WSU Hispanic American Leadership Organization - HALO

09/12/2024

Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month by joining First-Year Eats next week! Learn how to make some yummy flour tortillas with Dining Services 😋

Tuesday, September 17th
The Suites, 6pm-7:30pm

09/11/2024

Tickets for 𝐍𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚: 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 are now live! Scan the QR code to purchase your tickets today!

Get excited to see traditional dance performances, try a variety of incredible cuisines, and celebrate the beginning of 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 with us!

For Wichita State students, 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄!

Prices are as follows if you are not a Wichita State student:
𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟: $𝟓
𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐒𝐔: $𝟓
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜: $𝟏𝟎

We are so excited to see you all there!

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𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭: Nuestra Cultura: A Hispanic Heritage Celebration
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: September 18
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 6PM - 8PM
𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: CAC Theatre

09/09/2024

¡Vente a jugar!

Join KDChi and HALO this Wednesday for a cultural game night 🎲♟️ Play games from various Latin American countries while enjoying some snacks and company from both communities!

Wednesday, September 11th
RSC 266, 7pm-9pm

09/03/2024

*ੈ✩‧₊˚ 𝐍𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚: 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 *ੈ✩‧₊˚

Hispanic American Leadership Organization and Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion proudly present our Hispanic heritage celebration, 𝐍𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚!

Get excited to see traditional dance performances, try a variety of incredible cuisines, and celebrate the beginning of 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 with us!

For Wichita State students, 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄!

Prices are as follows if you are not a Wichita State student:
𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟: $𝟓
𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐒𝐔: $𝟓
𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜: $𝟏𝟎

We are so excited to see you all there!

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𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭: Nuestra Cultura
𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: September 18
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 6PM - 8PM
𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: CAC Theatre

09/02/2024

09/01/2024

Happy September! Join us for a month full of cultural celebration and relationship building 🌟 We look forward to seeing you soon!!

08/28/2024

Our next general meeting will be NEXT WEDNESDAY!! Come up to the third floor of the RSC to create or update your LinkedIn profile, play bingo, and win some super cool prizes 🤩

Wednesday, September 4
RSC Beggs Ballroom, 7-9 PM

08/22/2024

Come out next Wednesday and support HALO with our first fundraiser! Menu items include corn on a stick and aguas frescas (cantaloupe and lime/cucumber) 😋

August 28, 11 AM - 1 PM
RSC North Patio

08/14/2024

HALO familia, our first general meeting is just DAYS away‼️Join us next Wednesday to meet the new team, get details on involvement, and make bracelets 🙂‍↕️ Free snacks will be provided

August 21, 7 PM - 9 PM
RSC Harvest Room 142

08/12/2024

We are ONE WEEK away from our first event for the fall semester! Water balloons, games, food (first come first serve), and more will be available for everyone!

08/09/2024

⭐️Calling all performers! ⭐️

The Hispanic American Leadership Organization and the Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion (.adi) are holding auditions for an upcoming Latin Heritage celebration, and we want to see your talent on stage!

All performances must tie into Hispanic/Latin roots—whether it features music by a Latin artist, Hispanic dance moves, or something else that celebrates our vibrant culture.

To be considered, make sure to fill out the audition form, which you can find in our bio or by scanning the QR code on the flyer. Don’t miss out on this chance to shine!

For any questions, reach out to us at [email protected]. We can’t wait to see what you bring to the stage! 💃🎶

08/01/2024

06/01/2024

Let’s embrace diversity and celebrate love 🫶 Happy Pride HALO familia!

05/13/2024

The 2024 Latine Graduation Student Celebration acknowledged the influence of Latine students and staff at Wichita State. We were able to recognize these individuals and reward them before they walked across the stage on Saturday!

Sofia Polanco, our advisor, won The Camarena Outstanding Community Service Award and HALO Member Guadalupe Torres won The Elisa Chacon Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award 🤩

05/08/2024

Congratulations to our HALO graduates as they have accomplished yet another milestone! Your HALO familia wishes the best in your future endeavors and we cannot wait to see what you’ll do for future generations 🫶🏽🎓

05/02/2024

We are grateful for the recognition and support for the HALO community! Your support encourages us to continue crafting unforgettable experiences for students. Thank you all for being part of this incredible journey!

05/01/2024

April showers call for May flowers 💐 May’s member of the month goes to Erika Mendoza Velasquez!

Erika loves HALO because “it gave me the opportunity to meet new people and become more social. Moving from a small town to Wichita for college was scary at first but I’m grateful for how welcoming everyone is in this organization.”

Thank you for being so active in HALO! 🫶

04/26/2024

Come study with HALO! We will be having study time along with activities to destress! Let’s not forget to recognize our senior graduates and celebrate their achievements 🎓

Wednesday, May 1st
7PM, RSC Harvest Room 142

04/24/2024

Need community service hours before the semester ends? Join HALO in volunteering at Horace Mann’s carnival THIS FRIDAY!! Link to sign up is available in our GroupMe or DM us for information 🎡🎟️

04/18/2024

Congratulations to our newly elected 2024-2025 HALO executive board 🤩🤩

President - Marisol Muñoz-Morales

Vice-President - Giselle Barrios

Secretary - Grecia Esparza

Treasurer - Carla Meraz

Membership & Retention - Edna Cisneros

Social Events - Kassandra Rodela

Marketing - Lorena Favela

Fundraising - Daniel Rodriguez-Hernandez

04/05/2024

Congratulations to this Month’s HALO member of the Month - Alex Escobedo 🥳🥳🥳

Alex’s loves HALO “because it gives me a break from my studies and it allows me my friends on the E-board”

Thank you for all your continued support Alex!! 🫶🏻

03/19/2024

Welcome back from Spring Break 🤩 To kick off the second 8-weeks of the semester, join us this Wednesday for our Professional Panel with local Latino Professionals ‼️

Woolsey Hall Auditorium
Wednesday, March 20
7pm

See you all there !

03/08/2024

Happy International Women’s Day from HALO 🤩

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Swipe over to see notable women trail blazers from the Hispanic community!

03/04/2024

Join us this Wednesday for some relaxation at our Yoga Night 🤩🤩

Steve Clark YMCA - 03/06/2024
7:00pm
Studio A with Dayla J

Take a break from studying with HALO ! 🫡🫡

02/23/2024

Back at it with another fundraiser 🤩🤩🤩 Come find us next Wednesday (02/28) at the Grace Memorial Chapel in front of the RSC from 11:00am-1:00pm for some yummy lunch 😋

Arroz con Gandules, Tostones, Y Pollo: $12
• Puerto Rican Rice & Beans, Fried Plantains, &
Chicken
Arroz con Gandules Y Pollo: $10
• Puerto Rican Rice & Beans & Chicken

**Accepting card, tap, and cash 🫡

02/22/2024

This month’s HALO Member of the Month goes to Kariana Massingill 🤩🤩

Kari says “I love that we have the opportunity to connect with the community and I make new friendships out of HALO”

Thank you for all the you do Kari, your HALL familia is so proud of you 🥹🥹

02/20/2024

This Wednesday, join us for Karaoke and Conchas 🤩 come out and sing your favorite tracks with HALO !!

Date: 02/22/2024
Time: 7:00pm
Where: Woolsey 1st Floor auditorium (110B)

02/19/2024

Check out some more of HALO’s Guau Guau’s from our amazing members 🐶🤩🤩

02/14/2024

Los Guau Guau de HALO pt. 1 🐶 - Swipe over to see the perritos of our amazing members 🤩🤩

Pt. 2 coming soon 🫡