HISPANIC AND LATIN STUDENTS MAKE A NEW SPACE FOR THEMSELVES IN UNIDOS AT BETHANY COLLEGE

The Bethany College Office of Student Affairs welcomes the Latin club Unidos, meaning united, to campus. President of Unidos, Angelica Carrillo Hernandez, says, "I wanted to create a safe space and a family for all of us where we could support each other. I share the experience of coming to a new country and struggling with the language barriers." 

After attending a meeting with Jeanne Lucas, Vice President of Human Capital Management, Angelica decided to create Unidos.

The mission of the Unidos Student Association is to ensure the expression and development of the Latino and the Hispanic community at Bethany College. Emerging from the desire to increase cooperation and communication among the Hispanic/Latino community, the purpose is to unite and strengthen the populace on campus while fostering a bond between students, faculty, and the community we will one day serve. In addition, our mission is to create an environment where all demographics are welcome to express themselves socially, athletically, academically, and in all aspects of life - both collegiate and professional. We will strive to create a home away from home, a real support system for our members and the Bethany community. 

The Executive Board Members are; Angelica Carrillo Hernandez, President, Myranda Jimenez, Vice-President, Sasha Martello, Treasurer, Christopher Javier, Secretary, Jeanne A. Lucas, Advisor, Amaris Guerra, Chair of Events, Danielle Woolsey, Chair of Events. 

Unidos meets every Thursday at 9:30 pm in the Swede Spot. 

“I look forward to creating a safe environment for all students and celebrating our diversity with different types of activities and events.” - Angelica Carrillo-Hernandez

Bethany College, established by Swedish Lutheran immigrants in 1881, is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The mission of Bethany College is to educate, develop, and challenge individuals to reach for truth and excellence as they lead lives of faith, learning, and service. At Bethany, students join a community of dedicated educators and caring mentors who walk alongside them as they discover, explore, and navigate the path to their purpose. Bethany College is online at bethanylb.edu and is located in Lindsborg, Kansas, the fine arts and crafts capital of the state.