Trinity University Latin American Club (TULAC)

The Mirage, 1948

Similar to Los Campeadores, TULAC also hosted social and educational events, particularly those that would foster intercultural exchange and awareness of Latin America. Its membership was mostly Mexican-American and Latin-American students, some international students. TULAC was also interested in connecting with other students out of the Trinity bubble, inviting and co-sponsoring events that would include Incarnate Word University, Saint Mary’s, and other San Antonio colleges. They were a very active group, always fundraising and planning new events, and were sure to have a steady presence in The Trinitonian and The Mirage. After a big ball and pageant celebrating Pan-American Day in January 1955, TULAC changed its name to Pan American Club. 

Scroll down and explore the curated pages to learn more about what TULAC did and about its members.

  • 2TULAC picnic. tri-1946-04-19-0-005.pdf

    A central focus for TULAC was to create a community with events that would gather TULAC members and the TU community. 

  • 3New officers.TULAC. tri-1946-02-15-0-001.pdf
  • 4TULAC. Campeadores. reception for new Span factmr-1947-01-01-a-085.pdf

    Another staple of TULAC was to collaborate with other organizations. 

  • 8TULAC carnival. Jesse Gonzalez invited. tri-1949-05-13-0-003.pdf

    Parties always sponsored local artists, especially those related to the Hispanic/Latino community. 

  • 9Notes about the dance. tri-1949-05-20-0-003.pdf
  • 10Mirage. tmr-1950-01-01-b-058.pdf
  • 11Christmas Party and plans. tri-1950-12-15-0-003.pdf
  • 12TULAC efforts to diversify campus. tri-1951-03-09-0-001.pdf

    TULAC made some efforts to help its members continue their studies at Trinity. 

  • 13Show of MX. movie. tickets and description. tri-1951-01-26-0-001.pdf

    Cultural events were also important to TULAC initiatives to promote Latin American culture. 

  • 14Show of MX movie. tri-1951-01-19-0-003.pdf
  • 15Dance at Guadalupe Comm Center. tri-1952-04-04-0-005.pdf
  • 18Donut Sale. tri-1952-11-21-0-007.pdf

    TULAC was so active on campus that they usually were featured under Club News very often. 

  • 19Participation in pageant. tri-1953-01-16-0-006.pdf
  • 20Plans for the semester. tri-1954-10-01-0-001.pdf

    TULAC was well organized and had a clear plan throughout the academic year. 

  • 21. tri-1954-10-15-0-001. Fundraising project.pdf

    Fundraising was very important and very effective in hosting all of TULAC's events. 

  • 22. tri-1954-11-05-0-001. Participation in Homexoming parade.pdf

    TULAC was always very active with the broad Trinity community. 

  • 23. tri-1954-11-19-0-003. Filmscreening of MAd Queen.pdf

    Not only Latin American culture but also Spanish culture was promoted in TULAC events.

  • 24. tri-1954-12-10-0-001. SAT Colleges collab. Pageant and Ball.pdf

    This ball would change TULAC's life at Trinity. It was one of the biggest events they host. 

  • 25. tri-1954-12-17-0-001. Cont plans for Ball.pdf
  • 26. tri-1955-01-07-0-001. Ball plans finalized.pdf
  • 27. tri-1955-01-14-0-001. News after the PAgeant and Ball.pdf

    The PanAmerican Ball was a success and all myriads of Trinity's community participated both in the pageant and the ball. 

  • 28. tri-1955-05-13-0-001. New Officers.pdf

    After a successful event, new officers will be installed. 

  • 29. tri-1955-10-05-0-001. Change of name to Pan American Club.pdf

    An end of an era: TULAC decides to change the organization's name. There is no clear reason for why, but the successful event around PanAmerican Day may have influenced it. 

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