UNIdos (Hispanic and Latino Student Union)

Displaying 1 - 50 of 54 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 Celebrando los líderes latinx en UNI
Northern Iowan 119:13, p.2
Nixson Benitez writes a piece for the N.I. In Spanish column about Celebrating Latinx leaders at UNI. Some of those leaders include Director of Mental Health for Student Government Liz Montalvo, UNIdos President Yessenia Rodríguez, and Assistant Director of Diversity Admissions Janine Baeza; photo.
2 An evening with storyteller Chuy Rentería
Northern Iowan 119:10, p.1
This article written in Spanish and English, talks about Jesús 'Chuy' Rentería visiting UNI's campus for a reading and Q&A session about his new book "We Heard It When We Were Little", published in 2021. The book talks about Rentería's experience growing up in West Liberty, Iowa as a Mexican-American; photo.
3 Más UNIdos: La presencia de latinos en campus se siente aún más
Northern Iowan 119:8, p.1
Mayra Villanueva writes the Spanish Column about the Carne Asada put on by the UNIdos organization. Students celebrated Latino culture together with live music, tacos, and a piñata; photo.
4 Yessenia Rodriguez: Latina and proud
Northern Iowan 118:44, p.1
An article about Yessenia Rodriguez, UNI student and active member of numerous campus activities and organizations for NI Women's History Month; photo.
5 Estudiante celebra El Dia de los Muertos
Northern Iowan 118:19, p.5
Students celebrate the Day of the Dead; photo.
6 El Festival del Dia de los Muertos llegara a UNI
Northern Iowan 118:18, p.5
A Day of the Dead festival will happen on November 1, hosted by the UNIdos and Multicultural Theatre Society on campus. Read in English on page 1 and see photo; photo.
7 Day of the Dead Festival to be hosted at UNI
Northern Iowan 118:18, p.2
A Day of the Dead festival will happen on November 1, hosted by the UNIdos and Multicultural Theatre Society on campus. Read in Spanish on page 5 and see photo; photo.
8 UNI celebra el mes de la herencia hispana
Northern Iowan 118:6, p.1
UNI celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month; photos. Read the article in English on page 3.
9 UNI community packs REC town hall
Northern Iowan 116:22, p.1
More than 200 students, faculty, and community members attended a town hall hosted by the UNI Racial and Ethnic Coalition (REC) at Maucker Union on November 11. REC summarized their formation and launch of the #UNIisnotanAlly campaign, directed at what they viewed as a failure of UNI's administration to act on goals to combat racism. REC took questions and invited students of color to share their experiences. An addition to the article titled "Related: REC, students from Iowa and ISU attend Board of Regents meeting" covers the Board of Regents November 13 meeting that REC and representatives from Iowa and Iowa State attended to call for a town hall meeting with the regents; photos.
10 Julian Castro to visit UNI campus
Northern Iowan 116:16, p.2
Presidential candidate Julian Castro, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, will visit the Cedar Valley during a meet and Greet in the West Gym Courtyard on October 22. This event will be co-hosted by the Northern Iowa Democrats and UNIdos (UNI Hispanic Latino Student Union).
11 Latinx Showcase
Northern Iowan 116:13, p.5
Latinx students shared talents and culture on October 11 at the Latinx Showcased hosted by UNIdos in Lang Hall Auditorium; photos.
12 Panther Portraits: Latinx Showcase
Northern Iowan 115:15, p.5
The Latinx Showcase took place in the Lang Hall Auditorium on October 12; photos.
13 Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month
Northern Iowan 115:12, p.5
Latinx Heritage Month, or Hispanic Heritage Month, will be celebrated with a variety of events September 15 - October 15 hosted by UNIdos, Lambda Theta Phi, Lambda Theta Alpha, and the Center for Multicultural Education (CME); photo.
14 Hypnotist show coming to West Gym
Northern Iowan 114:52, p.4
Management Information Systems Association, Women in Computing, and UNIdos will host a hypnotist in the West Gym.
15 Students showcase Latino heritage
Northern Iowan 114:11, p.5
In honor of Latino Heritage Week, the Center for Multicultural Education (CME) is hosting the Latino Heritage Showcase. There were various acts such as singing and dancing, all while educating the audience on Latin traditions; photo.
16 Latino Heritage Week
Northern Iowan 114:10, p.1
UNI hosted its first Latino Heritage Week, sponsored by the Center for Multicultural Education (CME) and supported by UNIdos, Panthers for DREAM Iowa, Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc., and The Potential Candidates of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority Inc. Some of the events included Baila Conmigo, a Latin dance night and a Latino Showcase to express Latino culture; photo.
17 UNI-CUE helps "Discover the Dream"
Northern Iowan 114:6, p.2
The Center of Urban Education (UNI-CUE) is starting a mentoring program called "Discover the Dream" with local 5th graders to help them with the transition to 6th grade. The mentors are students from th Black Student Union (BSU), Center for Cultural Education (CME), and the Hispanic/Latino Student Union.
18 "Band-Aids on bullet holes"
Northern Iowan 112:22, p.1

Ethnic Student Promoters (ESP) and various staff, students, and faculty protest the lack of administrative action on discrimination on campus; photos.

19 Dear future panthers...
Northern Iowan 112:21, p.1

After members of Ethnic Student Promoters (ESP) boycotted an open house focusing on multicultural recruitment, UNI, ESP, the Black Student Union (BSU), Hispanic Latino Student Union (HLSU), and other multicultural student organizations held a forum on November 5 for students to discuss experiences with discrimination; photos.

20 Free food on Friday
Northern Iowan 112:10, p.2

The Center for Multicultural Education (CME) and the International Student and Scholars Office (ISSO) will host the First Friday and Ethnic Food Celebration in Maucker Union's CME on October 2.  

21 Dancing with HLSU community
Northern Iowan 112:7, p.4

The Hispanic Latino Student Union (HLSU) held its annual "Bailé Bajo las Luces," or "Dance under the Stars," on September 18 to celebrate the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month; photo.

22 Bienvenido al nuevo America
Northern Iowan 109:26, p.4
Author addresses concern with discrimination against natural-born Hispanic/Latino community. Raises concern of racism and encourages readers to consider equality. Students encouraged to engage in Hispanic/Latino Student Union events; photo.
23 Hispanic Latino Student Union hosts quinceanera dance
Northern Iowan 109:15, p.6
UNI students of the Hispanic and Latino Student Union hosted a simulation quinceanera for members and other students. Students gave accounts of experiences and cultural background. Professor Calderon comments on the history involved with quinceaneras.
24 Hispanic Latino Student Union is hosting a Quinceneanera dance party
Northern Iowan 109:12, p.5
Will celebrate last event in Hispanic Heritage Month.
25 UNI students explore different elements of diversity
Northern Iowan 107:43, p.2
Residence Hall Association sponsored a "Let's Talk Diversity" event; photo.
26 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 107:42, p.6
Scenes from the UNI Hispanic Latino Student Union Black and White Ball; photo.
27 Black and White Ball
Northern Iowan 107:41, p.10
Everyone is invited to attend the dance, sponsored by the Hispanic Latino Student Union. Students urged to interact with those from different cultures. Interacting is a way of learning about each other.
28 UNI announces inaugural Diversity Matters Award recipients
Public Relations News Release 2009:233, p.1
Ten individuals were recently honored for their efforts to enhance diversity during the second-annual town hall meeting on diversity.These students, faculty and staff received the inaugural UNI Diversity Matters Award. Recipients listed.
29 UNI to host Cinco De Mayo celebration
Public Relations News Release 2008:486, p.1
Entertainment will include mariachi music and live entertainment by Anita Tanguma. Cinco de Mayo is the commemoration of Mexico's defeat of French forces at the Battle of Puebla, May 5, 1862.
30 UNI to host "Multicultural Super Saturday" November 10
Public Relations News Release 2007:282, p.1
Some 200 high school students will attend the "Multicultural Super Saturday" to hear about admissions and the application process.
31 Day of the Dead procession and celebration at UNI on October 30
Public Relations News Release 2007:251, p.1
The Day of the Dead procession will begin at 8 p.m. October 30.
32 UNI Center for Multicultural Education hosting events in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month
Public Relations News Release 2007:219, p.1
Hispanic Heritage Month activities will continue through the end of October.
33 Hispanic Heritage Month
Northern Iowan 104:8, p.6
Activities announced for the month; photo.
34 Es tiempo de partido en el Union (It's party time. . .)
Northern Iowan 101:55, p.1
Cinco de Mayo festivities will occur April 29th from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Maucker Union; photo.
35 Racial awareness needed on campus
Northern Iowan 101:6, p.11
Spotlight on the Hispanic/Latino Student Union; photo.
36 Organization created for those who 'Got Ignorance'
Northern Iowan 101:4, p.3
Hispanic/Latino Student Union to kick start their 'Got Ignorance?" program with a rally in the Union.
37 UNI announces winners of leadership awards
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Description of awards provided.
38 Fight ignorance
Northern Iowan 100:55, p.8
Clarifies a few points about Ned Kelly's article on the "Got Ignorance?" campaign begun by the Hispanic/Latino Student Union.
39 Cinco de Mayo = fiesta fun in April
Northern Iowan 100:55, p.5
Cinco de Mayo to be celebrated outside the Union.
40 What's up
Northern Iowan 100:54, p.5
Meetings and events planned.
41 Got Ignorance?
Northern Iowan 100:54, p.1
Hispanic Latino Student Union to bring "Got Ignorance?" campaign to UNI to help combat discrimination.
42 UNI to host annual Cinco de Mayo fiesta
Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1
Cinco de Mayo festival will be held Friday, April 30; Las Guitarras de Mexico and the UNI Dance Club will perform.
43 UNI presents Grace Ann Hovet Student Leadership Awards
Public Relations News Release 2002:499, p.1
Awards presented to Tina Heeren, Jenni Burkle, and David Kniffen. Other award winners listed.
44 UNI to host annual Cinco de Mayo fiesta
Public Relations News Release 2002:496, p.1
Friday, May 2, UNI will host annual Cinco de Mayo fiesta outside Maucker Union, sponsored by Hispanic/Latino Student Union, Maucker Union, and the Student Activities Office.
45 HLSU has plans for quite a night
Northern Iowan 99:40, p.3
Hispanic and Latino Student Union will host "A Night to Remember" to increase awareness about diversity on campus and will include guest speaker, Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr.
46 Hispanic visitors taste college life
Northern Iowan 99:13, p.11
Hispanic students from Waterloo high schools were invited to a luncheon and tour hosted by the Hispanic/Latino Student Union in order to encourage them to invest in a college education.
47 UNI hosts Hispanic high school students
Public Relations News Release 2002:113, p.1
The Hispanic/Latino Student Union will host Hispanic high school students, from Waterloo, in order to encourage them to consider a college education.
48 Taste the flavor
Northern Iowan 99:8, p.1
The Hispanic Latino Student Union serves traditional foods outside of the Maucker Union; photo.
49 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Maucker
Northern Iowan 98:55, p.16
Cinco de Mayo festivities will take place today on the Maucker Union Plaza from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
50 UNI to celebrate Cinco de Mayo Friday, May 3
Public Relations News Release 2001:462, p.1
A celebration of Cinco de Mayo will be held on the Maucker Union Plaza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 3.