Graduate Association of Latinx, Native American, and Caribbean Students

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Graduate Association of Latinx, Native American, and Caribbean Students

Louis. In essence, GALAS is a community of scientific scholars that are committed to increasing diversity, independent of their own ethnic background.

GALNACS represents the Latinx, Native American and Caribbean graduate community within the Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences at Washington University in St. The Graduate Association of Latin American Students (GALAS) represents the Hispanic/Latino graduate community within the Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences (DBBS) at Washington University in St. GALAS is comprised of three m

ain pillars – outreach, culture, and networking – designed to strengthen the presence of Latino scholars in science, both at Washington University and in the greater St. Louis community. Through outreach activities, GALAS encourages young Latino students to explore and pursue scientific careers by participating in mentoring and educational activities. Through cultural events, GALAS promotes Latin heritage and supports diversity and tolerance within the community. Through networking opportunities, GALAS provides a space for Latino graduate students to interact with the broader Washington University and St. Louis communities and promotes the recruitment of additional Latino scholars into DBBS.

08/04/2023

Introducing the 2023-2024 E-board for SACNAS and GALNACS. We are excited to get things started again, so stay tuned for upcoming events!

05/09/2023

Our next monthly meeting is on Wednesday, May 17th from 5-6PM in FLTC 304 and via Zoom. Food will be provided for in-person attendees!

04/27/2023

Join us on May 4th for a Cinco de Mayo celebration. A collaboration between IMSD and SACNAS. Food will be provided!!!

04/24/2023

Join the Candlelight Vigil and Walk for Sexual Violence Awareness on Thursday, April 27th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm.

04/13/2023

Our next monthly meeting is on Wednesday, April 26th from 5-6PM in FLTC 304 and via Zoom. Food will be provided for in-person attendees!

03/27/2023

We will be postponing our monthly meeting to attend the Latine Summit on April 12th,2023. Join us at the Umrath Lounge from 5:30 - 8:30 pm!

03/20/2023

Our next monthly meeting is on Wednesday, April 12th from 5-6PM in FLTC 304 and via Zoom. Food will be provided for in-person attendees!

03/19/2023

Join us for happy hour at Armory STL! Sign up and vote for a date.

03/03/2023

We invite you to join us for our March Monthly Meeting next Wednesday, March 8th from 5-6PM in FLTC 304 and via Zoom. Please RSVP by 12PM on Tuesday, March 7th using this form to help us estimate the number and format of attendees. Food will be provided for in-person attendees.

03/01/2023

Thank you for joining our Latin night! Stay tuned for more events.

02/22/2023

Hello! Join us for Salsa and Bachata Dance Lessons at Club Viva this Saturday, February 25th from 8-9PM

02/21/2023

Thank you for joining our first Cafecito Chats with Dr. Gladys Smith! Stay tuned for more events.

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660 S. Euclid Avenue
St. Louis, MO
63110

Website

https://sites.wustl.edu/galnacs/

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Our Mission and Purpose

Mission

GALNACS aims to create a more welcoming, inclusive and equitable environment for graduate students in the Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences (DBBS) in Washington University in St. Louis who identify as Latin Americans, Native Americans, and Caribbean Islanders. Through recruitment, peer mentoring, education, confraternization, public engagement, representation, and outreach, GALNACS attempts to develop a nurturing and inclusive community that values respect, diversity, social awareness and understanding. GALNACS will also serve as a platform to represent and advocate for the needs of its members and will attempt to serve as a liaison between the administration and the student body. GALNACS is a collaborative organization meant for any graduate student in DBBS interested in learning, celebrating and appreciating the distinguished cultures and identities of its members.

Purpose

GALNACS purpose follow five main domains: Scientific and Academic Progress, Cultural Awareness and Appreciation, Education in History and Culture, Community Engagement and Outreach, and Collaboration. All of these domains are interconnected with each other to enriched the academic, professional and social experiences of its members. Through a series of activities and events, GALNACS will attempt to explore and fulfill the interconnectedness of these five domains.