Hispanic Outreach Program at Berea College

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Hispanic Outreach Program at Berea College

HOP works with Berea College students to address the specific needs of the Hispanic community in and around Berea, KY and Madison County.

HOP offers Adult ESL tutoring, Spanish classes in local elementary schools, tutoring for Hispanic students during or after school, a weekly reunion for BC students and the community for Spanish language practice, and translation services. HOP also coordinates educational representations of cultural events and celebrations to raise awareness on campus in addition to partnering with local organizati

ons and efforts to provide support and information to the Hispanic community in an otherwise rural area.

04/05/2022

¡Hola a todos!

We are excited to announce our first HOP Talk of the semester!

Our HOP Talk Speaker this Thursday is Rebecca Montano-Smith '97.

She will discuss how public libraries can create connections between English-speaking and Spanish-speaking communities.

The HOP Talk will take place this Thursday April 7th, 2022 from 5:30p-6:30p @ the Loyal Jones Appalachian Center Gallery, 1st floor of Stephenson Hall.

We hope you all can join us! Thank you!

12/03/2021

We hope you can join us at the Berea branch of the Madison County Public Library on Saturday, December 4 from 10 to 11 a.m. for a celebration of Holidays around Latin America!

11/16/2021

¡Hola a todos!

We are excited to announce that we are resuming our HOP Talks! 🥳

This semester our HOP Talk speaker will be Dr. Dia Obonyo ‘07, a Prevention Coordinator/Co-Infection Specialist for the Kentucky Department for Public Health.

Dr. Obonyo will discuss her experiences working in Public Health during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically focusing on the experiences of Spanish-speaking communities in Kentucky during the pandemic.

The HOP Talk will take place on Nov. 17th, 2021 from 6:00-7:00 PM at the Loyal Jones Appalachian Center Gallery, 1st Floor of Stephenson Hall.

We hope you all can join us! Thank you!

10/27/2021

We have some exciting news!!!

The HOP team is super excited to announce our Día de los Mu***os collaborative event with the Espacio Cultural Latinx (ECL)! 🎉 Espacio Cultural Latinx - ECL at Berea College

Come learn with us about the importance of Día de los Mu***os (Day of the Dead).

09/03/2021

Meet our team! Vanessa is a returning HOP team member.
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Name: Vanessa Martinez
Major: Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and a double minor in Peace and Social Justice & Political Science
Classification: Junior
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Favorite Food/Dish: Yakisoba Noodles and Colombian Tamales
Favorite Phrase: “No hay mal que por bien no venga.”
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This is Vanessa’s second year working with HOP. Welcome back, Vanessa!

09/02/2021

Meet our team! Sabdi is one of the new members of the HOP team this year!
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Name: Sabdi Lopez
Major: Double Major in Spanish and Communication
Classification: Junior
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Favorite Food/Dish: Torta (not cake)
Favorite Phrase: “Ni modo”
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Welcome to the team, Sabdi!

09/01/2021

Meet our team! Sara is a returning HOP team member.
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Name: Sara Busaleh
Major: Double Major in Psychology and Spanish with a minor in Sociology
Classification: Sophomore
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Favorite Food/Dish: Sopes y Tostadas de Ceviche
Favorite Phrase: “Relaja la raja y disfruta la fruta”
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This is Sara’s third year working with HOP. Welcome back, Sara!

08/31/2021

Meet our team! Ofelia is one of the new members of the HOP team this year!
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Name: Ofelia Miranda
Major: Double Major in Spanish and Child and Family Studies
Classification: Sophomore
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Favorite Food/Dish: Pozole
Favorite Phrase: “Suprime lo negativo, enfatiza lo positivo”
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Welcome to the team, Ofelia!

08/30/2021

Meet our team! Maribel is HOP's program manager this year.
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Name: Maribel Vergara
Major: Health Studies
Classification: Senior
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Favorite Food/Dish: Tamales verdes
Favorite Phrase: “Te calmas o te calmo”
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Maribel is a returning HOP member. This is her third year working with HOP. Welcome back, Maribel!

02/08/2021

Get to know our team! Sara is a returning HOP team member this year. Welcome back, Sara!
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Name: Sara Amer Ali Busaleh
Major: I am pursuing a double major in Psychology and Spanish and a double minor in Sociology and Child and Family Studies.
Classification: Sophomore
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Where are you from?

I reside in Louisville, Kentucky but my mother is from San Luis Potosí, Mexico and my dad is from Khafji, Saudi Arabia.
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Why did you decide to join HOP? What are you most excited about this year working with HOP?

I decided to join HOP because most of my past community service work has been related to serving the Hispanic and Latino/a/x community. I feel like HOP is relevant to my background experience in service, although I have always worked in a big city setting like Louisville. I would like to continue to explore how community service looks like in a small town like Berea.
I view the challenges that this pandemic has presented as opportunities of growth and therefore I am excited to discover new, and perhaps even unique, ways to serve Berea’s community this year.
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Favorite Spanish phrase or word?

¿Cómo te quedó el ojo?

The literal translation of this phrase is “how was your eye left?” This phrase is said when asking what the other person thinks, but in an almost exaggerated way. It can mean “how do you like that? (because you cannot beat that)” or “how do you like what you see?” For example, if a person were to be shown the beautiful scenery of The Pinnacles, it would be appropriate to ask that person “¿cómo te quedó el ojo?”

11/09/2020

Feliz lunes!!

This week we will be featuring Juana Diaz!

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What year did you serve as the Hispanic Outreach Program manager?

2007-2010

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Where are you from/ Where are you now?

Born in Guanajuato, Mexico and moved to Hendersonville, NC in 1995, Currently living in Hendersonville, NC.

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What are you doing now?

Working as a physician assistant at a community health center.

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What is your favorite Spanish word or phrase?

Camaron que se duerme se lo lleva la corriente.

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How has your experience working with HOP helped you in your career?

HOP allowed me to get experience with community outreach to the Latino community. As a provider, the experiences I got from my 3 years of working with HOP contributed to me learning and understanding the different social determinants of health to many Latinos.

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What words of encouragement or advice do you have for current and future members?

With hard work, determination, and good support from family and friends the possibilities are endless. Take time to learn and grow before committing to a career.

Address

Berea, KY

Telephone

859-985-3978

Website

http://www.berea.edu/celts/slso/hop.asp

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