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The Office of Latino Cultural Affairs is a dynamic center for cultural expression, advocacy and personal and professional development for students from all Latino communities and countries.

There are currently more than 1000 students currently enrolled who bring the cultures and traditions of Latin America, Mexico, South America, the Caribbean and Spain to Columbia College.

The office produces a number of events throughout the year, including FOCO, Columbia College's Latino Heritage Month Celebration and the Student Latino Film Festival, the top film festival in the country for students made by a Latino or exploring a Latino theme. Three films from the competition are selected for screening at the International Latino Film Festival.

The office also works actively with the Latino Alliance student organization that serves as a home away from home for students of Latino heritage.

There are more 30 students who meet regularly every Wednesday at 5 pm at 600 S. Michigan Avenue,  Underground Cafe. The organization develops a variety of social, political and cultural programs throughout the year and helps fellow students find the resources they need to be successful in college and in life. The Office of Latino Cultural Affairs is located in Room 302, 623 S. Wabash.

april 28
SiTv opportunity right here on campus
10 am - 4 PM
Hokin annex
623 South Wabash Avenue
SiTV, a national, English-language cable network geared towards Latino viewership, is coming to campus on Monday, April 28 to film Columbia College Chicago students for video entry submissions.  Two national winners will be selected to attend the major-party political conventions as official SiTV correspondents.  Whether you are a Journalism major, a Theater major, a political activist, or simply care about the Latino community, this wonderful opportunity is for you!

Columbia College Chicago is the only school SiTV will be visiting east of Arizona.  A panel of judges including Rick Sanchez (CNN), Rosario Dawson (Latina actress), Henry Bonilla (retired U.S. Congress), and Steve Grove from YouTube will be involved in judging the contest.

If you are interested in auditioning, please visit the SiTV representatives in the Hokin Annex on Monday, April 28 between the hours of 10am-4pm (the earlier, the better). To learn more about this competition, feel free to visit their website:

www.crashtheparties08.com
 
You can see other auditions uploaded, read more about the competition, vote for another entry, and even register to vote!