Hispanic Area Council Mission

Advisor

Monica Rodriguez Mesa

• Bio

  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.

HAC President

Neftali Castañeda

• Bio

  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.

HAC Secretary

Trini M. Gonzales

• Bio

  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! 

Hispanic Student Senator

Rachel Asencio

• Bio

  Hello, my name is Rachel Asencio and I am Mexican, Guatemalan, American, who is passionate about helping the LatinX, Hispanic, Latino student community! I am an English Major in Education and I am hoping to get a minor in Spanish. I am currently working as a Peer Mentor at the Peer Mentor Program, and I will be training in the fall to work at the Writing Center. My goals for this position will be to help bring the LatinX community together and hopefully make a change in their lives by making school easier for all of us. I will be your voice when you need someone to speak for you and your friend when you need someone to listen. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me anytime at my email above! I hope to hear from you all soon.

  Sincerely your representative, Rachel.

   

  Hola, mi nombre es Raquel Asencio y soy Estadounidense de ascendencia Mexicana y Guatemalteca. ¡Me apasiona ayudar a la comunidad estudiantil Hispana/LatinX en Weber State! Estoy estudiando una carrera en enseñanza de inglés.Trabajo como mentora en el programa de Peer Mentoring en Weber State. En otoño entrenaré para trabajar en el Centro de Escritura. Mis objetivos para este puesto serán ayudar y unir a nuestra comunidad. Quiero hacer un cambio positivo en sus vidas al hacer que la escuela sea más fácil para todos. Seré tu voz y tu amigo cuando necesites. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, no dude en ponerse en contacto conmigo usando mi correo electrónico. Espero conocerlos a todos.

  Atentamente su representante, Raquel. 

Hispanic Area Council Events

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

September:

Sept. 15: Simón Bolívar, El Libertador de América (Sociedad Bolivariana de América del Norte). Historical conversation and real items from the time of the revolution. Student Services Building, Room 155, 4-6 p.m.

Sept. 15-Oct. 15: "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation" Campaign for Educational Empowerment. Signs at WSU Ogden and Davis campuses.

Sept. 15-Oct. 15: “WSU Hispanic Heritage Month Traditional Attires Display: España, México, Salvador, Guatemala, Perú, Colombia, Paraguay and the Influence of Los Conquistadores.” Bookstore window in the Shepherd Union.

Sept. 15, 22, 29 & Oct. 6, 13: Thursdays of Heritage. Celebrate who you are by wearing traditional attire. Register at the Student Services Building, Room 150. Prizes for best attire or item. Winner announced at 5 p.m.

Sept. 20: Power Hour: Undocumented in the Pandemic. PBS Documentary and panel discussion with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) advocates and immigration attorneys. Shepherd Union, Wildcat Theater, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sept. 21: Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and Hispanic Student Senator Town Hall. Shepherd Union, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Sept. 27: Masterclass with Jarabe Mexicano and WSU Ballet Folklórico. Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater, 4-6 p.m., free and open to the public.

Sept. 28: Jarabe Mexicano and WSU Ballet Folklórico concert. Ogden Amphitheater, 7:30 p.m. Find tickets at onstageogden.org/calendar/#all.

Sept. 29: Flash Mob Veracruz, México. Shepherd Union Atrium, Tracy Hall Plaza, 12:30-1 p.m.

October:

Oct. 3-4: Flash Mobs from Trujillo, Perú and Jalisco, México. Shepherd Union Atrium, Tracy Hall Plaza, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Oct. 1-31: LatinArte, Artes de México en Utah, and Nuestras Raíces Hispanic, Latino/LatinX, Utah Artist. Social justice and immigration art exhibit, Shepherd Union, Bridge. Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Oct. 4-5, 11: LatinAmérica Live Music featuring: harp, guitars, maracas, accordion and Mariachi. Shepherd Union, Atrium, Tracy Hall Plaza, and Arts and Humanities Building, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Oct. 4: Caminando Unidos Alumni Lunch. Shepherd Union, Room 320, 12-2 p.m., open to all students.

Oct. 4-5: El Mercadito. Handcrafts from México, Guatemala, Perú, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, Colombia and Utah artisans, live music and more, Shepherd Union Atrium, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Oct. 20: LatinArte, Nuestras Raíces Conversation. Shepherd Union, Fire Lounge 12:30-1:30 p.m.

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 

Make Skull Hand Warmers | Monday, November 1, 2021 | 6 - 6:40 PM / 7 - 7:40 PM | In person event, materials provided | 25 attendees per session | Center for Multicultural Excellence

Sugar Skulls Kit | Monday, November 1, 2021 | 6 - 6:40 PM and 7 - 7:40 PM | In person event, materials provided | 25 attendees per session | Hispanic Area Council (HAC)

Catrina Face Painting Tutorial | Monday, November 1, 2021 | 6 - 6:40 PM and 7 - 7:40 PM | In person event, materials provided | 25 attendees per session | WSU Ballet Folklórico 

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 

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