Latinx Community Resources 20 20 Academic Year 2020-21 Table of Contents
P.3 HTC Latinx Community Reception
P.4-6 BU Campus Resources
P.7-8 BU Student Groups and Organizations
P.9-10 Latinx Faculty and Staff on Charles River Campus (CRC)
P.11 Academic Programs and Opportunities
P.12 Playlist
P.13-14 Boston-area Places to Eat
The Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground would like to thank Alianza Latina for curating these essential resources for the Latinx community at Boston University. The HTC's Latinx Community Reception
For more than 20 years, the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground has proudly hosted a Latinx community reception each September for new and returning students.
This year, we will adapt that program to Zoom to be inclusive of students both on campus and learning remotely.
Date Tuesday, September 8
Time 5:30 PM
Location Zoom (link on our calendar)
Visit our website at www.bu.edu/thurman/calendar and follow us @buhtc on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more details. BU Campus Resources The following resources offer support specifically for the Latinx community at Boston University. We are always adding to this list and appreciate your feedback. Contact us at [email protected] with any suggested additions.
Behavioral Medicine Worrying all the time? Is your mood getting in the way of your academic success? Their team of experts can help guide you toward mental and emotional health and stability. bu.edu/shs/behavioral-medicine
Diversity & Inclusion Diversity & Inclusion strives to make sure the paths to academic, professional, and social success are open and unimpeded to every member of the BU community. bu.edu/diversity
The Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground (HTC) The HTC is Boston University's student center for self- exploration and community building. Like the Rev. Dr. Thurman, we believe that shared meaningful and creative experiences are essential to building Common Ground and community among all people. bu.edu/thurman BU Campus Resources
Innovate@BU Innovate@BU is a University-wide initiative to enable all BU Terriers to become drivers of innovation in their own lives, careers, and communities. bu.edu/innovate
International Student Campus Survival Guide This resource was developed by Ariane Vigna (CAS, COM'22), Jessica Zheng (CAS'22), and Daiki James Tsumagari (CAS'21). They curated this guide based on their own experiences as international students at Boston University. bu.edu/thurman/category/resources
Resources for Queer and Trans People of Color This Google Doc includes resources exclusive to BU students as well as those open to the Greater Boston area. Check it out for a list of support groups, mental health and therapy resources, helplines, and more. bu.edu/thurman/category/resources BU Campus Resources
Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Center (SARP) SARP provides professional, rapid, confidential, and free-of- charge advocacy and assistance to BU students who have experienced a traumatic incident. Their particular focus is sexual trauma and rape. They also assist survivors of physical assault, interpersonal violence, and other crimes. We will maintain your confidentiality. You will not be pressured to make decisions; rather, you will be given information and support to make decisions. bu.edu/shs/sarp
The Wellbeing Project The Wellbeing Project is a new campus-wide initiative to support students’ health and wellness during their time at BU. Throughout the year, the Project will host and co-sponsor programs and events where students can join with others to pause, recharge, and learn tools to help them thrive. bu.edu/provost/wellbeingproject BU Student Groups and Organizations
Alianza Latina, @alianzalatinabu
Association for Latino Professionals for America, @alpfabu
Brazilian Association, @bubrazil on Facebook
Capoeira, @bucapoeira
Charcoal Magazine, @charcoal_mag
Columbian Student Association, [email protected]
Latin American Law Student Association, @bulawlalsa
Latin American Student Association, @latam_bu
Mexican Student Association, @mexasbu
Minority Student Association for Life Sciences, @msalsbu BU Student Groups and Organizations
Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, @bostonphiotas
Puerto Rican Student Association, @bu_prsa
Sabor Latino, @saborlatinobu
Society Hispanic Professional Engineers, @shpe.bu Latinx Faculty and Staff on CRC
In alphabetical order by last name:
Ana M. Albuquerque, Questrom School of Management Associate Professor of Accounting
David Carballo, College of Arts and Sciences Assistant Provost for General Education, Associate Professor of Archaeology, Anthropology, and Latin American Studies
Daniel Erker, College of Arts and Sciences Associate Professor of Spanish and Linguistics with joint appointment in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Dr. Raul Fernandez, Wheelock College of Education and Human Development Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Lecturer
Enrique Gutierrez Wing, College of Engineering Master Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering
Benjamín Juárez, College of Fine Arts Professor of Fine Arts Latinx Faculty and Staff on CRC
Carrie Landa, Student Health Services Director of Behavioral Medicine, Associate Director for Clinical Services
Melinda Lopez, College of Fine Arts, College of Arts and Sciences Adjunct Assistant Professor of Playwriting
Ana-María Reyes, College of Arts and Sciences Assistant Professor of Latin American Art
Indara Suarez, College of Arts and Sciences Assistant Professor of Physics
In addition to the above individuals, the Minority Connection Initiative (MCI) has curated a list of minority faculty members at Boston University. This resource is updated regularly.
Access it on our website: bu.edu/thurman/category/resources Academic Programs and Opportunities
College of Fine Arts, Department of Musicology and Ethnomusicology bu.edu/cfa
Pardee School of Global Studies, African Studies Center bu.edu/pardeeschool
Pardee School of Global Studies, Latin American Studies bu.edu/pardeeschool
Specific course Spanish for Heritage and Native Speakers (CAS LS 309)
Learn more about these and other programs on our website: bu.edu/thurman/category/resources Playlist
Spotify "Alianza Latina" playlist by Aile Cheng
Find the link to this and more playlists on our website: bu.edu/thurman/category/resources Boston-area Places to Eat
Taqueria El Barrio, taqueriaelbarrio.com Mexican cuisine, close to West Campus
Vejigantes, vejigantesrestaurant.com Puerto Rican cuisine, Boston
Merengue, merenguerestaurant.com Dominican cuisine, Roxbury
Felipe’s Taqueria, felipestaqueria.com Mexican, Harvard Square (and worth the trek!)
El Oriental de Cuba (aka Oriental), elorientaldecuba.net Cuban cuisine, Jamaica Plain
Amelia’s Taqueria, ameliastaqueria.com Mexican cuisine, locations near BU, BC, Northeastern, and Berklee
PIKALO, yelp.com/biz/pikalo-jamaica-plain-2 Dominican cuisine, Jamaica Plain Boston-area Places to Eat
Taqueria El Carrizal, taqueriacarrizal.com Mexican, Guatemalan, and Salvadorian cuisine, Allston
Café Brazil Bakery, cafebrazilbakery.com Brazilian cuisine, Allston
Dona Habana, donahabanarestaurant.com Cuban cuisine, Boston