  {"id":195,"date":"2022-02-09T09:32:03","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T14:32:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/hispanic-initiatives\/?page_id=8"},"modified":"2026-01-16T11:10:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T16:10:59","slug":"office-for-hispanic-initiatives","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/hispanic-initiatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Office for Hispanic Initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"prpl-homepage-hero mlt-background-cover\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\" style=\"background-image: url(/hispanic-initiatives/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/195/responsive-media/cache/hispanic-initiatives/wp-content/uploads/sites/251/2022/12/101222_0114_Block_Party-LAROSA-scaled.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg);\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/hispanic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/251\/2022\/12\/101222_0114_Block_Party-LAROSA-scaled.jpg\" src=\"/hispanic-initiatives/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/195/responsive-media/cache/hispanic-initiatives/wp-content/uploads/sites/251/2022/12/101222_0114_Block_Party-LAROSA-scaled.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Cultural flags hang in the wind during Hispanic Heritage Month&apos;s Celebratory Block Party event.\"\/><h1 id=\"content-start\">Office for Hispanic Initiatives<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"hero-footer\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"column\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width red\"><a href=\"\/hispanic-initiatives\/news-announcements\/\">News\/Noticias<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"column\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width red\"><a href=\"\/hispanic-initiatives\/resources-for-students\/\">Resources\/Recursos<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"column\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width red\"><a href=\"\/hispanic-initiatives\/donate\/\">Donate Now\/Donaciones<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<div class=\"content\"><strong>Applications are now open for the Hispanic Student College Institute (HSCI) 2026. <\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"content\"><strong>Submit your application online at:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/register\/2026hsci\"><\/a><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/register\/2026hsci\">https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/register\/2026hsci<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nScroll down to the HSCI section for program information.<br \/>\nFollow us on social media for the latest updates.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"tab-group\"><div class=\"tab-content\"><h2>English<\/h2>\n<h2>Welcome to the Office for Hispanic Initiatives<\/h2>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column three-fifths\">In support of ÌÇÐÄvlog&#8217;s status as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hacu.net\/hacu\/HSI_Definition1.asp\">Hispanic Serving Institution<\/a> (HSI), the Office for Hispanic Initiatives is dedicated to upholding the university\u2019s allegiance to promoting an inclusive environment to support the success of all students, faculty and staff.\u00a0 These commitments also include support of scholarship and teaching to further our knowledge and understanding about Hispanics in New Jersey and the U.S. as an integral and vital component of the American social fabric, as well as to strengthen relationships with local families and communities.\n<p>The Office for Hispanic Initiatives has been led by Dr. Katia Paz Goldfarb, Associate Provost for Hispanic Initiatives since 2018. ÌÇÐÄvlog was designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution in 2016. We welcome students, families, colleagues and community members to visit this page regularly to learn more about programs, events, scholarships, grants and more.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to contact us, please call the office at <a href=\"tel:973-655-7489\">973-655-7489<\/a> or email us at <a href=\"mailto:hispanicsatmsu@montclair.edu\">hispanicsatmsu@montclair.edu<\/a> without hesitation!<\/p><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\"><br \/>\n<iframe title=\"Video: Latinx College Experience at Montclair State\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DMwcCPhk5kU?feature=oembed\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"width: 500px; height: 281px; border: 0px solid #000;\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><h2>Espa\u00f1ol<\/h2>\n<h2>Iniciativas para Hispanos<\/h2>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column three-fifths\">La Oficina de Iniciativas para Hispanos de ÌÇÐÄvlog se dedica a mantener y acrecentar el compromiso a proporcionar un ambiente inclusivo para el \u00e9xito de todos los estudiantes, docentes, y personal.\u00a0Estas iniciativas incluyen tambi\u00e9n el apoyo a las investigaciones, al mejor entendimiento, y a la ense\u00f1anza que se relacionan y sirven para ampliar nuestros conocimientos sobre los Hispanos en Nueva Jersey y los Estados Unidos como componente integral y vital de la sociedad norteamericana, al igual que fortalecer las relaciones con las familias y las comunidades.\n<p>La Dra. Katia Paz Goldfarb, Rectora Asociada para Iniciativas Hispanas, da la bienvenida a estudiantes, familias, colegas y miembros de la comunidad, y les sugiere que visiten esta p\u00e1gina regularmente para obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre nuestros programas, eventos, becas, subvenciones, y m\u00e1s.<\/p>\n<p>Si desea contactarnos, por favor ll\u00e1menos al <strong>(973) 655-7489<\/strong> o env\u00edenos un correo electr\u00f3nico a <a href=\"mailto:hispanicsatmsu@montclair.edu\">hispanicsatmsu@montclair.edu<\/a> con sus preguntas, sugerencias, o comentarios.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\"><br \/>\n<iframe title=\"Video: Latinx College Experience at Montclair State\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DMwcCPhk5kU?feature=oembed\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen style=\"width: 500px; height: 281px; border: 0px solid #000;\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"masonry-set\"><div class=\"tile responsive-clear double-width mlt-background-cover\"><div class=\"background-holder\" style=\"background-image: url(/hispanic-initiatives/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/195/responsive-media/cache/hispanic-initiatives/wp-content/uploads/sites/251/2022/03/101321_7490_Hispanic-Hertage-Block-Party-scaled-1.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg);\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/hispanic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/251\/2022\/03\/101321_7490_Hispanic-Hertage-Block-Party-scaled-1.jpeg\" src=\"/hispanic-initiatives/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/195/responsive-media/cache/hispanic-initiatives/wp-content/uploads/sites/251/2022/03/101321_7490_Hispanic-Hertage-Block-Party-scaled-1.jpeg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"students dancing on campus\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-holder\">\n<h3>Hispanic Heritage Month<\/h3>\n<p>Celebrate with us September 15 through October 15!<span class=\"prpl-button red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/hispanic-initiatives\/hispanic-heritage-month\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tile responsive-clear double-width mlt-background-cover\"><div class=\"background-holder\" style=\"background-image: url(/hispanic-initiatives/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/195/responsive-media/cache/hispanic-initiatives/wp-content/uploads/sites/251/2024/08/i-R7DLm7g-X2.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg);\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/hispanic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/251\/2024\/08\/i-R7DLm7g-X2.jpg\" src=\"/hispanic-initiatives/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/195/responsive-media/cache/hispanic-initiatives/wp-content/uploads/sites/251/2024/08/i-R7DLm7g-X2.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Student wearing glasses and a hoodie works on a laptop in robotics lab.\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-holder\">\n<h3>Resources for Students<\/h3>\n<p>Explore scholarships, internships and more.<span class=\"prpl-button red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/hispanic-initiatives\/resources-for-students\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tile responsive-clear double-width mlt-background-cover\"><div class=\"background-holder\" style=\"background-image: url(/hispanic-initiatives/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/195/responsive-media/cache/hispanic-initiatives/wp-content/uploads/sites/251/2024/08/04162024_1578_Alumni_Relation_Salsa_Night-LAROSA-X2.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg);\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/hispanic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/251\/2024\/08\/04162024_1578_Alumni_Relation_Salsa_Night-LAROSA-X2.jpg\" src=\"/hispanic-initiatives/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/195/responsive-media/cache/hispanic-initiatives/wp-content/uploads/sites/251/2024/08/04162024_1578_Alumni_Relation_Salsa_Night-LAROSA-X2.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Group photo of HLAN Alumni at Salsa Dancing 101 event.\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-holder\">\n<h3>Hispanic\/LatinX Alumni Network (HLAN)<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/hispanic-initiatives\/hispanic-latinx-alumni-network-hlan\/\">Get Involved!<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tile responsive-clear double-width mlt-background-cover\"><div class=\"background-holder\" style=\"background-image: url(/hispanic-initiatives/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/195/responsive-media/cache/hispanic-initiatives/wp-content/uploads/sites/251/2024/08/i-25Chz6Q-X2.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg);\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/hispanic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/251\/2024\/08\/i-25Chz6Q-X2.jpg\" src=\"/hispanic-initiatives/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/195/responsive-media/cache/hispanic-initiatives/wp-content/uploads/sites/251/2024/08/i-25Chz6Q-X2.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Group photo of the 2024 Hispanic Student College Institute in Montclair&apos;s amphitheater.\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-holder\">\n<h3>Hispanic Student College Institute (HSCI)<\/h3>\n<p>Check out highlights from 2024&#8217;s Pre-College Summer Program!<span class=\"prpl-button red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/hispanic-initiatives\/hispanic-student-college-institute-hsci\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Follow Us on Social Media<\/h2>\n<div class=\"prpl-icon-bar\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hispanicsatmontclair\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/hispanic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/251\/2024\/12\/facebook-smaller.svg\" alt=\"Office for Hispanic Initiatives on Facebook\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/montclair_hispanicinitiatives\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/hispanic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/251\/2024\/12\/instagram-smaller.svg\" alt=\"Office for Hispanic Initiatives on Instagram\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLqeK-s9BZMDjTGBZJAiGbSTLEyJWQDtYq\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/hispanic-initiatives\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/251\/2024\/12\/youtube-smaller.svg\" alt=\"Office for Hispanic Initiatives on YouTube\" 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