News

This last year has brought many changes, uncertainties, and stressors. LAGOS exists as an organization to provide Latinx graduate and professional students ongoing support and advocacy, and guidance through the difficulties that graduate school and the current social and political climate bring.

COVID-19

In Solidarity with International Students

Recent events have shed light on the importance of institutional communication and prioritizing the needs and safety of international students/professionals. LAGOS stands in solidarity with international students. We hear you, we stand for you.

Fall 2020 Information for International Students

DACA

The June 18, 2020 #SCOTUS decision is a victory for more than 650,000 young people who will now continue to be protected by the #DACA program. As we celebrate, we acknowledge that our work on these crucial issues is not done, and we will continue to strongly advocate for permanent legal protection for our young people. #HomeIsHere #DACA is here to stay!

Learn more at https://unitedwedream.org/

#HereToStay

BLACK LIVES MATTER

LAGOS stands in solidarity with the Black community during these difficult times. This is an ongoing battle but we stand with you all. If you want to know how to help, please see the following link to sign petitions, donate, and find resources on the Black Lives Matter movement! #BLM #SayTheirNames https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#

An Antiracist Reading List By the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/29/books/review/antiracist-reading-list-ibram-x-kendi.html

CAMPAIGN ZERO – “We can live in a world where the police don’t kill people by limiting police interventions, improving community interactions, and ensuring accountability.” https://www.joincampaignzero.org/

Anti-racism resources (includes videos, photos, podcasts, books, and more: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/mobilebasic