Latinx Workshops
As part of the Latinx Cultural Center's (LCC) commitment to empowering all who recognize a vested interest in the Latinx community, the center hosts monthly workshops throughout each semester in order to promote academic, educational, personal, and professional growth.
Upcoming Workshops
- June - TBA
- July - TBA
- August - TBA
2022
Darell Harris, Director of the Student Money Management Center, presented a workshop focused on helping students create a manageable budget.
Rachel Rood, a Private Practice Dietitian, presented a workshop focusing on helping students learn about good eating habits as a college student, as well as providing information about additional resources.
The Latinx Cultural Center held a workshop presented by Dr. Nafaziger, a licensed psychologist and CAPS clinical coordinator. Dr. Nafaziger taught about the importance of prioritizing mental health, especially in a college environment.
2021
Presented by Christina Ayres, Counselor and USU Financial Aid Office. We were able to hear from Christina, who helps our students learn a little more about what FAFSA is and how to fill it out. Please click below if you would like to listen to her presentation.
Dallin Perkes presented a workshop focused on helping students lexplore their options and find out more about the resources and majors USU has to offer.
2020
Global Learning: Add the World to Your Resume
January 30, 2020
Global Learning Experiences Program Director Liz Allred discussed the value of participating in a global experience as well as the ways to finance these experiences, like scholarships, financial aid, crowdfunding, etc.
Strategies for Co-Creating an Academic College Experience
February 27, 2020
Director of University and Exploratory Advising, Mykel Beorchia, and Academic Advisor, Skyler Toledo, discussed how an academic advisor can partner with you to leverage your strengths and reach your goals and illustrated their methods with activities.
Latinas in Leadership: Yes We Can and Yes We Did
March 11, 2020
USUSA Student Advocate Vice President, Paulina Rivera, discussed how academic involvement has been beneficial to her personal academic success and she provided resources for students to become involved now at Utah State University.
2019
Crochet With Chris
October 7, 2019
Dr. Christopher Gonzalez, Director of the Latinx Cultural Center and Associate Professor of English, was more than happy to share his crocheting skills by providing free crocheting lessons and a safe, friendly environment to practice.
Latinx Mental Health
October 9, 2019
Dr. Melanie Domenech-Rodriguez and four Psychology doctoral students presented a panel discussing key mental health topics for the Latinx community. Then, opened up a discussion of the presentation with the audience.
How Networking Opens Doors to the Future
September 25, 2019
Career coach, Dannon Loveland, from USU's Career Center discussed strategies for students to prepare for and make the most of networking opportunities, including tools like LinkedIn and the Career Center's resources.
Preparing For Finals
December 4, 2019
Learning specialist Melanie Chambers discussed ways in which students can reduce test anxiety, create effective study plans, and increase their likelihood of success throughout the entire semester, but especially during finals week.
End of Semester Pizza Social
December 4, 2019
The Latinx Cultural Center staff invited and joined students in taking a break from gearing up for finals and studying hard to enjoy some pizza, make some friends, and celebrate the end of another great semester at Utah State University.