Hispanic/Latino Resource Center
Our Mission
The Hispanic/Latino Resource Center creates activities that promote cultural affirmation and pride among the Hispanic/Latino community to enhance a sense of belonging, and community engagement. We advocate and provide support and resources that enhance academic success, retention, and graduation. We Value, and Empower students!
El Centro de Recursos Hispanos/Latinos crea actividades que promueven la afirmación cultural y orgullo entre la comunidad hispana/ latina para mejorar el sentido de inclusin, y participacin en la comunidad. Abogamos, y brindamos apoyo y recursos que fomentan el éxito académico, retención y graduación. ¡Valoramos, y Empoderamos a los estudiantes!
What We Do
Whether you are a first-year student or finishing your graduate degree, we are here for you. From film screenings to how-to-write-your-statement of purpose workshops; and from salsa classes to leadership development, our goal is to create a safe and affirming space where you can thrive personally and professionally.
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Scholarship Opportunities
Each year, the members of the ILLCF select deserving young people of good character and high academic achievement to receive Foundation scholarships to help them achieve their educational objectives.
Latino Studies and Latin American Studies Minor
The Latina/o/x and Latin American Studies minor is interdisciplinary, designed to provide undergraduates with an enhanced understanding of the culture, history, language, literature, and arts of both Latina/o/x in the United States and the people of Latin America.
