Three Universidad de Guanajuato students arrive in Ashland to study at SOU

In January 2024, three new students arrived from the Universidad de Guanajuato as part of SOU’s (Southern Oregon University’s) Amistad program. They received scholarships from the Ashland Amigo Club—funds that are raised during the yearly Guanajuato Nights event. They plan to study in SOU’s winter and spring terms. From left to right, the students are:…

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“Señora Chela” Grace Tapp Kocks receives SOU President’s Medal

On Tuesday, January 9, 2024, Señora Chela, along with three other SOU professor emeriti (Betty LaDuke and Lawson Fusao Inada), received the President’s Award from current president Dr. Rick Bailey. The award was created in 1984 to recognize “individuals who by their service and actions have made a significant and lasting impact on Southern Oregon…

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Guanajuato Nights fundraiser resumes in 2023

On December 2, the Ashland Amigo Club again held the Guanajuato Nights event that raises funds for student scholarships. To help with SOU’s decades-long Amistad Program, the scholarships provide funds for students from SOU to study at the University of Guanajuato and vice versa. Here are some of the highlights of this year’s event. All…

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Members get together on 22 February 2020 at Grizzly Peak Winery to plan future activities

About 40 Amigo Club members convened on a February afternoon at Grizzly Peak winery to enjoy Argentinian empanadas and accompaniments, select 2020 board members, hear from university students who have participated in the Amistad Program, and plan for club activities during the upcoming year. Members delighted in the convivial atmosphere of the winery venue. Geraldo,…

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Another successful Guanajuato Nights fundraiser

The fifth annual Guanajuato Nights fundraiser on 9 November 2019 was again a big success! With ticket sales, raffle, silent auction, and live auction, the event had gross receipts of around $18,000. Frances “Faffie” Siekman de Romero, long-time friend of the Amigo Club and supporter of the sister-city relationship, contributed generously to the scholarship fund…

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Ashlanders go to Guanajuato to celebrate 50 years as sister cities

Around 80 Ashlanders descended on Guanajuato from May 26–31 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of our sister-city relationship. Attending were representatives of the Amigo Club, Ashland city government, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, firefighters, among other interest groups. Also in attendance were former Southern Oregon University (SOU) students who went to Guanajuato to study at…

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Amigo Club party culminates 50th anniversary celebration in Ashland

After 6 days filled with a potpourri of celebratory activities, our Guanajuato visitors were treated to a dinner party hosted by the Ashland Amigo Club. Guanajuatenses and locals enjoyed the opportunity for more socializing during an evening that included a full-course dinner (with margaritas!) and dancing to Latin music. Smiles and laughter abounded throughout the…

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Welcome to our visitors from Guanajuato!

Nearly 50 people from Guanajuato have arrived in Ashland to celebrate the 50th anniversary of our sister-city relationship. Today (April 5) was the first day of their six-day visit, which will include meals, tours, and other events sponsored by the Rotary Club, Southern Oregon University, Ashland Chamber of Commerce, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, churches, various business…

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Celebrating 50 years of sister-city relationship between Ashland and Guanajuato

To read the Amigo Club President’s message to members about anniversary events, please download the letter by clicking on “50th_anniversary” below. A brief explanation is provided below; please go to the DONATE page to contribute. 50th_anniversary Mexicans to visit Ashland To celebrate the 50th anniversary between our two cities, visitors from Guanajuato will be visiting…

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