College of Southern Nevada

Dear CSN Family, 

Please join me in celebrating LatinX Heritage Month now through October 15. As CSN’s first LatinX president, I am proud to join all Americans as we celebrate the remarkable contributions of LatinX people to American culture throughout history. This month provides an opportunity to learn about the history, culture, and contributions of Americans whose ancestry can be traced to over 20 Spanish-speaking countries in including Mexico, Latin America, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.  

I invite you to join the CSN family to celebrate the occasion at one of the CSN LatinX Heritage Month kickoff events or any of the upcoming events honoring our five Central American neighbors who celebrate their independence in September.   

CSN LatinX Heritage Month Celebration 

September 15, 5-7 p.m. 

North Las Vegas campus — Tyrone Thompson Student Union 

I am proud that CSN is classified as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and LatinX students represent more of our current student body than any other ethnicity. CSN is a proud member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, a national organization that recognizes over 500 Hispanic Serving Institutions throughout the nation for their work and critical role in educating and empowering LatinX youth. I encourage you to join in their upcoming celebrations. 

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week 

September 13-19  

Please visit csn.edu/events for a complete list of CSN events celebrating LatinX Heritage month.  

Federico

Dear CSN Family,

Please join me in celebrating LatinX Heritage Month now through October 15. As CSN’s first LatinX president, I am proud to join all Americans as we celebrate the remarkable contributions of LatinX people to American culture throughout history. This month provides an opportunity to learn about the history, culture, and contributions of Americans whose ancestry can be traced to over 20 Spanish-speaking countries in including Mexico, Latin America, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.

I invite you to join the CSN family to celebrate the occasion at one of the CSN LatinX Heritage Month kickoff events or any of the upcoming events honoring our five Central American neighbors who celebrate their independence in September.

CSN LatinX Heritage Month Celebration
September 15, 5-7 p.m.
North Las Vegas campus — Tyrone Thompson Student Union

I am proud that CSN is classified as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and LatinX students represent more of our current student body than any other ethnicity. CSN is a proud member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, a national organization that recognizes over 500 Hispanic Serving Institutions throughout the nation for their work and critical role in educating and empowering LatinX youth. I encourage you to join in their upcoming celebrations.

Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week
September 13-19

Please visit csn.edu/events for a complete list of CSN events celebrating LatinX Heritage month.

Federico

Today, the Board of Regents voted unanimously to create a new policy to require all system employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

The proposed policy will be considered by the Board at a special meeting on September 30, 2021. The approval today was to have NSHE staff draft policy language regarding COVID-19 vaccinations for a future meeting to include appropriate medical and religious exemptions.

The exact details of specific policy language is not currently known at this time but will be available prior to the meeting.

Federico

Today, we celebrate Women’s Equality Day – a national recognition of the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution granting women the right to vote. I’d like to take a moment to honor the community of inspiring women leading and supporting the CSN mission to empower our students and communities to achieve, succeed, and prosper. The spirit of the Women’s Equality movement lives in you.

Dear CSN Family,

First introduced in 1878 as the women’s suffrage Amendment, the 19th Amendment was signed into law on Aug. 26, 1920. Fifty years later, women joined together in a nationwide Women’s Strike for Equality to press for equal opportunities in employment and education and 24-hour childcare centers. This national attention led to a bill designating Aug. 26 as Women’s Equality Day – a symbol of women’s continued fight for equal rights.

I encourage you to revisit the Women’s Empowerment video created by the CSN Women’s Alliance on the CSN YouTube Channel. It is a testament to how women have honored sisterhood at the College of Southern Nevada.

Women’s Equality Day falls before the beginning of the fall 2021 semester and during our annual Convocation. The CSN Women’s Alliance will celebrate the day after the beginning of the semester to ensure this important observance receives the attention it deserves. Please be on the lookout for details.

Happy Women’s Equality Day!

Federico

Looking for more resources?
Department of Defense Education Activity
National Women’s History Museum
National Women’s History Alliance
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Dear CSN Family,

Today, the Nevada State Board of Health voted to require COVID-19 vaccinations for all Nevada college students who wish to register for Spring 2022 classes, with a few, limited exceptions. This includes CSN students.

Details on the implementation of the vaccine mandate will be forthcoming, but please know that I and everyone at CSN take this very seriously. We will work with local health authorities and NSHE and state officials to develop clear protocols and communication for implementation.

As a reminder CSN has partnered with the Southern Nevada Health District to make COVID-19 testing and vaccinations available at the Charleston and North Las Vegas campuses.  As you know, the numbers locally, statewide and nationally regarding COVID-19 infections have been trending in the wrong direction — and it is driven largely by infections among the unvaccinated. 

I stand in solidarity with Chancellor Dr. Melody Rose and Board of Regents Chair Cathy McAdoo in thanking those who participated in today’s Board of Health meeting. I want to remind the CSN Family that vaccinations and testing will also be available at the Henderson campus. In addition, vaccinations are available throughout Southern Nevada including neighborhood pharmacies and pop-up sites. 

Please continue to utilize Wellness@csn.edu for communication regarding cases, close contacts, testing, and any questions regarding COVID-19.

God Bless and Be Safe.

Federico

Dear CSN Family,

At CSN we value the service of our veterans. We have all been watching and reading the news coming from Afghanistan as our troops leave after 20 years on the ground. Please let our veterans who have served in Afghanistan know that their hard work, sacrifice, and dedication have not gone unnoticed.

Veterans, we appreciate you and we are here for you. Please know that you can reach out to our Veterans Education & Transition Services Center for any kind of assistance or simply to chat. Of particular note is the Afghanistan support group, operated by James Taylor, Program Coordinator for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs VITAL program. Those interested should reach out to the VETS Center directly at csn.va@csn.edu or 702-651-5060.

Again, veterans, please accept our heartfelt appreciation for your service and know that we are here to support you in these difficult times.

Thank you.

Federico