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The Elmira College Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion held several events to honor National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15), a time when many Central American countries celebrate their independence. EC students had opportunities to try Latin-inspired foods and to learn the basics of Bachata and Merengue dance. They also had a chance to hear from a panel of Hispanic and Latine higher education speakers who shared how their culture helped them find success.
Jackie Truax ’27, Nursing major, worked up a sweat while swaying and twirling with her partner during the Bachata and Merengue dance lesson, facilitated by Miguel Baique, Director of the David T. Kearns Center for Leadership and Diversity at the University of Rochester.
“It was fun,” she exclaimed. “I definitely recommend this to other people.”
Baique also emceed the Culture and Success panel, opening the session by sharing how, before Baique was born, his uncle emigrated from Peru with $10. Baique’s uncle worked in restaurants to earn enough money to move to New York City and then helped members of his family living in Peru move to the U.S. as well, including Baique’s mother.
When Baique attended college as a first-generation student, he relied on the lessons his family taught him about resilience to earn his degrees. He’s now paying that forward by raising money to help first-generation students at SUNY Geneseo earn their degrees.
The other panelists shared similar stories, explaining how they found success by embracing their cultural heritage while opening themselves up to new experiences and opportunities. They found mentors who helped guide them, introduced them to available support services, and encouraged them to network and explore.
EC student, Will Mu Htoo ’24, a Psychology and Criminal Justice double major, attended the panel discussion and was grateful for the lessons shared by the presenters, particularly on the importance of finding mentors and trying new things, even if they feel uncomfortable at first.
Htoo’s family emigrated from Thailand to Ithaca, New York when she was 10 years old. She is a first-generation college student, much like the speakers.
“As a minority myself, I find it is not easy to navigate the world where the system isn’t built for me,” she explained. “Education is very important for me. My family and I believe I am where I’m supposed to be because we value education. It is important to have people who believe and support me throughout this journey.”
“With mentorship, it is so important that students go out of their way and step out of their comfort zone to connect with people, as the panelists did,” she continued. “Being open-minded about the people you’re friends with and the people you work with will help bring a positive impact to your life.”
