First-Year Guide 2012-2013 Presented to you by MEZCLA, Alianza, Cielito Lindo, Familia, and Latina Advisor Office
Office of Intercultural Education Office of the Advisor to Latina Students
Billings Building Office #309 P 781-283-2955 F 781-283-3609
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Table of Contents
Welcome Mared Alicea‐Westort….pg.3
Robin Lush…………………..pg.4
Directory The Latina Directory…….pg.5‐8
Student Leaders…………..pg.9‐16
Faculty…………………………pg.17‐18
Important Numbers…….pg. 19
Latin@ Organizations Student……………………..pg.20‐22
Faculty/Staff……………..pg. 23‐24
Off‐Campus……………….pg.25
Exploring BostonMBTA Map………………pg.26
Restaurants…………….pg.28
Markets………………….pg.29
Night Life………………..pg.30
Get Involved Latina Cultural Show…pg.31
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Welcome Class of 2016! Bienvenidas a Wellesley! My name is Mared Alicea‐Westort, and I am the Advisor to Latina Students and the Assistant Dean of Intercultural Education for the College. Our office is part of the Division of Student Life, and serves as a resource for all Latina Students. I hope you find this handbook helpful as you spend your first year at Wellesley. It includes a little bit of everything you need to know in your first year at Wellesley College. As an Advisor to Latina Students, I provide individual advising, leadership consultation, referrals, information on internships and scholarships, and advocacy. I’d like to take this opportunity to encourage you to get to know me, and
my services, and learn how you can get involved in the Latina community of the College. Look out for my programs, particularly Dia de Los Muertos, Parrandas, Latina Month and the Latina Cultural Show (and, contact me if you’re interested in participating.) If you have any questions, or would just like to say “hi”, please don’t hesitate to contact me at (781) 283‐2958, e‐mail [email protected], or stop by my office in Billings 309. You can also learn more by checking out my website: www.wellesley.edu/LatinaAdvisor and my facebook page www.facebook.com/wellesleycollegelatinaadvisor. I look forward to meeting you, and wish you a wonderful year! Best,
Mared Alicea-Westort Assistant Dean of Intercultural Education Advisor to Latina Students
Get Involved!
One of the best ways to get involved with the Latina community at Wellesley is to participate in the annual Latina Cultural Show (held in April, Latina Month.) This celebration of culture incorporates singing, dancing, monologues, skits, poetry, and much more! Whether you’re performing or working behind the scenes, this fun‐filled program is an excellent way to celebrate your heritage and the strength of the Latina community at Wellesley.
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Welcome Latina First Years! My name is Robin Lush and I
am the Assistant to the Offices of Advisor to Latina
Students, Advisor to Students of Asian Descent and Director of
LGBTQ Programs and Services. Part of my role is to help Mared
plan events and programs for Latina students so I will be reaching
out to you for assistance and feedback in that process. My office
located in Billings 303 and you will find me there Monday thr
Thursday from 10:00am‐4:00pm. I am looking forward to getting
to know each of you over the next four years and hope that your time at Wellesley is both
memorable and enjoyable.
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Kind regards,
Robin Lush
Intercultural Education
Assistant to the Offices of Advisor to Latina Students,
Advisor to Students of Asian Descent and Director of LGBTQ Programs and Services
Billings 303
Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA 02481
Phone: 781‐283‐2955
Email: [email protected]
Welcome Class of 2016! Exploring Boston – Nightlife
Clubs
An Tua Nua 617‐262‐2121
835 Beacon St., Boston
Havana Club 617‐312‐5550
288 Green St., Cambridge
Lidos 781‐289‐3080
1290 North Shore Road, Revere
Masa 617‐338‐8884
439 Tremont St., Boston
Mojitos 617‐988‐8123
48 Winter St., Boston
Ryles 617‐876‐9330
212 Hampshire St., Cambridge
Venu 617‐542‐9800
100 Warrenton St., Boston
Many clubs have Latin nights, call ahead to check the times!
For more clubs, check out: http://salsaboston.com
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The Latina Directory Below are the names and positions for the executive board members of
the Latina student organizations on campus.
Alianza Monica Rodriguez
President
Cielito Lindo Arantxa Gallegos
President
Raquel Zepeda Treasurer
Laura Cabral Publicity Chair
Familia Yesenia Trujillo
President/ Familia Representative in Mezcla
Exploring Boston‐Markets
El Coloso Market 617‐491‐1361
102 Columbia St., Cambridge
Fuentes Market 617‐442‐5386
680‐684 Parker St., Roxbury
Hi Lo Foods 617‐522‐6364
450 Centre St., Jamaica Plain
La Internacional 617‐776‐8855
318 Somerville Ave., Somerville
Latin Market 617‐522‐8719
3201 Washington St., Jamaica Plain
Medina Market 617‐541‐3465
186 Heath St., Jamaica Plain
Rodríguez Market 508‐831‐0604
805 Main St., Worcester
Tropical Garden 617‐524‐2266
186 Green St., Jamaica Plain
Market Names Phone Number
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Mezcla Silvia Galis‐Menendez & Laura Elena Espinoza
Co‐Presidents
Raquel Zepeda (Fall) & Connie Rojas (Spring) Co‐Vice Presidents
Claire Annelise Cerdá
Secretary
Ana Stephanie Plascencia & Alexandra Lopez‐Villa Co‐Treasurers
Arantxa Gallegos &Yesenia Ramirez
Co‐CWDI Representatives and Diversity Chairs
Karina Gonzalez del Real Political Action Chair
Lizet Pantaleon
Senator
Yasmine Castro Communications Chair
Nora Hernandez
Social Chair
Rhythm & Spice Caribbean
315 Mass. Ave., Cambridge
Sol Azteca Mexican
www.solaztecarestaurants.com
Taquería Cancun Mexican
192 Sumner St., East Boston
Taquería Jalisco Mexican
291 Bennington St, East Boston
Tapeo Spanish
www.tapeo.com
Terra Brasilis Brasilian
www.terrabrasilisrestaurant.com
Tasca Spanish
www.tascarestaurant.com
Zocalo Mexican
www.zocalobrighton.com
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Maria Acosta Lecture Chair
Jillian Seymour
Membership Coordinator
Maria Oceja First‐Year Hermana
Jannet Sanchez
Diversity/ Alumna Representative
Alianza
Monica Rodriguez President of Alianza
Sigma Iota Alpha Brittany Lamon‐Paredes Founder/Liaison to SIA
Chez Henri Cuban/French www.chezhenri.com Cuchi Cuchi Spanish www.cuchicuchi.cc Dalí Spanish www.dalirestaurant.com El Buen Gusto 295 Bennington St. (At Chelsea Street)
El Coquí Restaurant Puerto Rican 561 Cambridge St., Cambridge El Oriental de Cuba Cuban 416 Center St. (Jamaica Plain) El Pollo Doreño Salvadorian 309 Bennington St, East Boston Iruna Spanish 56 JFK St., Cambridge Izzy’s Puerto Rican 169 Harvard St., Cambridge La Verdad Taquería Mexican www.laverdadtaqueria.com Los Compadres Mexican 672 Waverly St, Framingham Merengue Restaurant Dominican 160 Blue Hill Ave., Boston (617) 445‐5403 Montrose Spa Cuban (Deli) 1646 Mass. Ave., Cambridge
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Latina Student Leaders Silvia Galis‐Menendez Class year: 2013 Major/Intended Major: Women’s and Gender Studies Cultural Identity or Ethnicity: Latina/ Cuban Hometown: New York, New York Dorm: Shafer Position: Mezcla Co‐President
Raquel Zepeda Class year: 2014 Major/Intended Major: International Relations concentration in Economics Cultural Identity or Ethnicity: Latina/ Guatemalteca/ Chicana Hometown: Hyattsville, MD Fun Fact: I sang a cappella in high school and was in chorus for 6 years before coming to Wellesley. Dorm: Pomeroy Position: Mezcla Co‐ Vice‐President and Cielito Lindo Treasurer
Connie Rojas Class year: 2014 Major/Intended Major: Biology & Psychology Cultural Identity or Ethnicity: Mexican‐American Hometown: Maywood, CA Fun Fact: I do not like seafood. Dorm: Abroad Fall
319 Western Ave., Cambridge Carlitos Cantina Mexican 808 Huntington Ave., Boston Casa México Mexican 75 Winthrop St., Cambridge Casa Portugal Portuguese 1200 Cambridge St., Cambridge Casa Romero Mexican www.casaromero.com
Exploring Boston – Restaurants
Restaurant Name Cuisine Atasca Portuguese www.atasca.com Baja Betty’s Burritos Mexican www.bajabettys.com Boca Grande Mexican 1728 Mass. Ave, Cambridge Bomboa Brasilian Fusion www.bomboa.com Café Brasil Brazilian 421 Cambridge St., Allston Camino Real Columbian 48 Harvard Ave, Allston Caribbean Paradise Caribbean
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Yesenia Trujillo Class year: 2014 Major/Intended Major: Computer Science and Women’s and Gender StudiesCultural Identity or Ethnicity: Latina/ Chicana Hometown: East LA, CA Dorm: Pomeroy Position: Familia President/ Representative
Laura Elena Espinoza Class year: 2013 Major/Intended Major: Psychology and Spanish Cultural Identity or Ethnicity: Latina/ Chicana Hometown: Ontario, CA Fun Fact: I know the entire script of Mean Girls. (Seriously) Dorm: Lake House Position: Mezcla Co‐President
Claire Annelise Cerdá Class year: 2015 Major/Intended Major: Sociology with a Minor in Anthropology Cultural Identity or Ethnicity: Latina/ Spanish & Cuban Hometown: Miami, FL Fun Fact: My middle name comes from my father’s favorite song by the band R.E.M. Dorm: Shafer Position: Mezcla Secretary
Exploring Boston Boston is the capital and largest city in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is considered the economic and cultural center of the region and is sometimes regarded as the unofficial “Capital of New England.” In 2008 Boston had an estimated population of 609,023, making it the twenty‐second largest in the country. With many colleges and universities within the city and surrounding area, Boston is a center of higher education and a center for medicine. The city’s economy is also based on research, electronics, engineering, finance, and technology – principally biotechnology. Boston ranks first in the country in jobs per square mile ahead of New York City and Washington, D.C. The city has been experiencing gentrification and has one of the highest costs of living in the United States, and it remains high on world livability rankings.
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Concilio Hispano Boston Latino Community Resource Center http://www.conciliohispano.org
The Massachusetts Latino Political Organization http://www.oiste.net
Yasmine Castro Class year: 2015 Major/Intended Major: Psychology Cultural Identity or Ethnicity: Salvadorian‐ American/Latina Fun Fact: I’m obsessed with panda memes. Dorm: Stone‐Davis Position: Mezcla Communications Chair
Ana Stephanie Plascencia Class year: 2014 Major/Intended Major: Economics and Spanish Cultural Identity or Ethnicity: Mexicana/ Chicana/ Latina Hometown: San Jose, CA Fun Fact: I’ve performed in a Mariachi Band since I was 6 years of age. Dorm: Freeman Position: Mezcla Co‐Treasurer
Karina Gonzalez del Real Class year: 2015 Major/Intended Major: Political Science and East Asian Studies Cultural Identity or Ethnicity: Latina/ Ecuatoriana Hometown: Albuquerque, NM Position: Mezcla Political Action Chair
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Latina Organizations Off‐Campus
Monica Rodriguez Class year: 2014 Major/Intended Major: Psychology with Education Minor Cultural Identity or Ethnicity: Mexicana Hometown: Waukegan, IL Fun Fact: I grew up near a flowing arroyo in Guanajuato, Mexico. Position: President of Alianza
Lizet Pantaleon Class year: 2015 Major/Intended Major: Chemistry and Russian Cultural Identity or Ethnicity: Mexicana/Latina Hometown: Houston, TX Fun Fact: Atonement is my favorite film. Dorm: Freeman Position: Mezcla Senator
Yesenia Ramirez Class year: 2015 Major/Intended Major: Chemistry Cultural Identity or Ethnicity: Mexicana/Latina Hometown: Waukegan, IL Fun Fact: I love listening to foreign music. Dorm: Tower Position: Mezcla Co‐CWDI Representative and Diversity Chair
Please visit the following website for a complete listing on colleges and universities in the Massachusetts area, along with links to their respective websites: http://www.50states.com/college/mass.htm The following colleges have been bolded because of Wellesley’s accessibility to them via the senate bus and MBTA public transportation. The best way to link up with student organizations is to research them on the web, find a student leader, and make a contact, whether by phone or email. Babson College, Boston College, Boston University, Brandeis University, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Northeastern University, and Olin College.
Other non‐school affiliated organizations are:
The Boston Latino International Film Festival http://www.bliff.org
The Center for Latino Arts of Boston http://www.claboston.org
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Latin@ Organizations
Faculty and Staff
OLE is an organizations for Latin@ faculty, staff, and union employees of Wellesley College
to come together in support of each other and of Latinas at Wellesley.
They state several goals:
• Commitment in recruiting and attracting Latin@ Staff/Faculty.
• Networking and mentoring opportunities for new faculty and staff.
• Fundraising for Scholarship Program
• Curriculum expansion
Arantxa Gallegos Class year: 2014 Major/Intended Major: Anthropology and Latin American Studies Double Major Cultural Identity or Ethnicity: Mexican‐American Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Fun Fact: I danced folkorico for the first time at Wellesley. Dorm: Pomeroy Position: Cielito Lindo President and Mezcla Co‐CWDI Representative and Diversity Chair
Maria Acosta Class year: 2015 Major/Intended Major: Undecided Cultural Identity or Ethnicity: Mexican Hometown: Round Lake, IL Fun Fact: I slept outside in the Sahara Desert. Dorm: Stone‐Davis Position: Mezcla Lecture Chair
Jillian Seymour Class year: 2015 Major/Intended Major: Middle Eastern Studies and Political Science Cultural Identity or Ethnicity: Half‐Mexican Hometown: Houston, TX Fun Fact: I met President George Bush Sr. at a Blockbuster. Dorm: Shafer Position: Membership Coordinator
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WCD
The purpose of Women for Caribbean Development is to establish a meeting place and
to serve as a support group for women of Caribbean descent by enhancing our cultural, social,
and academic experiences on Wellesley’s campus. It is also to merge resources of the Black
community on and off campus by coming together to promote cultural awareness.
Sigma Iota Alpha Rudi‐Sigma Iota Alpha is run like an organization. To be a member, you must be
nominated to join Sigma Iota Alpha, which is a Latina Sorority Incorporado. SIA will work with
other Latin@ organizations on campus to increase cultural awareness and the importance of
being in a sisterhood of Latin@s or students of Latin@ background. The requirements are as
follow:
• Have at least a 2.5 GPA
• No first semester First‐Years are allowed to apply.
o There will be a meeting that first‐years can attend!
• You can be any ethnicity; SIA does not discriminate against any race, gender, or creed.
Alexandra Lopez‐Villa Class year: 2014 Major/Intended Major: Economics and Spanish Double Major Cultural Identity or Ethnicity: I am a Spaniard. Fun Fact: I love sushi, and I am passionate about art. Dorm: Severance Position: Mezcla Co‐Treasurer
Maria Oceja Class year: 2015 Major/Intended Major: Political Science Cultural Identity or Ethnicity: Mexicana/Chicana/Latina Hometown: Memphis, TN Fun Fact: I sneaked backstage at a Wellesley program to meet Madeleine Albright. Dorm: Cazenove Position: Mezcla First‐Year Hermana
Jannet Sanchez Class year: 2014
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Brittany Lamon‐Paredes Class year: 2015 Major/Intended Major: Political Science Cultural Identity or Ethnicity: Spanish Hometown: San Bernardino, CA Fun Fact: I have participated in 3 summer paleontology digs and have found a Velocirapter tooth. Dorm: Bates Position: Founder/ Liaison to SIA
Nora Hernandez Class year: 2015 Major/Intended Major: Biology Cultural Identity or Ethnicity: Guatemalan/ Latina Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Fun Fact: I was a cheerleader for 8 years. Dorm: Tower Position: Mezcla Social Chair
Mezcla Mezcla is an organization devoted to the academic,political, and social interests of the American
students of Latin@ descent at Wellesley College.
The objectives of the organization are as follows:
• To act as a support group for Wellesley students of Latin@ descent.
• To improve the Latin@ cultural awareness of Wellesley College
community.
• To improve the representation of Latin@s in the student body,
faculty, and administration of the College.
• To network with similar organizations on the East Coast and across
the nation. Such objectives are realized through various events
sponsored by Mezcla throughout the year such as lectures,
conferences, community service projects, and social gatherings.
Familia Familia is a support group and safe space for LGBTQ* and Questioning Latin@s on Wellesley
campus. It is a closed group, which means that persons outside of Familia do not know that you
are a part of Familia. You must identify as a LGBTQ* or Questioning Latin@ to join this group. For
meeting information, any other questions, or concerns please contact Yesenia Trujillo
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Latina Directory‐ Faculty Here you will find the names and E‐mail addresses of some of the Latina/o
faculty and staff at Wellesley College.
Marjorie Agosin Professor, Spanish [email protected]
Carlos Dorrien Professor, Art [email protected] Oscar Fernandez Professor, Math [email protected] Elena Gascon‐Vera Professor, Spanish [email protected] Evelina Guzauskyte Professor, Spanish [email protected] Nancy Genero Professor, Psychology [email protected] Angela Guerrero Assistant Director of the Stone Center [email protected]
Koichi HagimotoProfessor, Spanish [email protected] Nancy Hall Professor, Spanish [email protected] Irene Mata Women and Gender Studies Professor [email protected] Jael Matos Spanish Administrative Assistant [email protected] Sandra Murga Human Resources [email protected] Jill Syverson‐Stork Professor, Spanish [email protected]
Student Latin@ Organizations
Alianza Alianza’s purpose is to increase the cultural and social awareness of Latin Americans
and Iberians in the Wellesley College community and to advance the common concerns of
mentioned peoples. It often serves as a vehicle to educate the Wellesley community on
issues regarding Latin America. It also provides a familiar atmosphere in which students of
these backgrounds can share their experiences and establish friendships through various
activities. If you are interested in Alianza, you can contact Monica Rodriguez
at [email protected] .
Cielito Lindo Cielito Lindo is the only performing arts group on campus dedicated to sharing the
traditional dances, music and theatre of cultures from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain,
and of indigenous cultures of these regions. By providing lessons and performances, Cielito
Lindo seeks to educate others on the rich heritage of the Latin@ culture. If you would like to
know more about Cielito Lindo contact Arantxa Gallegos at [email protected].
Mared Alicea‐Westort Assistant Dean of Intercultural Education Adviser to Latina Students [email protected] Diego Arciniegas Professor, Theater [email protected] Elena Bernal Associate Provost of Instutional Research [email protected] Veronica Darer Professor, Spanish [email protected]
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Latina Directory‐ Faculty (continued) Here you will find the names and E‐mail addresses of some of the
Latina/o faculty and staff at Wellesley College. Alejandra Osorio Professor, History [email protected]
Marisa Shariatdoust Alumnae Office Irma Tryon CWS [email protected] Carlos Vega Professor, Spanish [email protected] Lois Wasserspring Professor, Latin American Studies [email protected] Wesley Andres Watters Professor, Astronomy [email protected]
Stone Center Counseling Services 2839 Student Accounts 2456 Student Employment 2365
The Latina Directory Important Numbers
Here are some numbers you might find useful during your time here at Wellesley.
Office Phone
Carlos Ramos Professor, Spanish [email protected] Joy Renijilian‐Burgy Professor, Spanish [email protected] Daniela Rivera Professor, Art [email protected] Gabriella Sanchez Visiting Lecturer Women and Gender Studies [email protected] Andrea Sequeira Professor, Biology [email protected]
Campus Police (non‐emergency)2121
Campus Police (emergency) 5555 Center for Work & Service 2352 Cervantes House 2697 Dean of First‐Year Students 2327 Dean of Students 2322 Disability Resource Center 2434 Financial Aid 2360 Health Services 2810 Clapp Library 2166 Mail Services 2304 Intercultural Education 2955 Peter Pan Transportation 800‐334‐6464 Pforzheimer Learning & Teaching Center 2641 Registrar 2307 Religious & Spiritual Life 2685 Spanish Department 2402
