Series of events in place to recognize Hispanic/Latinx community
(text and background only visible when logged in)
This month, Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, marks national Hispanic Heritage Month. To celebrate, Georgia Tech, with the support of the Office of Student Engagement and Well-Being, is hosting a series of events that include a soccer/fútbol tournament, trivia night, and more, focused on Georgia Tech’s Hispanic cultures.
Georgia Tech’s overall number of Hispanic/Latinx students continues to grow. Total enrollment has topped 4,480, an increase of 1,400 in the past five years.
Nearly half of them (2,055) are studying engineering. Many are involved in student organizations that support and welcome Hispanic students.
“Being Hispanic at Tech is being a part of a welcoming familia and something to be very proud of,” said Paloma Santiago Walker, a biomedical engineering student and the president of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers at Georgia Tech (SHPE). “It is inspiring to see the Hispanic community excel and push each other to accomplish their goals every day. I love to see my Hispanic friends on campus and the joy and hardworking nature with which our community carries itself. GT-SHPE has been my home away from home, where I’ve been able to create community and find a place for academic, social, and professional development. It’s been the place where I can proudly celebrate my culture and find footing at Tech.”
(text and background only visible when logged in)
Paloma Santiago Walker
GT-SHPE
Georgia Tech’s Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (GT-SHPE) has a membership of 350 students, making it the third largest SHPE group in the country. The undergraduate organization hosts annual events on campus that include the Mini World Cup and Taste of Latin America. Weekly GT-SHPE meetings feature guests from industry who discuss internship and career opportunities. The group also participates in philanthropic events and initiatives to assist Atlanta’s Hispanic community.
LOGRAS
The Latino Organization of Graduate Students (LOGRAS) is the only Hispanic and Latino student club for Georgia Tech graduate students. LOGRAS members represent most colleges and schools across campus. The club hosts monthly events to support its four pillars: academic outreach, cultural awareness, professional development, and social events. This includes developing mentorship programs for new graduate students and hosting educational events to celebrate Hispanic/Latin cultures.
(text and background only visible when logged in)