Our Mission

The purpose of S.A.L.S.A. shall be:

• To provide a place for Hispanic/Latino students at UNCG to come together and fellowship while learning about their heritage
• To enhance the UNCG community’s understanding of the Hispanic/Latino culture
• To render outside service to Hispanics/Latinos living the Greensboro/Triad area

Our History

S.A.L.S.A. was founded in the Spring of 1992 with five original members:

• Andy Jakab, President (from Colombia)
• Marisa Taylor, Vice-President (from Texas)
• Patrica Arriagada, Treasurer (from Chile)
• Monica Marin, Publicity (from Panama)
• Tania Castillero, Secretary (from Panama)

In 1995, S.A.L.S.A. won the UNCG Human Relations Award for Outstanding Service to Community presented by the Office of Multicultural Affairs.