a magazine about the Hispanic community at The Ohio State University irst and foremost, there is some giving back." Carmen Alvarez-Breckenridge. Kathy Booth and Tamara Garcia-Barbosa for your work in very specia l recognition to be Hispanic StudentServices. Antonio A. Llorens, Angelita given to some selfless individuals Cantu, Carlos Rivera, Sheila Kilty, Israel Najera, IJI, F and Solange Ramirez. are a few names that come to who are moving on to bigger and better I mind when asked "Do we have any leaders?" The things.. . answer is a resounding • Ms. Diana C. Sanabria, "Yes, of course we do. who graduated lhis past spring quarter and nd last. but perhaps 1 currently working with A most importantly, to Women's Outreach for those new to their roles of j Women in her continuing service ... service to the community. • Ricardo Lucio, who is I I Without her hard work and certainly no stranger to patience. this magazine service in the community. would not have been welcome to Ohio State. possible. Thanks for the • Dr. Jamie Cano, who soup. is the new Chair of the • Doctor Claudia Moreno. Hispanic Oversight I who received her Doctoral Committee, faced With the degree in Social Work. great challenge of I Every Hispanic/Latina(o) on . . continuing the legacy of this campus is indebted to Ezra C. Escudero, Executive Editor strongadvocacy, leadership her for she has truly left this left by Dr. Barriga. Our hopes and dreams for a betler I place better than when she came. community can come closer to realization with your • Dr. Omar 0. Barriga. after years of loyal, diligent help. We know you can meet the challenge. service as Chair ofthe Hispanic Oversight Committee and in other capacities is eeling much like takinga well deserved break from his role in the F Janus, the committee. mythological god who looks both forward and nd of course, to those backward in time, we I A who are continuing the h ave much to be fight right where they are... • Frank Gencur and Dr. grateful for and much Raul Herrera, in your direct to expectfrom this new support of our student year. So without organizations as advisors, further ado. let us you see us at our best and make the most of this worstand still stick around. • Mr. Victor Mora. you next school year, for it have served as a role model will be over before we in your patience, your realize its begun. diligence. and perseverance Diana C. Sanabria, Associate Editor in a dvocating for all students who have come to you for help. I nd to those who have contributed to this edition A of the magazine... • Luz Allende-Moore, working lo keep us students to task and in school thatwe may in turn "give thanks by L_ Publisher The Hispanic Oversight Committee Page3 Executive Editor Ezra C. Escudero Cover Story 9 The Que Pasa Guide to Campus Associate Editor A special Resource Informatio11 Section for: ntw students who may 11eed to Diana C. Sanabria find help, or for returning 111e111bers ofthe OSU co1111111111ihJ who want to find all the answers in one place. Contributors Luz Allende-Moore 1 3 Spotlight Dr. Omar 0. Barriga • Ricardo Lucio: who lze is, what he's done, and wlzat lze plans to do for 11s. Carmen Alvarez-Breckenridge Angelita Cantu • Celebrate with 11s! A listing of Graduates oftl1e University as well as Jesus Javier Caro Hispanic St11de11l Leadership Award recipients from this past Spring Quarter. Tamara Garcia-Barbosa Dr. Raul Herrera Sheila Kilty Antonio A. Llorens Departments Ricardo Lucio 2 Esquina del Editor Israel Najera, Ill Jaime Pretell Solange Ramirez S Letters to Que Pasa • Congrat11/atio11s to DoctorClaudia More110! Editorial Board • Luz Allende-Moore offers greetings and wisdom. Dr. Omar 0. Barriga Mr. Victor Mora Dr. Claudia Moreno 6 Student Organizations and • Alpha Psi Lambda Today: the second of a series ofarticles looks at the plans The University-Wide Council of the 11ation 's first Hispanic-interest co-ed fraternity as it co11tim1es the of Hispanic Organizations celebratio11 of its tenth ai111iversary. • The Hispa11ic Business Student Association introduces itself: n fresh, 11ew group with a bright future and a strong national orgm1izntio11. • H.G.P.N.S.O., the Hispanic Graduate, Professional, Non-traditio11al Please send all inquiries, • letters. press releases. or Student Organization announces a new workshop for A11tun111 Quarter. etceteras to: t Que Pasa, OSU? clo Hispanic Student Services B Feedback OSU 347 Ohio Union Arc America and the United States one i11 the same? Read what one person 1739 North High Street thinks and send i11 your opi11io11. Columbus, Ohio, 43210. • This Publication does not necessarily reflect views and 1 S Perspectivas opinions of the Staff, Educational Achievements of Hispanic Americans and Editorial Board, or Publisher. All submissions for publication the Future of the American Society must include name and phone - by A11to11io A. Llorens number or e-mail ofperson(s) A Sophomore Reflects on Freshman Year responsible for work. -by Sheila Kilty • i, Que Pasa, OSU? reserves the right to refuse any and all submissions for publication 1 7 Campus News at any time. • An Events Calendar for this year's Welcome Week • This is a publication of the Hispanic Oversight Committee for • Photo of the "Receptio11 witlt Dr. Vigil" from the 1995 Hispanic Awareness the University-wide Council of Cele/Jration Hispanic Organizations (U.C.H.0.) • Neither U.C.H.O., the 1 B For Your Information Hispanic Oversight Committee, Arranged like classified ads, except here you'll find infon11atio11 about tlte the Office of Hispanic Student Services, nor The Ohio State who, what, when, where and why of OSU. (Job ope11i11gs, events, sclzolajr- University are responsible for the ships, other opportunities and etceteras.) contents of this publication. Page 4 Welcome Picnic '95 You vVill have fun, or else. Join new and returning Hispanic/Latino students for Free Food, Music, Games on Friday, September 22 At the Drake Union Shelter House from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Alpha Psi Lambda, the Hispanic Business Student Association, and the OMA Retention Services Hispanic Mentoring Program proudly cosponsor this annual event. ft.~ Ma,,y J(fRCWU) lhi1nl\ an• du(' c...tll("t"11~m11 10 Th,• 01l1(or,1w Rt"ttic."W, th,· Lo1,1f1'.,f1t1' ln...tltute. ,m.t OU' mm..,ltfu,rd Ol1w Rn1i,YfD & /ollr,ml for ¥1-'UT Crt-\J/rwt~ and w~p,rotltm ft'Jr tlw. iJJit'f'rlt""'1Jt?Jt CotrWm,: tlrt "'~11l11."l'rs11 ,1t ofl"'Prl on m1111m~ 11ml ul,101,1 ~FC£ [a H BS A The Hispanic Business Student Association at The Ohio State University, a chapter ofthe National Hispanic Business Association, invites you to participate in one of the fastest growing Hispanic business organizations in the country!!! Task: To Promote Business Education And The Professional Advancement of Hispanics. "Te Esperamos" Call: Max M. Fisher College of Business 292-9539 or Angelita Cantu, President 424-6247 here were three (or maybe four) services to enrich you academically, years. We met so many times to socially and culturally. We do it all for Do you have either ikilh or ambition T talk about so many issues that you. Ifyou have not already signed up to learn ~kilb for editing, layout, the mind cannot reca11 them well. Most in The Hispanic Mentoring Program of the time the main issue was how to (HMP) you should do that immediately. graphin, photography and other help the Hispanics at OSU. This is a volunteer program in Claudia always had fresh and whid1 you will receive support from a a~pect~ of producing aquarterly clever ideas. She went far beyond that student who has already walked in your and acted upon them; with great shoes. We already have our agenda of publication? success, l might add. She could have activities for the 1995-96 academic year. graduated a year earlier but she We would love to have you participate Then contact the office of presented the OSU Hispanic so that next year you will be able tu take Hispanic Student Services or community with a magnificent present: the leadership in welcoming next year's Ezra C. Escudero, Executive a year of her life. We will never beable Hispanic students to campus. Editor for more information. to thank her enough. Tutoring services can be obtained Finally, she graduated. Now she is by coming into the office and ;_,Que Pasa, OSU? is looking Dr. Claudia L. Moreno. She is going to completing the necessary paperwork. for writers, editors, Columbia University for bigger and General guidance and advice is photographers, and others greater things. I don't wish her well available. Lots of information about a interested in learning about because I know she wiJJ do very well, variety of topics is accessible ju~t publishing and willing to indeed. She does not know how to do stopping in. provide service to the otherwise. For those who know her welt she Keys to Success Hispanic ILatina(o) will continue beingan excellent friend Write down your goal and put It community on campus. somewhere visible. Never lose with a heart of gold and a mind Like a sight of your goal. steel trap. Ourlives are better because Surround yourself with winners 1., Que Pasa, OSU? she touched them. and positive people who believe clo Hispanic Student Services I hope our paths will cross again. in you! Never be afraid to ask for help, 347 Ohio Union God be always to your side and Plan your work and work your 1739 North High Street rortune smile on you. plan. Give thanks by giving back! Columbus, OH 43210 Con carinn, Remember, there ls always 614.292.2917 someone behind you. Omar 0. Barriga When feeling lonely, put on a or smile. it crosses all cultures! Ezra C. Escudero [email protected] Luz Allende-Moore Bienvenidos a todos! The Office of OMA Retention Services i MinorityAffairs Retention Services I Hispanic Mentoring Program located in Room 1030 LincolnTower takes this opportunity to welcome all new incoming and returning students to U1e Columbus campus of The Ohio Cl11.oque Stntc University. I um sure that it was TaftLer dte Cullfura[ a challenging decision for the freshmen para ayudar a los hispanos recien llegados and you are probably still unsure ifyou en su proceso de adaptacion. have made the right choice. I certainly cannot answer that, however, l can assure you that at this Octubre 7, 1995 point, you are in control to make your Hora: 9am a 1pm choice great if you strategize and maximize the opportunities. This office Lugar: Ohio Union as well as many others throughout campus provides many programs and Organizado por: HGPNSO y Counseling and Consultation Page 6 Alpha Psi Lalllbda Today This past spring, Alpha Psi Lambda officially celebrated its Tenth Anniversary. This being the "Tenth Year" ofAlpha Psi Lambda, the celebration continues. With this in mind, members of "the First Coed Hispanic-interest Fraternity in the Nation" have come up with a "Ten Year Plan" for the Ohio State chapter and for the other chapters ofAlpha Psi Lambda across the country to follow. ince Alpha Psi Lambda is believed to be the that it is time for them to have one also. In this only coed Hispanic fraternity in existence, way, they will also be able meet their third aim of Sthey would like to extend membership to establishing an office for the Alpha Psi Lambda college students in other regions of the nation; Alumni Association to meet and help the active therefore, their first proposal is to have each of members of the fraternity. Having a house will the six established chapters to start at least three also enable the fraternity to keep the records of new ones each in the next ten years. In this way, their history. Even U1ough the National office is at least 18 new chapters will be formed around in Chicago, the OSU Chapter feels that because the nation making a total of 24. they were the original chapter, they should be the The next thing on Alpha Psi Lambda's list of ones who keep the records of their history. projects is the construction of a house. The Delta The fourth directive the fraternity would like chapter (fourth chapter) of Alpha Psi Lambda at to continue is the establishment of a sense of the Southern Methodist University in Dallas, "familia". The fraternity would like to have big- Texas has one and since the chapter in OhioState is the original one (Alpha Chapter), they think see TODAY page 17 Page 7 Feel At Hollle With HGPNSO ispanic Graduate, Professional and Non-Traditional What can HGPNSO Student Organization (HGPNSO) is one of the old- do for11ou? est Hispanic organizations on campus; it has been 7 V H Help you get involved in in existence for a decade. The group was formed with the purpose of promoting activities, to familiarize with personal development, providing information and support, the university. and assisting the academic development for its members, pri- Get to know other Hispanic marily Hispanic/Latino(a) graduate, professional and non- students. traditional students at Ohio State. Membership, however, is Offer you the opportunity to get open to others who express interest in being partofHGPNSO. involved in cultural, social, The organization is also committed to promote and fa- educational and professional cilitate social and cultural awareness and activity needs for activities. its members by providing and coordinating services, pro- • Offer support and assistance grams, activities and communications for students and the whenever you need. 1 university at large. Make you feel "at home ' • To discover more opportunities available through HGPNSO, contact Solange Ramirez, President, at 847-3952. --~ ,-- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ HBSA: Ready For 1995-96 he Hispanic Business Student Association at The Ohio State eign Direct Investment Strategy 111 Mexico", conducted by a group University is a local chapter ofa national organization. This ofstudents from the MBA program. T network ofalumni and students share as a mission address- As a chapter ofthe National Hispanic Business Student Asso- , ing educational and business issues related to Hispanics in order 10 ciation, the Buckeye H BSA members attended the Fifth Annual I promote Hispanic leadership and entrepreneurship. Some of the Hispanic Business Student Leadership Conference in Austin, Texas. national objectives ofHBSA are to: Organizations at the conference provided a resourceful combina- tion ofguest speakers offering a wide range ofperspectives. Many • matntain a local point ofcontact: were representatives from AT&T, INROADS, the OSU Career Ser- 1 • provide professional business & educational vices-College ofBusiness. MBA program. Office ofMinority Af- opportunities; fairs, and other companies. • conduct conferences. seminars. and speaker Angelita Cantu, this year's president ofthe Ohio State chapter engagements to further these objectives. remarks, "Ifyou are a ve1y goal-oriented individual HBSA awaits The Ohio State Chapter was initiated a year ago and despite you! Once again, regardless ofyour major, business skills are es- few resources, HBSA has grown in membership and participation sential for everyone." For more infom1ation contact her at here- within the OSU community. The group welcomes students of all mail address "[email protected]" or 424-6247. majors, race, gender, and ethical backgrounds; however HBSA is not involved with "political'' or ·'social'· issues out ofthe Hispanic We want to include your organization! business domain. Please call or write us. Some of the successes for HBSA this past year include co- i. Que Pasa, OSU? sponsorship oftwo events during the 17th Annual Hispanic Aware- c/o Hispanic Student Services ness Celebration on campus. The first presentation was titled ·'Eth- 347 Ohio Union nkIdentity, Cultural Change, and Academic Achievement Among 1739 North High Street Mexican-American Youth" by Dr. James Diego Vigil. The other Columbus, OH 43210 event was a panel discussion about the "Implementation of For- 614.292.2917 FeeJlback O§U Page 8 n esta secci6nde i,Que Pasa, OSU? discutiremos quieren ser independientes. algunas ideas controversiales. Despues de que America, entonces es el nombre de esta naci6n y esta formada por vartos estados que estan UNIDOS E lean esta secci6n, nosotros. los editores de la para formar una fuerza tanlo politica. econ6mica, cul- revista, queremos que ustedes nos respondan con sus tural. como militar. Por ello. se le titula Los Estados opiniones sobre los temas que presentamos aqui. En la Unidos de America (The United States of America). I siguiente edici6n de i,Que Pasa... publicaremos sus De acuerdo con la gramatica inglesa. 'The United respuestas. Para poder publicarlas, por favor envienos Stales" es una preposici6n adjet.ival que modillca el sustantivo de "America". Por ende. America es el 1 sus cartas y co1Teo electr6nico antes de 31 de octubre nombre de este pais. El gentilicio de America es The Que Pasa Guide to Campus Are you interested in finding out a little bit about campus before exploring? Or would you like to find all the numbers you might need in one place? How about checking out some resources you have not realized were available? Hopefully that is what we can do for you in our inaugural... "The Que Pasa Guide to Campus." 1995-96 Edition Dean of Student Life...... 292-6091 UNIVERSITY NUMBERS Dental Clinic Study Skills Academic Offices (EMERGENCIES)...... 292-2751 Counseling Center...... 292-5766 Disability Services...... 292-3307 Learning Skills Center...... 292-1461 Agriculture...... 292-6891 Fees & Deposits...... 292-2812 Writing Center...... 292-5607 Allied Med Professions...... 292-5618 Financial Aid ...... 292-0300 Architecture...... 292-7055 GreekAffairs...... 292-8763 Tickets Arts...... 292-2244 Health Services ...... 292-2112 Athletic Ticket Office ...... 292-2624 Arts & Sciences Appointments...... 292-4321 University Theater Dept..... 292-2295 Biological Sciences, Humanities, Dental Clinic ...... 292-0135 Mershon TicketMaster...... 292-2354 Journalism, Mathematical & Physical Gynecology Clinic ...... 292-0158 Wexner Center...... 292-1210 Sciences, and Social & Behavioral Health Insurance ...... 464-8500 Sciences...... 292-6961 Counseling &Consultation....292-5726 Traffic & Parking...... 292-9341 Business...... 292-2715 Pharmacy...... 292-0125 Honors Center...... 292-3135 University Police ...... 911 1 Continuing Education ...... 292-8860 Dentistry...... 292-2401 I.D. Center...... 292-0400 (NON EMERGENCY) ...... 292-2121 Dental Hygiene ...... 292-2228 International Students & Developmental Education ...... 292-8000 Scholars...... 292-6101 Education...... 292-2581 Judicial Affairs ...... 292-07 48 OSU INFORMATION Engineering...... 292-2651 Lantern 292-0HIO Graduate School...... 292-6031 Business Office...... 292-2031 Health, Physical Education & Newsroom...... 292-5721 Recreation...... 292-2615 Lost &Found...... 292-1415 Hispanic Student Services Human Ecology...... 292-6612 The Office of Hispanic Students Services Journalism...... 292-6291 Minority Student Programs supports the personal and develpmental Law...... 292-2631 and Other Services growth of Hispanic students through ad- Medicine...... 292-5674 vocacy within various levels of the uni- Music...... 292-2870 African American versity administration and through offer- Natural Resources...... 292-2265 Student Services ...... 292-6584 ing programs which assist in enhancing Nursing...... 292-4041 Asian American the quality of life for Hispanic students at Optometry...... 292-2647 Student Services...... 292-0625 The Ohio State University. For more in- Pharmacy...... 292-2266 Gay, Lesbian& Bisexual formation, visit the Office of Hispanic Stu- Public Policy &Management.....292-8696 Student Services ...... 292-6200 dent Services in Room 347 at the Ohio Social Work...... 292-7488 Hispanic Student Services ...... 292-2917 Union or call 292-2917. University College ...... 292-6344 Office ofMinority Affairs ...... 292-0964 Veterinary Medicine ...... 292-8831 University Mentoring Program .. ...292-0626 Rape Education & Prevention Stude nt financial Aid Student Services Program...... 292-0479 Financial aid is intended to help students Off-Campus Services ...... 292-0100 finance their educations when family and Admissions Office ...... 292-3980 Office ofStudent Life...... 292-6091 personal resources are not adequate to Affirmative Action ...... 292-4207 Ohio Union Traditional meet the total educational costs. Finan- Alcohol Education/Resource Programs...... 292-2324 cial aid consists of scholarships and Center...... 292-TALK Ornbudservices...... 292-0307 grants (non-repayable gift assistance) Ask-A-Nurse...... 293-5678 Optometry Clinic ...... 292-2788 loans. (which must be repaid), and part Bookstores Project Community...... 292-4593 time employment. To find out more infor- University Main ...... 292-2991 Recreation & Intramural Sports... 292-7671 mation about financial aid. visit the Of- University Medical...... 292-5731 Registrar...... 292-8500 fice of Financial Aid in Room 517 Lincoln BRUTUS...... 293-9999 Room Scheduling ...... , ...... 292-1616 Tower or call 292~0300. Minority students Change-of-Address Line...... 292-7598 Residence &Dining Halls...... 292-8266 also have access to the OMA Financial Child Care Center...... 292-4453 Student Events Committee ...... 292-2324 Aid office in Room 1150 Lincoln Tower. Referrals...... 292-8453 Community Development Student Government & Judicial Affairs ...... 292-0748 Minority Affairs Commuter StudentAffairs...... 292-0100 Council of Graduate Students .....292-4380 The Office of Minority Affairs (OMA) is a Continuing Education Inter-Professional Council...... 292-2268 long established vehicle of the university, Credit Programs ...... 292-8860 Undergraduate Student with a specific mandaate to recruit minor- Non-Credit...... 292-8571 Government...... 292-2101 ity students since 1970. Its model sug- Counseling & Consultation...... 292-5766 gests a 5-pronged effort of building: 1) Creative Activities Program ...... 292-9983 Student Organization Services ....292-8763 early intervention, 2) recruitment, 3) re- tention , 4) release with a degree, and 5) The health center is located near the cen- great place to study any time. post-baccalaureate activities. OMA has ter of campus, between the Main Library Baker Systems 510 an array of programs geared to the mi- and Larkins Hall. The address is 1875 The 24-Hour Campus computer lab has I nority students at Ohio State University Millikin Road, or call 292-2112 for more in- 30 Macintosh and 30 IBM-Compatible ranging from scholars programs to cul- formation computers for students to use. Dot-Ma- turally specific social activities. If you trix printing is free and Laser printing is would like more information. call 292- eight cents a page. Be sure and bring 0964 (1000 Lincoln Tower) or 292-4355 Dance Nights computer disks to save all your files. If you like to dance to the rhythms of salsa, (102 Bricker Hall). merengue, cumbia, and others, there are a couple of places that offer Latino nights. Electronic MaH (e-mail) Counseling and Consultation Imaginations on 283 E. Spring Street has All students receive an e-mail account The Counseling and Consultation Ser- one on Friday nights from 10 PM-2:15AM. with which they can communicate with vices at The Ohio State University was and Dazzlers on the corner of Bethel and other students, their professors, and designed to help students in the making Sawmill Rd . has one on Sunday nights people around-the-world free! Via e-mail of decisions- decisions regarding from 10 PM-2:15 AM . students also can access the Internet and courses, majors, vocational plans, and World-Wide Web to do research or just personal matters. These services are Music have fun. There are non-credit courses free to OSU students and are provided If you want to shop for Latin American available to learn how to use computers on a voluntary basis. No information is music you will be able to find some in and e-mail. given to anyone without your pennission. these stores: There is also a Hispanic, Spanish speak- Johnny Go's House O' Music ing counselor among the staff. If you want 1896 N. High Street Computer Labs more information. call 292-0HIO or visit Macondo Gift Shop, 6250 Busch Bl. Even if you don't have your own computer the 4th floor of the Ohio Union. Magnolia Thunderpussy Records on campus, you can still use e-mail and 1591 High Street all kinds of software (including the soft- Media Play ware used to make this magazine) free Ombudservices 7571 New Market Center Way in any campus computer lab. Just make When encountering a problem, you Singing Dog sure and have your Buck·ID Student Iden- should try to solve it as directly as pos- 1630 N. High Street tification Card. sible. However, if you are uncertain about Streetside Discs and Cassettes the best way to solve it, you should seek 1778 N. High Street advice from University Ombudservices. Hopefully you've found this useful for This office was designed to solve any dif- some of your needs on campus. If there ficulties regarding teacher/student con- 24-Hour Studying is any information you feel we should flicts. grades. disciplinary procedures, include in future versions of The Que course requirements, traffic and parking, CrimeWatch Escort Service Pasa Guide to Campus, please let us I financial aid, residence hall life, the use If you are going to be studying late at night, know. Write to us at: of academic facilities, academic miscon- it Is always a good Idea to go with a friend l0Ue Pasa, OSU? duct, or any of the many policies and pro- or at least make sure you don't walk alone. clo Hispanic Student Services cedures that regulate day-to-day life on Call the Escort Service at 292-3322 and The Ohio State University campus. Whenever the problem, they will make sure you get to where you 347 Ohio Union Ombudservices represents a confidential need to go safely, but be sure and call early 1739 North High Street and objective third party in times of per- to make reservations. Columbus, Ohio 43210 ceived difficulty. The office 1s located in 464 Ohio Union. phone 292-0307. Science and Engineering Library The Ohio State University's new Science and Engineering Library is one of only a Student Health Services few of its kind , open 24 hours a day, 360 The John W. Wilce Student Health Cen- days a year Designed by the dean of ter is a fully accredited, multispecialty, out- American architects, Phillip Johnson (an patient facility serving the student popu- Ohio native), the library opened in Janu- lation. The health service offers medi- ary 1993. It is one of the largest science I cal. surgical, dental gynecology, allergy, engineering libraries in the country, with and preventive medicine service. Sup- over 375,000 volumes and seating for 720. port services include radiology laboratory, There is provision for state-of-the-art, on pharmacy, nursing, physical therapy, nu- site use ofand remote access to electronic trition, counseling, and health education. information resources. It is a safe and A • B • C • D • E • F • G H • • J K ., 1 ti T . ... OHIO 0 \ ...."'-·--·"'...... ,1._ ~ ' ~ !-.....~'"- 11 _.s_.o ~---=:__··-·-··--... 1 ,, 2 2 ... 0 0 • ~ .. ·~?~l l \ \. 3 • --·---ftil"1.... l'f 4 .. 5 .. 6 6 • .. 7 7 -~.--- .1-_;"-r- .. • \ ~ -·· ,,, ' -.J' - ,11 .. t.. -- 8 8 .. • , ....;r. i A B C D E F G H ---- Ricardo Lucio: No Stranger To Service long with the kickoff of the Hispanic Awareness Celebration this past spring quarter, Ohio State welcomed a new face to the Hispanic A community and to the Office of Minority Affairs. To many, he is still a stranger around campus, thus this article. But there is one thing OSU can be sure of: Ricardo Lucio has a track record of committed service to the community, his profession in Minority student recruitment, and of course, to students. Beginning his education at the University of Findlay, Ricardo Lucio received a Bachelor's Degree in Spanish Education. After going to Eastern Michigan University for his Master's work in Bilingual/Bicultural education, Mr. Lucio returned to Findlay where he served for over 14 full years in various capacities. Some of his roles at Findlay included Assistant Director of the International Center for Language & Resource Development. With a Faculty rank of Assistant Professor, Mr. Lucio recruited and counseled students of different backgrounds but primarily those with an interest in bilingual and bicultural education. Some of the student organizations Ricardo Lucio advised included the Latino Club and L.U.N.A. (Latinos Unidos Nombrados A actuar.) A strong asset of his in working with Hispanic/Latina(o) students is his family background. "I understand and feel comfortable with both (Mexican and Puerto Rican cultures)." continued next page... rOutside of academia, several organizations owe much to recruiting Hispanic students to the university. Another group Ricardo's committed participation. Among these are the Northwest Ricardo helped to found is Educators in College Helping Hispanics Ohio Hispanic Business Association (NOHBA) where he served as Onward (E.C.H.H.O.) which gets information to prospective President, Vice President, and as one of the founders. Another group Hispanic college students about different colleges & universities. he is still active with is Rural Opportunities, incorporated (ROI), a ''They don't know they're learning." says Mr. Lucio about the social service agency that serves seasonal migrant workers in New ECHHO EducationaJ Challenge, which is a game like "Family Feud" York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Ohio with several offices in where students find out about all that it Lakes to get into college, each state. especially with regards to paperwork, financial aid, etc. J One of the services offered through ROT is an Emergency All together, Ricardo Lucio feels that there is a "very good Hotline. Ifever a migrant worker is in a bind, for example, needs a marriage" between him and OSU, given his contacts and the tow truck to pick up a vehicle or financial assistance in an university's resources. "They didn't hc1ve to teach me how to do emergency. a call on the hotline means help is on the way. my job, just (about)the different (OSU) programs, history and As a board member, Mr. Lucio meets with board members from features." Given his experience and genuine commitment to the across the cow1try, but thankfully Ohio State gives him free time to community, it is dear that we are fortunate to have Mr. Ricardo do service work. Lucio here with us. Stop by 1000 Lincoln Tower and say "Hi!'' "Ohio State appreciates (my) involvement and contacts I throughout the state," because these are assets when it comes to iFelicitaciones! Spring & Summer 1995 Hispanic/Latina(o) Graduates I Adnana Mana Pneto. tnduS/rial Technology Ed Jo/'ln MaMn Hy1e. Law Spring Quarter 1995 Chnsflns Alexandra Rice, Spanish Ed. Luz Vt/gln,e Lopez. Law Mane Loun1es lnfanto Family Relations & Human Dev Evelyn Ort,z, Law I Bachelor ofArts and Fine Arts David Arthur Brown. Famlly Resource Mgt. Michael Raymond Bame, Avrallon Denisse ou,oones, Human Nwrtfon & FOOd Mgt Summer Quarter 1995 Alejandro Rodriguel. Black Studies Eddy Antonio Jerez, fndustrlel & Sys/ems Eng Lissette Tom,s, Commun/eel/on VlclorMuro Errnoli. Product Design Bachelor ofArts and Fine Arts Stephen Wil/1am Marl t was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Okay, maybe Charles PROZAC AWAY- CALL MR. PHYSICS!' Dickens used that opening line before, but the phrase was the first thought from students and people who were will that came to mind when I was reflecting on my freshman year at The Ohio ing to help me underestand better (for I fee. that is) lhe sines and cosines. th State University. So, why the two extremes? Simply because surviving the ex- balanced and unbalanced equations, tremes was what being a freshman was all about. I'm not talking about dodging and the positive and negative correla gunfire or explosions on my way to and from class, but about all the challenges tions of college courses. · college brought into my life. These challenges were quite critical during my fresh- It was nice to find out that there wer so many places on campus to hang out. men year. They were the kind that either made you or broke you. When the weather was good. T woul most certainly beatThe Oval. Where els h e first challenge l faced was were taught by various instuctors; there- could I have a hundred-some other T acustoming myself to the cultural fore, if the lecturer T had was not un- passing by, lying down, throwing diversity on campus. not just among derstandable, legible. or bearable. I frisbee? Where else could I watch preach students. but professors as well. There would give someone else a chance. ers and their wives scream.ing abou were times where J would have an in- lf the lectures and recitations were "lakes of fire" as students argued with. structor with a deep accent, and hon- not helpful enough, T asked for indi- listened to. or played hacky sac aroun estly. T had the most difficult time un- vidual help. From Just one glimpse at them? All this just on The Oval. whi derstanding what they were saying. any lecture hall, I discovered an abun- From lhis situation l learned my sec- dance of tutors. l was surrounded by ond lesson- to seek help! T found out signs saying. "MATH CAN BE PAIN- see FRESHMAN that most of the undergraduate courses LESS- CALL BOB", or "PUT THE next page Educational Achievements of Hispanic Americans and the Future of the American Society byAntonio A. Llorens cordiHg to the 1990 Census, Hispanic Americans social fabric of this society. The future of the American society is will become the largest minority group in the United related to the educational achievement of all its citizens, in par- 1 tales during the first two decades of the 21st Cen- ticular, Hispanic Americans. A On Friday, April 21 this year, Dr. James Diego Vigil presented I tury. Currently, Hispanics represent 10% and 1.3% of the the results of his ethnographic research among students of Mexi- I population in tlte USA and Ohio, respectively. For decades, can-American background in Los Angeles. Or. Vigil, an emjnent the socioeconomic development of this capitalist society has anthropologist of the University of Southern California (USC), been linked to illdivid11al educational achievement; therefore spoke to an audience ofstudents, faculty, and staff during the 17th an engine ofdevelopment is education. However, the door of Annual Hispanic Awareness Celebration at The Ohio State Uni- education has not been opened completely for Hispanics in versity. the U.S. In fact, there is a historical record of denying equal Dr. Vigil presented the main findings of his research on Mexi- educational opportunity to Hispanics in this country. More- can American students in Los Angeles spanning twenty years. In the early seventies, Dr. Vigil selected two schools to study the re- over, past ed11cntio11al policies of exclusion were based 011 oppression and eco1Zomic exploitation. lationship between acculturation and educational achievement among Mexican American students. The main finding ofthis first Attempts to destroy lhe welfare state and its social support net study is that students in both urban and suburban schools who were through insensible attacks to programs such as Bilingual Educa- bilingual (both English and Spanish) and solidly lodged in mul- tion, School Lunch, and Head Start present a threat to the further tiple cultures were also characterized by higher academic achieve- development of the American society. It is incl usion of those with ment than other students. different cultural backgrounds that has made American society powerful both internally and internationally during the Postwar period. Looking forward to the next century, respect and trust be- see EDUCATION next page tween different cultures living together is needed to strengthen the Pa e 16 FRESHMAN continued I guess I.he best advice l could give friends. but 1became part ofa very large was not just a place. it was a commu- any incoming freshman. other than family. which was perfect for a large nity. showing up to class. and retw·ning those I university. With so many brothers and ' Another important community was over-due library books (one dollar a day- sisters. it was hard to feel alone. the dorm. The one basic lesson I learned ouch!), would be to get involved. College l admit my freshman year was not was. no matter how clean you and most can be quite miserable if your closest smooth and calm. but after all. neither of your other roomates were, lt only relationship is with your books. Go out is life. However.I learned that I I takes one person to make a mess. just and find a club, group or whatever. This "freshmanhood" was a lot about being one out ofeight people! I also realized it past Winter quarter I pledged and be- weeded out. If I had just given up. l was not wise to study in lhe suite. came a member of Alpha Psi Lambda. would have been gone in a flash, but r 1 Studying some place quiet or with an- the first social co-ed Hispanic interest. chose to hang on and seek help. Every- other person helped. but not in a room fraternity in the nation. As a Hispanic. one has the opportunity to do that. you where people were running in and out H was great to fmd a group with similar just have to make an effort of. watching Days Of Our Lives. and backgrounds and interests as that of blasting stereos. ltjust did not work. I myself. r not only made many new EDUCATION continued demically, proved their value in aiding the educational process. I Such innovative programs suggest that school officials have made A second finding contested the claim of cultural-deficit re- conscious efforts to improve the image of these programs. which searchers of the JO's and 40's. These previous researchers con- in the past were considered negatively as special programs for "cul- lcluded that the educational performance of Hispanics in lhe US turally deficient'' students. Also, the academic achievement of was impeded by the lack of Anglo values and traits among this marginalized students can be improved through these efforts in an population. Based on such conclusion, they recommended that environment of trust and respect designed to spark an interest on Hispanics should learn English immediately and follow a strategy the student for not only his/her original culture but the other of full immersion and '·Americanization" directed at substituting culture(s) represented in the American society. their original Hispanic culture for the Anglo. a process of'·unidi- Finally, Dr. Vigil made two suggestions. The first. directed to 1 rectional acculturation.'· . . . . . Hispanic Americans is that English is the ''lingua Franca.. of this In his research, Dr Vrgrl found that unrd1rect1onal accultura- Nation. Thus, English is the language that we all should learn how tion does not automatically yield successful school perfonnance. to speak and form primary associations and relationships with it l n fact. students in the middle of the ''acculturation spectrum·· were without excluding other significant languages, associations. and I , also members of street gangs. Being halfway through this spec- relationships. Second. directed to the entire community: trum means these students felt neither Mexican nor Anglos. they As yo11 move into tl,e 21st Ce11t11ry, one oftl,e problems were culturally "lost'' and usually called "cholos" (from the word we as Americans have had is that we lhink '·solos.") Also, social mobility and socioeconomic status provided 1110110/ingually a11d 111011owlfurnlly. Also, we expect mixed results as predictors ofeducational achievement. other people from other parts ofthe world to know During the late eighties, Dr. Vigil studied the same schools as Englis/1, k11ow 011r c11lt11re, and our own way of life. in his early seventies study. After nearly twenty years. he found Now as tlzt' world has become i11crcnsi11gly smaller, all(f that the bilingual and bicultural style predicts better academic we have already developed tra11s1tional economic Iachievement l:Ontrolling for population change. Students of the 11etworks (ki11d ofa global village), we have lo also '· I .S generation" (namely children ofrecent immigrants) had higher {ieco111c Europeans, cog11iw11t ofand willing to lenm Iexpectations of social mobility than students of the ''3rd and 4th other lang11ages and cultures (culture therapy), and generation" ( children of U.S.-born parents.) Another relevant find- beco111t? 11111ltili11g11al nnd 11111lticult11ml. ing was that none of the schools studied had "cholos" or The puhllc policy implications ofthjs research are related not only marginalized students in ~treet gan?s. T~is finding marks a c~n- to how the government implements its socioeconomic and educa- I Itrast with the early seventies study in which both schools had siz- tional programs, but also to the level of inclusion (political de- able numbers of'"cholos··. mocracy) needed at every level, starting with the neighborhood In addition. the academic success of Mexican American stu- so that every human being in this society realizes it individual free- I dents was not automatic. Particular school programs had a posi- dom and strengthen our social fabric. It is in this context of trust tive effect on the educational achievement ofthese students. Tra- and respect for each other's cultural background that social under- ditional programs designed to promote ''cultural enrichment" and standing and individual educational achievement can be improved. '"outreach" were found important in this process. Moreover. inno- Moreover, this University as a leader in Higher Education has a vative programs such as AVID (Advancement Via Individual De- historical role in promoting cultural enrichment in an atmosphere termination) designed so that teachers and counselors identify bright marked by respect among all members of the community. students ofany cultural background who were not doing well aca- Cann.pus Newvs Pa e 17 photo by Antonio A. Llorens As part ofthe Hispanic Awareness Celebration. a reception was held for conference. Dario Hidalgo, Dr. C. Ronald Huff, Director ofThe School of guest speaker Dr. Diego Vigil (whose lecture is mentioned in a related Public Policy and Management. Sandra Solano 1994-95 President ofthe 1 article on page 15.) Pictured here in the first row from left to right arc: Council ofGraduate Students {CGS), Victor Mora ofCOSSA and Assistant Caroline Ramsey or the Ohio Commission on Spanish Speaking A nairs Director ofAdmissions & Financial Aid, Ines Barriga, Dr. Omar 0. Barriga, (COSSA). Maria Constanza Garcia-Botero, Luz Mora, Leticia Thompson, Fonner Chair ofthe Hispanic Oversight Committee, and Dr. James Diego Carmen Flt>ck of the l:ishcr College ofBusiness MBA Program, and Dan Vigil. Professor ofAnthropology at the University ofSouthcm California. Fleck of the Ohio Department of Education. In the back row, also from left to right are: Jorge Zapata, Program Coordinator ofthe Hispanic Health TODAY continued ger pledge classes in the future and also sixth target has been realize How to be in FYI ''AnnualHaf/owee11 Dattce" La.S. U. Fiesta: Friday, October 6 Friday, October 27 Time To Be Announced Submit your announcements to: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Location To Be Announced a, t Que Pas OSU? Location To Be Announced cl o Hispanic Student Services Aflerset To Be Announced la. S. U. Party "Camitas y Musica '' 347 Ohio Union Saturday, October 14 1739 North High Street Hermandad Latina 56 West Norwich Avenue Columbus, OH 43210 Meetings "North of Campus" Submissions may be edited. October I0, 24, November 7, and 21. Every Other Tuesday, Ohio Union Call Emilio Ramirez at 294-5880 Alpha Psi Lambda 6PM Hispanic Student Because of the nature of grcek-lettered organi- HBSA Services zations. general meetings ofAlpha Psi Lambda The Hispanic Business Student Association at The Office of Hispanic Student Services are closed to those who are not fully initated The Ohio State University, a chapter of the Na- supports the personal and developmental members. But nonetheless, as a way ofexpos- tional Hispanic Business Association invites you growth of Hispanic students through advo- ing more students to our family, we are going to to participate in one of the fastest growing His- cacy within various levels of the Univer- have a "Weekly Social Hour" which are open to panic business organizations in the country. all. These will be held weekly just before regu- HBSA is holding weekly meetings every sity administration and through the offer- larly scheduled general meetings. Wednesday ofAutumn Quarter on the following ing ofthe programs which assist in enhanc- dates: October 18, 25. November I. 8, 15. 22 ing the quality oflife for Hispanic students "Weekly Social Hour" and 29 in Buckeye C, Third Floor Ohio Union at The Ohio State University. Open to All -- Every Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. from 7:30 to 8:30 PM Buckeye Room E&F • Third Floor Ohio Union "Surviving at OSU" Call Angelita Cantu at 424-6247 or lf you are new to Columbus or OSU, join Formal Rush: Begins Autumn Quarter 1995 [email protected]. Also contact Hispanic Student Tamara J. Garcia-Barbosa, GAA, Hispanic Pledging: Begins Winter Quarter 1996 Services at 292-2917 or Max M. Fisher C.O.B. Student Services, fora presentation and tips at 292-9539. Te E eramos. Alpha Psi Lambda on hwo to survive college life. what to do Prese11ts the 1995-96 Executive Board on and offcampus and where to go for help. The activities of the Hispanic Graduate, President Ezra C. Escudero Thursday, September 28. 6:00 PM Professional. Non-Traditional Student Internal Vice President Rosemarie Payne Buckeye D, Ohio Union Third Floor External Vice President Paula Gonzalez Organization for Autumn Quarter 1995 are: Secretary Tracy Salas-Lynch September 22: First meeting w/ new members "Hispanic Wom e11 Coming Together " Treasurer Abby Sevenbergen October 6: Welcome New Members Women's Outreach for Women will spon- October 7: Taller de Choque Cultural Dean Of Pledges Israel Najera, Ill sor an open discussion about concerns and Sergeant-At-Arms Miguel Torres October 10. No11e111ber 3, November 17 and experiences of Latinas living on campus. Social Chair Pedro Vazquez December 1: Social Activities. We meet every other Wednesday from Historian Delia Torres will The main activity ofHGPNSO in the Fall quarter Hispanic Awareness Chair Carlos Rivera 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at Ohio Union Buck- is going to be the ltorkshop ofCultural Shock Secretary For Greek Affairs Chris Brandon eye C, Third Floor on: (Tallerde Choque Cultural) for Hispanic/Latino Philanthropy Chair Rosemarie Payne Sept. 27. Oct. 11 & 25. Nov. 8. students. The main purpose of this workshop is Development Chair - VACANT - For more infonnation contact to help new students in the adaptation process Diana Sanabria at 291-3639. "Ge11eral Member Meetings " that they going to experience because it is the first time in graduate school or the first time in a Weekly -- Every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. "Spa11ish Co11versatio11 Hour " big campus or a new experience living in the September 26: Buckeye A&B. Ohio Union Hermandad Latina and Hispanic Student Ser- United States. October 3: Board Room, Ohio Union vices cosponsor an hour of conversation and October JO & 17: Buckeye A&B, Ohio Union «Taller de C/wque Cultural» presentation on contemporary subjects totally in October 24: Board Room, Ohio Union Proposito: para ayudar a los hispanos recien Spanish. Meetings are from 12:30 to I:30 p.m. October 31: Buckeye A&B, Ohio Union llegados en su proceso de adaptacion. Octubre on October 18, November I & 15. November 7 & 14: Buckeye A&B, Ohio Union 7. I 995. Hom: 9am a Ipm. Lugar: Ohio Union OHSEA November 21: Board Room. Ohio Union Organizado por: HGPNSO y Counseling and November 28: Buckeye A&B. Ohio Union The Organization of Hispanic Students in Consuitation Services December 5: Buckeye A&B, Ohio Union Engineering and Architecture meet every La.S.U. other Wednesday to discuss professional as "Welcome Pic11ic '95" Latil1o/a S tudent U11io11 well as personal issues. Meetings are in Cosponsored with H.B.S.A. Calendar of Events for Autumn Quarter 1995 214 Hitchcock Hall, 2070 Neil Avenue on: Friday, September 22, 4 to 6 p.m. Meetings: October 2 and November 6 September 27, October 11 & 25, Novem- at the Drake Union Shelter House Board Room. Third Floor Ohio Union ber 8, and Thanksgiving Dinner is on No- "Down By The Olentangy River" 1 7:30 LO 9:00 p.m. vember 22. Page 19 Announcements Alpha Psi Lambda Interested it, Graduate or Professional Studies? The First Coed Hispanic-Interest Fraternity in the Nation As a supplemenr 10 the Hispanic Gradu-ate/Pro- Founded at The Ohio State University fessional Student Recruitment Lniliative, spon- sored by the Hispanic Oversight Committee and implemented by the Office ofMinority Affairs, Cordially Invites You To Our you can help recruit Hispanic Graduate/Profes- sional students to The Ohio State University in "Weekly Social Hour" several ways: 1) Identify Hispanic students interested in Graduate/Professional studies at OSU Open to All • Free Food & Drink among members of your student Every Tuesday Beginning organization. September 26 from 6 to 7 p.m. 2) Ask the members of your student organization whether they are interested in Buckeye E&F • Third Floor Ohio Union a recrnitment presentation. If that is the case, please contact us so we can arrange a For more i11for111atio11: visit. [email protected] 3) Let us know immediately ifyou would li ke Israel Najera, l/1, Dmn of Pledges at 242-7640 or na;t•[email protected]'d11 a prospective Hispanic Graduate/Profes- Ezra C. Esrndero, President al [email protected] sional student to contact you regarding the academic program in which you're enrolled. At any lime, feel free to stop by tile Ofice of Minority Affairs in 1000 Lincoln Tower to fill The Tenth Year: 1985 • 1995 our a Graduate/Professional Student Profile Form and meet Gina or Antonio. Also, you can call us at 292-8 I 56 or 292-0964. Scholarships A\JIA National Hispanic Sc/,o/arship Fund Last year. the National Hispanic Scholar- ship Fund awarded more than $3 million to 2,531 NHSF Scholars who represented all Hispanic groups in every section of the Forensics is more country. This year, you can be among scholarship recipients to help pay your way through school. NHSF Scholarship Applications are than just dead bodies. available on campus at the foJJowing loca- tions: What is for ensics? It is the nationally ranked, Hispanic Studellt S ervices intercollegiate, competitive Speech & Debate program 347 Ohio Union here at Ohio State. Ifyou are interested in learning skills and that will help with confidence, poise, writing papers, doing Office ofMinority Affairs 1000 Lincoln Tower research, getting a job, and of course public speaking, Although there are no grade point average then check us out. requirements, to be competitive. a student should be in the 3.0 G.P. A. range. Further- more, applicants should be college students Informational Meeting: who have completed a minimum of 15 col- lege credits and are U.S. citizens or perma- Monday, September 25, 1995 nent residents ofthe Unjted States. 6:30 to 7 :30 p.rn. The applicatio11 period is August 15 - October I Memorial Room Pick up your applications today! Second Floor Ohio Union l Q1Ule Pas.a, 0§U? c/o Hispanic Student Services The Ohio State University 347 Ohio Union 1739 North High Street Columbus, Ohio, 43210 Hispanic Organizations at The Ohio State University Alpha Psi Lambda HGPNSO OHSEA '"The First Co·ed Hispanic-Interest Fraternity in u,e Nation" Hispanic Graduate, Professional, Organization of Hispanic Students Alpha Chapter: The Ohio State University e-mail: [email protected] and Non-Traditional Student in Engineering & Architecture • Ezra C. Escudero, President (1995-96) Organization • Rene Robles, President (1995-96) [email protected] • Solange Ramirez, President (1995-96) 614.848.6231 • Paula Gonzalez, External Vice President 614.847.3952 • Israel Najera, Ill, Dean ofPledges • Tamara Garcia-Barbosa, Vice-President OLAS 614.242. 7640 614.421.7721 Organization of Latinos in [email protected] • Christel Haber/and, Treasurer the Arts & Sciences 614.486.4967 • Christina Carrasco, President (1994-95) Hermandad Latina • Miguel Vicens, President (1994-95) HLSA UCHO Hispanic Law Student Association The University-wide Council of HBSA • Mark Smith, President (1994-95) Hispanic Business Student Hispanic Organizations • Israel Najera, Chair (Spring Quarter 1995) Association La.S.U. • Cristina Ledezma, Co-Chair (1994-95) Ohio State Chapter Latino/a Student Union • Angelita Cantu, President (1995-96) • Emilio Ramirez, President (1995-96) The Hispanic Oversight Committee 614.424.6247 614.294.5880 • Dr. Jamie Cano, Chair & Faculty Rep. [email protected] [email protected] • Victor Mora, Staff Representative • Andres Garabis, Vice President • E. "Riggy" Lopez, Treasurer 614.486. 7076 • Alejandro Aguilar, Graduate Representative • Emilio Ramirez, Undergraduate Rep.
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