¡ANDALE! Latino/a/x Community Services

The Association to Nurture and Develop the Advancement of Latino/a/x Students in Education (¡ANDALE!) at Oakton works to ensure the success of our Latino/a/x students. From application to graduation, we want to see you thrive, and ¡ANDALE! provides events and services to keep you connected to the college experience. ¡ANDALE! supports your personal, emotional, social, academic and career development. Open to all.

By exploring College resources, discussing Latino/a/x identities in current affairs and engaging with the community, this award-winning student organization can help you learn new leadership skills and improve existing ones.

Gabriel Chacón Jr
"Connect, create and continue! ¡ANDALE! is a program designed to support, advocate and empower Latino/a/x students. Providing cultural awareness, community building, leadership development and academic assistance. In the words of César Chávez, 'We need to help students and parents cherish and preserve the ethnic and cultural diversity that nourishes and strengthens this community – and this nation.'"

Gabriel Chacón Jr

¡ANDALE! Coordinator

¡ANDALE! Opportunities

By exploring College resources, discussing Latino/a/x identities in current affairs and engaging with the community, this award-winning student organization can help you learn new leadership skills and improve existing ones through:

  • Workshops that provide leadership development and the necessary tools for academic success—from reading textbooks to developing effective study habits.
  • Participating in community service projects.
  • Forming meaningful networks with peers.
  • Meeting new friends with similar aspirations for the future.
  • Learning about scholarships.
  • Attending fully-funded conferences.
  • Celebrating at an end-of-year event.

¡ANDALE! Interest Form

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Additional Resources

Anti-Racism Team

Undocumented / DACA Student Support

Diversity Council