Student Ambassadors

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.

Contact Us

Center for Latino and Latin American Studies
Northern Illinois University
515 Garden Rd.
DeKalb, IL 60115
815-753-1531
latinostudies@niu.edu

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