Northern Arizona University

M.E.Ch.A. (Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan)

Focus: Community Service/Cultural/Advocacy
# of members: 10-15
Membership $: 0
Average hours/week to participate: 4-5
Meetings: Wednesdays at 6pm in Havasupai C (subject to change)
E-mail: nau_mecha_928@yahoogroups.com
Contact/President: Eva Amaral            ela29@nau.edu
Advisor: Kesia Ceniceros          kmc83@nau.edu

Other contact information: Jessica Diaz         jd387@nau.edu

Mission:  M.E.Ch.A is not just a Mexican organization.  The Term Chicano/a is a term based on educational, cultural, social, and political consciousness.  Therefore, it is grounded on a philosophy NOT a nationality.  M.E.Ch.A is inclusive of ALL RAZA (irrespective of nationality, sexual orientation, and gender) that strives for empowerment and liberation of our "gente" through higher education.

Community service projects: High School Mentoring, various other activities

Events: Annual Cesar Chavez Unity March, M.E.Ch.A. National Conference, various from year to year

Why join? For the empowerment of Chicanos in our communities.

Interested in joining? Just come to our meetings and jump right in!

Additional Information: Anybody with an open mind and willing to be empowered as well as empower others is a good candidate for joining!