About LASO at Spartanburg Methodist College
LASO is a student-led organization at Spartanburg Methodist College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. It celebrates Hispanic and Latin American cultures and welcomes all SMC students.
LASO stands for Latin American Student Organization. You may also see us called SMC LASO or LASO at SMC.
A student organization at SMC in South Carolina
LASO was founded on September 24, 2025, through Bryan Guerrero’s capstone project at Spartanburg Methodist College. Student leaders continue its work through cultural events, campus involvement, and community connections.
What does LASO do?
Our events bring students together through music, games, cultural celebrations, and conversations. Events & Gallery keeps the full archive; News shares recaps, student achievements, and community stories.
At Noche de Disco on October 13, 2026, LASO and Community Life welcomed 202 registered students. That figure comes from event check-in scans, as described in our recap.
Who can join LASO?
Any Spartanburg Methodist College student can join. You do not have to be Latino or speak Spanish. Start with the interest form, contact us, or come to an announced LASO meeting or event.
LASO and campus involvement
This website focuses on LASO. For college-wide information about getting involved at SMC, visit the college’s Experience Involvement page.