The International Students Club hosted a Latin American Fundraiser that sold homemade Carlota de Limón and frozen candy pops to passing students on the A quad of the Liberal Arts Campus on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. to celebrate Latin American culture and heritage.
The club was formed to give international students a sense of community and support whilst adjusting to life in the United States.
“We’re trying to welcome international students because they’re far from home and we just want them to feel comfortable on our college campus,” said Jeovanni Acevedo, a club member.
However, the club is not strictly international and is open to all students.
Sebastian Anicama, a club member from Peru, has been a part of the club for two semesters.
“We’re trying to cover a lot of the other cultures of the members. I learned about a lot of new dishes and new things that I didn’t know about,” Anicama said.
“In this case, we’re doing a Latin American dessert and I think it’s a good way to know more about the culture and also engage with more people,” Anicama said.
Carlota de Limón is a no-bake key lime icebox style cake made by layering Maria cookies with a mixture of condensed milk, evaporated milk, and fresh lime juice, and was sold for $5 a slice.
Frozen candy pops were sold in strawberry, pineapple, coconut, and tamarind flavors at $2 per piece.
The International Students Club hosted the fundraiser for general funds and to host more events.
Carlos Isaac Tizcareno, a graphic design major, bought a slice of Carlota de Limón and felt very positive about the fundraiser.
“I feel good. I feel a sense of purpose and that I’m paying the community forward,” Tiscareno said when asked about how he feels about helping the club fundraise.
Anicama feels that the focus on Latin American culture for the fundraiser is a positive, especially with the hostile political and cultural climate today.
“I think these kinds of fundraisers and activities help the members or people participating to connect in a stronger way,” Anicama said.
