Central American Student Alliance to Host First Meeting of the Semester
Interested in becoming a member of or learning more about the Central American Student Alliance (CASA)? CASA's first general member meeting will be hosted on Feb. 8, 2024, from 5 to 6 p.m. in Kimpel 408. This event is open to all university students who are passionate about creating unity and strength among Central Americans on campus. During the meeting, members will meet new members of the executive board, learn what the importance of CASA is and get to know other CASA members.
About CASA: CASA was founded in the fall of 2023 by Salvadorian undergraduates Daniella Fernandez and Nurian Chavez. The purpose of CASA is to create a sense of belonging for Central American students, promote awareness of Central American culture and to provide support and resources for minority groups.
For more information about CASA, follow @uarkcasa on Instagram. For questions regarding the event or the organization, please contact Daniella Fernandez, daf006@uark.edu, 479-251-0673, or Nurian Chavez, nchavez@uark.edu, 479-220-1563.
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Daniella Fernandez, founder
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479-251-0673,
daf006@uark.edu
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