Chicano Student Program
As a result of the most recent election, many minorities, such as hispanics and latinos, are terrified for the seemingly desolate future. Many chicanos panic that their rights as human beings may be taken away and that their daily lives will be even more troublesome. Some fear that there is no safe place for them to go, however there is a inconspicuous source that lies within UCR that acts as safe space for students.
A little past beyond the infamous HUB, directly across from Watkins hall lies what appears to be a dusty, well maintained brick building with a limited number of students called Costa Hall. If you are in a hurry to arrive to get to the parking lot in front of it, you might even miss the window that reads …show more content…
The Chicano student program was created as a safe space for it’s students to celebrate their diverse heritage as well introducing chicano culture to others. The program welcomes students and staff members with any ethnicity with the soul purpose of expanding their family helping educate many of UCR students. When the chicano student program was born, it bought along its three pillars: familia, orgullo, y carazon or family, pride and heart. Family is extremely important when it comes to clearing chicano culture, its the soul purpose for it’s present, strong connection with the students within the program. Pride is what is used to celebrate the festive culture, and heart is what is utilized to connect to other students on a emotional level. Its no secret why there is such an uplifting, warm environment as soon as you …show more content…
Passing the simplistic lounge are those inquisitive doors that lead various, efficient rooms. One of the most used room is the computer room, where an estimate of five computers and one giant printer is held; there is once small bench that can sit two people is in the background. The room is probably a little bit bigger than a walk-in closest, however the students at the Chicano student program didn't put this room to waste. Depending on what time you visit the room is filled with students using the computers, either to due research or their latest project or to simply surf the web for fun. Students visiting the program are allowed to print up to twenty pages a week and are allowed to use the computers as much as they would like. One of the most startling things inside the program is that fact that it houses a kitchen.
As a result of the most recent election, many minorities, such as hispanics and latinos, are terrified for the seemingly desolate future. Many chicanos panic that their rights as human beings may be taken away and that their daily lives will be even more troublesome. Some fear that there is no safe place for them to go, however there is a inconspicuous source that lies within UCR that acts as safe space for students.
A little past beyond the infamous HUB, directly across from Watkins hall lies what appears to be a dusty, well maintained brick building with a limited number of students called Costa Hall. If you are in a hurry to arrive to get to the parking lot in front of it, you might even miss the window that reads …show more content…
The Chicano student program was created as a safe space for it’s students to celebrate their diverse heritage as well introducing chicano culture to others. The program welcomes students and staff members with any ethnicity with the soul purpose of expanding their family helping educate many of UCR students. When the chicano student program was born, it bought along its three pillars: familia, orgullo, y carazon or family, pride and heart. Family is extremely important when it comes to clearing chicano culture, its the soul purpose for it’s present, strong connection with the students within the program. Pride is what is used to celebrate the festive culture, and heart is what is utilized to connect to other students on a emotional level. Its no secret why there is such an uplifting, warm environment as soon as you …show more content…
Passing the simplistic lounge are those inquisitive doors that lead various, efficient rooms. One of the most used room is the computer room, where an estimate of five computers and one giant printer is held; there is once small bench that can sit two people is in the background. The room is probably a little bit bigger than a walk-in closest, however the students at the Chicano student program didn't put this room to waste. Depending on what time you visit the room is filled with students using the computers, either to due research or their latest project or to simply surf the web for fun. Students visiting the program are allowed to print up to twenty pages a week and are allowed to use the computers as much as they would like. One of the most startling things inside the program is that fact that it houses a kitchen.