Latinx Students: Leveraging your Cultural Capital and Ways to Get Involved During Latinx Heritage Month and Beyond.

Celebrate Latinx heritage today and every day! Read on to learn about resources available to the Latinx community and explore professional development opportunities.

By Ellenese Espaillat
Ellenese Espaillat
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CLAS Connections: Nicole Sanclemente ’19 (CLAS) and Geraldine Uribe ’23 (CLAS)

CLAS Connections spends five minutes with members of UConn’s College of Liberal Arts and Science. In this edition, Nicole Sanclemente and Geraldine Uribe share how their background as first-generation Latinas led to their life-changing connection.

By Christine Buckley
Christine Buckley Communication and Publicity Manager
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Social Work Student Receives Prestigious Fellowship to Address Mental Health

Kelly Sanchez ’15 says social work allows her to return to her roots: ‘The whole reason I did psychology was to work with people’

By Ziba Kashef
Ziba Kashef Publicity/Marketing Administrator
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Student Success Story: Karus Sabio

Karus Sabio ’23 is a senior majoring in Political Science on the UConn Stamford campus. Throughout her four years at UConn, she has worked at Apple Inc. and has been involved on campus in various meaningful ways.  Read on to learn more about Karus’ experiences and the advice she has for fellow students.

By Lauren Rosenkranz
Lauren Rosenkranz Career Consultant - Stamford Campus Pronouns: she/her/hers
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A Conversation with Caesar Valentin: Creating Community-Driven, Sustainable Impact

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Caesar Valentin, CLAS ‘20, and discuss his education, career goals, involvement, and his background, and culture. His message of finding a connection to the communities around him, investing in long-lasting change, …

By Clarice Pennock
Clarice Pennock Career Intern
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La Comunidad Intelectual: Developing Latinx Professionals

Learn about the La Comunidad Intelectual living-learning community and the benefits it brings to students in the program!

By Heidi Pineda
Heidi Pineda DE&I Career Ambassador Program Coordinator
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Latinx Employment Resources

Learn more about employment organizations that center and serve the Latinx community and how to get involved.

By Maggie Cummings
Maggie Cummings Career Consulting and Services Intern
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ICYMI: Struggle and Success: Stories from Entrepreneurs

The Center for Career Development recently collaborated with the Puerto Rican and Latin American Cultural Center (PRLACC) and the UConn Stamford Entrepreneurship Club to host a panel featuring 3 Connecticut entrepreneurs who shared their career struggles and successes, as well as advice on how to successfully navigate the startup process.

By Heidi Pineda
Heidi Pineda DE&I Career Ambassador Program Coordinator
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Latino Economic Development Center’s Entrepreneur Training for Success Program

Starting a business is no easy feat, but with the right support, you can turn your idea into reality.

By Spencer Hayes
Spencer Hayes Graduate Assistant, Programming (She/Her/Hers)
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METAS Mentoring Program: Professional and Career Development for Latinx Students

METAS is a peer-mentoring program out of the Puerto Rican and Latin American Cultural Center that aids in the professional and career development of Latinx students.

By Heidi Pineda
Heidi Pineda DE&I Career Ambassador Program Coordinator
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