Otter Cross Cultural Center

Chicanx & Latinx Resource Guide

  • Contact Student Engagement & Leadership Development for student organization information at studentengagment@csumb.edu or 831-582-4686. A full list of CSUMB Inter-Club Council Clubs can be found at the Inter-Club Council Club Directory Check out the Sports Club Council Club Directory to see a current list of all Sports Clubs on campus. The Greek Organization Directory is also great to be involved in Greek Life.

    Associated Students

    Make a difference and have a voice on campus! Gain leadership and professional experiences. Network withcampus administrators and other student organization leaders. Be an advocate in representing student concernson university committees, as well as, local and statewide legislative bodies. Compensation includes a monthlystipend. Apply for an elected position with Associated Students (AS), your student government.

    Contact: president@ascsumb.org

    For more information, please see their website and Facebook.

    First Gen Friends Club

    The purposes of this organization are to promote diversity, unity, and create another support system for students that identify as first-gen. Some of our goals are to spread the knowledge to incoming students about the services that the school offers, create an educational, supportive and welcoming environment to first-generation students, gain confidence and create leadership opportunities for others, and lastly to give back to our community through community service.

    Contact: eopclub@csumb.edu

    Adviser: Aimee Sanchez, asanchez@csumb.edu

    International Club

    To bring together CSUMB study abroad students, exchange students, and any other students who are interested in study abroad.

    Contact: internationalclub@csumb.edu

    Adviser Julio Castro, 831-582-4752, jcastro@csumb.edu

    Otter Dreamers & Allies

    We are UNDOCU-OTTERS AND ALLIES a group of innovative young scholars that believe in ADVOCACY and EQUITY in higher education, for all regardless of national origin, native tongue or legal status in the country. Undoc-UOtters & Allies provides a SAFE SPACE for all Undocumented students and our supporters; a place of SOCIAL JUSTICE and a place for HOPE. It is our mission to EMPOWER each other, create awareness of our struggles, achievements, and to foster a welcoming environment where we receive support and encouragement to succeed and better our lives. We stand strong through knowledge, move forward through hope, and faith but most importantly, we stand united as Undoc-UOtters & Allies.

    Contact: dreamers@csumb.edu

    Adviser: Bernadette Ortiz, bortiz@csumb.edu, 831-582-3366

    For more information, please see their Facebook and Instagram.

  • Make sure to check the class schedule, course catalog, or with your academic advisor to make sure the classes are available.

    For a full list of required classes click on the links bel

    Spanish Language & Hispanic Cultures B.A

    Chicanx Studies Minor

    Hispanic Cultures & History Minor

    Latin American Studies Minor

    Spanish Language & Hispanic Cultures Minor

    HCOM 241-Introduction to Ethnic Studies

    HCOM 451-Transnational Migrations

    LS 310-Educational Issues and the Latino Community

    SBS 348-Maya Civilization

    SOC 325-Sociology of Latinos

    VPA 209-Day of the Dead Workshop

  • Markets

    La Chiquita Market

    1482 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955

    Hrs. Daily, 7:30am-9pm

    831-392-0458

    La Morenita Tortillería & Meat Market

    1876 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955

    Hrs. Daily, 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

    831-394-3770

    La Preciosa Family Market

    1220 Broadway Ave, Seaside, CA 93955

    Hrs. Daily, 8am-9pm

    (831) 215 - 1788

    Santa Fe Mercado Y Carniceria

    1712 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955

    Hrs. Daily, 8am-8pm

    831-899-1932

    El Rancho Market

    346 Reservation Rd., Marina, CA 93933

    Hrs. Daily, 7am-8:30pm

    831-384-5151

    Panaderías

    Angelina’s Bakery-Deli Café

    1725 Fremont Blvd Seaside, CA 93955

    Hrs. Mon-Sat: 7am-6pm Sun:Closed

    831-394-8808

    For more information, please see their website.

    Lupita's Bakery

    1048 Broadway Ave., Seaside, CA 93955

    Hrs. Daily: 5:30am-10:30pm

    831-394-0188

    For more information, please visit their website.

    Sweet Dreams Delight

    1267 Broadway Ave, Seaside, CA 93955

    Hrs. Daily: 5am-10pm

    831 884-5813

    For more information, please visit their website.

    Zimatlan Bakery

    1291 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955

    Hrs. Daily: 6am-9pm

    831-899-1540

    Personal Care

    Bella Beauty Salón

    1486 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955

    Hrs. Daily, 10am-7pm

    (831) 392-1080

    Elena’s Beauty Salon

    1534 Del Monte Blvd suit e2, Seaside, CA 93955

    Hrs. 9am-7pm

    831-383-4168

    Nueva Imagen

    1270 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955

    Hrs. 12pm - 7pm

    831-583-9278

  • KDBV 980 AM Radio Vida Abundante

    KHDC 90.9 FM Radio Bilingue

    KLOK 99.5 FM La TriColor

    KMBX 700 AM José

    KMRO 91.3 FM Radio Nueva Vida

    KPRC 100.7 FM La Preciosa

    KRAY 103.5 FM La Buena

    KSES 107.1 FM La Suavecita

    KSQL 99.1 FM Estereo Sol

    KTGE 1570 AM Radio Tigre

    KXSM 93.1 FM Radio Lazer

    KMJV 106.3FM Radio Lobo

    KSCA 107.9 FM La Campesina

    105.7 FM La Raza

     

     

  • California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA)

    Salinas Office: 831-757-5221

    Watsonville Office: 831-724-2253

    For more information, please see their website.

    Cesar Chavez Foundation

    At the Cesar Chavez Foundation, our mission is to carry on Cesar’s life’s work of uplifting the lives of Latinos and working families by inspiring and transforming communities through social enterprises that address essential human, cultural and community needs.

    For more information, please visit their webpage.

    Latino Network of Monterey County

    The Latino Network of Monterey County meets on the third Thursday of every month at 12 PM.

    For more information, visit their Facebook.

    The League of United Latin American Citizens

    831-206-9089

    Please visit their website.

    Mexican American Opportunity Foundation

    (831) 424-6939

    For more information, visit their website.

    Monterey Peace and Justice Resource Center

    1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, CA 93955

    831-899-7322

    montereypeaceandjustice@gmail.com

    For more information, please see their website.

    United Farm Workers Foundation

    118 E Gabilan St, Salinas, CA 93901

    (831) 220-3004

    For more information, please visit their website.

References to nonCSUMB products, services, or organizations do not imply Otter Cross Cultural Center or University endorsement of such products, services, or organizations.