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Organización Latino Americana (OLA)

Our Mission

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Comprised of Foothill faculty, staff, and administrators, Organización Latino Americana (OLA) fosters the academic success of Foothill College students of Latino descent through community building, advocacy, and the facilitation of support services. In addition, OLA promotes the awareness of diverse Latino culture and heritage.

How to Join

Submit a memberships application

For more information, contact Alexis Aguilar at AguilarAlexis@foothill.edu.

Who We Are

We are Foothill faculty, staff, and administrators supporting OLA's Mission

See the list of current members


Tamales Season is Here

Our Tamale Fundraiser is back! Place your order for some deliciosos homemade tamales and help us raise funds for our annual scholarship.

PAYMENT DUE 11/29/23

Payment methods include:

Venmo: Alexis-Aguilar

Cash: Catalina Rodriguez (Bldg 2000, Room 2002)

For more information, check out our Order Form.

Final date to order: Wednesday, 11/29/23
Pick up date: Monday, 12/4/23 or Tuesday, 12/5/23

OLA Scholarship

OLA Scholarship 2024

 
Deadline to Apply: Sunday, 2/18/2024
Scholarship Description and Application

 

October is Latinx Heritage Month

During the month of October, Foothill students, led by an O.L.A. advisor, create and present programming that highlights the diversity of Latino/a culture, including their unique issues and challenges, as well as their achievements and contributions within the United States context.

Visit Heritage & Health Series for past programs.

 

Past Events

2015 Dia de los Muertos on SmugMug

Traducir al Español

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Organización Latino Americana

AguilarAlexis@foothill.edu


'Tis the Season for TamalesFive tamales

Enjoy some deliciosos homemade tamales and support our annual scholarship fund.

For more information, please visit our order form below.

TAMALE ORDER FORM

 

 

Scholarship Opportunities

OLA offers a scholarship of $500 to current Foothill students who demonstrate a commitment to uplifting the Latina/o community. Apply online.

We welcome donations for the OLA scholarship. Donate online.

OLA Scholarship Winners

  • 2019-2020 Jessica Gerow
  • 2018-2019 Ernesto Carbajal
  • 2017-2018 Andrea Rodriguez
  • 2016-2017 Alexandra Katrina Tuason
  • 2015-2016 Kevin Godines & Albertina Oliva
  • 2014-2015 Liliana Guillen Ochoa
  • 2013-2014 Dalia Gamez
  • 2011-2012 Santiago Rodriguez
  • 2010-2011 (No Recipient)
  • 2009-2010 Jose Hiram Quiros Soberanes
  • 2008-2009 Mayra Aguilera
  • 2007-2008 Marco Tovar

In addition, we have yearly fundraisers to raise money for scholarships.

 

 

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