What is Puentes | Bridges?

Puentes/Bridges is a monthly gathering space for latinx/e and BIPOC nontraditional students, including but not limited to adult learners, student parents, student veterans, and transfer students, to be in community with one another on CSU’s Campus. Through peer-to-peer mentorship and community building, we aim to foster a sense of belonging and support for our students with intersecting identities.

Meetings

Puentes | Bridges meets the first Monday of everyone month during the academic year.

2023-2024 Meetings

• September 4 – Coffee in Morgan Library
• October 2 – Canto y Comida in the ALVS
• November 6 – Writing Workshop Showcase @ Avogadro’s
• December 4 – A Taste of Home | Tamales
• February 5 – Telling Your Story | Scholarship Writing Workshop
• March 4 – Connecting into Fort Collins
• April 1 – TBD
• May 6 – End of Semester Celebration

Community

Puentes|Bridges students stay connected via a Teams Chat, where students with similar identities can share resources, connect outside of the monthly meetings, and support each other.

Questions about getting involved?

Email ALVS & El Centro Peer Advisor, Melissa Gonzalez at melissa.veronica.gonzalez@colostate.edu.

Want to support Puentes|Bridges?

Connect with ALVS Assistant Director, Lisa Chandler (lisa.chandler@colostate.edu), and Interim Director of El Centro, Aaron Escobedo Garmon (aaron.escobedo_garmon@colostate.edu).