The Latin American and Latina/o Studies Program is thrilled to announce the Third Annual Community of Belonging and Success (COBAS) Workshop, focusing on the recruitment, retention, and degree completion of first-generation students. This year, the keynote speaker is Dr. Howard Rambsy II, a renowned research professor from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. His presentation, “Safe & Salient Spaces: The Importance of Enriched Environments for Underrepresented Students,” will delve into the successful strategies employed in his courses for first-year Black men and women, emphasizing the creation of supportive and empowering educational environments. Join us on Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Jaime Escalante Conference Room.