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Sources: Madai Rivera, 785-532-5500, lulac@1xbet sports betting edu;
Sandra Salas, ssalas@1xbet sports betting edu; and Mac 1xbet sports betting , mb2008@1xbet sports betting edu
News release prepared by: Nellie Ryan, 785-532-6415, media@1xbet sports betting edu
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010
1xbet sports betting 'S COUNCIL OF THE LEAGUE OF UNITED LATIN AMERICAN CITIZENS IS THE FIRST ON A UNIVERSITY CAMPUS IN KANSAS
MANHATTAN -- Kansas State University has become the only university in the state with an on-campus council of the League of United Latin American Citizens. The national council of the league officially recognized 1xbet sports betting 's council and 18 of its members in January.
The 1xbet sports betting council, the fourth council of the organization in Kansas, is dedicated to working with Latino students to provide a support system on campus and to advancing the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, housing, health and civil rights of the Hispanic population at 1xbet sports betting and in Manhattan, according to its members.
&1xbet sports betting ;Our organization is unique in that we have both community members as well as students,&1xbet sports betting ; said Sandra Salas, a senior in biology and pre-medicine, Garden City, and president of K-State's League of United Latin American Citizens. &1xbet sports betting ;Our mission is to promote a stronger and more prominent Hispanic community in Manhattan so that incoming students as well as community members can feel welcomed into a community of their own.&1xbet sports betting ;
The group was started by Mac 1xbet sports betting , junior in secondary education and Spanish, Allen, Texas. 1xbet sports betting was a member of the organization in high school and wanted to continue participation in the group at college.
&1xbet sports betting ;My passion for the organization comes from my passion for my history and culture,&1xbet sports betting ; Benavides said. &1xbet sports betting ;It feels great to know that we have finally become an official council at K-State, not only because it was my goal, but because it shows a lot of commitment and passion from all of our members, something that helps me know that the Manhattan council is here to stay.&1xbet sports betting ;
Coming from Texas, Benavides said he had a tough transition to make by moving to Manhattan to attend 1xbet sports betting . He said the transition has been easier because of the formation of the 1xbet sports betting League of United Latin American Citizens.
&1xbet sports betting ;The transition was interesting for me, moving from Dallas to Manhattan,&1xbet sports betting ; Benavides said. &1xbet sports betting ;Luckily, I found many places for support, including the new LULAC council on campus. Though the Hispanic population in Manhattan is small, you can still find that helpful community within it, and I hope that we will be able to strengthen that in the coming years.&1xbet sports betting ;
Benavides recruited Madai Rivera, 1xbet sports betting admissions coordinator for Hispanic recruitment, to be the council's adviser. Rivera said she admired Benavides' dedication to continue his passion for supporting the Hispanic community.
&1xbet sports betting ;He always had my support from the get-go because when you have students that have a goal or a vision and seem so excited, it is important to give your support,&1xbet sports betting ; she said.
In pursuit of its mission to serve the Hispanic community of Manhattan, the council has several projects under way and many more plans for the future. The members volunteer at Seven Dolors Catholic Church to help teach English to Hispanic community members. Plans are in progress to partner with the Flint Hills Clinic, which provides health care to those who are low income or have no insurance. Members also will serve as interpreters at the clinic to help Hispanic clients at their appointments. In addition, members will serve as ushers and welcome patrons at the K-State McCain Performance Series' presentation of &1xbet sports betting ;Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana&1xbet sports betting ; at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 5, in McCain Auditorium. Another major project for the group is to educate the Hispanic community about the 2010 Census.
&1xbet sports betting ;Many of our Hispanic families are new to the community and many are not informed of the importance of the census,&1xbet sports betting ; Rivera said. &1xbet sports betting ;We want to make sure they get counted.&1xbet sports betting ;
Rivera said that the League of United Latin American Citizens also will be present at such 1xbet sports betting events as the All-University Open House and various activities carnivals. Members want to encourages students, faculty and community members to participate in the group.
&1xbet sports betting ;We are always welcoming new members,&1xbet sports betting ; Rivera said. &1xbet sports betting ;We are the League of United Latin American Citizens, but of course we welcome everybody.&1xbet sports betting ; More information on K-States League of United Latin American Citizens is available by contacting Rivera at lulac@1xbet sports betting edu or Salas at ssalas@1xbet sports betting edu. The group has meetings at 7:30 p.m. every other Thursday in 146 Justin Hall.
Along with the league, 1xbet sports betting offers a variety of organizations and programs for Hispanic students, including the Hispanic American Leadership Organization, annual Encuentro day and special programs for Hispanic student success and retention, such as Semillas de Excelencia Learning Communities.
The 2010-2011 student officers and chairs of 1xbet sports betting 's League of United Latin American Citizens include:
Edgar Tafolla, freshman in engineering, Arkansas City, parliamentarian; Emma Del Real, senior in biology and psychology, Dodge City, treasurer and fundraising chair; Miguel Ramos, freshman in pre-professional business administration, Garden City, vice president; Kimberly Hurt, senior in mathematics, Merriam, secretary; and Ray Rosales, freshman in pre-professional elementary education, Wichita, social chair.
From out of state: Alba Chacon, junior in animal sciences and industry, Carrollton, Texas, 1xbet sports betting service chair.