Cinco De Mayo

MEChA with help from the Associated Students Organization, hosted its 2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration in the Great Hall on Thursday, May 4, 2017 from 5 to 8 p.m. Members of MEChA, faculty and administration were honored at the event for their efforts in fostering a more diverse environment.

Aztec dancers from Circulo Ajolote, performed for the audience. Men barechested with vibrant feathers, framing their bodies moved in tune with the rhythm of the drums played by women in embroidered Huipiles. Casablanca Restaurant provided the food for the event which included rice, beans, tamales, tacos, and other traditional latin foods.

The ceremony was open to all members of the community and offered an opportunity to engage with MEChA members about their goals of inclusivity. Special crystal awards were given to Chancellor Dr. Francisco Rodriguez, Dean of Student Engagement Juan Carlos Astorga and Professor Kaycea Campbell for their dedication to the organization and in establishing a chicano/a studies on campus. Other faculty members as well as President Kathleen Burke were awarded certificates of appreciations.