ULA meetings are on Wednesdays at 5PM in the Student Center Room 129.
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U.L.A HISTORY
The purpose of the United Latino Association is to unite Latino and other interested students of Rowan University. The goal is to stimulate and organize any form of intellectual and social activity among the students interested in the Latino culture and welfare of the Latino students at Rowan University.
The United Latino Association, originally called Puerto Rican Students in Action (PRSA), was founded in the early 1970's. Over the years, the population of students from other Spanish speaking countries began appearing on the Glassboro State College Campus ( Rowan College of New Jersey). Puerto Rican Students in Action then changed its name to Hispanic Students United (HSU). During this time, Hispanic Students United gained a respectable reputation throughout campus by their participation in community service projects, fundraisers, and other informational events and programs. Their involvement on campus and within the community was recognized by Rowan University Faculty and Administration. The Hispanic Students United later changed their name to the United Latino Association or "ULA", as known today by Rowan University Students.
Today, the United Latino Association remains active on and off campus with events, programs, and service projects and continue to follow the purposes and goals set forth by its founders.
The United Latino Assocation is an official chartered organization and is represented by members of various nationalities and backgrounds. Their are currently over 50 active members joined by an Executive Board. The organization has an official shield that is currently displayed in the Rowan University Student Center.
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The United Latino Association is currently working on several community service projects, fundrasiers, and other projects throughout the Rowan University Campus. Each year, ULA opens the fall semester and participates in the Rowan University Homecoming by building a float that represents the history of Rowan University and the United Latino Assocation. During the month of November, the United Latino Assocation celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with cultural and informational events. The Opening Ceremonies, which is held durng the first week of November, usually includes live music from upcoming latino and latina music artist, as well as games and a variety of foods from our native lands.
During the the Spring Semester, the United Latino Association holds a High School Conference in conjunction with the Rowan University Admission's Office. The purpose of this event is to expose high school juniors to a College Campus and inform them about college life and being a college student. The United Latino Association also coordinates cultural and informational events during Latin Week which is held during the month of April. With the conclusion of the semester, the United Latino Association holds a Closing Ceremony which gives recognition to the members of ULA and those members who were actively involved in the coordination of all functions and programs throughout the academic year.
