Cincinnati – LULAC Cincinnati

English as a Second Language Partnership meeting

LULAC Cincinnati Event November 15, 2024November 15, 2024Cincinnati, community, Education, ESL

Cincinnati, Nov 8, 2024 – In a dedicated effort to support the growing Latino community, Laura Moese, Director of the LULAC Ohio Educational Foundation (LOEF), and Raquel Sotelo, LOEF Community Liaison, have identified a crucial need for English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in the Carthage and Hartwell areas. Their initiative has led to the formation of a vital partnership to offer these essential educational resources.

The initiative received enthusiastic support from Robin Bonaventura, Director of the Hartwell Community Recreation Center. Key partners in this collaborative effort include Geoffrey Wolff and Daniel Zimmer from Cincinnati State, Leyla Peña and Adam Cooper from Cincinnati Public Schools.

This committed group recently convened to discuss the specifics of the ESL program designed for Latino families at Carthage and Hartwell Elementary Schools. The program, set to launch in January 2025, aims to provide valuable language skills that will empower parents and enhance their children’s educational experience.

LOEF@BLINK- Newport KY

LULAC Cincinnati Event October 19, 2024October 19, 2024Cincinnati, community, culture, Young Latino Profesionals

Alba Alzamar and Gabriel Martínez dancing the traditional Barba from the state of Veracruz, Mexico

Alexandria Otto, LOEF YLPN member, Laura Moese, LOEF President, Raquel Sotelo LOEF Board Member, Alba Alzamar, LOEF YLPN Member and her daughter.

Laura Moese, LOEF President, Alba Alzamar and Gabriel Martinez, LOEF YLPN members, and his husband Joey

Newport, Oct 19, 2024 – Roebling Books & Coffee hosted an engaging event featuring a Summermusik performance and vibrant Mexican Folklore dances as part of their Blink celebration. The performances were graced by Alba Alzamar and Gabriel Martinez, both esteemed members of the LOEF Young Latino Professional Network (YLPN).

In a show of support for Latino cultural activities, LOEF President Laura Moese, along with board member Raquel Sotelo and YLPN member Alexandria Otto, attended the event. Their presence underscored LOEF’s commitment to promoting and preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Latinx community.

The event showcased the diversity of the Greater Cincinnati area and the community’s eagerness to celebrate and highlight it. Events like these are a testament to LOEF’s mission to support and uplift Latino cultural activities, bringing together people from all walks of life to appreciate the beauty of cultural expression.

LOEF@Somos Cincinnati at University of Cincinnati

LULAC Cincinnati Event October 18, 2024October 19, 2024Cincinnati, community, Education

Laura Moese with Cristóbal Pineda, LOEF past scholarship recipient

Victoria Garland, LOEF New Fundraising Coordinator, Michael Odio, UC Profesor. From HCC, Francisco Okhuysen and Maribel Cortes, Laura Moese, LOEF President

Laura Moese, LOEF President, Michael Odio, UC Profesor, Maurice Stewart, UC Professor, Alexandra Shugart, Event coordinator, Victoria Garland, LOEF New Fundraising Coordinator, and Priscilla Ayala, from UC admission Office

Cincinnati, Oct 15, 2024 – The Admissions Office of the University of Cincinnati recently hosted Somos Cincinnati, an event specifically tailored to high school students with a special focus on Latinx students and their families. More than 200 high school students from the Greater Cincinnati area attended the event, participating in sessions on navigating college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and essay writing. Many of these sessions were translated into Spanish to better accommodate parents and families.

The event exemplifies UC’s commitment to attracting more Latinx students and ensuring that higher education is accessible to all. Priscila Ayala from UC’s admissions office played a pivotal role in inviting the LULAC Ohio Educational Foundation (LOEF) to participate.

Answering this call, LOEF President Laura Moese and Fundraising Coordinator Victoria Garland attended the event, offering valuable scholarship”and other services information to prospective students and their families. This partnership highlights LOEF’s mission to reach as many members of the Latinx community as possible, ensuring they have the resources and support to pursue higher education.

LOEF is very grateful to Priscila Ayala and Alexandra Shugart, event coordinator, for the invitation and support during the event. An event such as Somos Cincinnati underscores the importance of community collaboration in making educational opportunities more accessible and inclusive for the Latinx community.

LOEF President Visits UC Digital Futures

LULAC Cincinnati Event September 27, 2024Cincinnati, Digital Futures, Education

On September 17, 2020, Laura Moese, President of the LULAC Ohio Education Foundation (LOEF), visited University of Cincinnati Digital Futures. Dr. Alejandro Lozano Robledo, Director of Future Mobility, provided her with a tour of his laboratory space. Professor Lozano, who was the keynote speaker at the upcoming LOEF 19th Scholarship Celebration, showcased the groundbreaking global and local projects his team is leading.

Moese was thoroughly impressed by the innovative work being conducted under Professor Lozano’s capable direction. She highlighted the significance of such remarkable advancements happening in the city, led by a distinguished Latino director. This visit underscored the incredible potential and impact of the projects at UC Digital Futures, reinforcing the importance of supporting and celebrating educational and technological achievements within the community.