El Centro Chicano's Hall of Fame recognizes alumni who have distinguished themselves through exceptional advancement and success in education or career, and/or outstanding contributions to our community and society in general. In 1995, EL CENTRO CHICANO established the Alumni Hall of Fame. The hall is part of a campus-wide effort initiated by each of Stanford's four ethnic community centers at the suggestion of trustee member, Charles Ogletree, as a means to highlight the contributions of the university's many outstanding alumni of color. Selections to the Hall of Fame are based upon nominations by Stanford alumni, staff, faculty, and students. El Centro’s inductee to the Hall of Fame is honored at a reception during Reunion Homecoming weekend along with those recognized by the American Indian, Alaska Native & Native Hawaiian Program, Asian American Activities Center, and Black Community Services Center. Pictures and biographies of Hall of Fame members are displayed at El Centro Chicano and serve to motivate and inspire future generations of Chicano/Latino students.