Hispanic Area Council

Mission

To create a sense of awareness of all Hispanic and Latino cultures, help retain the Hispanic and Latino population in a university setting, provide opportunities for community service and involvement, and establish the success of the Council as a whole through the development of individual excellence.

HAC Meetings

When:
- In person Spring 2022 | Mondays (Biweekly)
Where:
- Student Services Building | Room 155
Time:
- 5-6 PM

Social Media

Contact

Hispanic Area Council
HispanicAreaCouncil@gmail.com

HAC Leadership 2021-22

Monica Rodriguez Mesa - HAC Advisor

monicarodriguez@weber.edu

I am from Bogotá, Colombia. I enjoy working with diverse students and their families.

B.A. Social Work, the University of La Salle from Bogotá, Colombia, and Masters in Education from Weber State University.

Neftali Castañeda - 2021-22 HAC President

neftalicastaneda@mail.weber.edu

I am currently a sophomore in college pursuing a major in accounting and supply chain management. The main goal that I want to achieve in HAC is to drive awareness of the Hispanic community at Weber State and support them throughout their career. I enjoy getting involved with the student community at Weber State and trying to help students to make them feel welcome to college when I have the opportunity.

Trini M. Gonzales - 2021-22 HAC Secretary

trinigonzales@mail.weber.edu

Microbiology

Senior

I am a huge family person so I enjoy spending majority of my time with my family. During football season I dedicate my Sunday’s to watch football games. I enjoy spending time on my car. Most importantly, I love playing/practicing whatever sport my son is doing during the seasons.

I joined HAC because I saw an opportunity to make an impact within the community and I wanted to be apart of it. I enjoy being able to give a helping hand in any way!

Stefanie Vazquez - 2021-22 WSUSA Hispanic Student Senator

stefanievazquez@weber.edu

I am a Mexican American. I love to represent the Hispanic culture. I am an active member of Kappa Omega Sorotity and a Weber State Ballet Folklórico Member. I want to be a radiologist.

HAC Events

In Support of Ogden Refugees: ( April 13, 2022 - April 28, 2022 )

The Hispanic Area Council in partnership with WSU Departments is seeking for donated items to support 20 refugee families living in Ogden from: Romania, Africa, India, Afghanistan, Syria and Guatemala.

Please help us to collect/donated items from April 13-28, 2022. Drop out items at assigned WSU campus locations. Use this link to see the items in need. Thank you for your support!

Día de Los Muertos - Day of the Dead: (November 1, 2021 - November 5, 2021)

November:

Día de Los Muertos Celeebration at WSU | WSU Shepherd Union Gallery | November 1, 2021

Bread of the Dead (Pan de Muerto), Hot Chocolate and Alter Making | Monday, November 1, 2021 | 12 - 2 PM | In person while supplies last

Día de Los Muertos at The Monarch | 455 25th St, Ogden, UT 84401 | November 1, 2021

Las Cafeteras and WSU Ballet Folklórico performing at The Monarch | 455 25th St, Ogden, UT 84401 | November 1, 2021

WSU Ballet Folklórico Performance: 6:15 - 6:45 PM

Mariachi Aguilas De La Esperanza Performance: 7 - 8 PM

Las Cafeteras Performance : 8:15 - 9:45 PM

Hispanic Heritage Month: (September 15 - October 15, 2021)

September:

Photo Booth and Live Music by Carlos Eligio Garcia | Thursday, September 30 | WSU Bell Tower | 5-6 PM | WSU Ballet Folklórico

October:

Vida, Muerte, Justicia / Life, Death, Justice: Latin American and LatinX Art for the 21st century | October 1- Nov. 24 | Ogden Contemporary Art (The Monarch) & Shaw Gallery Project Space at Weber State | Opening, October 1 | Art exhibit of 24 International & National Artists Curated by Jorge Rojas and Maria del Mar Gonzalez Curators | Department of Visual Art and Design | Art Exhibit

Latin American and/or LatinX: Differences and Affinities talk by Dr. Mari Carmen Ramírez Wortham Curator of Latin American Art and Director of the ICAA at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston | Followed by a conversation with Dr. María del Mar González-González | October 6 | 6-9 pm (OCA) 5-9 p.m. (WSU Shaw Gallery Project Space) | OCA Center and WSU Shaw Gallery Project Space, Kimball Visual Arts Center | Zoom:

https://weber.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X03wbGTJQ-yezQnW6dT0Og

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