Las Culturas

Las Culturas researches, designs and implements unique programs that promote the pursuit of academic success, retention and graduation of Hispanic and Latino students.

Many of the programs and services are designed to educate the entire campus community to expand students' cultural horizons while honoring their respective cultural experiences.

Programs

• The Hispanic Parent-Student Program
• Early outreach to middle and high school students
• Student Clubs: M.E.Ch.A, Nu Alpha Kappa Fraternity Inc. and Kappa Delta Chi

Services

• Latino(a) staff members
• Translation service for campus/ literature and websites (fees applicable)
• Study space
• Assistance with selecting classes
• Assistance understanding financial aid requirements
• Academic support and referral (tutoring, advising etc.)
• Career advising and referral
• Computer lab

Hispanic/Latino Scholarships

There are a number of scholarships specifically targeted at students of Hispanic/Latino descent. (Click here for scholarship list)

Specific Recruitment

Specific recruitment efforts for Latino students include summer camps and conferences such as Minority Medical Scholars, Hispanic Engineering Program, Human and Community Sciences Pre-Med Program, Dean’s Future Scholars Program in the College of Education and Upward Bound. The University works with community-based ethnic organizations to co-sponsor and host students at the annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference, Latino Convocation March and Latino Career Day.

Acaedmic Colleges Staff Representation

Academic colleges staff booths each year at the Hispanic Heritage Festival. In partnership with Nevada Hispanic Services, staff members participate in the Los Padres del Milenio (Parents of the Millennium) workshop for middle and high school students and their parents to provide information about admissions procedures and how to qualify and maintain the Millennium scholarship.

Hispanic Parent-Student Program

You are invited to participate in the Hispanic Parent-Student Program, sponsored by Las Culturas. The purpose of the program is to give you a thorough introduction of what college life will be like for your students.

Hispanic and Latino Links:

• National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
• League of United Latin American Citizens
• Hispanas organized for political equality
• Azteca Web Page
• Hispanic America USA
• Latina Style
• Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
• Latino Greek Lettered Organization
• Latino Issues Forum
• Initiative on Education Excellence for Hispanic Americans

Information for Current Club Members

Kappa Delta Chi

Kappa Delta Chi encourages values of leadership, unity, and integrity. This sorority is dedicated to provide service and support to the University of Nevada, Reno and the community, with emphasis on the Hispanic population. In addition, the sorority will serve as an opportunity to unite the Latino community on campus, creating a Latino presence that will be represented in a positive, constructive way. It will also provide an opportunity to unite our different cultures so that we may learn, accept, and value them.

Nu Alpha Kappa

Nu Alpha Kappa is a Latino-based fraternity which encompasses and values all cultures. Our membership has grown from 11 men at one chapter in San Luis Obispo to over 1000 men across California , Colorado and Nevada. Our site contains information about our history and philanthropic efforts.

MEChA

Movimento Estudiantil Chicano/a de Aztlan (MEChA) is a national organization that was established the 1970's. The mission of M.E.Ch.A. is to politicize, socialize, and educate Chicano/a students of the goals of the Chicano movement: 1) increasing the number of Chicano/a Students in higher education and ensuring that all necessary assistance is offered for successful completion, 2) promoting identity through history and culture, 3) encouraging self awareness and reaffirming the pride and dignity of our culture, 4) promoting a sense of obligation and responsibility in our communities.