Campus Organizations

Contacts with Hispanic Culture and the Spanish Language on the W&M Campus

CPALS (Community Partnership for Adult Learners).

CPALS is a student-run organization that offers free English language classes for the local community. CPALS evolved from a Hispanic Studies freshman seminar taught by Prof. Jonathan Arries (emeritus) with support from the Sharpe Community Scholars Program. Classes meet during the fall and spring semesters. Volunteers are welcome to help during the one-on-one tutoring that follows large-group instruction each night.

Latin American Student Union

LASU (Facebook) is involved with community service projects and initiatives in the Williamsburg community. As a group, we seek to celebrate our diverse latin-American identities together through the Fine Arts. Our goal is to educate the William & Mary campus, the Williamsburg community as well as our ourselves about issues in Latin America and issues affecting the Latino community in the US. Membership is open to anyone interested, and everyone is welcome to join us at meetings and events!

Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA)

The Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) at William & Mary helps students launch their careers by connecting them with internships, career development opportunities, and full-time roles at leading firms. The chapter brings together undergraduate and graduate students to build professional skills, expand their networks, and prepare for leadership across many fields. Through cultural and community events, ALPFA also builds a strong sense of community known as the “ALPFAmilia,” a supportive network that celebrates Latino heritage while welcoming any student interested in professional growth. For more information: Tribelink || LinkedIn || Instagram.

Sigma Delta Pi (Hispanic Honorary Society)

Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, is a non-profit organization founded at the University of California, Berkeley, in 1919. Sigma Delta Pi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies, and partners with professional organizations such as the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, and the International Association of Hispanists. Membership benefits include undergraduate study abroad awards.