Connect with other students from Latino Student Initiatives (LSI) at monthly meetings, student clubs and events on campus.

Reuniones de apoyo estudiantil
- Spanish: Se anima a los estudiantes a asistir a las reuniones de Apoyo Estudiantil
para recibir información importante y actualizaciones sobre fechas límite, becas,
eventos, oportunidades de voluntariado y más. Todos los estudiantes son bienvenidos.
- Próximamente nuevas fechas
- English: Students are encouraged to attend Student Support meetings to receive important
information and updates regarding deadlines, scholarships, events, volunteer opportunities
and more. All students welcome.
- New dates coming soon

Latinos Unidos (LU) Student Club
Latinos Unidos (LU) is a student led club that focuses on creating academic, social, and community connections of all Latino/a/e/x cultures. LU holds weekly meetings in the fall and spring semester. You do not need to identify as a Latino/a/e/x student to join LU, all are welcome!
InterCultural Hub
Students are encouraged to meet at the InterCultural Hub to:- Unify as a student body and support this place as a teaching and learning environment.
- Connect with different cultures of people to promote student success.
- Learn more about the social environment.
- Engage in the diverse experiences through programs and events.
InterCultural Hub
Student Service Center (SSC), Room 1138

Spanish Language Courses for Heritage Speakers
Do you want to earn credit while taking courses aimed at developing your Spanish understanding, speaking, reading and writing skills? You may be a heritage speaker if you learned Spanish at home or came from a background where Spanish is spoken.Heritage language courses are:
- Not necessarily more difficult than second-language learner courses.
- Not just for fluent speakers of Spanish.
- Centered on the student’s cultural heritage.
- IAI designated to transfer to four-year institutions.

Faculty Advisors
Sandra Anderson, Professor
(630) 942-2174
Email: Martinss14@cod.edu
Donna Gillespie, Professor
(630) 942-5315
Email: Gwillespied226@cod.edu
Edith Jaco, Professor
(630) 942-3332
jacoed@cod.edu
Bonnie Loder, Associate Professor
(630) 942-3040
Email: loderb@cod.edu
Elizabeth Mares, Professor
(630) 942-3937
Email: marese@cod.edu
Contact Information
InterCultural Student Initiatives
Student Service Center (SSC), Room 1111
Elizabeth Gómez de la Casa
Manager, Intercultural and Latino Student Initiatives and Student Support
Hablo español
(630) 942-3146
Email: gomezdelacasae@cod.edu