The Latino community at Oregon State University extends beyond the campus. Therefore, this section is in response to the much needed resources that the community needs.
Here, you will find scholarship databases, Latino-based student organizations with the purpose to better understand the needs & concerns of the students, the collaboration with resource centers, cultural centers, and other diversity related offices, a directory of Latino faculty/staff, and even off campus organizations to help bring resources to campus.
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Amas Aduviri
Director, CAMP
College Assistance Migrant Program
333 Waldo Hall
541-737-3923 Amas.Aduviri@oregonstate.edu |
Melisa Lopez Coordinator, Outreach & Recruitment College Assistance Migrant Program 334 Waldo Hall 541-737-3909 Melisa.Lopez@oregonstate.edu |
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Jacqueline Alvarez, Ph.D.
Director, Counseling & Psychological
Univ. Counseling & Psychological Services
500 Snell Hall
541-737-2131 jackie.alvarez@oregonstate.edu |
Alfonso Bradoch
Director, Department & Student Services
OSU Extended Campus
4943 The Valley Library
541-737-9116 alfonso.bradoch@oregonstate.edu |
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Norma Cárdenas
Assistant Professor
Department of Ethnic Studies
230 Strand Agriculture Hall
541-737-3637 norma.cardenas@oregonstate.edu |
Loren Chavarria
Director, Spanish for Heritage Lang. Learners
Dept. of Foreign Languages & Literatures
142D Kidder Hall
541-737-3954 Lchavarria@oregonstate.edu |
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Ana Virginia Flores
TOUR Program Assistant
Office of Admissions
B104 Kerr Administration Bldg
541-737-9289 Ana.flores@oregonstate.edu |
Laura V. Garcia
Program Representative 1
University Marketing
102 Adams Hall
541-737-4668 Laura.Garcia@oregonstate.edu |
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Guillermo R. Giannico. Ph.D.
Extension Fisheries Specialist
Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
104 Nash Hall
541-737-2479 giannico@oregonstate.edu |
Angelo Gomez
Director, Affirmative Action & Equal Opp.
Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity
526A Kerr Administration Bldg
541-737-0869 angelo.gomez@oregonstate.edu |
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Mario A. Magaña
4-H Regional Educator
4-H Youth Development Education
105 Ballard Extension Hall
541-737-0925 Mario.Magana@oregonstate.edu |
Lizbeth Marquez
Admissions Advisor
Office of Admissions
104 Kerr Administration Bldg
541-737-9218 Lizbeth.campos@oregonstate.edu |
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Gianluigi Benvenutto Rodrigo Interim Director, CASA Latina/o de OSU Intercultural Student Services A150C Kerr Administration Building 541-737-9031 Gianluigi.Benvenutto@oregonstate.edu |
Ricardo P Matano
Associate Professor
Department of Oceanic / Atmos. Sciences
412 Burt Hall
541-737-2212 rmatano@coas.oregonstate.edu |
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Oscar H. Montemayor
Academic Advisor/Retention Specialist
College Assistance Migrant Program
327 Waldo Hall
541-737-3911 Oscar.Montemayor@oregonstate.edu |
Lilia. G Miramontes Psychologist Resident Counceling and Psychological Services 500 Snell Hall 541-737-2131 Lilia.Miramontes@oregonstate.edu |
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Mike Ortiz
Football Video Coordinator
Intercollegiate Athletics
114 Gill Coliseum
541-737-8213 ortizm@onid.orst.edu |
Jose-Antonio Orosco
Associate Professor
Department of Philosophy
102D Hovland Hall
541-737-4335 Joseph.orosco@oregonstate.edu |
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Angela Palacios
Spanish Instructor
Dept. of Foreign Languages & Literatures
541 737 8569
142B Kidder Hall Angela.palacios@orst.edu |
Dwaine Plaza
Associate Professor
Department of Sociology
302 Fairbanks Hall
541-737-5369 dplaza@orst.edu |
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Susana V. Rivera-Mills
Associate Professor
Spanish and Diversity Advancement
226 Kidder Hall
541-737-3959 Susana.rivera-mills@oregonstate.edu |
Alex A. Sanchez, Ph.D.
Professor
Dept. of Adult & Higher Education Admin.
417 Education Hall
541-737-8202 sancheza@oregonstate.edu |
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Tersita Alvarez Multicultural Resource Coordinator University Housing & Dining Services 102 Buxton Hall 541-737-8268 Teresita.Alvarez@oregonstate.edu |
Antonio Torres
Field Coordinator
Department of Public Health
214A Langton Hall
541-602-6668 torresan@onid.orst.edu |
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J. Antonio Torres, Ph.D.
Food Process Engineering
Dept. of Food Science & Technology
202 Wiegand Hall
541-737-4757 j_antonio.torres@oregonstate.edu |
Juan Antonio Trujillo
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Foreign Languages & Literatures
036 Kidder Hall
541-737-3956 jtrujillo@oregonstate.edu |
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Andrew Valls
Associate Professor
Department of Political Science
315 Gilkey Hall
541-737-3534 Andrew.Valls@oregonstate.edu |
Jennifer Viña
Assistant Director, Marketing & Assessment
University Housing & Dining Services
106 Hawley Hall
541-737-8187 jennifer.vina@oregonstate.edu |
CASA works closely with the Latino community on campus. One of the areas in which this is most noticeable is with the student organizations. Here is a list of the current student organizations CASA is involved with.
Association of Latin American Students (ALAS)ALAS was created to promote the cultural values of all students from Latin America while seeking the understanding & respect of each country's culture. |
Centro Cultural César ChávezProvides a facility for programming various academic, cultural, recreational & social events related to the Chicano/Latino/Hispanic culture & heritage. |
Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority, Inc.A community service based sorority, founded on the pillars of honesty, integrity, leadership, scholarship, & unity. Focused on empowering the Latina community & establish a support system for Latinas in higher education. Meetings are ever other Wednesday in the library at 9:30 PM. Meetings are only open to members. |
Interest Group for Kappa Delta Chi Sorority Inc. (Las D.A.M.A.S)KDChi is a Latina founded, national sorority who aims to achieve professional development, academic excellence & graduation of all its members. KDChi promotes unity, honesty, integrity, & leadership among college women. |
Interested Ladies of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.A sisterhood based on Unity, Love, & Respect. Dedicated to the empowerment of the minorities & the universal mujer through her education, a love of culture, the disenfranchised & her surrounding communities. |
Lambda Theta Phi, Latin Fraternity, IncorporatedAre to work together, as a unit in order, to foster bonds, uplift the local community, & become involved in the campus community. Allows the men to get to know each other & become familiarized with Lambda Theta Phi, Latin Fraternity, Inc. |
Kalmekak Community OutreachTo develop cultural awareness & understanding of higher education institutions so that in the future the vision of higher education will become synonymous with the vision of success for Chicana/o Latina/o & indigenous communities. |
Meso American Student Association (MASA)Oldest Latino student organization at OSU. They advocate the beauty of Latin American Culture via education at OSU & in the Corvallis Community. |
Migrant Student Organization (MSO)Helps OSU students of migrant backgrounds transition into & adapt to the university lifestyle, supports members' educational goals, & build a sense of community. |
Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources & Related Sciences (MANRRS)One of the nation's largest & most diverse non-profit societies & is dedicated to preparing its members, from all racial & ethnic groups, for challenging & rewarding careers in agricultural & related sciences. |
Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán (MEChA)Dedicated to higher education, history, culture, & political awareness. Works closely with the community & addresses issues affecting Chicanos at OSU, state & nation. |
Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc.Provide leadership opportunities & experiences that will help a brother excel in any endeavor they partake, either academically, socially, or professionally. |
Society for Hispanic & Professional Engineers (SHPE)To increase minorities in engineering, science, math & related technical careers. Members obtain many benefits, such as lifelong networking opportunities, SHPE scholarships, internship opportunities, career development & leadership training. Meetings are every Tuesday at 6 PM in Batchelor 141 and are open to anyone interested. |
SOLA student run community organization committed to improving the climate for LGBT persons of color. Offer counseling, educational programming, advocacy & ally building among undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty & staff of OSU. |
Latinos are the vast growing minority in the United States. Therefore, there has been a tremendous impact if interest in the population.
CASA has compiled a list of Research/Presentations that encompass many of the challenges Latinos have faced throughout history. We have even compiled a list of information pertaining specifically to Latinos in Oregon.
CASA is constantly working towards the increase collaboration with resource centers, cultural centers, and other diversity related offices. Here are a few of the community resources currently available.
Oregon Comission on Hispanic Affairs3218 Pringle Rd, SE, Suite 270 Salem, OR 97302 503-378-2139Created to work for the implementation of economic, social, legal, and political equality for Hispanics in Oregon. |
Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber333 SW 5th Ave, Suite 100 Portland, OR 97204 503-222-0280Dedicated to working with all members of the community to increase the economic advancement of Hispanic-owned businesses in Oregon and SW Washington. |
The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education80 Route 4 East, Suite 203 Paramus, NJ 07652 201-587-8800, x108The sole Hispanic educational magazine for the higher education community, and those involved in running our institutions of higher learning. |
Linn-Benton Hispanic Advisory CommitteeP.O. Box 3020 Corvallis, OR 97339 541-766-6751Meets the last Tuesday of every month, from 3-5p.m., alternating between Corvallis and Albany locations to discuss issues/topics pertaining to the Hispanic community. |
Centro Latino Americano in Lane County
944 West 5th Ave
Eugene, OR 97402
541-687-2667
A bilingual multicultural agency dedicated to the empowerment of the Latino Community primarily in Lane County. |
Oregon Association of Latino AdministratorsP.O. Box 310 Cornelius, OR 97113 webmaster@oala.infoFormed to promote Latino educators, both current and aspiring, into positions of leadership in the State of Oregon through mentorship, networking, and professional development. |
Casa Latinos Unidos de Benton County128 SW 9th St Corvallis, OR 97333 541-233-5310Serving the Latino Community and promoting Family Well-being. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9a.m. - 1p.m. and Wednesdays from 5:30p.m. - 9p.m. |
Juntos Podemos Family Center2475 Lancaster Dr, NE, B-9 Salem, OR 97305 503-566-7727A One-Stop Family support center for Latino families who have a child with developmental disabilities. Connect families with the resources they need to better support their children. They unite families, public services, and community. |
Latino Community Association
1130 NW Harriman St
Bend, OR 97701
541-382-4366
Created to help Spanish-speaking immigrants to the Bend area adjust and thrive. Services offered include legal and medical referrals, translation services, and job assistance. |
CAUSA700 Marion St, NE Salem, OR 97301 503-269-5694Oregon’s statewide, grassroots immigrant rights coalition. Works to defend and advance immigrant rights through coordination with local, state, and national coalitions and allies. |
PCUN300 Young St Woodburn, OR 97071 503-982-0243Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN), is Oregon's union of farmworkers, nursery, and reforestation workers, and largest Latino organization. PCUN empowers farmworkers to understand and take action against systematic exploitation and all of its effects. |
VOZ1131 SE Oak St Portland, OR 97214 503-233-6787VOZ is a Workers’ Rights Education Project that is a worker-led organization. It empowers immigrants and day laborers to gain control over their working conditions. |
American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon: Immigrant RightsP.O. Box 40585 Portland, OR 97240 503-227-3186The ACLU of Oregon is an advocacy organization dedicated to providing information for immigrant, refugee, and non-citizen rights. |
Jobs with Justice6025 E Burnside St Portland, OR 97215 503-236-5573A national campaign for workers’ rights. Working through coalitions of labor, community, religious and constituency organizations. Fighting for workers’ rights and economic justice. |
FHDC1274 5th St, Suite 1-A Woodburn, OR 97071 503-981-1618The FHDC (Farmworker Housing Development Corporation) was created to develop farmworker leadership for stronger and more secure families and communities through affordable housing, social services, education, and economic development. |
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Benton County Jobs and Internships: Benton County is currently recruiting for the positions listed on the Current Employment Opportunities page. To apply for any of the positions, a Benton County Employment Application Form is required (printable copy linked above). Applications are accepted only for posted positions and all application materials must be submitted to the Human Resources Office before 5:00 pm on the position deadline date. This includes any resumes or other supplemental materials to be considered. To request an application packet by mail, please call our office @ 541.766.6081. For more information on student internships, visit the student interns page. |
This section is dedicated to a variety of scholarship databases as well as scholarships for Latinas/os.