LatinX Marks the Spot: Latin American Student Experiences at U of T

Undergraduates and grads are invited to attend a workshop delivered by African Black Caribbean, Latin American, Southeast Asian & First Generation Student Engagement, “LatinX Marks the Spot: Latin American Student Experiences at U of T”, Wednesday, February 7, 4:30 – 6pm. Online. CLNx Registration Required: https://clnx.utoronto.ca/home/slevents.htm?eventId=53607. (Please see attached digital materials).

Workshop Description

Partnership with Department of Spanish & Portuguese, Centre for Caribbean Studies and University of Toronto Students’ Union. Latin American students attend and discuss issues first highlighted in the report “X Marks the Spot: Reflecting on the LatinX Student Experience at U of T”, including self-identifying as LatinX, finding a cultural community, the role of language in building individual and group identities, and work / class / income. Join the report’s Co-authors: Dr. Berenice Villagómez, Undergraduate & Communications and Community Outreach Coordinator, Department of Spanish & Portuguese, and Eva Grace and Ana Rodriguez, U of T alumnae Double Majors in Latin American Studies; and Latin American peers, Mentor Navigators, and club leaders to share perspectives, experiences and support around belonging. This online workshop will include a presentation, breakout rooms and a panel Q&A.

Biographies and Photos

• Dr. Berenice Villagómez is the Undergraduate & Communications and Community Outreach Coordinator for the Department of Spanish & Portuguese. This position expands on her previous role as the Latin American Studies Program Coordinator. As a result of the fond connections she has built with so many, she is recognized as a leader on the university experiences of St. George students with Latin American cultural backgrounds, and strives to open more spaces and opportunities for LatinX students on campus.

• Ana Rodriguez is a Strategic Policy Analyst with the Ontario Treasury Board Secretariat. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Queen’s University with a focus on social policy, and holds a Bachelor’s degree from U of T, double majoring in Sociology and Latin American Studies.

• Eva Grace is a Social Media Specialist at Wealthsimple, a Toronto fintech company. She has recently completed a certification in Digital Marketing at Brain Station. She graduated from U of T with a double major in Latin American Studies and International Relations.

• Alejandra is the Latin American Mentor Navigator, and her bio is available under “Program Student Team” at Latin American Student Engagement. In addition to being lead organizer for this workshop, she is available for 1:1 appointments and facilitates a weekly Tuesday 3:10- 3:55pm. Drop-In online including February 6, February 13, February 20 and February 27. CLNx registration is required.

More information about the diverse African Black Caribbean, Latin American, Southeast Asian & First Generation Student Engagement Mentor Navigators (please see attached) and their 1:1 appointments, Drop-Ins and workshops / events, and other campus opportunities, is updated regularly in our Mentor Navigator Newsletter.