Volume XVII Number4 Summer 2010

www.quepasa.osu.edu Memories of Graduations Making Them Our Own

By Michael J. Alarid

I had almost forgotten. Let it suffice accomplishments, passion, determination, FAFSA in The FAFSA Can Save You. To help to say that I was tired, overworked, and and love for OSU make them most worthy understand the resources available to you, running low on energy on the day Bruno of the degrees they now hold. To all gradu- Indra Leyva-Santiago writes about the and I met with this year's graduates for the ates, we hope that you will read Staying resources at the Multicultural Center in annual ,Que Posa, OSU? graduation photo Connected, Vincent Sanchez's article about The Multicultural Center Is Your Safe Haven, session. Then I wa lked into the Ohio Union the developing Hispanic Alumni Society at and Susannah Turner encourages you to and saw the smiles on the faces of all the OSU. Congratulations to all of you! explore support groups within the dorms soon to be graduates. I could suddenly feel But for every graduate, there are many in her article Learning Communities Are it: their energy, excitement, anticipation, students still on their way to this great Seeking You. Finally, to help make the most and feelings of accomplishment engulfed accomplishment; it is for those that the of your time at OSU, Ana Gerber encour- me. For a moment, I remembered my first rest of this edition is intended. Our edition ages you to study abroad in her article graduation: I was back in Oregon sur- begins with Greetings from Key Leaders, The Road Is Calling, while Cyndi Freeman rounded by my family, filled with pride and featuring salutations and well wishes from offers some insight to incoming graduate excited about being the first person in my university leaders who play important students in Making Columbus Your Home. 0 family to graduate from college. It was one roles in bringing new students to OSU. For In the midst of all this excitement, of the best days of my life. our faculty profile, we focus on the career we would be remiss to ignore the chal- I ' It may sound trite, but rea ll y your of M6nica Giusti in the article Enhancing lenges that the Latino community in college graduation is a surreal time: a Health, Fighting Disease with Functional Arizona is currently facing. We turn then ·- moment when dreams come true for Foods; our student profile features Miguel to Yolanda Zepeda's article Enforcement- many who, at some point, doubted they Guevara in Undergraduate Focuses on Only Immigration Strategies Don't Work in might ever make it this far. It's a time Strengthening the Latino Community. our Su Opinion section, where she offers when worlds collide in ways you've never To make it to graduation day you will her perspective into the current tumult. imagined, with your college friends, col- need guidance, especially if you're a first For those who wish to know more about leagues, and family members, once occu- generation college student. Among the the controversy in Arizona, we hope this pying different spheres, suddenly shaking most important subjects you will engage article provides the insight many seem to hands as siblings, parents, and grandpar- are choosing the right university, learning be seeking. ents enter the university world you have about financial aid, understanding the For our graduates, this is a milestone; cal led home for so many years. Professors resources that are available to you at OSU, for those reading this edition who are tell how proud they are to your mother, and figuring out how to maximize your just beginning the process, we hope it friends lament how much they will miss experience as a Buckeye. To help surmount helps illuminate your path to success. you to a brother, and somewhere in the these obstacles, we offer numerous articles With you in mind, we are proud to offer middle you catch only snippets of this written to act as a road map for those tran- this publication and its content. We re once in a lifetime symphony. sitioning to OSU. To help choose the right hope that you can take advantage of the For our graduating students at OSU university, Jefferson Blackburn Smith offers guidance that so many have contributed C who have just lived this experience, the some advice in Is The Ohio State University for this edition. To all our readers we wish memories they have made will stay with Right for You? Additionally, Dr. Ernesto nothing but the best. them for the rest of their lives. To these Escoto takes us on a creative journey to MJ.Alarid ·- students and to their families, we dedicate examine the process of leaving home in part of this edition. Our cover features the his article Mafalda, 1492 + Buckeye Nation. photo that came from that photo session, As many of you are already starting to and depicts 20 graduates who were suspect, understanding financial aid and selected to be featured in this edition. finding scholarships are going to be pivotal Each student has a different story and we for your success. In It is Never Too Late for V> are pleased that all of them have been a Scholarship Maria Sanchez offers tips profiled for this edition in our graduate for the application process, while Marilyn UJ profile section entitled Their Best Day. Their Lee explains the importance of filing your

2 e,Que Pasa, OSU? Editor Michael J. Alarid

Designer e,Que Pasa, OSU? Bruno Ribeiro Assistant Editor Volume XVII Number 4 Summer 2010 Giovana Covarrubias

Editorial Board Mauricio Espinoza Monica Frias-Boson Victor J. Mora

Features Contributors Joseph A. Alutto Greedings from Key Leaders Making Columbus Your Home Ernesto R. Escoto Mauricio Espinoza 4 12 A Guide for New Graduate Students for Dolan Evanovich Is The Ohio State University the Next Two-Six Years Cyndi Freeman Anna Gerber 5 Right for You? By Cyndi Freeman Marilyn Lee A Guide to Decision Making and Why OSU Valerie B. Lee Indra Leyva-Santiago Is the Place for You The Road Is Calling Maria Sanchez By Jefferson Blackburn Smith How Study Abroad Can Complete Your Jefferson Blackburn Smith 13 Susannah Turner College Experience Yolanda Zepeda It Is Never Too Late for a Scholarship By Anna Gerber 8 Taking the Right Steps for Relief from the Please send all letters, press Financial Burden of College Learning Communities Are Seeking You releases, and other materials to: ,Que Pasa, OSU? By Maria Sanchez An Examination of the Benefits and Allure 14 063 Mount Hall of Learning Communities at OSU IOSO Carmack Road The FAFSA Can Save You By Susannah Turner Columbus0H43210 (614) 688 3S69 10 Why FAFSA Matters as Much as Your College Applications Staying Connected This publication is supported by By Merilyn Lee 15 A Call to Action for Hispanic Alumni The Office ofAcademic Affairs and By Vincent Sanchez the Office of Minority Affairs. This The Multicult ural Center Is Your publication is funded through the Hispanic Oversight Committee. 1 1 Safe Haven Their Best Day The Services and Benefits of the MCC to a The Trials and Triumphs of 20 OSU The Ohio State University is not 22 responsible for the content ofthis Weary Student Graduates publication. This publication does By Indra Leyva-Santiago not necessarily reflect the views and opinions ofthe staff or the editorial board. All submissions for publication must include name and phone number or e-mail ofthe person(s) responsible for the work. Sections ,oue Posa, OSU? reserves the right to refuse any and all submissions for publication at any time. Esquina del Editor 2009 - 2010 Events 2 Memories of Graduations 16 The Year in Pictures Note: We use·@· instead of"o/a• Making Them Our Own Highlights from the Latino Community because we want all Latin@s. men By Michael J. Alarid During the 2009-2010 School Year and women, to feel included. Cover: Photo by Bruno Ribeiro Faculty Profile Creative Corner 6 Monica Giusti 18 Mafalda, 1492 + Buckeye Nation Enhancing Health, Fighting Disease with Reflections on Leaving Home Functional Foods By Ernesto R. Escoto, Ph.D. By Mauricio Espinoza Su Opinion Student Profile 20 Enforcement-only Immigration 7 Miguel Guevara Strategies Don't Work Undergraduate Focuses on Strengthening An Examination of the Misguided Arizona the Latino Community SB1070 Bill By Michael J. Alarid By Yolanda Zepeda 28 Spring 2010 Graduates

www.quepasa.osu.edu Summer Quarter 2010 3 Greedings from Key Leaders

Joseph A. Alutto students are doing. It also helps you under- Executive Vice President and Provost stand the rich diversity of the Ohio State family. In studying its pages, you will be aston- As Ohio State's provost I am delighted to ished by all the ways you can interact with our welcome you to our campus and to this community. For example, Ohio State's 3,500 issue of iOue Pasa, OSU? world-class faculty members are devoted Being provost means being responsible to challenging and promoting your life of for the academic reputation of this great the mind. The 12,000 courses that they offer institution. It also means having the uni- allow you to choose from nearly 200 majors. versity's most privileged seat for appreci- Outside the classroom, nearly 1,000 student ating the accomplishments of our faculty organizations will engage you in everything and students. If you have already decided from the Aerial Robotics Team to the Zoology to make Ohio State your college home, I Club. Here, your opportunities to learn, grow, welcome you into our company and promise and develop are virtually unlimited. that we will do our utmost to give you an At Ohio State, students are our top enriching, engaging, and perhaps life- priority. We value the uniqueness that changing Ohio State experience. If you are each of you contributes to our culture of still thinking about where to go to college, I inclusiveness. Your varied perspectives, hope the pages that follow will persuade you experiences, and personal histories enrich that Ohio State could be the perfect fit. us all. I hope to have the pleasure and As you will see, iOue Pasa, OSU? gives privilege of greeting you personally in the you a glimpse of what our Hispanic/Latin@ coming months.

M. Dolan Evanovich Vice President far Strategic Enrollment Planning

Congratulations and welcome to The Ohio State University! On behalf of the enrollment services team, we are proud of the ri ch diversity of educational and co-curricular opportuni- ties available to our students. I joined the OSU family last fall and have been con- tinuously impressed with unmatched array of academic, career development, recre- ational, and intellectually stimulating activ- Valerie B. Lee ities available to our students. Trust that Interim Vice Provost for Minority Affairs we will work with you and your family to ensure a smooth transition to college and In a multicultural society, it is possible of ideas matters. Diversity matters help you lea rn more about our world class to have diversity without excellence, because no one person or group has all community and commitment to diversity. but it is impossible to have excellence the answers. Diversity mat ters because We are proud of the tradition of excel- without diversity. Simply bringing democracy matters. Diversity imagines lence and inclusion and we encourage you everyone to the table may ensure diver- and welcomes the future. iOue Pasa, to become an active partner in all aspects sity, but that alone does not guarantee OSU? is one of the many vehicles The of your academic and student life. excellence. Nevertheless, it is diver- Ohio State University uses to embrace sity that fuels the flames that allow that future. On behalf of the Office of the cauldron of excellence to foment. Minority Affairs, welcome to campus, Diversity matters because the exchange and we are here to help you thrive.

4 l Que Pasa, OSU? Is The Ohio State University Right for You? A Guide to Decision Making and Why OSU Is the Place for You

By Jefferson Blackburn Smith, Sr. Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions and First Year Experience

As you approach your senior year of do a study abroad program in China? You tour, so you ca n hear how the college high school, and the daunting task of can at Ohio State. That means when you defines itself, but don't stop there. Get choosing where to apply and eventually are interviewing for those positions to out on campus and meet some current enroll, how do you know which school is work in China, you will look more com- students, other than your tour guides, the right school for you? It can seem like petitive that students who didn't have and ask them how they like the campus. overwhelming, with over 3,400 colleges those opportunities. See if their answers are similar to the tour and universiti es in the United States. Here guides who are supposed to promote are several things to think about as you How can your experiences outside the university. Think about how easy the consider Ohio State and other schools. the classroom reinforce what you are campus is to get around, how diverse the learning in the classroom? student body is, what students do when Wh at do you want to study? You will have many learning oppor- they are not in class. Does everyone go Students tell us that the number one tunities outside the classroom as well home on the weekends? (You don't want reason they choose to apply to a college as those you have inside the classroom. to be stuck on a campus thousands of or university is the strength of the major Do the schools you are considering offer miles from home when most kids go they are interested in studying. Certainly, the same ki nds of out-of-classroom home for the weekend.) Are the students students shouldn't apply to schools that opportunities? Ohio State has more than you meet people you want to spend the don't offer the program they want to 900 student organizations that provide next four years getting to know better? study, but several other factors should students with leadership opportunities One of the things we here from be taken into account as well. Many, and a way to engage in the campus com- students who visit Ohio State is that they many college students end up changing munity. Our students are engaging in kn ew as soon as they saw the campus their major one or more times before research, whether working on a faculty that this was where they wanted to go they graduate. A school like Ohio State member's research team or directing to school. The visit confirmed everything can help guarantee that your academic their own research project, and learning else they already knew, and made their exploration won't ou tgrow your univer- what it means not just to learn, but to final decision an easy one. sity. For example, Ohio State has over 160 create knowledge. With over 100 study Whatever you do, pay attention to undergraduate majors and more than abroad programs in more than 40 coun- deadlines! Nothing can derail a college 450 specializations among those majors. tries, ranging in length from ten days to dream faster than missing an impor- Students can even create their own major, an entire year, Ohio State students learn tant deadline. All of the colleges you are by bringing together elements of other how to thrive in a global economy and looking at will have their own deadlines, program s into a unique field of study. engage different cultures. Thousands of so make a chart where you can track them Ohio state undergraduates get real work to be sure you don't miss anything import. What do you want to do after college? experience while in school by participat- You have 3 or 4 deadlines to think about Students frequently spend time ing in internships and co-ops. All of these for each school: the application deadline focusing on their major without thinking experiences help prepare students for life (many schools have an early deadline about their entire degree. At any univer- after college. and a final deadline), scholarship dead- sity, your major courses account for only lines, financial aid deadlines and dead- about one third of the classes you will How do you feel on the campus? lines for applying to special programs like ta ke for graduation. One third will be If you take your time as you research Honors or Scholars. Ohio State encour- general education classes that build skill colleges, you will be able to identify ages students to apply by Dec. 1 to be sets and create a common learning base several universities that might be a good considered for the broadest range of and the last third will be elective classes. fit. Once you have that list down, it's merit scholarsh ips, with a final deadline How will the colleges you are looking important to begin to visit these schools of Feb. 1. Students interested in Scholars at prepare you to be competitive to do to see how you feel about the idea of programs are also encouraged to apply by what you wa nt to do, once you graduate? spending the next four years there. It may December 1. The priority deadline to file Ohio State has so many academic oppor- not be feas ible to visit all the schools you the Free Application for Federal Student tunities that students can craft their are interested in before you apply, but Aid (FAFSA) is February 15. Ohio State degree around that desired outcome. So you definitely don't want to enroll at a (and many schools) requires students to a stu dent can study business just about college you haven't seen in person. You let us know by May 1 if they are planning anywhere, but if you want to work in wouldn't buy a car without test-driving on attending the following fa ll. China, can you take Chinese history as it first, right? The ca mpus visit is like a With these thoughts in mind as you a general education requirement and college test-drive. When you visit, be sure decide where to apply and enro ll, Buena Chinese language as an elective? Can you to do the official information session and Suerte! Good Luck! Pl~

www.quepasa.osu.edu Summer Quarter 2010 s Monica Giusti Enhancing Health, Fighting Disease w ith Functional Foods

By Mauricio Espinoza, Associate Editor, Communications and Technology, CFAES, OSU Extension, OARDC

Growing up in Peru, Monica Giusti loved roughly 20 percent of the cancer cells math and science. When time came to while having little effect on healthy cells. pick a career, she thought civil engineer- "There are more than 600 different ing would be just the ticket. But soon anthocyanins found in nature; Giusti she realized she wanted to work, in her sa id. "While we know that the concen- own words, "with things that were alive ... tration of anthocyanins in the GI tract maybe in a lab." Someone suggested food is ultimately affected by their chemical engineering, "and I've loved it ever since." structures, we're just beginning to scratch An assistant professor in the the surface of understanding how the Department of Food Science and body absorbs and uses these different Technology- part of the College of Food, structures." She pointed out that her team Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences is also evaluating how these pigments - Giusti has become a renowned interact with other compounds in foods researcher and innovator in the fields - such interactions could ultimately of functional foods (foods that provide affect the health benefits of the food or specific health benefits in addition to the anthocyanin itself. basic nutrition) and flavonoids (natural "I think it is possible to incorporate compounds such as anthocyanins and many of the health benefits of fruits and isoflavones that play a role in disease vegetables into a wide variety of foods prevention). by using juices, extracts or other natural "I became interested in natural colo· ingredients as replacement for synthetic Guisti is currently involved in yet rants, which are very important in Peru, dyes or additives,· Giusti sa id. "Doing so another area of the commercialization mainly as a natural alternative to syn· still maintains the wonderful colors of spectrum. Through one of her many thetic dyes: Giusti explained. "However, foods while enhancing their health-pro· innovations, she has a patent pending it was later on that I realized these moting properties." (filed in 2009) on the Mixed-mode Cation- natural pigments can provide much To accomplish such a goal, however, exchange Technique for the Fractionation more than color; they can actually help new processes and ingredients that deliver of High Purity Anthocyanins - a tech- (lJ protect your body from chronic disease. health benefits need to be developed for nique intended to generate highly pure That's when I became interested in func· use by the food industry. The reason syn- anthocyanins at a reasonable cost, thus tional foods. The idea is to make foods thetic ingredients are so widely used in allowing scientists to significantly expand that are appealing and also good for foods, Giusti explained, is because they are research into the health benefits of these you. Things that are healthy should not effective, available, stable and easy to use. compounds and their use as natural colo- sacrifice on flavor or color." "The incorporation of natural ingredients rants in foods. For example, laboratory experiments implies the adjustment of processing tech· As a Latina scientist (a rarity in U.S. on rats and on humans done by Giusti niques, and maybe even distribution and academic institutions), Giusti hopes her and her colleagues suggest that antho· storage practices to assure the shelf life of work at Ohio State will make a difference cyanins, which give color to most red, functional foods; she added. for Latinos and people's health in general. purple and blue fruits and vegetables, That's why Giusti's work also deals "We Latinos have a lot to offer in the appreciably slow the growth of colon with technology development aimed at scientific world;' she said. "A great portion cancer cells. They retrieved these antho- making functional foods more accessible of my work is with native commodities cyanins from some exotic fruits (many of to industry. Working with Cliffstar (the from Latin America, so I hope we can open which grow in Latin America) and other largest private-label juice manufacturer new markets for some of these commodi· plants, including grapes, radishes, purple in the United States), Giusti has been able ties, find value-added applications and, in I ' corn, chokeberries, bilberries, purple to determine the optimum protocol for some way, contribute to strengthening carrots and elderberries. quantitative and qualitative analyses of the economy of our countries. Ultimately, In additional laboratory studies, she cranberry extracts - which are sought- contributing to improved nutrition can and her colleagues found that antho- after for their health benefits, including have an impact on people, from any race, cyanin pigments from ra dish and black urinary tract health. This protocol is now nation or culture:· carrots slowed the growth of cancer cells used to determine the average content A researcher at Ohio State since 2004, anywhere from SO to 80 percent. But of beneficial compounds in all samples of Giusti holds a bachelor's degree from ro pigments from purple corn and choke· cranberry extracts, helping the industry Peru's Universidad Nacional Agraria La berries not only completely stopped the deliver consistent products with optimum Molina and master's and doctoral degrees u.. growth of cancer cells, but also killed quality and health impact. from Oregon State University. P/4

6 lQue Pasa, OSU? Miguel Guevara Undergraduate Focuses on Strengthening the Latino Community

By Michae/J.Alarid,Editor,1.QuePasa, OSU?

Miguel Guevara was packi ng for college when the warnings sirens came: Hurricane Ike was bearing down on south Texas and threatening his home. "ln prepara- tion for Ike and its landfall, I spent my last five days in Houston sleeping on the floor of someone else's home; Miguel told 1.Que Posa, OSU? Just three days prior to departure, Hurricane Ike barreled through southeast Texas, causing more than $29 billion in damages to the American coast- line. Miguel and his family were not able to return home until the day before his departure. Miguel immediately completed his packing, and then spent the rest of his last moments at home trying to help clear as much debris as possible from the area around his home. "I had an early morning numerous unique cha llenges. "In Houston away from what he misses about Houston; flight to Columbus and my parents came Latino culture is everywhere and to be these days he's more concerned about with me, helped me unpack, we ate lunch, deprived of some cultural aspects of my what he can do to make the Latino com- and then they had to return to Houston the life was really shocking; I did not know munity at OSU stronger. "I have gotten same day." Miguel Guevara found himself a that good Tex-Mex or Mexican food would involved and am engaged as much as long way from Houston, both geographi- be so difficult to find!" Miguel told 1.Que possible; I've dedicated myself to making ca lly and culturally, and in many ways felt Paso, OSU? "Also, the winter months are sure that the Latino student, faculty, and torn from home by the tragedy he had just brutal for me, the lack of sun, the grey staff voices are being heard." In pursuit experienced. But Miguel centered himself skies, etc. have affected me in a manner of those ends, Miguel is a founding and found his focus, wa lling out all of the that I did not foresee." Miguel believes member of the Lambda Theta Phi Latin distractions. Indeed, he has spent every that most of these cultural differences are Fraternity, Inc. at Ohio State, the President day since trying to make OSU his home. partially a byproduct of Columbus being of the University-wide Council of Hispanic For Miguel, Ohio State had long been smaller than Houston and partially due Organizations (UCHO), the Associate a part of his dreams. In fact, Ohio was to that fact that the Hispanic community Director for Hispanic Outreach for not entirely a foreign place for him: his in Columbus is still in its early stages of Undergraduate Student Government, and mother is from Lorain and for much of development. a Diversity Ambassador for Undergraduate his life Miguel visited his grandparents Still, the fact that the Hispanic com- Admissions and First Year Experience for summer vacations. During these visits munities in Columbus are experiencing (UAFYE), where he speaks with high Ohio State became part of his life and, rapid growth is undeniable. "I have not school minority students about coming when it was time to apply for college, experienced the Columbus Latino. I do not to college. Clearly, his extensive involve- OSU was on his radar. "Ohio State was my venture off to the west end that often, but ment in student organizations is ultimately fi rst choice; Miguel told 1.Que Paso, OSU? that in itself is a striking difference because aimed toward one goal: making the Latino "My family was excited when I received in Houston you do not have to try to meet community at Ohio State stronger. I ' my acceptance letter since they knew or see Latinos.· For those that Miguel In terms of his future, that path has C that. All I needed was the scholarship to has met, he has nothing but the highest still yet to be determined. •1am definitely make attending Ohio State a reality." That regard. "Ohio State has introduced me to going to do some graduate work; he told scholarship came in the form of the Morrill very dedicated and intelligent Latinos. In 1.Que Pasa, OSU? "I came to Ohio State QJ Scholars Program Scholarship, a full tuition Houston I do not personally know Latino determined to go to law school after grad- award that offers funding for the duration doctors, lawyers, Ph.D.s. etc. But at Ohio uation. Ohio State has very good diversity of one's undergraduate career. "My parents State I run into various Latinos who fit recruiters however, and I am also seriously ~ were excited and proud of me, but I could that description or are striving to attain consideri ng pursuing a Ph.D." With a laugh, tell they were also sorry I would be so far that description all the time. In this sense. he concluded, ·so as of right now, I am :J away from home;" I have experienced a Latino community trying to decide what path I should take!" Although he spent his summers in that I have not had much contact with Whatever route he takes, Miguel will no Ohio, the culture shock that came from back in Houston:· doubt remain dedicated to making the I ' leaving Houston for Columbus presented For Miguel, his focus has now shifted Latino community a better place. ~ V) www.q uepasa.osu.edu Summer Quarter 2010 7 It Is Never Too Late for a Scholarship Taking the Right Steps for Relief from the Financial Burden of College

By Maria Sanchez, Coordinator; Academic Studies, Office ofMinority Affairs

There are 600,000 scholarships worth process, you'll need to tune out the cost of financial aid can bring down your actual more than one billion dollars and these are attendance for awhile ... There are bigger cost of going to college; at the same time available to both perspective and current questions that need to be answered: what scholarships can position you for success college students; sadly, a good portion is the strength of the institution; how and bolster your resume. will simply go unused. Mea nwhile, those strong is your major within that university; Now in regards to scholarships there unaware of scholarship opportunities what sorts of opportunities (study aboard, is one thing you need to known above all continue to be overwhelmed by the cost research, co-ops/internships, etc.) are others: NO ONE IS GOING TO DO THIS FOR of attendance. In fact, the stress that has available to you if you select this college? YOU. This is work. Money doesn't just fall been produced in their first years at OSU This is not to say that you should tune from the sky, so you need to be proactive, has created ext ra pressure in an already out scholarship opportunities, because ask questions, and develop a strategy that challenging academic environment for finding scholarships is an ongoing process works for you ifyou want to earn a scholar- many students, often leading to their that never ceases! But when it is time to ship. First, cast your net as wide as possible fai lure. But whether you are starting your actually select a school it is a mistake to in terms of looking and asking for funding college journey or are halfway through consider cost first. Only after you have opportunities. Establish personal connec- there is one thing you need to know: it is ranked your colleges, should you then tions, so that someone can help guide you never too late to look into scholarship and consider what seems like the biggest through the admissions and scholarship financial aid opportunities. factor to most: how will you pay? The fact processes. Ask Ohio State representatives First, if you are just applying for college is the cost of attending a university can about financial aid opportunities and do or are in the middle of the decision making be deceiving, because scholarships and a search for scholarships on Ohio State's website; visit the financial aid website (more than once!). Contact the program or major that you are interested in and ask if they offer any scholarships. Many high school students may be sidetracked with football games, homecoming, etc., while others may only be thinking about getting accepted into college and not necessar- ily how to pay for college. You should be putting yourself on the radar for specific scholarship opportunities, not just for general financial aid. The Morrill Scholars Program Scholarships (MSP) at Ohio State University is one such opportunity. MSP is a great scholarship for incoming freshman and the nation's largest diversity scholar- ship program; the value of an MSP starts at in-state tuition and is flexible enough to increase and cover costs for out-of-state students as well. This scholarship is admin- istrated by Office ofMinority Affairs (OMA) and it is important for you to become familiar with their selection criteria. MSP asks for a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale), 23 ACT (or 1,070 SAT), and top 20 percent of your graduating class. Students who are interested in attending Ohio State, are U.S. residents, and meet two out of the three requirements should not hesitate to apply for this scholarship. To apply, students should complete the MSP application, which is available online, along with their admissions application

8 e,Que Pasa, OSU? before Dec. 1st. Visit www.oma.osu.edu/ org) and nationally there is the Hispanic award students after they have demon- recruitment for more information. Scholarship Fund (www.hsf.net), both of strated their abilities as a scholar within MSP is not the only merit based which provide scholarships to students. their area of study, but in order to be in award out there, and students should The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is large and a position to approach a department or make themselves aware of other similar provides plenty of scholarships for both major for funding a student must be in awards that are available to those who undergraduate and graduate studies. Visit great academic standing. Finally once you meet the academic criteria. Remember the Hispanic Scholarship Fund website for are at the university, take advantage of that for merit scholarships, it is necessary information on a va ri ety of topics, such free opportunities like the writing center to take the ACT/ SAT. and it is advisable as choosing a college to career guidance. and OMA academic advancement services to take it as early as possible because There are numerous search engines to to keep your grades up. It is a certainty that that allows you a chance to retake it if help navigate the numerous community the time invested in studying ca n really necessary. Also, students must apply to scholarships, including Fast web, a website pay offin terms of scholarships. the university before the December 1st dedicated to providing students with In closing, here are a couple of tips admissions priority deadline in order to college financing options (www.fastweb. about scholarship applications: access such scholarships. Remember that com). One bit of advice though: stay clear 1. Do your research and ask questions! these merit based awards are not depen- of websites or programs that charge a fee By putting in time and effort, you can find dent on financial need. Scholarships to help you find financial aid opportunities. out about funding opportunities. Search can often be combined with other Additionally, don't forget about univer- the web; as k either your guidance coun- scholarships and that many of them are sity grants, which can be need based and selor or your major advisor and remember renewable. For more information on require you to fill out your Free Application that it's never too ea rly to start looking. merit-based scholarships, please visit for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Even if 2. Every little bit counts ... Don't take for www.meritawards.osu.edu. you are not selected for a grant, you still granted a small scholarship, those small There are also community based may have the opportunity to attain a scholarships add up before you know it. programs and other online resources work study position. Also, ask the major 3. Meet all deadlines! You may miss a that should be explored. For example, or college you enroll in and find out if valuable opportunity if you miss dead- locally there is an organization called there are any scholarships offered by their lines. This is your responsibility, and no Damas Latinas (www.damaslatinas. departments. Occasionally, colleges will one is going to do it for you ... ffj www.q uepasa .osu.ed u Summer Quarter 201 O 9 The FAFSA Can Save You Why FAFSA Matters as Much as Your College Applications

By Merilyn Lee, Assistant Director, Office ofStudent Financial Aid

you the best value. Is a $20,000 scholar- ship better than a $2,000 scholarship? Surprisingly, the answer is, "Maybe.· To find out, you need to look at your out-of- pocket expense at each institution. To understand what your financial aid awards mean, you have to under- stand college costs. What it actually costs to attend a specific institution for an academic year varies greatly between schools. All schools have direct costs, which are billed to you each term, and indirect costs, which you pay as you go. To find your out-of-pocket direct cost at each school, subtract your gift assistance (schol- arships and grants which do not need to be repaid) from the school's direct costs. The difference is your out-of pocket cost.

Consider these examples of costs: College A College 8 Tuition & fees S 9,400 S 36,300 Room&board S 10,065 $ 8,960 Total direct costs $19,465 S 45,260

Congratulations! You've been admitted to apply for all kinds of aid. All colleges Now let's look again at those scholar- to college, and now you are on your way to require the Free Application for Federal ship offers: fulfilling your dreams. Student Aid (FAFSA) for federa l aid. Some College A College 8 Not so fast! College is expensive, and colleges also require separate institu- Total direct costs S 19,465 S45,260 many families find it hard to come up with tional applications or the CSS PROFILE for Scholarship & grant offer S 2.000 S20,000 the funding to pay for a college education, consideration for non-federal aid funds. Total out-of-pocket costs S 17,465 S25,260 especially in this economy. Most students It's important to find out which applica- find financial aid a necessity to pursue tions each institution you are considering The difference in out-of-pocket cost at their educational goals. Recent data from requires and whether there is a priority these two colleges is almost $8,000. This is the National Postsecondary Student Aid date for filing. Most colleges' websites will how much more you and your family will Study suggests that 66 percent of all clearly explain their application process pay if you attend College B. You may pay this college students obtain some kind of and priority fi ling dates, but if you have from savings, by working while in school, by fi nancial aid to pay for college. any doubt, contact the aid office directly borrowing student loans, or by some com· The good news is that financial aid is to clarify. bination of these strategies. In any event, available. The not-so-good news is that Third, apply as early as possible, and College A will cost you and your family less funds are limited and are awarded to those always before the priority application date. ofyour own funds than College B. students who maximize their chances of When funds are limited, early applicants Is cost the whole story? Not really. receiving the best aid package. If you want have a better chance of being awarded. There are some intangibles, too. Your to be one of those students, read on! Fourth, make sure your FAFSA and family has to decide what is most realis- First, do your best in school. other applications are completely and tic in your situation. Which college will Scholarships are awarded to students who accurately filled out. If information is take your further toward your goals? show promise. whether in academics or missing, or if the school has to request What is a rea listic educational debt level in specialized areas like dance or artistic additional clarification from you and your for you given your projected major? performance. The better your grades parents, you may miss out on funds. Where will you feel more comfortable? and overall performance. the more likely Applying for aid is an important first All these factors should be taken into you are to be considered for merit-based step, but it's equally important to be able account as you decide where you want scholarship awards. to compare aid awards from different to attend and how much to invest in Second, find out what you need to do schools to figure out which one offers your college education. Pf4

10 lQue Pasa, OSU? The Multicultural Center Is Your Safe Haven The Services and Benefits of the MCC to a Weary Student

By Indra Leyva-Santiago, lntercultural Specialist, Hispanic/Latin@Student Initiatives

The Multicultural Center's prime location and the traditional Fiesta in the fall on room that also serves as a serenity space on the first floor of the new Ohio Union Oct. 28, 2010. where students can find the time to reflect makes it a central gathering space for Ohio At the Multicultural Center, students and relax during stressful times. The State students to join in education, cel- play an intrinsic part of the event planning. Multicultural Center staff is always avail- ebration, support and dialogue among all Students are always encouraged to explore able for students to help, listen, support cultures and identities. more about their own and other identi- and to provide that home away from home The Multicultural Center offers inter- ties to best prepare them to be effective feeling that is needed to succeed in your cultural programming that welcomes global citizens, especiall y in an increas- university journey. community members of all cultures and ingly socially just world, where students Visit our website to fi nd out more about identities. At the same time itsupports and today must be aware of the multiplicity how to connect with the Multicultural celebrates specific cu ltural and identity of identities and their intersections and Center Staff, how to be involved on the groups, including race, ethnicity, nation- interconnections. At the Multicultural multiple student planning teams, if you are ality, gender identity, sexual identity, Center students are given the opportu- interested in becoming part of a student disability, socioeconomic, faith and nity to explore new and innovative ways group or just if you want to check out what emerging communities. The Multicultural of creating stronger, wiser communities is cooking for the upcoming months! Or Center's array of community events where people can bring their differences come visit us between 8am-9pm, Monday each year includes community festivals, together as strengths toward a common through Thursday, 8am-Spm on Fridays. heritage months, awareness weeks, inter- goal of social justice. We can't wait to meet you! group dialogues, three-credit courses, The Multicultural Center welcomes all Multicultural Center workshops, trainings, fi lm series, support students to use the resources available Office ofStudent Life groups, lectures and a whole range of at the center to study, spend time with Ohio Union, Suite 1000 student leadership groups. Do not miss friends, create new friendships, learn about 1739 North High Srreet the series of events that the Multicultural upcoming intercultural events, watch TV at Columbus Ohio 43210 Center has to offer you during welcome the lounge, or chat about whatever's up 614.688.8449 week followed by the nationally observed with the students and staff in the center. http://mcc.osu.edu celebrations of Hispanic Heritage Month The center also houses a level 2 lactation [email protected]

www.quepasa.osu.edu Summer Quarter 201 O 11 Making Columbus Your Home A Guide for New Graduate Students for the Next Two-Six Years

By Cyndi Freeman, Director, Graduate Student Recruitment and Diversity Initiatives, The Graduate School

Your life has been a series of questions part of your experience in Columbus. be providing service to others, but you'll and answers that have brought you to this And the city is full of surprises. When also be meeting other volunteers - like- point: you are about to become a graduate I arrived here threeyears ago, I was sur- minded but diverse individuals who could or professional student at The Ohio State prised that chorizo was available in the be potential new friends. University. For the next two, four, six or main meat case at Giant Eagle! There are Subscribe to the Columbus Dispatch, eight years, Columbus is where you will markets specializing in Latino cuisine one of the easiest ways to get the scoop be living and learning. Being able to make across the city from Morse Road on the on your new hometown is by reading the this your "home· will be important to your Northside to the Westside. And there local paper. You will learn about the com- success as a student. are loads of dining options as well; from munity, the local political scene and you You will need to understand the demo- the taco trucks to Peruvian, Columbian, have to love the Sunday coupons! graphics of Columbus and Ohio State. This Venezuelan, Puerto Rico, Mexican and Might sound old fashioned, but get a is much more than race and ethnicity. Ohio Spanish. While nothing is like your library card. Libraries are more than books, State is the largest university in the United grandmother's cooking, a taste of some- you can check out DVDs, and find out States; 39,209 undergraduate students thing like home can really help. about local events. and 10,097 graduate students, in the 16th There are also annual events in the If you have children, register them for largest city. Ohio's Latin@/Hispanic popu- city to help you connect with interesting school. The sooner your child can establish lation comprises 2.3 percent of the total people and have fun: from Red, White and a regular routine, the easier it will be for state population. According to the Ohio Boom, to Comfest, to Festival Latino, and them to settle in. Department of Development, most of the the Dios Los Ninos, Co lumbus has much to Don't forget to get your driver's license Hispanic population growth has taken offer. The Ohio Latino Commission, www. and license plates. place within the last 10 years. Since 2000 ochla.ohio.gov, provides a great deal of Register to vote; make sure your voice the number of Latino/Hispanic individuals information to the Latino community. is heard here! in Ohio increased by 22.4 percent. Three Here are my recommendations for what Contact insurance companies, includ- out of every ten Latino/Hispanic lives in you should seek to discover, which I hope ing household, auto and health. Find out one of the three major cities Cleveland, will help get you started here Columbus. ifyou need any changes. Columbus, or Toledo. Overall, nearly 90 Take a look at Columbus as a tourist Make sure you connect with the Latino percent of Ohio's Latino/Hispanic resi- might. Use Experience Columbus as a guide community at The Ohio State University. dents live in urban areas. (www.experiencecolumbus.com) to find ,oue Pasa, OSU? supports a wonderful With a growing, vital and diverse out about parks, museums, the zoo, annual web link for Latino organizations, www. Latino population, Columbus is having events and more.. quepasa.osu.edu/organizations. some growing pains, but great oppor- While your time is very precious, vol- Also, some final advice: don't be afraid tunities as well. You need to make the unteering may offer just the connec- to ask questions and reach out. There are most of this life experience. Social tion you need to your new community. lots of people here, and they have not only activities, cultural events, recreation Whether your involvement in on-ca mpus survived the experience you are begin- and professi onal development are all or in the community, not only will you ning... but they have thrived! f:i

12 l Que Pasa , OSU? The Road Is Calling How Study Abroad Can Complete You r College Experience

By Anna Gerber, Public Relations Coordinator, The Office ofInternational Affairs

Have you ever dreamed of studying cen- countries around the world, with courses International Affairs. Students are eligible turies-old architecture in Italy, of research- offered in almost any subject. to receive scholarships based on a number ing animal welfare in Australia, or just There are two different kinds of Ohio of criteria, including demonstrated finan- living with a host family in Argentina? State sponsored study abroad programs cial need, hometown, major or course of Every year, more than 60,000 for students to choose from - short- study, and even the region of the world students step foot on Ohio State's term and quarter-length. Quarter-length where they plan to study abroad. campuses to further their education programs vary from three to 10 weeks, "The grant I received through Honors through academic, resea rch, and profes- and in most cases, consist of a group of and Scholars helped my family and I with sional experiences and many of them Ohio State students studying together some of the program costs;· says sopho· have dreams about traveling they may with an Ohio State facu lty or staff member more Devin Oliver. "My study abroad expe- believe impossible. In fact, the Office acting as a resident director. Short-term rience opened my eyes to different ca reer of International Affairs at Ohio State programs offer students an experience, paths that I might consider, and reinforced facilitates international opportunities usually taught in English, that won't inter- my desire to learn a second language. for students and administers a va riety fere with their class time. An Ohio State I know that the experiences I had while of study abroad programs. Ohio State faculty member teaches a pre-departure abroad will stick with me for life. It was offers over 100 study abroad programs class on campus, and then leads a program truly a life changing experience:· in 40 different countries, all of which are abroad for a period of time lasting from The most important thing to remember designed to ce lebrate diverse cultures, 10 days to three weeks. Students usually when considering a study abroad program foster the exchange of ideas and support receive credit for their class on campu s. as is to plan ahead. Attending an Office of the growing international dimension of well as their study time abroad. International Affairs "Getting Started" Ohio State. Study abroad is any inter- "The 10-day trip was the perfect session is the first step to receive all the national experience gained in another amount oftime to get a feel for the country basic information about study abroad. country, including classes, study-tours I was visiting, without having to miss any Students should speak to a study abroad and internships. Close to 20 percent of time at Ohio State;· sa id sophomore devel- coordinator about their plans. as well as undergraduates have a study abroad opment studies major El len Noe of her touch base with their academic advisor to experience before they graduate. spring break study in Bolivia. assure that a study abroad program will The global society in which we live In addition to Ohio State sponsored fulfill their academic requirements. Taking has made it increasingly important for programs, there are also co -sponsored the proper steps and planning ahead can students to have a broad understanding of programs, international exchange help alleviate some ofthe stress, and allow world cu ltures, and an international expe- programs, and individualized study students to get the most of their interna- ri ence is becoming a crucial part of their programs. Co-sponsored programs are tional experi ence. Play your ca rds right, education. Students need to have a global managed by another U.S. or foreign insti- and study abroad will be an experience perspective in order to be competitive in tution, and allow students to become that will prepare you to become a responsi- their personal and professional lives, as the enrolled at another university in courses ble global citizen while creating memories world becomes an interd ependent and with local and other foreign students. that you will cherish for a lifetime. Pl~ interconnected society. International exchange programs allow Evan Davis, a junior studying interna- Ohio State students to go abroad to an tional studies and political science, has overseas institution, while that school been on two study abroad experiences - sends some of their students to Ohio one to Turkey, and one to Bolivia. "Study State to study. For students that cannot abroad is an amazing experience that has find a program that quite fits their needs, changed me as an individual by opening they can design an individualized study my mind to new ideas, new cultures and program, which will allow them to par- new viewpoints;' said Davis. "You learn ticipate in an academic or work-related a lot about yourself and the world, no program, such as an internship, service- matter what country you travel to:' learning. or research experience in another In order to accommodate students' country. demanding schedules, the Office of There are many scholarship and International Affairs offers a variety of funding options available to study abroad study abroad programs to help them students. Program costs vary widely complete some of their required course- depending on the length, location, and work abroad, during a time that works with type of study abroad program, and schol- their schedule. Programs are offered in arships are administered by the Office of

www.q uepasa.osu.edu Summer Quarter 2010 13 Learning Communities Are Seeking You An Examination of the Benefits and Allure of Learning Communities at OSU

By Susannah Turner, Associate Director ofResident Life at the Office ofStudent Life

Living in a residence hall community at faculty dinners, short term study abroad events and programs help make you feel Ohio State is an incredible opportunity opportunities, a course that you take more a pa,t of the community at OSU to live in community with other students, with your learning community peers, and make it easier for you to form rela - grow with peers who are having similar and in-hall advising. In the past, we tionships and build lasting friendships. experiences, and create long lasting have had events where faculty members Some of the learning communities memories about your time as a Buckeye at have come in the night before classes have also gone on trips to study a topic OSU. Learning communities are an impor- begin in Fall quarter to answer ques- more closely. For example, the John tant part of the residence hall experience, tions about what students can expect Glenn School of Public Policy learning designed for the purpose of connect- from faculty and the classroom experi- community travels to Washington, D.C.. ing students to those with similar inter- ence at OSU. Learning communities also every year and visits w ith politicians to ests. A learning community is a group of offer students the opportunity to get talk about government in action. While students with similar academic majors or connected to the OSU community in a in D.C., students visit museums and interests who live together on a floor or in smaller setting. In the Pha rmacy House local sites to learn more about the city a hall. These programs help you connect learning community, faculty members and have fun together too. Other trips more deeply with others who might be have talked to students about getting learning community students have taking the same classes or are interested involved in undergraduate resea rch. This taken include our Engineering learning in doing the same things on campus. Our has allowed students to ask questions in community students going to Detroit approach has been successful: the data a one-on-one setting and increased their for the Auto Show, our International show that students who live in learning likelihood of participating in an under- House learning community students communities are more likely to have graduate research project. This past year, visiting New York and getting immersed higher grade point averages. connect to the students in Baker East, home to the in service as well as the culture and professors outside the classroom about Visual and Performing Arts learning com- community of New York City. Many of class questions, think that forming study munity, had a program called, "Baker East our learning communities connect with groups is easier, get involved in commu- Beats Homelessness:'This event allowed cultural events in Columbus and nearby nity service, and be involved on campus. the student participants to get involved cities. For example, we have had several Al l of these things are great indicators for in community service and learn more learning communities form trips to see your success as a Buckeye. about individuals living without homes musicals, such as Wicked. As a member of a learning commu- and ways in which students could get These outstanding events, activities, nity, you could also have the opportu- more involved in service. As you can see, and trips compliment the everyday fun nity to attend events that are tailored to learning communities offer you a great of being a member of a community of your major or your interests, including va riety of events and activities. These students who are studying the same things you are, or are interested in participating in the same things you do. Within the space of these communities there are informal things that happen every day, like dinners together as a floor, forming an intramural football team, and even getting a study group together during mid-terms. Indeed, learning communities both support you as a student at OSU and as a person li ving in the residence hall community. We have learning communities with a wide range of topics, including but not limited to: Visual and Performing Arts, the John Glenn School of Public Policy, Nursing. Exploration, Allied Medical Professions, International House, Engineering, Pharmacy, First Year Collegians, and so much more. For more information about learning communi- ties please visit www.housing.osu.edu or Allied Medical Professions Learning Community and Nursing Leaming Community attend a ClevelandIndians Game ca11( 6 14) 29 2-39 30. Pl~

14 lQUe Pasa, OSU? Staying Connected A Call to Action for Hispanic Alumni

By Vincent Sanchez, Board Member, OSU Hispanic/Latino Alumni Society

Most, if not all, will agree that some of shared their interests in bringing the Hispanic/Latino Autumn 2009 Graduates our best memories and friendships were establishment of the OSU Hispanic/ Latino and the same for each graduating class since. created at The Ohio State University. For us Alumni Society to fruition. Right now, To our recent graduates, we say Hispanics, these experiences were similar to our main focus is getting students and Congratulations! We share your pride and those ofmost Buckeyes but with the added alumni connected. Some of us would like celebrate your accomplishments. We want Hispanic flair - great memori es indeed. to reach back and provide some mentor- to welcome you to the alumni family. We Once we depart from the school ship/assistance to current students. Some encourage you to remain connected and experience, we become part of another alumni would like to reconnect and share to look back as others follow right behind. great institution: The Ohio State Alumni resources with other alumni. All of us For 2010, in addition to formally Association. As you visit the website www. would like to stay connected and make creating the OSU Hispanic/Latino Alumni ohiostatea lumni.org you will read "Stay Hispanics/Latinos stronger at Ohio State. Society, our goal is to coordinate our first Connected, Make Ohio State Stronger:' In these past few months we have mentoring relat ionship and grant our first Among other things, you will find news, been fortunate to obtain encouragement scholarship. photos, and the resources aimed toward and support from the Ohio State Alumni This is only the beginning of what we staying connected and making our alumni Association and from other organizations at expect to become a very active alumni experience an excellent one. OSU. In addition, the Hispanic alumni that group in the next few months. Please So what is out there for OSU Hispanic/ are currently residing outside of Columbus consider actively participating and spread- Latino alumni? Nothing is completely have started to make their presence felt. ing the word. established yet, but I am excited to Last December, with the support of the For general inquiries and to find ways announce that one is currently being Organization of Hispanic Faculty & Staff to contribute to our efforts, please email us formed and it's going to need your partici- (OHFS), OSU's Multicultural Center, Latino at hispaniclatinosociety@a lumni-osu.org. pation to succeed! Graduate Student Association and the We also have created a Facebook group to Some OSU Hispanic alumni & friends Wexner Center, we were able to co-orga- keep you informed on our progress. have met in the past months and have nize a Graduation Celebration event for our Go Bucks!!! '14

www.quepasa.osu.edu Su mmer Quarter 201 O 15 The Year in Pictures Highlights from the Latino Community During the 2009-2010 School Year

L.A.S.E.R. Kick-Off Meeting Taste of OSU

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16 lQue Pasa, OSU? Hispanic Awareness Week

Dr. Mark Hugo Lopez, from the Pew Hispanic Center, speaks ar The Oh,o Scare University

www.quepasa.osu.edu Summer Quarter 2010 17 Mafalda, 1492 + Buckeye Nation Reflections on Leaving Home

By Ernesto R. Escoto, Ph.D. Associate Director, Director ofClinical Services ICounseling + Consultation Service IOffice ofStudent Life

Twin siblings, Gabriela and Rodrigo, School. Gabriela had walked up to where were demanding of her. She had learned a rushed, sun-scorch ed drive from Laredo Julio and Dr. Campos ta lked and simply lesson, too. Listening and acknowledging to Houston had been packed with dichos, listened to their conversation. her parents' perspective and opening up plenty of consejos, and tears. Dad had driven At home, she asked Rodrigo what he the window for her to paint her life-dream the family's 1998 Jeep Cherokee, with over thought mom and dad would say if they in detail. She had not asked for their permis- 178,000 noticeable miles (a few exterior were to choose to go somewhere else to sion or approval, but rather asked that they dents, a 20 inch-long crack on the wind- college rather than UT Pan American, the contribute to her dream. This was important shield, and a driver's side window that could closest UT Branch to Laredo. Rodrigo had to her parents. The drug-related violence only be lowered about four fingers), and some reservations, but did not discourage across Rio Grande had recently made them mom had dispensed the advice and farewell his sister, older by less than seven minutes. more aware ofthe delicate balance between wishes of relatives from as far as Morelia, Rodrigo had excelled throughout his honoring roots and embracing change. Like Michoacan, where Gabriela's and Rodrigo's academic career, but had struggled most most parents, they wanted to help their grandparents had been born. of his high school junior year. He found the ch ildren achieve their dreams. At Houston Intercontinental, under high school oppressive and did not feel Nonetheless, anxiety had gotten the best much stress and with shortness of breath, understood at home. These experiences out of Gabriela during winter. "What if I got they slowly moved through the security had left him feeling powerless and lacking in and Rodrigo didn't?""What ifthe opposite checkpoint. Rodrigo had gone twice confidence. Gabriela, as part of her high turn out to be true?"The envelopes arrived through the metal screening after forget- school band, had traveled often, visiting on a rare overcast gloomy day. Then, there ting to remove his belt and coins. A few Monterrey, Mexico, O.C.. Austin, and L.A., was plenty of time to prepare. In the spring, minutes earlier, at the check-in counter, they to name a few cities. She had longed to they traveled to Columbus and were part had been told they might miss their flight. go away for college, but mom and dad of a family welcome orientation. This visit On the way to the airport, the Jeep had had would not have it. Ifshe were to be allowed, helps themvisualize what life might be like a flat, delaying their planned arrival time Rodrigo had to be part of the plan. at OSU. And visualize they did. Ms. Botello to the airport nearly 45 minutes. Mom and She slept little for a few nights, thinking had encouraged both Gabriela and Rodrigo dad had quickly said goodbye and dropped about how best to bring Rodrigo on board, to visualize everything from preparing them at the curb. then her parents. She bounced her ideas themselves physically and emotionally for Rodrigo carried his belt on his hand as with her childhood friends, Mila (short for their transition and life at OSU to enjoying he finished getting his left foot into his shoe Milagros or Miracle) and Elizabeth, whose and succeeding in their academic and other while speed walking to gate C-45. Having mom had recently re-married Dan, a trucker school-related activities. They visualized worn sandals, Gabriela was already about from Dayton, Ohio. Dan was a passionate being part ofa community oftheir choosing 100 feet ahead, reading the airport signage. Buckeye fan, license plate and all. and coping with Midwestern winters. After, They passed a futuristic out-of-place bar Then, it came to her - Botello. they graduated from HS and couldn't wait and realized they were heading the wrong Ms. Botello was a transplant from Merida. for their move to come soon enough. way. A few minutes later, they found the Like most Yucatecos, her speech was softer, The flight attendant had announced gate across Houston News Connection, closer to that ofCentral Americans than her the pilot had started the plane's final where CNN News blared out of four TV equals from Mexico. She loved Mafalda, descent. With perfect enunciation and a u speakers. They were the last to board. The who was a year younger than Calvin (from hint of daily rehearsal, he added: "Ladies flight attendant closed the plane's door Ca lvin and Hobbes) and more socially con- and gentlemen, as we start our descent, (JJ as soon as they sat in Continental's flight scious and concerned about world peace. please make sure your seat backs and tray 1492 - as ifthe plane had been departing Botello advised: ·Paint your parents the tables are in their full upright position...• from Palos de la Frontera, Spain, an-almost- picture of your life-dream, highlight how Gabriela's mind drifted away to a conver- fitting flight number. OSU would contribute to your dream, and sation with her father: "Make sure to stay They anxiously smiled at each other then suggest how they might contribute to it." the same and change ... try new things as they buckled their belts. They were less Gabriela got down to polishing her dream, while caring for the most important things ·-I ' than three hours away from their new told it to her mirror several times, and then in your life; know what they are; in order (0 home, Buckeye Nation. This new journey faced Rodrigo, mom and dad. to find freedom, you must first sacrifice had started less a year ago and much to Rodrigo came around a lot easier than parts of yourself:" Then, the flight atten- the humor of serendipity itself. Gabriela she had thought. Mom and dad took longer dant ended: · Make sure your seat belt is (JJ had run across her now ex-bf, Julio, outside to process and finally agreed, with several securely fastened and all carry-on luggage the office of Fernanda Botello, Julio's high conditions. Expected, Gabriela told herself, is stowed underneath the seat in front of school counselor, where she spoke with and quickly agreed to them all. She was too you or in the overhead bins. Please turn Or. Campos, a dean at Ohio State recruit- excited to think she could nowapply to OSU offall electronic devices until we are safely u ing students at Laredo's United South High than to think about the sacrifices her parents parked at the gate. Thank you."PI• 18 i,Que Pasa , OSU? www.quepasa.osu.edu Summer Quarter 2010 19 Enforcement-only Immigration Strategies Don't Work An Examination ofthe Misguided Arizona SB 1070 Bi ll

By Yolanda Zepeda, Associate Director, Academic and International Programs, Committee on Institutional Cooperation

"Abominations such as apartheid do not start with an entire

population suddenly becoming inhumane. ... They start

with generalizing unwanted characteristics across an entire

segment ofa population. They start with trying to solve

a problem by asserting superior force over a population."

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Such were the cautionary words of Bishop with immigration issues, focused solely Enforcement-only policies such as Desmond Tutu about Arizona's new immi- on identifying, prosecuting and deporting SB1070 don't address the labor needs filled gration law. He concedes that Arizona unauthorized immigrants. They require by undocumented workers, but only force remains a "long way" from South Africa's law enforcement officials to check the them into the underground economy. By apartheid days, and I agree. Still, his com- immigration status of anyone suspected removing unauthorized workers from the parison is warranted and instructive. of being undocumented, and make it a payrolls, local. state and federal govern- Supporters of SB1070 argue that Arizona crime to harbor an undocumented person, ments give up the tax revenues they would residents ca nnot afford the burden that regardless of family relationship. They also otherwise generate. Even though a large undocumented workers and their families provide for the arrest of legal immigrants percentage of undocumented workers place on public services. Perceptions who fail to carry their documents with do pay into Social Security, Medicare and of rising crime and violence al so drive them at all times. Taking the strategy a step Medicaid, they are not eligible to receive support for the extreme measures in the further, SB1070 allows any legal resident benefits. Immigrants visit the hospital bill. While the fears and insecurity experi- to sue if they believe that an agency is not emergency room less than U.S.-born enced by Arizonans are real, the problem enforcing the law vigorously enough. In residents, and recent immigrants are less that feeds their fears has been wrongly Tutu's words, Arizona's enforcement-only likely to use any health care services at all. attributed to illegal immigration. The law is "trying to solve a problem by assert- Thus, even without considering the cost draconian measures of 581070 will not ing superi or force over a population." provide the economic and social security Supporters argue that unauthorized that Arizonans seek. On the contrary, they workers take jobs away from "Americans· C are likely to exacerbate the economic pres- and depress wages for Arizona workers. sures on the state. By directing suspicion Undocumented workers are, in fact, and blame toward those with brown skin concentrated in some industries and "0 and "accents; the bill promotes intoler- geographic areas of the country, and in ance and distrust at the very least. Among Arizona, they are estimated to comprise ·- those who find comfort in a scapegoat, 10-12 percent of the workforce. Yet, the C it is more likely to nurture hatred and removal of undocumented workers from aggression against a population- those the state economy will not improve with papers and the undocumented- opportunities for legal Arizona workers. ·- who are already vulnerable to prejudice The domestic workforce is aging and is c.. and discrimination. Bearing in mind better educated than in the past, and Bishop Tutu's admonition, let us ta ke a thus is decreasingly likely to take the low- closer look at the facts surrounding the skill, low-wage jobs that are increasingly "Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe filled by foreign and often unauthorized 0 Neighborhoods Act.· workers. Moreover, removal of undocu- mented workers from Arizona's economy What is the problem that SB1070 seeks would result in a nearly 14 percent loss of to resolve? economic output and more than 400,000 The provisions in this law represent an jobs, according to a 2008 study by the "enforcement-only" strategy for dealing Perryman Group.

20 c.Que Pasa, OSU? of implementing Arizona's enforcement- instructing school districts to remove status. Extending its reach even further, only approach, the new law is most likely teachers with "heavy" or "ungrammati- the law criminalized legal immigrants who to have a negative impact on economic cal " accents from classes for students fail to carry their papers at all times. And production, the job market, and state and learning English. It should be noted that the latest move is to conquer the spirit of local budgets. Arizona actively recru ited many teachers all Latinos in the state by banning ethnic from Latin America in the 1990s to studies, and punishing "accented English." Arizona's Crime Rate Lowest in Decades provide bilingual instruction. Even more What may have started as a solution to an Fervent advocates for Arizona's immi- revealing is the state's new education economic problem shows no promise to gration law connect violence and property policy banning ethnic studies programs, remedy economic pressures, but seems crime with rising immigrant numbers which it describes as courses designed to deliver satisfaction by creating a Latino in the state. The murder of an Arizona to "advocate ethnic solidarity instead of scapegoat. rancher by suspected drug smugglers the treatment of pupils as individuals:' Arizona's legislation puts us all at was held up as emblematic of the dangers Notably, such courses are banned along risk, regardless of ethnic heritage, native stemming from illegal immigration and with courses that promote the overthrow language, or skin color, because it violates served to galvanize support for SB1070. of the U.S. government or promote resent- the basic principles of freedom so funda- The problem with this argument is that ment ofa particular race or class of people. mental to this nation. We cannot accept Arizona's crime rate is lower today than Responding to Arizona's plea for help, that an entire population is stripped of it has been in four decades. While the the Obama administration has responded human dignity and basic protection before number of undocumented immigrants with a pledge to expand militarization the law without losing our own humanity has expanded substantially over the past of the border by sending 1,200 National and without putting our own freedom at decade, the violent crime rate reported Guard troops to reinforce border security. risk. Arizona's problem is our problem. by the Bureau of Justice has decreased Soldiers are trained for war not domestic It is time rethink our immigration 22 percent, and the property crime rate law enforcement. Let us not forget the policies. We need comprehensive immigra- has dropped 28 percent. Rather than tar- U.S. teen that was mistakenly shot and tion reform that extends beyond enforce- geting drug smugglers, a wide net is cast killed by U.S. Marines sent to help secure ment-only strategies. We need reform that over all immigrant fam ilies. As Bishop Tutu the border in 1997. Militarizing the border acknowledges the essential labor needs warns, "abominations such as apartheid is an expensive burden for taxpayers to provided by immigrant workers, but that ... start with generalizing unwanted char- bear; it is dangerous and it is not a humane also respects the basic human rights and acteristics across an entire segment of a response to our need for immigration dignity of those who are providing essen- population." reform. tial services. Mexico is a critical trading As we see from Arizona's example, partner, and the largest source of immigra- Asserting Superior Force intolerance and aggression might have tion. Economic policies that don't benefit The process of generalizing initially been directed at unauthorized both countries may bring greater profits to unwanted characteristics to all Latinos workers. But SB1070 reaches beyond individual corporate interests, but without is now underway. Recently, the Arizona such workers to criminalize anyone who economic development for Mexico, immi- Department of Education began provides them shelter, regardless of family gration pressures will continue. Plj www.quepasa.osu.edu Summer Quarter 2010 21 Their Best Day The Trials and Triumph s of 20 OSU Graduates

On June 13, 2010 two hundred and forty- three Latino students graduated from The Ohio State University. Of those, twenty are featured in the following pages. Their stories are all unique; yet there are many commonalities within their experiences at OSU that will connect them to the uni- versity for life. From major award winners to first generation success stories, the 2010 graduating class is fu ll of inspira- tional stories that are representative of the larger Latino graduation experience. In addition to the profiles, we were happy to photograph numerous students with their families on this special day. Below are some photographs from graduation day, which are followed by the personal stories from the graduating class of 2010.

22 e,Que Pasa, OSU? Jairo Alza is the first person is his beliefs and brought me closer to my large campus will give you the oppor- family to attend college in the United Hispanic heritage~ tunity to grow and get involved with States. An active member of the Now having completed his degree other organizations. OSU has a rich Society of Hispanic Professional at OSU, Jairo has nothing but positive history full of traditions, and to be Engineers (SHPE). Jairo attended things to say about his experiences at able to say that you're part of those numerous national conferences and Ohio State. As a new Alumnus, Jairo traditions is something I would never benefitted from the training offered stronglyadvocates for others to attend change for anything in the world'.' Jairo M. Alza by SHPE. "This has shaped me as a OSU."Not only is the education at Ohio Trujillo, Peru student and person.· Jairo told ,Que State one of the best in the country, B.S. in Civil Engineering Pasa, OSU? "It helped strengthen my but attending a university with such

A first generation college student, a scary thing to move here and One of Candace's fondest Candace Anderson has spent start fresh without my family and memories came during her sopho- the last four years far from home. life-long friends. but I'm proud to more year at OSU. "I went on a "I came from a small town in North say I did it." Candace graduates as a study abroad trip to Greece and Carolina that literally has one stop proud member ofAlpha Psi Lambda was walking down the street in light."Candace told ,OuePasa, OSU?" and is appreciative for all the downtown Athens, Greece; she told I didn't know anyone and didn't support she received from them; ,Que Pasa, OSU?"I was wearing one Candace Anderson have any family within an 800 mile but Candace has never lost sight of my Ohio State shirts on and all of New Bern, North Carolina radius. Everything and everyone of how valuable her parents have a sudden I heard someone yell '0-H!' B.A. in History I knew was going to be a 12 hour been in this process. "If it wasn't for and without even hesitating I yelled drive away from me." Moving so far my mom pushing me and my dad back '1·0!' I had no idea who this from home is always difficult. but continuously reminding me of my person was but we were immediately Candace proved that with deter- own self worth I would have never connected because of our love for mination anyone can do it. ·11 was made it to Ohio State." Ohio State and our Buckeye pride.·

Hector Brambila is a first genera- Latino students to go into the field Lake, the KSA and the Wexner Center tion college graduate who was born ofarchitecture!" for The Arts, four spaces that com- in Mexico but raised in southern Hector thoroughly enjoyed pletely make The OSU experience~ New Jersey. As an architecture both his program and experience Now a graduate, Hector believes major, Hector has spent many at OSU. "It is difficult to sum up four others should strongly consider hours at the Knowlton School of great years at osu:· he told ,Que becoming a part of the Buckeye Architecture and is happy to have Pasa, OSU? "But I can say that there Nation, "People should come to OSU Hector S. Brambila done so. As a graduate, Hector is has been an accumulation of great and experience a world class insti· New Jersey a strong advocate for his major, memories: spending all nighters with tution full of resources and also to B.A. in Architecture "It's definitely been great doing my friends at the Knowlton School of interact with the faculty'.' For those my studio projects in architec- Architecture finishing upour projects; who are already on the way, Hector ture, getting to know the excel· walking around campus, especially has one bit of advice that was a key lent instructors at the KSA, making on a beautiful spring day. watching to his success, "I always kept the most friendships with other students. all the students and activities taking important people in my life close by, and graduating. I would encourage place; I'll never forget the oval, Mirror even if they were far away.•

Jonathan Carmona first appeared involved in many activities within the the classroom, which made me a in ,Que Pasa, OSU? as an incoming Latino community and to cultivate more mature and capable person; freshmen during the fall of 2005. his professional resume. "I'm proud Jonathan told ;Que Pasa, OSU? As Five years later, after being actively that I achieved a Lean Six Sigma he closes his career at Ohio State, involved with the Hispanic com mu- green belt level certification, and am Jonathan joins a chorus of proud nitythroughorganizationslikeCanto also proud that I have saved various alumni. "The opportunity to meet Latino and SHPE, while simultane- companies over $4 million through and collaborate with people of the Jonathan Carmona ously participating in extra-curricular internships and side projects I have highest intellect has been great. Valencia, Venezuela activities such as salsa dancing and been involved with." Coming to OSU has given me count- 8.5. in Industrial and Systems networking. Jonathan closes out "The achievement I am most less opportunities to network with Engineering his career at OSU. In his time at OSU proud of is the sum of learning expe- important figures in the realm of Jonathan made a point to both stay riences. both inside and outside education as well as industry.

www.quepasa.osu.edu Summer Quarter 201 O 23 Fabian Gomez is a first gen· he told iOuePasa, OSU?"Photos are never gave up. •1 thought for sure eration college student from ni ce, but having my degree and that I was never going to finish, Bay Shore, New York who is very being in iOue Posa, OSU? is very but with hard work and dedica- proud of his Colombian heritage. special~ tion I finally did~Fabian was very Fabian fin ished at Ohio State While at Ohio State, Fabian excited about his accomplish- with his Bachelor of Science had the opportunity to continue ment. calling it his best memory degree in Computer Services and to do many of the things he loves. at OSU.·1can take my degree with Fabian Gomez Engineering, and is very exci ted ·1 ride motorcycles, love to bowl, me and I will always have it. Come Bay Shore, NY about both fi nishing his degree play racquetba ll, love my Xbox to OSU for the activities that 8.S. in Computer Science and and about his future. •1 want to and being active~ Fabian admits you can get involved in and ta ke Engineering have something official to show that he struggled at times, but advantage of everything Ohio my children when they get older; even in his times of struggles he State has to offer.

As the winner of The Katherine best exemplifies the qualities of university with a wide network Porter Allen Prize, presented being active in the community of alumni~ Beyond her accom- annually to the outstanding and other student organizations. plishments, Catalina values the fema le graduate at the Fisher Catalina claims that attaining experience that attending OSU College of Busin ess, Cata lina these accomplishments is about provided. "This has been the most Lizarra lde is a first generation ha rd work. "Anything is possible if memorable journey of my life and college student who gradu- you work hard for it and if you are I am grateful to not only have my Catalina Lizarralde ates with numerous honors and doing it for the right reasons~ amazing fam ily and friends back Quito, Ecuador accomplishments. In addition, According the Cata lina, hard at home; but also all those "new" 8.A. in Logistics Management and Catalina received The Paul Alfred work and dedication at Ohio State unbelievable people that I have Operations Management Big ler Award, presented to the can pay off big. "If you are proac· met along the way. I am proud of Delta Sigma Pi (Business frater- tive, OSU will help you open any my ethnicity and I am proud to be nity), Nu Chapter member, who door; OSU is a la rge and diverse a buckeye.·

Kristina Loredo came to OSU from to figure myself out. The friends I hesitate to endorse OSU. "From Texas and at first found the transi- have made and the people I have my own experience, I can say tion difficult. ·compared to where met will always be a best memory that OSU has definitely helped I was from there is not as much in my book:' me shape into the person I am diversity as there is here and More than anything, Kristina today; Ch ristina told zQue Paso, being a freshman it was a huge is excited about completing OSU? "My experiences, lesson culture shock.• Even still, Kristina her education at OSU. ·1 fee l learned, and sacrifices made Kristina Y. Loredo has nothing but fond memories that graduating is my greatest have helped me see differently San Juan, Texas when she looks back on that achievement,· she told iOue Paso, and most of all appreciate the 8.5. in Agriculture majoring in Animal first year of adjustment. "My OSU? ·1 do not think anything ca n world around me. From football, Science bes t memory would have to be ever compare to earning your to traditions, to a diversified edu- my freshman year in its entirety. undergrad diploma:· Now pre- cation system ... it's definitely a I was straight out of high school paring to move on in life, Kristina place to experience! There is no in a new and completely different reflects on the challenges she other place better than The Ohio place making new friends trying has overcome, but does not State University... 0 -H+O!"

Ya nira Nieves is a native of sacrifices to reach OSU. "I had to the last OSU football game during Puerto Rico who served in the leave my full time job from the my senior year." Having fun along United States military in Kuwa it. military, after my deployment to the way, Yanira did not neglect her Yanira left the military and dedi- Kuwait, and dedicate all my time studies, making the dean's list in cated the time and energy nec- and energy to get this done~ both her junior and senior years. essary to complete a B.A. in Yanira has many fond "I think OSU is undoubtedly one of Hospitality Management. "Being memories from her time at Ohio the best universities in the country Yanira Nieves in the military, it took me so long State, but like many, her favorite and its proud tradition and dedi- Puerto Rica to fi nish college." she told zQue moments were in the famous cation to excellence provide you 8.A. in Hospitality Management Paso, OSU? "But I always dreamed Horseshoe. "Some of my best with an amazing experience. I am of the day I was going to finish." memories are from the stad ium. extremely happy that this day has Indeed, Yanira had to make ma ny One of the most memorable was finally come!"

24 lQue Pasa, OSU? A winner of the prestigious Morrill classes prepared me, but Ohio State With a degree, a job, and a lifetime of Scholarship from the Office ofMinority has helped to set me up with intern- memories, Desiree· has nothing but Affairs (OMA), Desiree Perez graduates ships and even a job already lined positive things to say about her Alma having been a member ofthe Diversity up straight out of college. In April I Mater. "Ohio State just seems to have a Ambassadors, a program that focuses received an offer from the Columbus sense of passion and tradition that no on outreach efforts for minorities Blue Jackets to become a permanent other schools can top. It can be a home interested in OSU, and Alpha Gamma member of their team as an Inside for anyone, even a girl all the way from Desiree Perez Delta. Desiree tells ,oue Paso, OSU? Sales Representative. California. I instantly fell in love with Bakersfield, California that Ohio State has not only been an These two internships were the the Buckeye Nation and its traditions, B.A. in Sports Leadership and amazing experience: it has prepared key to Desiree's success. "I interned such as yelling OH-10, dotting the 'I' at Humanities her for life after college. In a tight with the Columbus Blue Jackets football games, and singing Carmen economy, OSU is still producing gradu- as a sales intern last spring. I then Ohio. Ohio State isjust such an inviting ates who are finding employment received a marketing internship place and can truly feel like anyone's straight out of college. ·Not only have with the Columbus Crew this spring." home away from home:'

Originally from Leon, Guanajuato, day is our day and will serve to inspire worth the sacrifice. Today, I cannot in Mexico, Janet Soto Rodriguez and my 21 nieces and nephews and other imagine my life without the opportu· her family established themselves in Latinoyouth who may be struggling to nities I have been blessed with here at Ohio as a seasonal working migrant believe that they can be successful in OSU."ln her finest hour, thus far, Janet's family. Janet is a proud graduate, a higher education.• thoughts remain with the Latino com- first generation college student, and Few stories can match Janet's: munity and her future is directed by all measures a tremendous success nearly orphaned for financial reasons, toward serving Latinos everywhere. Janet Soto Rodriguez story. Though her family faced many often questioned for her decision to "With the support of faculty and staff. Painesville, Ohio challenges, they insisted that Janet go to college, and finally vindicated as well as the support of my family, I B.A. in Political Science remain in school; she took full advan- in her success, Janet is proud to be am now graduating and am prepared tage of her opportunity and worked setting a new standard for both her to help create a better future for other her way into a B.A. in one of the best family and the local community."While young aspiring Latinos.• We have no programs at OSU. "In essence then, this the journey was difficult, it was well doubt she will succeed.

Ketrina Skillman came to OSU from at various social gatherings, teaching and started freaking out because its Paradise, California, a small town just people how to have 'Latin hips' when mouth was burning~ Throughout, east of Chico. From her first day on salsa dancing~ Ketrina's outgoing attitude helped campus, Ketrina has taken a good As Ketrina moves on and becomes make Ohio State seem like home. attitude and made her Ohio State a medical missionary in Africa, she "The Ohio State University is a huge experience the best if could be. ·1 have takes with her a strong education and school, but it always felt smaller to me; thoroughly enjoyed Ohio State, espe- a lifetime of memories. I remember I've never crossed campus without running into someone I know,"Ketri na Ketrina Skillman cially meeting people from various taking a study break to dance to "Freak told Paso, OSU? "Those kind Paradise, California backgrounds and cultures. I have Out" with my freshman roommate. ,oue of interconnections create a family 8.5. in Biology, B.A. in International been able to share part of my Mexican There was the time that Erica and I atmosphere. From the first visit I felt Srudies culture with my fellow students by decided to hula hoop on the oval. The having a piiiata at one of my birthday day I gave a duck atMirrorLake Garden that I was more than a number; I was parties, making my Mom's enchiladas Salsa flavored sun chips and it honked part ofsomething.•

Another first generation college up quickly. Luckily at Ohio State, better university to attend, the graduate, Jess Stincer came from a there are several programs both support from facu lty and staff is family that really emphasized the in the dorms and around campus amazing.• For Jess Stincer her rela- importance of education. "Having aimed for students like myself." tionship with OSU did not end with never attended college, they With her family in mind, Jess graduation. "I loved OSU so much, wanted me and my sisters to have worked hard and was accepted I accepted a job at the Ohio State things and be able to do things into the program at the School Medical Center!" Making the most of the opportunities before her, Jess Jess Stincer they never had the chance to do.• of Allied Medical Professions. "My begins her career as an HIM pro· Marietta, Ohio Still, the transition to Ohio State was acceptance into my major was the fessiona l and can't envision being B.S.in Health Information Management not without its cha llenges. ·1 didn't best thing that has happened to anywhere else. •1 couldn't imagine andSystems exactly know what I was getting me during my career as a student myself into. Moving two hours away at Ohio State;' she told ,oue Paso, finding a better place to go to from home really forced me to grow OSU? "I couldn't have chosen a college or to begin my career!"

25 www.quepasa.osu.edu Summer Quarter 2010 Originally from Medellin, Colombia, Additionally, Julian interpreted for a with work here at OSU where I was Julian Valencia grew up in the D.C. area. professor doing research at Clinica always working between 2<>-40 hours He has been an active member of the Latina; spent a summer as an assis- a week." Having accepted a position Latino community since his first year tant English teacher in a ESOL class for with Teach for America in Miami, at OSU. As a member of the Hispanic Somali refugees; and still volunteers for Florida, Julian leaves OSU with a love Business Student Organization, a rep- Third Hand, which teaches low income for his alma mater, "What makes OSU resentative ofUCHO, and the president people how to repair their own bikes such a great is its size and academic Julian Valencia of the club sport wrestling team, Julian so that they can commute to school caliber." To those just starting at OSU, Washington D.C. has poured himself into the university while living in an environmentally con· Julian has some parting advice, ' Go to BAin International Development. community. Additionally, Julian was scious manner. every academic discussion that sparks Economics, Spanish active in the greater Columbus area, •1was able to do all of this despite your interest and ask questions. Go to volunteering his time to interpret for being a low income, first generation organization meetings whether they an organization called Kid Save, which college student coming from a single are academic, athletic. political, or worked to get kids from Colombia parent household; Julian told iOue social, and I guarantee you you'll make adopted by local Columbus families. Posa, OSU? ·1 always balanced school lifetime friends.·

Brenda Vargas is proud to come from because of language barriers, my 5 years in college I am graduating with an ordinary hard working Hispanic parents could not work in their pro- absolutely no debt~ Brenda notes that family that migrated to America and fessions here ... To see their daughter OSU offers so many resources, such as senled in south Texas in search of a enrolled in one the best universities in clinics on how to write resumes, tutors bener life. Leaving their occupations in the U.S. is something they are definitely for every course, but maintains that the Mexico to take jobs in Texas, Brenda's proud of:' professors are the best part of going to parents wanted to give their family Although she worked a job during OSU. By utilizing the resources here and Brenda Vargas the best opportunities they could. ·1 her entire OSU career, Brenda completed working hard, Brenda was able make the Housron, Texa s remember just how proud my parents her BA in five years. "Many Hispanics most ofher time at OSU. •1would like for B.A. m lntema1fonol Studies with a were when I first moved here to go to have the assumption that to aneod anyonewho reads this and is thinking of minor in Business college; Brenda told iOue Posa. OSU? college you ~ to come from a well off attending college to remember that it "Even though I'm not a first genera· family, that's not true~ Brenda told ,Que doesn't maner where you come from; it tion college student, it is still a big deal; Pasa, OSU? •1 am proud to say that after only matters where you're going~

Luis Carbajal has been a Buckeye for Psi Lambda and through them I made and getting published was my greatest seven years, first as an undergraduate friends that will be with me for a lifetime.· achievement by far. It was such a long and now in graduate school. "l was able As an M.S. student. Luis was able journey and so much work, It felt to accomplish so much with all the to perform primary research and great having that first breakthrough resources thatwere available to me; Luis analysis that ultimately lead to the in understanding my research and told ,Que Paso, OSU? "I was involved in completion of his degree. He credits actually having positive results.• Credit, all parts of campus life and had a great his advisor, Professor Jose Castro, for however, does not just go to Luis' Luis Carbajal time whenever I wasn't studying~While his success, "His guidance and dedica- program and advisors. ·1 have to thank Mexico, D.F. Mexico pursuing his studies, Luis sought out tion to my research made the differ- my family, especially my mother who M.S. in lntegrared Systems Engineering student groups that shared both his ence.· Through these efforts, Luis was has always pushed me to do my best interests and passions. "I was able to find able to both complete his thesis and and my father whose spirit will always a home withgroups like SHPE and Alpha get published in his field. "My thesis bewith me~

Jaime Guajardo Jr. is a first generation resources without familial guidance. was electrifying and it cemented me as college graduate, but he is far from being Jaime excelled and has now completed a lifelong Buckeye fan~ The Buckeyes finished with his education. "For many his M5.W. in Social Work. "l am ecstatic won that game 42·39. Thankful for all first-generation college students achiev· to have been granted the privileged the memories. Jaime still appreciates the ing a B.A is their lifelong dream. However, opportunity to anend and graduate love and support of his family most of I think achieving a BA isa stepping sto~. from this amazing. diverse, and progres- all. I would like to thank all my family for and that they should strive to continue sive university:' being so understanding. my wife Laura, Jaime Guajardo Jr. on to graduate education:'Though they Though Jaime has many great and daughter Miranda for giving me the Son Juan, Texas had not been to college, Jaime's parents memories. he notes that among his inspiration support during my graduate M.S.W in Social Work worked tirelessly to instill the importance best are of the great rivalry between education; Jaime told iOue Paso, OSU? of education in their children. While OSU and Michigan. "My best memory "Mom and Dad. thank you for all of the being a first generation college student from OSU would have to be the Ohio sacrifices you have made so that my had many challenges, including learning State vs. Michigan football game in siblings and I could have the opportunity how to study, schedule, and locate 2006. The atmosphere for that game toobtainacollegeeducation~

26 lQue Pasa, OSU? Juliana Ramirez is the first person in other students in spring 2008 was unfor- school psych intern in the entire district' her family to complete her MA and gettable~ After just five years at OSU, With her accomplishments so fre.si\ Juliana the first person in her family to attend Juliana has now completed both her BA offers advice to prospective students."You college outside of her native Colombia. and MA in Psychology. 'Tm 23 and grad- need to be dedicated and Af..WAYS keep "Completing a bachelor's degree and uating with a Master's degree in School your goals in mind. never lose sight ofwhat graduate degree here in the US is defi- Psychology-not a lot of people can say you want to achieve and just continue to nitely a first for my family;" Juliana told that!" push forward; Juliana toldtOuePasa, OSU? Juliana Ramirez tOue Pasa, OSU? "My best memory from Wrth success at OSU comes success in "People should come to OSU because Pereira, Colombia my time at OSU has probably been life. and Juliana is already experiencing the the education is great, the school spirit is M.A. in School Psychology my undergraduate commencement beginning ofthat success as the only Latina outofthis world, and the community is so ceremony. Being at the stadium, expe- in her program.1 will be interning next year extremely supportive of its students. For riencing graduation at that level and for Columbus Gty Schoolsand am proud to Latinos, it's a great place to make a differ· sharing those experiences with 7,000 say I will be the only bilingual and bicultural enceand become marketable~

Gustavo Wille has lived in four dif· ultimately led Gustavo to Ohio State, Gustavo did several presentations on ferent countries, speaks five different where he was an active member of his home country of Brazil, contribut- languages, and comes from a family the Fisher Latino Graduate Association. ing to the Fisher emerging markets that is no stranger to education. "My "OSU is just an awesome place for field of study. •1 am proud to have father did his masters and Ph.D. and you to learn, not only the academic positively represented my country:· In my mother her master's, both at learning, but to learn how to have a addition to his accomplishments as a Colorado State University." Gustavo better view ofthe world:' student, Gustavo succeeded in acquir· Gustavo Wille told tOuePosa, OSU? "They have always Though he is proud to have culti· ing a lifetime worth of memories. "My Curitiba, Brazil supported me and my sister in our vated his worldview, Gustavo remains best memory might be graduation." M.8.A. desire to be global citizens, and I was above all else a proud Brazilian. "I Gustavo told tOue Pasa, OSU? "Since fortunate enough to have the chance feel like my achievements here have that has yet to come, I would say my to live in France, Germany, the U.S., and been as an advocate for Brazil while best memory here is of all the people Brazil." His desire to be a global citizen maintaining a global focus." In fact, I met and friends I made.·

Claudia completes her Ph.D. as a proud great things and great people and live by experiencing the many different Colombian and hopes above all else it is wrong when people make jokes things that surround them. Among all of that her degree helps redefine the way and refer to Colombia in terms of the my experiences and the ones to come, people view her nation. "I would like violence or narcotraffic~ the one that will forever stand out to me to show that beyond the bad public· Such misperceptions have done the most is at OSU~ Through her happi· ity and social problems in my country, nothing to take away from Claudia's ness at accomplishing highest of edu- Colombians are outstanding workers experiences here at OSU. "Throughout cational honors, Claudia remains fixated Claudia Berdugo who are committed to education; we my college years here at The Ohio State on redefining the nation she calls home. Colombia believe in the power of personal effort, University I have encountered many ·1wish I could do more to change the Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and that such efforts will lead to success'.' highs and lows of life that will forever image of Colombia, and I know many For Claudia, the misconceptions about leave a mark in how I view the world Colombians would like to do the same; her nation are troubling. "Colombia is around me."she toldtOuePasa, OSU?"Life that is why this accomplishment is more such a beautiful country with so many can only make a person grow, learn and than just the diploma~

Diana Ruggiero is a highly deco- being successful and being a good language skills in a manner that keeps rated academic who has been at person to others! them interested and motivated." The OSU for the entirety of her college With all her success as an academic, proofis always in the results, and Diana's career. Diana graduated with honors Diana still remains primarily devoted to students have actively continued their as an undergraduate at OSU and as the craft of teaching. "Teaching Spanish pursuit of the language. Many former a Fulbright Scholar. She has spent a is my life;· Diana told tOue Posa, OSU? "To students have entered study abroad good deal of time in Ecuador, where me. a large part of teaching is figuring programs and continue tocommunicate Diana Ruggiero she filmed a documentary on the out how people learn. I am passion- with Diana and cultivate their mastery Argentina Afro-descendents of Ecuador. In 2004, ate about education because I am a of the language. •My students never Ph.D. in Latin American Literature and Diana won one of the university's constant learner myselr. In the class- forget how much I love to teach them, Culture Distinguished Teach ing Awards for room, Diana strives to promote cross· and the passion and energy I devote to herwork in the classroom as a Spanish cultural awareness and appreciation. ·1 their education is often translated into teacher, "And now I am getting a PhD. believe that my enthusiastic, cultural- their passion to think and learn, and that I think I am a good example of what technological approach to teaching is why teaching Spanish is my life~ A life tOuePasa,OSU? is about: being Latino, Spanish enables students to acquire well spent, but only just beginning. www.quepasa.osu.edu Summer Quarter 2010 27 Spring 201 O Graduates

Bachelor's Degrees

Name Citizen Major Degree College Aboukar, Mariam F USA Nutrition BSNutritn EHE Acosta, Olivia Cristina USA Speech and Hearing Science 8.A. 585 Alvarez, Amanda Nicole USA Criminology 8.A. SBS Alza, Jairo Manuel Peru Civil Engineering BSCivilEng ENG Anderson, Candace E USA History 8.A. HUM Arellano, Antonio Salomon USA Communication 8.A. SBS Arozarena, Michelle Marie USA Fashion and Retail Studies BSHumnEcol EHE Arreguin, Kathleen Christen USA English 8.A. HUM Arrowsmith, Matthew Peter USA Biology BacScience 810 Arsuaga, Andres Javier USA Finance BSBusAdmin BUS Avila, Robert T. USA Operations Management BSBusAdmin BUS Vl Barrera Ill, Federico Gomez USA Economics 8.A. SBS Barwari, Vian Ines Silva USA Psychology BacScience SBS Bellville, Julie Ann USA International Studies 8.A. ASC OJ Bellville, Julie Ann USA Political Science B.A. SBS Benavides, Kathryn Lynne USA Biochemistry BacScience 810 I Bennett, Alison Janine USA Fashion and Retail Studies BSHumnEcol EHE ' Blum, Ashlin Cole USA Psychology BacScience SBS re Bodie Jr., Michael Joseph USA Biology BacScience BIO Bonacci, Robert Anthony USA Microbiology BacScience BIO Bonilla, Carlos Humberto Colombia Aero and Astronautical Eng BSAerAstrE ENG :J Booker, Anamaria USA Respiratory Therapy BSAlldHthP AMP Brambila, Hector S USA Architecture BSArchtctr AHR Bucio, Ryan Alfredo USA Mechanical Engineering BSMechEng ENG Cabrera, Jessica Marie USA Communication B.A. SBS -a Caddell, Ryan James USA Pharmaceutical Sciences BSPharmSci PHR Cardenas, Kayla USA Music B.A. MUS re Carmona, Jonathan Alexander USA Industrial and Systems Eng BSlndSysEn ENG ,a._ Cepeda, Ronald USA International Studies B.A. ASC Christopher, Stefanie Marie USA Biology BacScience BIO Christy, Stephen Anthony USA Architecture BSArchtctr AHR Clark, Melissa Elsa USA Sociology BA SBS l9 Codoner, Brenda Suzette USA International Studies B.A. ASC Codoner, Brenda Suzette USA History of Art B.A. ART Cohen, Lauren Elizabeth USA International Studies B.A. ASC Colon, Daniel F USA Communication B.A. SBS 0 Corretjer, Henry James USA Civil Engineering BSCivilEng ENG Cortez, Mark A USA Communication B.A. SBS < Couto, Jason I USA Animal Sciences BSAgricltr AGR Covarrubias, Gina M USA Human Devlp and Family Science BSHumnEcol EHE Cruz, Jill Miranda USA International Studies B.A. ASC Czapranski, Sarah Marie USA Animal Sciences BSAgricltr AGR De Los Santos, Cristina USA Communication 8.A. SBS Dehorta, Derek Luis USA Anthropology B.A. SBS N Deleon, Lauren Michelle USA Medical Dietetics BSAlldHthP AMP Delerme, Simone Lilli USA International Business Admin BSBusAdmin BUS Delgado, Sarah Ann USA Animal Sciences BSAgricltr AGR Duran, Andon Joseph USA Criminology B.A. SBS Elston, Renee Melissa USA Fashion and Retail Studies BSHumnEcol EHE Escobar Alfaro, Francisco Javier Chile Electrical and Computer Eng BSElecComE ENG Fairman, Mallory Claire USA Nursing BS Nursing NUR C Fanelli, Kayla Annmarie USA Spanish 8.A. HUM Ferguson, Kyla Linn USA Biology BacScience BIO Figueroa, Kristina Damaris USA Exercise Science Education BS Educ EHE ,a._ Flores, Ciara Marie USA Anthropology B.A. SBS ·- Flores, Michael Allen USA International Studies B.A. ASC Franchi, Michael USA Psychology B.A. SBS Franco, Michael Anthony USA History 8.A. HUM a. Francus, David Alexander USA Art BFineArts ART V) Garcia, Anna Patricia USA Geography B.A. SBS

28 l Que Pasa, OSU? Name Citizen Major Degree College Garcia, Jessica Erin USA Biology BacScience BIO Gibson, laura Mae USA Early & Middle Childhood Edu BS Educ EHE Gomez. Fabian USA Computer Science & Engineering BSCompScEn ENG Gonzales, Elizabeth Marianne USA Political Science B.A. SBS Gonzalez. Ashley R USA Spanish B.A. HUM Granados-Lambea, Manuel Mexico Electrical and Computer Eng BSElecComE ENG Greenwood, Brittany Nichole USA Logistics Management BSBusAdmin BUS Guzman, Janitzio Jiovanni USA Microbiology BacScience BIO Hancock, Lauren Micheal USA Political Science B.A. SBS Heinlein, Edward Charles USA Chemical Engineering BSChemEng ENG Hernandez. Alvaro Enrique USA Aero and Astronautical Eng BSAerAstrE ENG Hernandez. Eric C USA Industrial and Systems Eng BSlndSysEn ENG Hernandez, Katisha Luz USA Film Studies B.A. ASC Hernandez, Ricardo Andres USA Theatre B.A. ART Herrera, Barbara Lissette USA International Studies B.A. ASC Herrera, Barbara Lissette USA Economics B.A. SBS Higuera, Rafael Enrique Colombia Electrical and Computer Eng BSElecComE ENG Holovatyk, Alexia USA Psychology BacScience SBS Hopp, Andrew W. USA Spanish B.A. HUM Huerta. Kateri USA Spanish B.A. HUM Hussey, Grant Rogers USA International Studies B.A. AS( Justiniano, Carla Francesca USA Molecular Genetics BacScience BIO Kalli le, David Philip USA Biology BacScience BIO Kleven, Kaitlin Antonia USA Logistics Management BSBusAdmln BUS Leon. l aura Colombia Industrial Design BS Design ART Lima, Natalie Marie USA History B.A. HUM lizarralde, Catalina Ecuador logistics Management BSBusAdmin BUS Lopez. Alexandra Anne USA Psychology B.A. SBS Lopez. Gabriel USA Performance Bae Music MUS Loredo, Kristina Y. USA Animal Sciences BSAgricltr AGR Lovato, Joshua Ryan USA Microbiology BacScience BIO Lovera, Ian Robert USA Criminology B.A. SBS Luempert, Amy Jill USA Sport and Leisure Studies BS Educ EHE Machicado, Rachel Marie USA Psychology B.A. SBS Maile, Jeff J. USA Social Work BSSocWork SWK Maldonado. Jason Luis USA Human Devlp and Family Science BSHumnEcol EHE Martinez. Bianka Yvonne USA Women's Studies B.A. HUM Martinez, Elaine K. USA Medical Technology BSAlldHthP AMP Martinez, Lindsey Marie USA English B.A. HUM Martinez, Sharon Alicia USA Environmental Policy & Mgmt BSEnvNatRe ENR Mason, Everdeen Beatriz Penelope USA Journalism BAJournal SBS Mattila. Raymond Carl USA Art 8.A. ART Meadows, Irene Jasmine USA English B.A. HUM Mesa, Jaklyn Nicole USA Animal Sciences BSAgricltr AGR Miller, Cristina USA Human Devlp and Family Science BSHumnEcol EHE Morenocruz, Maria Elena Mexico Dental Hygiene BSDentHygn DHY Moya Preston, Alejandra USA Portuguese B.A. HUM Moya Preston, Alejandra USA International Studies B.A. ASC Moyer, Amber Nicole USA Political Science B.A. SBS Munoz, Robert Patrick USA Journalism BAJournal SBS Myers, Daniel Ernst USA Industrial and Systems Eng BSlndSysEn ENG Neco, Juan Carlos USA English B.A. HUM Nieves, Yanira USA Hospitality Management BSHsptyMgt EHE Ocasio, David Taylor USA Philosophy B.A. HUM Olivera, Vanessa Marie USA Communication B.A. SBS Orahood, Sarah Marie USA Communication B.A. SBS Ortega, Alison USA International Studies B.A. ASC Ortiz, Jennifer Michelle USA Fashion and Retail Studies BSHumnEcol EHE Ortiz. Patrice USA Nursing BS Nursing NUR Palacio, Marco Colombia Aero and Astronautical Eng BSAerAstrE ENG Pena, Clarissa Maria USA Psychology B.A. SBS Peoples, Jessica Rose USA Psychology BacScience SBS Perez. Desiree Alyce USA Sport and Leisure Studies BS Educ EHE Perez, Julio Edwardo USA International Studies B.A. ASC Perez. Michael Andrew USA Architecture BSArchtctr AHR Perez. Nicole USA Animal Sciences BSAgricltr AGR Perez, Robert Armand USA Finance BSBusAdmin BUS www.quepasa.osu.edu Summer Quarter 201 O 29 Name Citizen Major Degree College Peters, Robert F USA Landscape Horticulture BSAgricltr AGR Pinto, Luiz Brazil Finance BSBusAdmin BUS Pizzitola, Gilda USA Industrial and Systems Eng BSlndSysEn ENG Poole, Dylan Allen USA Mechanical Engineering BSMechEng ENG Ramirez. Maria Dolores Spain Logistics Management BSBusAdmin BUS Rapaport, Andrew Michael USA Economics B.A. SBS Ray, Richard Allen USA Construction Systems Mgmt BSAgricltr AGR Repasky, Sarah Elizabeth USA Biology BacScience BIO Reyes. Waly Esmelin Dominican Republic Accounting BSBusAdmin BUS Ribe, Marc Albert USA Construction Systems Mgmt BSAgricltr AGR Rivera, David Anthony USA Criminology B.A. SBS Robbins, Chris Davis USA Geography B.A. SBS Rodriguez. Juan Jose USA Electrical and Computer Eng BSElecComE ENG Rodriguez. Kristin Leigh USA Animal Sciences BSAgricltr AGR Rodriguez-Santos. Maria M USA Nutrition BSNutritn EHE Rojas, Michael P USA Computer Science & Engineering BSCompScEn ENG Rosen, Andrew Irving USA Political Science B.A. SBS Rubeck, Jaasiel USA Criminology B.A. SBS V) Ruiz, Sergio Lee USA International Studies B.A. ASC Rutherford, Andrea Marie USA Molecular Genetics BacScience BIO Q) Sanchez, Eric Javier USA Consumer and Family Find Serv BSHumnEcol EHE Santos, Jeremiah USA Electrical and Computer Eng BSElecComE ENG Serrano, Jacqueline Elizabeth USA Biology BacScience BIO I Serrano, Mario USA Art B FineArts ART ' Silva, Dalia Mexico Psychology B.A. SBS re Skillman, Ketrina Joy USA Biology BacScience BIO Smith, Ryan Andrew USA Computer& Information Science BacScience MPS Snouffer, Wade F. USA Biology BacScience BIO ::J Sosa. John Manuel USA Materials Sci and Engineering BSMatSciEn ENG Soto Rodriguez. Janet C USA Political Science B.A. SBS Stalevicz, April Marie USA Circulation Technology BSAlldHthP AMP -0 Stanton, James Carlos USA Finance BSBusAdmin BUS Stincer, Jessica Ryan USA Health Information Management BSAlldHthP AMP Stinchcomb, James Gilbert USA Economics B.A. SBS re Straub, Calvin Joseph USA Civil Engineering BSCivilEng ENG Tejada, Jacob A USA Construction Systems Mgmt BSAgricltr AGR Thornton, Alicia Francisca USA Medical Dietetics BSAlldHthP AMP Torma, Kevin Andrew USA Biology BacScience BIO Turk, Gabriel Nicholas USA Communication B.A. SBS l? Uchaker, Evan Daniel USA Materials Sci and Engineering BSMatSciEn ENG Valencia, Julian C. USA Economics B.A. SBS Valencia, Julian C. USA Spanish B.A. HUM Valle, Alana Maria USA Political Science B.A. SBS 0 Vargas, Brenda Arizbeth USA International Studies B.A. ASC Vasquez, Sophia Renee' USA Communication B.A. SBS ( Vela, Cory Michael USA Pharmaceutical Sciences BSPharmSci PHR Villasmil, Diego Alberto USA International Studies B.A. ASC Wade, Ashely SuZen USA English B.A. HUM Weidinger, Nicolas Arthur USA Industrial Design BS Design ART 0 Western, Scott Colin USA Criminology B.A. SBS Wevodau, Rachel Yvonne USA International Studies B.A. ASC N Whitby, Ryan Scott USA Architecture BSArchtctr AHR Wise, Eddie Wesley USA Civil Engineering BSCivilEng ENG Zabala, Lucas Colombia Agribusiness and Applied Econ BSAgricltr AGR Zayas, Amanda USA International Studies B.A. ASC Zuniga, Heath A. USA Human Devlp and Family Science BSHumnEcol EHE 01 Zweier, Dawn Michelle USA Political Science C B.A. SBS ·-,a... a. Vl

30 l Que Pasa, OSU? Master's Degrees ------Name Citizen Major Degree College Alvarez, Jimmy M USA Chemistry M.S. MPS Azcarate, carolina Peru Food Science and Technology M.S. AGR Barclay, Marguerith L Peru Labor and Human Resources M.LH.R. BUS Beiter, Annamaria USA Architecture MastArch AHR Biersack, Michelle Rosita USA Nursing M.S. NUR Bretz, JacquelineTherese USA Music MasterMus ART Carbajal, Luis R USA Industrial and Systems Eng M.S. ENG Castro Wille, Gustavo Ferreira De Brazil Master of Business Admin MBusAdmin BUS Chiacchiarelli, Leonel Mattas Argentina Materials Sci and Engineering M.S. ENG Concha, Jorge Arturo Chile Master of Business Admin MBusAdmin BUS Cruz. Samuel Souz.1 Da Brazil Spanish & Portuguese Master Arts HUM Ounsten, Katelyn Elizabeth USA Labor and Human Resources M.LH.R. BUS Grippa, Gregory Paul USA City and Regional Planning MastCRP AHR Guajardo, Jaime USA Social Work MSocWork SWK Guarana, Cristiano Levi Oseliero Brazil Labor and Human Resources M.L.H.R. BUS Hartman, Nicole Marie USA Master of Accounting MAccount BUS Kort, Kathryn Delgado USA Nursing M.S. NUR Kriebel, Mariano Costa Rica Dentistry M.S. OEN Lessens, Marie Lourdes USA Education:Teaching & Learning MEducation EHE Loulsln, Brenda Elisa USA Education:Phy Act & Ed Srvc Master Arts EHE Magana, Andrea Danielle USA Education:Teaching & Learning MEducation EHE Marko, Stephen William USA Education:Phy Act & Ed Srvc MasterArts EHE Meek. Haiquis Dominican Republic Labor and Human Resources M.L.H.R. BUS MeJias, Nicole Michelle USA Social Work MSocWork SWK Montoya, Valerie Nicole USA City and Regional Planning MastCRP AHR Puffenberger, Synthia Sandoval USA Psychology Master Arts SBS Sampe, Caterinna Triana USA Labor and Human Resources M.LH.R. BUS Santos, Alejandra M USA Food Science and Technology M.S. AGR Saunders. Stephanie Delgado USA Labor and Human Resources M.L.H.R. BUS Yates. Catherine Jean USA Public Health (MPH) MPubHlth PBH Zaldivar, Sara Spain Veterinary Clinical Sciences M.S. VME

Doctoral Degrees ------Na me Citizen Major Degree College Barbieri, Marla Del Rosario Argentina Plant Cellular and Molecular B PhD BIO Beltran-Aponte, Maria T. Colombia Spanish & Portuguese PhD HUM Bennett, Georgina Connie USA Law Juris Ooct LAW Berdugo, Claudia I Colombia Chemical Engineering PhD ENG Bidwell, Steven T. USA Law Juris Doct LAW Boss. Michael Anthony USA Physics PhD MPS Camero, Corrine Michelle USA Veterinary Medicine OocVetMed VME Case, John J. USA Law Juris Doct LAW Cas11llo, Mika Elisabeth USA Law Juris Ooct LAW Cedillos, Jose Moises El Salvador Law Juris Ooct LAW De La Garza, Andrew USA History PhD HUM Gould, Zachary Logan USA Law Juris Doct LAW Kalhle, Michael Edward USA Medicine Med Doctor MED Kuhn, Sonia E. USA Veterinary Medicine DocVetMed VME Lomeli, Matthew Charles USA Medicine Med Doctor MED Lugo, Anibal Molina USA Medicine Med Doctor MED Luna, Kimberly Nicole USA Dentistry D.D.S. DEN Montes, David Hector USA Law Juris Doct LAW Newman, Loriana Kathryn USA Medicine Med Doctor MED Ollvo,JulioC USA Education:Phy Act & Ed Srvc PhD EHE Ram1rez. Abigail N USA Law Juris Doct LAW Rocha, Claudio M Brazil Education:Phy Act & Ed Srvc PhD EHE Rubio Diaz. Daniel Emilio Peru Food Science and Technology PhD AGR Ruggiero, Diana Mabel Argentina Spanish & Portuguese PhD HUM Ruiz-Bueno, John Charles USA Law Juris Ooct LAW Sierra Hernandez, Maria Roxana Mexico Environmental Science PhD AGR Williams, Kara Marie USA Optometry DoctorOpt OPT Cestari, Manuel Jesus Venezuela Circulation Technology CrtPBCircT AMP

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