Question 1

Who is CASA open to?

Accepted Answer

CASA has an open door policy and explicitly welcomes undocumented students, first-generation and low-income students, LGBTQ+ students, and allies, in addition to Chicanx and Latinx students in the design fields.

Question 2

How long has CASA been around?

Accepted Answer

CASA began in the late 1960s and early 1970s, when Chicano consciousness was emerging on American campuses. The first organizing meeting at Wurster Hall took place in January 1971, making it one of the longest-running student organizations at CED.

Question 3

What is the alumni network and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

The CASA alumni website lets current students search for CED graduates by name, graduation year, or area of study (Architecture, Landscape Architecture, City and Regional Planning, Urban Design, and more) to connect, network, and explore job opportunities.

Question 4

Can I post my design work on the site?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Members can create an online portfolio of student projects and post professional work to be visible to potential employers and to serve as role models for other minority students aspiring to study design.

Question 5

What is the ByDESIGN e-zine?

Accepted Answer

ByDESIGN is CASA's e-zine covering news and current events relevant to the design community. It is listed as a regular publication on the website, though individual issues were not accessible at the time of this review.

Chicanx/ Latinx Architecture Student Association