OLAS Students, faculty, parents and alumni
CELEBRA ANNIVER The reunion allowed current members
recently gathered to mark the 10th
to appreciate how long OLAS has been
student organization, the Organization of
growth through the years. The event
anniversary of GGC’s first registered Latin American Students (OLAS).
OLAS was conceived in 2007 by Rico
Torres, ’08, business, and Dr. Jessica
Damián, former professor of English, to enable GGC Hispanic/Latino students
active and enabled alumni to see OLAS’ symbolized that it’s not just an organization, but an interconnected family where all members share a vision of a strong community at GGC and beyond.
“OLAS has given GGC students a
to connect with their culture, campus and
solid vehicle for growth and achievement
and exemplifies leadership and service.
Guevara-Galeano, ’17, president of
community. Today, it has 300 members
outside the classroom,” said Mark
OLAS. “We’re a family that strives to develop and support each member academically and personally.”
More than 60 attendees enjoyed food,
fellowship, a live musical performance and
a segment during which guests shared how OLAS impacted their lives and their com-
munity. Past presidents attending included Homero Gonzalez, ’11, business, OLAS’
first president, and Estefany Palacio, ’14, English, who served two terms.
“During my tenure as president, we
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