Latino Student Organizations at UWM
Ahora!
Classification: Latin Dance Organization
Contact Person: Amber Rivard - President & Director
Phone: (262)-510-9951
Purpose: We unite those with passion for Latin dance and its culture. AHORA! emphazises the learning of history and methods of movement, while practicing and exhibiting a variety of Latin dances.
Activities: We volunteer with the Center for Volunteerism & Student Leadership offices. Also perform in the following venues: Buck's games, Hispanic Heritage month, Semi-annual fundraisers, and many more events. Dennis Lopez is our sponsor and our teacher.
Latino Student Union
Classification: Cultural Organization
Contact Person: Enrique Perez
Phone: (414)-614-1257
Purpose: LSU is a student based organization dedicated to creating a positive Latino voice on campus and in the community. As a group, we are focused on the educational advancement of all students and thus encourage cultural awareness, political activism, fellowship, leadership development, and coalition building amongst other organizations on campus and in the community.
Activities: LSU activities include cultural awareness, volunteering, recreational, social, career-development, and fundraising.
Youth Empowered in the Struggle
Classification: Cultural Social Justice organization
Contact Person: Kennia Coronado
Phone:
Purpuse: YES! is a youth-led, multicultural social justice group that struggles for student, immigrant, and worker rights.
Activities: Social justice issues awareness, community organizing, and working with all organizations to bring change.
