Issue:
Summer 2009

Welcoming Messages from the University Leadership

'Anything Can Be Achieved with a Positive Attitude and Ganas'
By Lori Guzman

Keeping a Good GPA with 43 Credit Hours and Two Jobs, Impossible? ... Read On!
By Carlos Castillo

Una Pasión que me Mantuvo en el Camino Correcto
Por Iris Vales

Johamy Morales:
Exploring Her Identity through Theater
By Johamy Morales

Latin@s Making a Difference:
The Greyhound Health and Wellness Program at Ohio State
By Carlos Castillo

Life at Ohio State Far From Home:
A Parent and Student Perspective
By Maria Sanchez

The Motivation to Change
By Douglas Eck

The Importance of Being Involved:
Why Parents Matter in the College Search Process
By Jefferson Blackburn Smith

From Helicopters to Submarines:
A Guide to Successfully Launching Your Children Off to College
By Ernesto R. Escoto and Marjorie Adams

The Bridge to Academic Success:
How to Jump-Start Your College Career
By Normand Cabán

Lambda Theta Phi:
“Chivalry Above Self”
By the Founding Brothers of Lambda Theta Phi Fraternidad Latina, Inc.

Tips to Ease Your Experience at OSU
Consejos para Facilitar Tu Experiencia en OSU
By Giovana Covarrubias

Career Advice in this Changing Economy
By Ana C. Berríos-Allison

Reflections on Our Community
Educational Attainment of Hispanics/Latin@s
By Mercedes Sánchez

Columbus, Ohio:
A Vibrant City with an Increasing Latin@ Presence
By Ray Arebalo

Esquina del Editor
Memorias, Logros y Despedidas
By Carlos Castillo

Graduates Achieve their Goals at Ohio State! — Spring 2009

Mi Experiencia
Beating the Odds
By Miguel A. López Jr.

Faculty Profile:
Luis Pompa: An Inspiring Experience of Family Support and Personal Achievement
By Carlos Castillo

Student Profile:
Levy Reyes: From Near Academic Probation to a Ph.D.
By Carlos Castillo

Spring 2009 Graduates

Spring 2009 Hispanic / Latin@ Graduation

2009 Events

Hispanic/Latin@ Organizations at Ohio State
Get involved!
By Carlos Castillo

Graduate Corner:
Thoughts about Graduate School in a Tough Job Market
By Cindy Freeman