Hispanic Business Student Association

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This week I looked into the University of Arizona's Hispanic Business Student Association. I think that there are a lot of great things that this organization is doing for the UA community and just wanted to share with my readers.

The HBSA was established in spring of 2004. Its mission is to support undergraduate Hispanic business students' development professionally and educationally. The goal is to also support the diversity of the Hispanic community.

"I would say that one of our biggest goals is to create a networking opportunity not only with professionals but also with current students so that we are all able to help each other succeed," Violeta Perez, the HBSA president said.

Many UA Eller Colleg students are involved in HBSA and according to Perez, HBSA alumni "have secured positions with companies such as Macy's West, Accenture, the Vanguard Group, and Intel."

The following is a list of HBSA achievements over the years:
* Two $500 scholarships at the Cinco de Mayo Award Ceremony
*Providing corporate guest speakers for its members
* Participation in the Eller College Philanthropy

Future goals for HBSA include giving out more scholarships at future Cinco de Mayo Events, improving and increasing the number of its members, and hosting more Hispanic Heritage Month events.

"I think the association is headed in a good direction," Perez said.

"We currently have about 15 active members, but as the document says I would like to see that number double by next year," he said.

"I think that with all the Hispanic students on campus, we should have higher membership."

To visit HBSA: McClelland Hall Room 118

Contact:
Violeta Perez
President
Hispanic Business Student Association
vaperez@email.arizona.edu