2017 Hispanic-Latinx

Hall of Fame Application

The Hispanic-Latino/a/x Hall of Fame recognizes outstanding leaders who have devoted themselves to
representing and advancing the Hispanic-Latino community at the University of Florida. Their
contributions are seen across campus and are felt even after they graduate. They reflect a sense of
permanence and positive change. The Hall of Fame highlights these individuals efforts at the University
through a commemorative ceremony as well as their names engraved on the Hall of Fame plaque located
at the Hispanic-Latino Engagement Center under the office of Hispanic-Latino Affairs.

Qualifications:
1) Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of a 2.75.

2) Must have earned at least 60 credits at the University of Florida and completed at least one full
academic year at the University of Florida prior to the application deadline.

3) Must submit a completed application and required supplemental documents by the

deadline. Late applications will NOT be considered.

4) Must submit an activity resume highlighting your leadership, advocacy, and/or service
experiences.

5) Must submit letter of recommendation from faculty or staff at the University of Florida outside of
Multicultural & Diversity Affairs.

6) Must submit an unofficial transcript. This will only be used to confirm credit hours completed
and GPA.

Criteria:

1) Shall excel in two out of three areas:

1. Leadership
2. Advocacy
3. Service

2) Write an essay that addresses the prompts below:

How have you demonstrated meaningful involvement that directly benefits the Hispanic-
Latino community through leadership, advocacy, or service.

How have you demonstrated meaningful involvement with the UF and/or Gainesville
community, outside of the Hispanic-Latino Community, though leadership, advocacy, or service.

3) Essay must be typed double spaced with 1-inch margins and a maximum of 3 pages.
 2017 Hispanic-Latinx
Hall of Fame Application

Personal Information

Name: UFID:

Major(s):

Minor(s):

Colleges:

UF Cumulative GPA: Credits Earned: Year at UF:

Phone: E-Mail:

Deadline to apply: Sunday, March 24, 2016

Drop off materials in person:

Hispanic-Latino Engagement Center, J. Wayne Reitz Union

*Please direct any questions or concerns to Gabe Lara, Director of Hispanic-Latino Affairs at
gabel@multicultural.ufl.edu

**All Hall of Fame award recipients will be recognized at the

annual Noche de Gala celebration, which will take place on April 14, 2017 at the Presidents House **