Congratulations to the Latina/o Studies undergraduate and graduate minors and graduates of the class of 2019!
On Friday, May 24, 2019 Latina/o Studies and the Latinx Student Success Office celebrated with families, students, faculty and staff the accomplishments of 16 undergraduate and 3 graduate minors and graduates of the class of 2019.
The LSP Minor has meant that at a place like Cornell, my scholarship is part of a larger commitment to understanding the complexity of a vibrant diaspora of Latina/o/x people. This academic space has also proved that through acknowledging our experiences, ideas, challenges, and histories, that greater just interventions are possible in elite academic spaces.
This year's senior award, nominated by faculty, was shared by Karen Loya and Julia Pagán for outstanding work in the Latina/o Studies undergraduate minor, community engagement and academic achievements.
To our graduates: we are immensely proud that you have reached this significant benchmark in your life, celebrate your achievements, and wish you the very best. You have been the heart and soul of the Latina/o Studies Program. As we send you on your way, we encourage you to keep in touch and come back to visit. You are now part of the Latina/o Studies history and tradition at Cornell University.
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The LSP minor was the missing piece that enabled me to receive a well-rounded Cornell education. As a science major I have limited exposure to classes such as the ones I took in LSP, and many people go their entire time at Cornell without knowing these classes exist. I was told to take more general introductory courses instead in order to check off my degree requirements. However, my choice to pursue an LSP minor that also met my degree requirements was the best decision I could've made. Through it I learned so much about myself that K-12 public schools never taught me, but most importantly I also found a community. Thanks to the LSP minor I will be leaving Cornell much more aware of the society I live in, and how my existence and my actions have an impact on tomorrow.
