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UCIE Event Helps Educate and Share Latin American Culture

Students at the Latin American Coffee Party

Latin American Coffee Party | Photo by Brett Hull | The Wright State Guardian


The University Center for International Education (UCIE) hosted a Latin American Coffee Party on Friday, Oct. 15 to highlight Latin American culture by allowing students to sample coffee from various countries. 

Summary of events 

UCIE worked with Latin American students and staff to coordinate the event. There were several tables decorated with vibrant table covers and volunteers worked at each table to serve coffee and snacks. 

In addition, attendees were given a Latin American flag bingo game to test their knowledge before observing a presentation to highlight the various countries. Three students won a cup and candy for their participation in this game. 

Intercultural Specialist for the Latino and Hispanic Culture Center (LHC) Fermín Recarte attended this event to support Latin American students. Recarte oversees the daily operations of the Latino and Hispanic Culture Center in order to promote diversity and inclusion on campus. 

“My favorite part about working at WSU is helping more students feel at home and helping to recruit more students. I also enjoy that we can share our culture with everybody,” Recarte said. 

Highlighting Latin American students 

UCIE Coordinator Megan Trickler indicated that there is a lower percentage of Latin American students at WSU this semester. Currently, there are two Latin American students involved with UCIE. 

Carlos Sosa is a graduate student from Guatemala and is studying at WSU for two years to work towards his degree in marketing analytics. 

Being involved with UCIE helps Sosa to share his Guatemalan culture while connecting with students and staff at WSU. 

“I’ve been able to meet and make new friends. The people here at WSU and in Ohio are so friendly in general,” Sosa said. 

Sarling Clotter is studying abroad at WSU from Honduras this semester. Clotter says her experience at UCIE helped her make a diverse array of friends and made her feel comfortable at WSU. She also encourages people to visit and learn more about Honduras. 

“I want everyone to know that Honduras has the best food! Also, if you visit, you’ll love our weather which is hot and sunny; there are beautiful beaches. I know you’re going to love my country,” Clotter said. 

Students interested in attending future events can visit UCIE’s website by clicking here or emailing askucie@wright.edu for more information.


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