MUSCATINE, Iowa – Muscatine Community College (MCC) will host Latino Family Day, a celebration for the community and for education, on Saturday, April 6.
Current and prospective students and families of all ages can join faculty and staff on campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for fun kid activities, live music by the Muscatine High School Mariachi Ensemble, and free food from Guadalajara, sponsored by the Muscatine LULAC Council.
Latin Family Day will begin in the Muscatine Community College Student Center and participants can take a campus tour. Lunch will be outside on the Quad, weather permitting.
In addition, those who attend Latin Family Day can tour the new Career Advancement Center and campus housing. Alumni Daniel Salazar and Jesus Lizarraga will talk about their MCC education and experience, and Nick Salazar, president of the Muscatine LULAC Council, also will be presenting. Faculty and staff will be on hand to answer questions about academic programs, and student support services and resources.
Two optional breakout sessions are scheduled:
- Introduction to College: Learn about our programs, ELA courses, and HiSET (High School Equivalency Test), and how to get involved in high school at no cost.
- Paying for College: Learn about the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), scholarships, tuition, and ways MCC can help you navigate financial aid.
All information, including tours and breakout sessions, will be presented in Spanish. Everyone who attends Latin Family Day will be entered into a drawing to win a $250 scholarship.
