Diversity Resource Guide - Latinx Students
Academic Programs/Services
El Centro Académico Cultural: Nelson Hall East, 2nd Floor; ffp1@humboldt.edu; www.humboldt.cae
A center designed to provide culturally relevant facilities, activities, events, and opportunities that promote the holistic development of academic, intellectual, socio-cultural, professional, and personal success skills to students who identify with, support, or want to learn about the Latin@ culture or community.
Clubs: for meeting times and locations, visit HSU’s Clubs and Activities Site at www.humboldt.edu/clubs
Ballet Folkorico de Humboldt: ballet@humboldt.edu
Ballet Folkorico de Humboldt strives to keep the Mexican Culture alive by performing different traditional dances from the various regions of Mexico.
Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority: gaopi@humboldt.edu; www.facebook.com/PiChapter1993
Gamma Alpha Omega is a Latina-founded, service-based organization dedicated to promoting the achievement and the quest of higher education for all womyn. While learning about cultures, traditions, and values, we provide womyn with leadership, scholarship, and community service opportunities. We are a sisterhood founded on the pillars of: Honesty, Integrity, Leadership, Scholarship, and Unity.
Hermanas Unidas Inc. de Humboldt State: hau.hsu.publicrelations@gmail.com; https://hsupublicrelations.wixsite.com/haudehsu
Through academics, community service, and collegial networking, Hermanas Unidas hopes to unite and support hermanas along their pursuit of higher education.
Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity Inc.: lamda@humboldt.edu
Academic-based Latino fraternity.
M.E.Ch.A. de Humboldt State: http://eepurl.com/dBTnWj
Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan (M.E.Ch.A.) de Humboldt State is the local chapter of a national organization that “promotes high education, cultura, and historia. MEChA was founded on the principles of self-determination for the liberation of our people (from National Chapter Mission statement). M.E.Ch.A. is comprised of self-identified Chican@a, Latinos, and Allies.
SACNAS Club: aib3@humboldt.edu, (707) 826-4998, Warren House 38
To further the work of, to improve the effectiveness of, and to enhance the public understanding of and the appreciation of Chicanos, Latinos, Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and other underrepresented minorities in science.
Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. Awards range from $1,000-$5,000.
Student Scholarships and Other Funding Opportunities
Hispanic Scholarship Fund: www.hsf.net
HSF/General College Scholarships are designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a college degree. Awards range from $1,000-$5,000.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Scholarship: www.chci.org/programs/chci-united-health-foundation-scholar-intern-program/scholarship/
Up to $2,5000 for undergraduate study for students with a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities.
Community Resources/Organizations
LatinoNet: www.latino.net.co
LationNet is a community coalition that aims to improve the quality of life for Spanish-speaking families on the North Coast. Our more than 150 members represent 50 agencies from areas such as health care, social services, education, business, and children’s services.
SACNAS Club: aib3@humboldt.edu, (707) 826-4998, Warren House 38
To further the work of, to improve the effectiveness of, and to enhance the public understanding of and the appreciation of Chicanos, Latinos, Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and other underrepresented minorities in science.
Faith Organizations
Sacred Heart Church: 2085 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka; (707) 443-8429; http://www.sacredheartweb.org/
Masses in Spanish: Wednesday @ 7:00 pm and Sunday @ 12:15 pm
St. Joseph Parish: 14th and N Street, Fortuna; (707) 725-1148; www.saintjoeparish.org
Masses in Spanish: Sunday @ 12:00 pm
St. Mary's Catholic Parish: 1690 Janes Road, Arcata;(707) 822-7696; http://stmarysarcata.com/
Latin Mass 1:30 p.m. (except for the first Sunday of the month when it is at 3:00 p.m.)
Health/Wellness/Medical Services
Bilingual Health/Wellness Providers
Listing available at: english.latinonet.org/what-we-do/resource-guide/
Festejando Nuestra Salud/Celebrating Our Health: www.latino.net.co
Annual Spanish language health fair and community celebration in honor of Binational Health Week. scheduled each year in early October.
Broadcast/Radio Stations
KHSU 90.5 FM
Sabor Latinx - Sundays, 12-2pm
Latino USA - Fridays, 1:30-2pm
Radio Bilingue 103.3 FM and 89.7 FM
Charlando Con La Raza - Tuesdays, 7pm; Wednesday, 7am; Saturday, 1pm
Naturaleza y Comunidad - Wednesday, 6pm; Friday, 7am; Saturday, 2pm
Sabor Latinx - Sundays, 5:00-7pm
NPR
Alt.Latino - Mondays, 12am
Invisibilia - Fridays, 7pm
Latino Radio Stations Online: tunein.com/radio/Latino-c57945
Courses/Departments/Majors
Spanish Major and Minor and a Broad Selection of Courses:
Department of World Languages and Cultures: https://wlc.humboldt.edu/content/spanish
ART 104M: Latin American Art
ES 107: Chican@/Latin@ Lives
ES 310: US & Mexico Border
ES 314: Chicano Culture & Society in America
ES 336: American Ethnic Literature
ES 396/ HIST 396: International Latino Film Seminar
HIST 109: Colonial Latin American History
HIST 109B: Modern Latin America
HIST 326: History of Mexico
HIST 327: History of Brazil
HIST 328: Women & Gender in Latin America
SPAN 108: Level III for Heritage Speakers
SPAN 208: Level IV for Heritage Speakers
Local Markets/Stores/Restaurants/Businesses
Carmela’s Mexican Restaurant: 1288 G Street, Arcata and 1701 Central Avenue, McKinleyville; (707) 822-5200 for Arcata and (707) 839-2435 for McKinleyville
El Buen Gusto Market: 802 Broadway, Eureka; (707) 798-6290
El Pueblo Market Panaderia: 312 Broadway Street, Eureka; (707) 444-0952
Hey Juan Burritos: 1642 G Street, Arcata; (707) 822-8433
La Pasadita: 420 N St, Eureka; (707) 268-3902
La Chaparrita: 461 S Fortuna Blvd, Fortuna; (707) 617-2570
La Costa Mexican Restaurant: 664 S Fortuna Blvd, Fortuna; (707) 725-9416
Los Gallos Taqueria: 3300 Broadway St, Eureka; (707) 443-4631
Pachanga Mexicana: 1802 5th Street, Eureka; (707) 442-2587
Ricos Tacos Taqueria: 686 F Street, Arcata; (707) 826-2572
Rita’s Margaritas and Mexican Grill: 855 8th Street, Arcata; (707) 822-1010 and 1111 5th St, Eureka; (707) 443-5458
Taco Faktory (truck): 421 J Street, Arcata (at the Texaco Station)
Taqueria La Barca (truck): 5201 Carlson Park Dr, Arcata
Chapala Café: 201 2nd St, Eureka; (707) 443-9514