The Latino Student Union
The Latino Student Union focuses on providing personal, social, cultural and academic support to Latino students. The LSU seeks to be a vehicle to actively involve students in campus and local community activities and encourages the development of leadership skills among students. The LSU has implemented a wide variety of activities in the recent past, including: producing a Fall Welcome Salsa Dance, funding holiday meals and gifts for low-income famlilies, sponsoring on-campus presentations on Latino history, organizing Fiesta Latino campus activities, and participating in mentorship programs wilth local middle school students. The Latino Student Union has open membership to all students supportive of the LSU mission regardless of the sudent's race, ethnicity, relilgion, gender, sexual orientation, or physical abilities/disabilities. The office is located at the Multi- Cultural Center, Room # 201, Student Services Building #1 (541) 463-5144
Resource: Chicano/Latino Student Program Coordinator Office
The Black Student Union
The Black Student Union is a student-based organization focused on the cultural, social, and academic needs of African- American students attending Lane. It seeks to build cultural and community bridges in the general context of the academic environment. The BSU is involved with the sponsorship of three campus/community events during the academic year: Kwanzaa; the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration; and Black History Month. The BSU is open to all students, regardless of race, creed, color, religious affiliation, or sexual orientation. Membership in the BSU requires a commitment to the mission of the BSU. The BSU is committed to the the development of cross-cultural ties with all groups on campus and in the community at large. The office is located in the Multi-Cultural Center, Room # 201, Building #1, or contact Greg Evans at (541) 463-5340. |
The International Student Community Program
This program sponsors opportunities for all international and American students including enrichment trips to places of interest throughtout the Pacific Northwest. From the coast to the Cascade mountains, from northern to southern Oregon, there are many sights to see and things to do with the ISCP program. The program unites students from all over the world who join together and share their cultures during potluck dinners, dances, social hours and other events. Adventures focus on making friends and familiarizing participants with the history, traditions, and culture of Oregon, the USA and the world. For more information contact Colby Sheldon at (541) 463-5165.
The Native American Program
The Native American Program supports American Indian/Alaska Native students at Lane Community College. The program's goals are to help students make a smooth transition to college. The program helps students identify available resources, provides follow-up services, and offers a variety of activities and events which enable students to learn about Native American culture, values, and traditions. Available resources include:
The program coordinator serves as an on-campus advocate for the students between admissions, financial aid, Lane faculty, and other departments. In addition, the program provides information on the availability of appropriate scholarships. Contact James Florendo at (541) 463-5238 or come by his office in the Multi-cultural Center, Bld # 1, Rm # 201.
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