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Association of Latin American Students raise scholarship money for Dreamers
By Jodi Fortino on November 13, 2018
Hispanic Heritage Month may have ended in October, but UMKC’s Association of Latin American Students (ALAS) is still celebrating this month after earning a nearly...
Funnel Cake and Fiesta Hispaña
By Ashley Flag on September 20, 2016
Fiesta Hispaña 2016 filled downtown Kansas City with three days of Latin American culture for Kansas Citians at Barney Allis Plaza this past weekend. On...
Situation in Venezuela a cause for concern
By Dan Moreno on April 27, 2013
As a Latin American student, I have been following the current situation in Venezuela. Surprisingly enough, I haven’t found as much coverage as I thought...
Culture, music and leadership highlight second annual ALAS conference
By Johanna Poppel on March 21, 2013
In 90 minutes, one could have witnessed the romance of Tango in Argentina, the art of Capoeira in the jungles of Brazil and experienced Mexican...
The Mars Volta continues its legacy with ‘Noctourniquet’
By Mal Hartigan on April 23, 2012
The Mars Volta, one of the decade’s most experimental and musically diverse progressive rock bands, continues its 11-year-long success with the March 26th release of...
APC celebrates Latin American history, dance and culture
By Lindsay Adams on October 17, 2011
The Activity and Program Council (APC) sponsored “Latin American History Remembered,” last Thursday, Oct. 13, in the Student Union. The event was used to instruct...
Día de los Muertos
By Nathan Zoschke on November 1, 2010
An important Latin-American holiday follows Halloween: Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. The holiday is celebrated on All Saints Day and All...
Student orgnization profile: ALAS
By Kristen McMillen on September 27, 2010
UMKC’s Association of Latin American Students (ALAS) is a group of students from Peru, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the United States who focus on providing...

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