Registered student organizations operate independently of the University of Tennessee, with some receiving guidance and support from university departments. The university encourages student organizations to promote civil and social awareness, but it does not endorse their activities or viewpoints. To view a full list of registered organizations, visit Volink.
The Latin American Student Organization (LASO)’s purpose is to increase the interest and awareness of all students in the Latin culture, to be active in the Hispanic community through volunteer activities, and to encourage diversity on the UT campus.
LASO’s Mission
We, at LASO, believe that we can connect with Latinx students to empower them and give them a voice. LASO is an organization in which Latinx students and the Latin American community in Knoxville can speak openly about issues concerning Latin Americans today. It is about building solidarity, and community, and discussing the unique experience that is being a Latin American in college. We welcome all allies with an interest in learning and respecting our culture.
LASO’s Focus
- Educating People about the Hispanic culture
- Reaching out to the Hispanic community on and off-campus
- Uniting the Hispanic community with others