I’ve been working at UNC almost 16 years, and am currently the Director of the César Chávez Cultural Center

I love working with and for students. The Cultural Center offers student service of the best kind. We are a resource for students, but our mission is to recruit and retain Latino students by fostering an environment that will enhance their educational experience. This is a safe place for all students to receive help or else be referred to the appropriate office on campus.

We do a lot of programming at the Cultural Center that is aimed at creating an inclusive climate and culture at UNC. We celebrate the Day of the Dead, Hispanic Heritage Month, September 16th, César Chávez Week and the Annual Salsa Dance among others.

We also engage in recruitment, targeting mostly Latino students from elementary through high school age. We also have two annual youth leadership conferences that targets eighth grade Latino students in the Greeley area.

Students will always be the most precious commodity at the César Chávez Center!

Favorite spot on campus:: The César Chávez Cultural Center, it’s a place I love!
Favorite pastime:: I love to read! I just finished The Hammon and the Beans, a selection of short stories by Americo Parades. I also love to travel and to hike the Colorado mountains!
Pet peeve:: People taking things and not putting them back where they found them.
Favorite song:: Give Me Love by George Harrison.
Best advice for new students:: Your first semester is crucial in terms of grades. Establish a good GPA the first semester and your life will go upwards.
Favorite off campus restaurant:: Echo’s.
Education:: I started out at The University of Nebraska/Lincoln, and finished at UNC with a degree in Spanish, Liberal Arts and a minor in Mexican American Studies. I’m currently working on a Masters in Foreign Language Spanish Teaching.

Trish Escobar