Latino-Native American Alumni Alliance


The Latino-Native American Alumni Alliance (LANA3) seeks to preserve our history and association with the University of Iowa, and to further the enrollment and advancement of Latino and Native American students, staff, faculty, and alumni.

We hold common goals of:

  • Supporting our youth, students, and community
  • Using and strengthening our collective resources for recruiting, advancing, and networking with students
  • Exchanging information to promote our own continuing education and the advancement and professional development of all alumni

Leadership

The Latino-Native American Alumni Alliance (LANA3) leadership board has organized into a strong alumni group, which is crucial to the success and impact of its ongoing initiatives and programming.

The LANA3 board has outlined the following priorities:

  • Plan networking events in geographic areas with large populations of Latino and Native American alumni
  • Plan alumni-student networking opportunities on campus
  • Serve as a liaison to various offices, faculty, staff, and student groups
  • Improve engagement of Latino and Native American alumni with campus activities
  • Support the Latino and Native American Cultural Center (LNACC)
  • Support K-12 programs coordinated by the University of Iowa

Stay Connected

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For more information, email alumni.engagement@foriowa.org or call 319-335-3305. To learn more about other ways to get involved with the University of Iowa, check out additional Iowa Alumni Networks.

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