Tagged - cultural

A look into the Mexican Students’ Association, where students find ‘a home on campus’

The group gained approval midway through the Fall 2024 semester, and throughout last year, Martinez and Andrade-Gonzales tabled at the Activities Fair, held e-board elections, and were finally able to officially reserve on-campus spaces for the club to meet. Read More

SALSA’s 36th annual Tropicana Dinner celebrates Latinidad in Rochester

The Spanish and Latino Student Association (SALSA) at UR celebrated its 36th annual Tropicana Dinner this past Friday evening. This year’s theme, "Deseos cumplidos" (Fulfilled Wishes), was promoted as a way to showcase dreams realized and hopes fulfilled within the University’s Latinx community. As part of the Tropicana Dinner, SALSA utilized contributions of small businesses […]

Latin American Studies department resolution passes SA

SA passed a resolution supporting the creation of a Latin American Studies department after hearing speeches from seven student advocates. Read More

Professor denies student class exemption on Lunar New Year, bias report filed

Assistant Professor of Brain and Cognitive Sciences Jude Mitchell is under review after denying a student an excused absence on Tuesday, Feb. 1, the Lunar New Year. Read More