythms, such as salsa and merengue. It meets every Saturday night at the Ohio Union.

Contact:
President Roberto De Jesus (dejesus.16@osu.edu)
Vice president Dalinah Algarín (algarin.1@osu.edu)

Folclor Hispano

Folclor Hispano is an organization whose members perform traditional dances from Latin American countries. It is made up of OSU students, faculty, and Columbus community members.

Contact:
Lynna Martinez (martinez.146@osu.edu)

Asociación de Estudiantes Mexicanos (AEM)

The Asociación de Estudiantes Mexicanos is a student organization that promotes Mexican culture and fosters diversity at OSU. By becoming a member, you can share the passion for these traditions and you can enjoy the camaraderie that characterizes all of its members.

Contact:
Sergio Hernández (hernandez-gonzal.1@osu.edu or
mexicanos_osu@yahoogroups.com)

The Hispanic Law Students Association

The Hispanic Law Students Association is an organization within The Ohio State University, Moritz College of Law. Membership consists of law students dedicated to raising awareness of Latin@ issues within the legal profession and the community. HLSA collaborates with several other diversity organizations at OSU. HLSA members also serve as mentors to undergraduates and first-year law students to make the transition and the experience at OSU memorable.

Contact:
President Hope R. Amezquita (amezquita.1@osu.edu)

The Hispanic Graduate Organization (HGO)

HGO members at the OSU Ice-Rink, organized by HGO on winter 2005.

The Hispanic Graduate Organi-zation (HGO) is one of the oldest Hispanic organizations on campus. HGO was created for Hispanic and Latin American graduate and professional students as a means of promoting personal develop-ment, and providing information, support and assistance in the academic development of Hispanic students at OSU.

HGO is committed to promoting and facilitating social and cultural awareness. Its main goal is to hold social activities and gatherings that give its members the opportunity to interact with other Hispanic and Latin American students. Its activities range from movie nights to quarterly trips. It is also committed to providing students with outreach opportunities both within the university community and beyond.

Contact:
President Ligia Lundine (lundine.2@osu.edu or hgo@osu.edu)

The Hispanic Oversight Committee (HOC)

The Hispanic Oversight Committee (HOC) is a committee led by the university Provost whose objective is to address issues that concern the interests of the Hispanic/Latin@ community at OSU. Specifically, the HOC focuses on areas of recruitment, retention and academic and cultural enrichment.

Contact:
Henry Fischbach, chair of the HOC and associate professor in the College of Dentistry (fischbach.3@osu.edu)

The Organization of Hispanic Faculty and Staff (OHFS)

The Organization of Hispanic Faculty and Staff (OHFS) is open to all Hispanic/Latin@ faculty and staff at The Ohio State University. The mission of OHFS is to support the success and wellbeing of Hispanic/Latin@ faculty and staff at the university. The OHFS promotes a sense of community by addressing issues of relevance for faculty and staff at OSU. Both the HOC and OHFS work together in collaborative efforts.

Contact:
José Castro, faculty co-chair of the OHFS, professor and chair of Graduate Studies, Industrial, Welding and Systems Engineering (castro.38@osu.edu) or
Kenneth Moncayo, staff co-chair of the OHFS, Assistant Vice President of Operations, Department of Physical Facilities (moncayo.1@osu.edu)