Connect with other students from Latino Student Initiatives (LSI) at monthly meetings, student clubs and events on campus.
Latino Student Initiatives (LSI) Monthly Meetings
Students are encouraged to attend LSI monthly meetings to receive important information
and updates regarding deadlines, scholarships, events, volunteer opportunities and
more. LSI also collaborates with various on-campus departments and community organizations
to provide students resources.
Fall 2024 meetings are from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Student Resource Center (SRC), Room
2032, located in the Library on the following dates:
- Monday, Nov. 4
- Monday, Dec. 5
Latinos Unidos (LU) Student Club
Latinos Unidos (LU) is a student led club that focuses on creating academic, social, and community connections of all Latino/a/e/x cultures. LU holds weekly meetings in the fall and spring semester. You do not need to identify as a Latino/a/e/x student to join LU, all are welcome!InterCultural Hub
Students are encouraged to meet at the InterCultural Hub to:- Unify as a student body and support this place as a teaching and learning environment.
- Connect with different cultures of people to promote student success.
- Learn more about the social environment.
- Engage in the diverse experiences through programs and events.
InterCultural Hub
Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 1500
- Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Spanish Language Courses for Heritage Speakers
Do you want to earn credit while taking courses aimed at developing your Spanish understanding, speaking, reading and writing skills? You may be a heritage speaker if you learned Spanish at home or came from a background where Spanish is spoken.Heritage language courses are:
- Not necessarily more difficult than second-language learner courses.
- Not just for fluent speakers of Spanish.
- Centered on the student’s cultural heritage.
- IAI designated to transfer to four-year institutions.
Faculty Advisors
Sandra Anderson, Professor
(630) 942-2174
Email: Martinss14@cod.edu
Donna Gillespie, Professor
(630) 942-5315
Email: Gwillespied226@cod.edu
Edith Jaco, Professor
(630) 942-3332
jacoed@cod.edu
Bonnie Loder, Associate Professor
(630) 942-3040
Email: loderb@cod.edu
Elizabeth Mares, Professor
(630) 942-3937
Email: marese@cod.edu
Contact Information
InterCultural Student Initiatives
Berg Instructional Center (BIC), Room 1500
Elizabeth Gómez de la Casa
Manager, Intercultural and Latino Student Initiatives
Hablo español
(630) 942-3146
Email: gomezdelacasae@cod.edu