CLASSA

CLASSA Q&A:

Q: What is CLASSA?

A1: It is Fresno State’s Chicano and Latin American Studies Student Association and is

affiliated with the Chicano and Latin American Studies Department.

A2: It’s purpose is to provide students opportunity to interact with Fresno State faculty and

Administration. As well as provide leadership skills development and networking

opportunities.

Q: Can anyone join CLASSA?

A1: Membership to CLASSA is open to all Fresno State Students who are CLAS

major/minors, or who have completed 3 units in CLAS. Most importantly “Each regular

member has equal rights and privileges.” - as stated in the CLASSA constitution.

* Most CLAS classes will count towards elective credits in other majors.

* Students interested in double majoring or minoring in CLASS, should know there is only a few units difference in requirement.

A2: Eligibility for membership or appointment to student officer positions shall not be limited on the basis of race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, color, age, gender, sexual orientation or disability. (Simply put, you DO NOT need to be Chicanx to join or hold office.)

Q: Why did we choose our LOGO, what do the bandanas mean?

A: Our logo depicts three Zapatista women, which can also be interpreted as three female farm workers. They are symbolic of modern indigenous resistance and the everyday struggle of the campesino.

The bandanas mask their faces so that no one individual can be seen as more important than the others. This is unity through anonymity. Every individual is equally important to the cause. In regards to farm workers, the bandanas give them a limited protection from the toxic chemicals that they’re exposed to everyday.

Q: How do I join CLASSA?

A: Easy. Reach out to us on any of our social media accounts, or send us an email. We will add you

to our Group roster and keep you informed on meetings and activities you can attend and

participate in.

Q: When and how often does CLASSA hold meetings?

A1: Regular meetings are held ONCE a MONTH, and special meetings are held when

events and planning is necessary. Most meetings will be held during a time that most

members are available, and this is information is collected through an online poll.

A2: Members or those interested and who can not attend meetings are encouraged to Follow

CLASSA on its social media pages, where daily updates and information is accessible.

They may also participate in #TopixTuesdays, where members can directly interact with club ideas

and discussions. Meetings are generally held at will, if you have questions or ideas you can also use

#CLASSATopix, which is a hashtag that will be used during Club Meetings.