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Alsame Success Series
The Alsame Executive Board recently started a series of interviews where we highlight an Alsame member that is making a positive impact in their community. For our inaugural interview, we are excited to introduce Patricia Young. Patricia was recently promoted to Director of Undergraduate Recruitment/Admissions at Central Michigan University. She also serves as Secretary for […]
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Open-Access Report Published by Alsame Co-Chair Promotes Advocacy for Latino Students
In June of 2022, Alsame Vice Chair Michael Guerra, published an open-access report titled, How to Advocate for Michigan Latino Student Advancement by Better Promoting 4-Year Universities. According to Guerra’s report, in the state of Michigan, taking into consideration the last five years, an average of 44.36% of Latino students matriculate to a 4-year institution […]
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Apply to host the 2023 Alsame Latinx Youth Conference now!
The Alsame Executive Board is excited to announce that the online questionnaire form is now open for Alsame institutional members that wish to submit a request to host the 2023 Alsame Latino Youth Conference. Many colleges and universities have hosted the conference over the years, including Central Michigan University, Ferris State University, Michigan State University, […]
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2022 Latino Youth Conference is in the books!
The 2022 Alsame Latino Youth Conference hosted by Grand Valley State University was a big success, and we are excited to share a summary of this year’s event. Over 800 guests attended the conference, including students, high school counselors, volunteers, workshop speakers, and college and career representatives. We are incredibly grateful to all of the […]
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Over 23 Michigan high schools are expected to be represented at the 2022 Youth Conference
The 2022 Alsame Conference Committee is happy to share that as of May 2nd, the high schools listed below will be represented at this year’s conference! A big thank you goes out to the high school counselors and chaperones that will be accompanying students from all across Michigan. The annual Alsame Latino Youth Conference would […]
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GVSU to Host 2022 Latino Youth Conference
Grand Valley will host more than 1,000 Latino youth from across Michigan at the GVSU Allendale campus on May 6, 2022. Read the complete article written by GVSU here.
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Alsame Community Check-In
Alsame is hosting an open conversation from panelists across the state about the challenges the Latinx community is experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual event is scheduled on February 25th at 3-4:30pm. The event is free but registration is required – REGISTER HERE Panelists will share what is and isn’t working and discuss how […]
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Alsame to Host Virtual Scholarship Session
The best time to apply to scholarships is in the months of November, December and January and we want to help families and students become informed about financial assistance available to them. Searching for scholarships and grants can be overwhelming and we want to help ease concerns, more specifically within the Latinx community. Our virtual […]
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2020 Scholarship Recipients
Alsame is excited to announce the 2020 scholarship recipients who are from various regions in the state of Michigan. This year’s recipients are from Cesar Chavez Academy High School in Detroit, MI; Lawrence Jr./Sr. High School in Lawrence, MI; and Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy in Saginaw, MI. Meet the recipients: Congratulations Rosalie! Alsame wishes […]
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Two Alsame Board Seats Open
The Alsame Executive Board has two positions open and we encourage Alsame members to apply. Please click on the links below to learn more about each position and spread the work within your networks. Applications will be reviewed by the Board and new members will be introduced to all members by September 15, 2020. These […]