Study Abroad Info Session – October 4th

Have you ever dreamed of studying abroad? But don’t know where to start? Come to a study abroad info session and learn how to get started! You will also get to hear from past students and their experiences!

When: Wednesday, October 4th, 2017
Where: Roberto Hernández Center, Bolton 183
Presenter: Yomarie Castellano (Student Service Coordinator at the UWM Study Abroad Office)

Click image to enlargeMilwaukee County FoodWIse team is continuing to expand and will be hiring two new nutrition educators.

A formal background in nutrition is not required to be considered for this position as new educators go through extensive training upon joining our team. We are looking for candidates who understand the challenges many families face when it comes to accessing healthy foods, as well as an ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse audience of learners.

➡️  Link to the online application

Please share in your networks. This is a great job for recent college grads who want to get into helping related fields.

DACA: Legal Clinic & Renewal Workshop – Tues. Sept. 26th

Legal Clinic
Tuesday, September 26th
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Student Union Wisconsin Room Lounge, Level 2
Lead by volunteers from the Civitas Law Group, Inc.

DACA Renewal Workshop
Tuesday, September 26th
7:30pm – 9:30pm
Daniel M. Soref Library Learning Commons Computer Lab, Level 1
Lead by volunteers and community organizers

If you have any questions, you may direct them to the Inclusive Excellence Center: iecenter@uwm.edu or 414.229.7234.

Latino Diversity Festival September 26th – Don’t miss it!

The National Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15th-October 15th, this is a time to celebrate the diversity and richness of our culture! During this Celebration Month, our main event will be the Latino Diversity Festival (LDF) on Tuesday, September 26th. This is the third time we will host this event and every year is a great success with hundreds of students attending!

UWM students & staff, come learn and celebrate diversity within the Latino community on campus based on the major Latino cultures in the U.S. 10 Latin American countries will be represented. Food, music, crafts & live entertainment will be provided.

 

Countries that will be represented:
  • Colombia
  • Cuba
  • Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • El Salvador
  • Guatemala
  • Honduras
  • México
  • Perú
  • Puerto Rico

Latino Diversity Festival Playlist 2017

Latino Diversity Festival Volunteers Needed!

The National Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15th-October 15th, this is a time to celebrate the diversity and richness of our culture! During this Celebration Month, our main event will be the Latino Diversity Festival on Tuesday, September 26th. This is the third time we will host this event and every year is a great success with hundreds of students attending!

The RHC is looking for about 15 volunteers for the Latino Diversity Festival, Tuesday September 26 th from 9:00 AM to 1:45 PM. There will be FREE food from 10 different Latin American countries, live entertainment, and much more!

The event will showcase the 10 most predominant Latino cultures in the US, and we need your help to assist at one of the tables and pass out information.

Here is the link to sign up, you have until Thursday, September 21st to sign up: http://signup.com/go/MUVzDwL

We need volunteers from 9:00 AM – 1:45 PM. You can volunteer for as many shifts as you are able to, or just for 45 mins! If you can only do a short shift include that information in the comments.

If you want to represent a specific country, make sure to put your name for that country. AGAIN, you can scroll down and sign up for multiple times!

Here are the countries that will be represented:

  • Colombia
  • Cuba
  • Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • El Salvador
  • Guatemala
  • Honduras
  • México
  • Perú
  • Puerto Rico