Latino Student Union (LSU)

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LSU was founded in September of 1978 by José Reyna with the help of a faculty member of the Office of Multicultural Affairs. With only about 6,000 students at Grand Valley at the time and roughly only 30 Latinos, José and five other members gathered and the first LSU meeting took place.  LSU’s purpose at the time was to provide a support-network for Latinos who were very few in numbers in the university setting.  They provided academic support, helped spread cultural awareness, and also help recruit other Latinos to GVSU.

Today, we have grown to be at least 30 members and more, with our mission expanding and diversifying to keep up with the goals, problems, and ideas of modern times.  To encourgage cultural awareness and acceptance, our doors have now been opened to every student of every and any cultural background and is no longer only for Latinos.  Anyone who is interested in knowing, exploring, and excited about participating in events created with the vast Latino culture in mind is welcome to join.  At LSU we learn each other's cultures, as not all Latino cultures are the same, and strive to promote and expose those cultures to the student body through campus events and community service.