Northern Illinois University
Center for Latino and Latin American Studies
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The Center for Latino and Latin American Studies (CLLAS) seeks nominations and self-nominations from students, faculty, and staff for students to serve as official student ambassadors.

Student ambassadors will meet each semester to:

• Help plan academic and cultural events
• Help organize promotional and outreach activities (visit college fairs, table at events, etc.)
• Earn community service and volunteer hours
• Share their voices and ask questions about LATS courses and center programming
• Share their experiences and provide feedback on ways we can improve the LATS minor and programming

Fall 2025 Meeting Hours

Meetings will be held weekly on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Latino Center Smart Classroom.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in the LATS minor
• Select students will be enrolled in LATS 496 with Darius Jackson and earn 1 credit per semester.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Represent CLLAS at various events and activities, including:
  • Open houses and other recruitment events
  • Monthly visits to local high schools for mentoring activities
  • Engagement with the Latinx Living/Learning Community

For more information, please contact Darius Jackson, Ed.D.