<s< 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.